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• Ranieri to confirm same line-up vs Inter tonight

  04-05-2025 08:45 via romapress.net
  Ranieri to confirm same line-up vs Inter tonightIn view of tonight’s match against Fiorentina, Ranieri is hoping for a performance similar to the one his team put in during the victory at San Siro against Inter. For this reason, La Repubblica reports that the Giallorossi coach is considering confirming the entire starting eleven that was deployed against the Nerazzurri. With the 3-5-2 now well-tested, the formation should include Svilar between the posts, Celik on the center-right of the d
  
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• Man Utd need to strengthen in January - Given

  08-01-2026 10:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast it is vital Manchester United strengthen during the January transfer window:"I don't think the squad is strong enough. They need to bring more players in. Do they bring players in under a caretaker manager?"I still think it has a big pull. Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world and a lot of players around the world still think that."I also look at the league table and there's an op
  
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• 'Relaxed' Hearts keep calm amid Old Firm noise

  08-01-2026 10:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Hearts are six points clear of Celtic and three in front of Rangers [SNS]It is a mark of the serenity at league leaders Hearts that what passes as big news this week is the arrival of a player who everybody knew was coming in August and the signing of a defender who is already in the building.That is, the confirmation that Kazakhstan winger Islam Chesnokov could feature against Dundee on Sunday after finally arriving in Scotland, and the announcement that defensive lynchpin Stuart Findlay will s
  
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• Terry Yorath, Wales and Leeds legend, dies aged 75

  08-01-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Leeds and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness, his family have said in a statement.Born in Cardiff, Yorath played a big part in the Leeds team under Don Revie, winning the First Division title in 1974, before spells with Coventry, Tottenham and Bradford. Yorath, father to BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan, also won 59 caps for Wales and managed his country from 1998-1993. Speaking on behalf of the family, his children said: "To most he was a rev
  
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• Salford sign Southampton defender Awe

  08-01-2026 10:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  Zach Awe made 27 appearances in all competitions for Accrington Stanley last season [Shutterstock]Salford City have signed Southampton defender Zach Awe for an undisclosed fee on an 18-month deal.The 21-year-old came through the Arsenal academy before joining the Saints in August 2023.He spent the first half of last season on loan in League Two with Accrington Stanley."I've liked him since we played Accrington last year - he adds good power and pace to the back line, he's confident on the ball,
  
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• Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal blow ahead of Liverpool clash

  08-01-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mikel Arteta confirms double Arsenal blow ahead of Liverpool clashArteta’s injury headache casts long shadow over Arsenal’s Liverpool testIn elite football, injuries are rarely just absences. They are signals. They alter rhythms, shift emphasis and expose the thin seams that exist even within the most carefully constructed squads. For Arsenal, the latest update from Mikel Arteta ahead of Liverpool’s visit to the Emirates feels less like routine team news and more like a reminde
  
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• Sutton's predictions: Arsenal v Liverpool

  08-01-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Liverpool badly missed Hugo Ekitike in their draw against Fulham and put in another lacklustre display.Arne Slot's side are nine games unbeaten now, so their recent results have been all right on paper.It's their performances that are the problem, though. When you see them with your own eyes, they are miles off where they were when they won the title last season and are nowhere near where Arsenal are at now either.When Liverpool beat them at Anfield in August, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was
  
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• Three takeaways from Barcelona 5-0 Athletic Club | Spanish Super Cup

  08-01-2026 09:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Three takeaways from Barcelona 5-0 Athletic Club | Spanish Super CupIt was simply too easy for Barcelona in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup last night as they demolished Athletic Club with a dominant scoreline of 5-0 in Saudi Arabia.Ferran Torres opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, and his strike opened the floodgates for the rest of the team.By the 38th minute, the Catalans found themselves 4-0 up and enjoying an attack-intensive game with Fermin Lopez, Roony Bardghji and Raphinha al
  
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• Today’s Papers – Inter’s sprint, Conte’s protest, Milan must reply

  08-01-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Today’s Papers – Inter’s sprint, Conte’s protest, Milan must replyLa Gazzetta dello SportInter sprintNapoli stopped, and the Nerazzurri moved forwardDimarco opens the account, Thuram kills off the game: Parma beaten. Showdown on Sunday: +4 over the defending champions. Chivu: ‘Victory of a mature squad.’Milan to the assaultAllegri with Leao and Pulisic up front: ‘Wo gets 88 points wins the title.’Penalty for Verona: Hojlund’s goal ruled out,
  
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• Injury could FORCE Liverpool into sudden transfer

  08-01-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Injury could FORCE Liverpool into sudden transferLiverpool could be forced into a sudden, unplanned transfer after a new injury. Things haven't gone to plan.Liverpool spent an awful lot of money over the summer but they did ignore one area: midfield. The Reds didn't change anything about their out-and-out midfield options, instead sticking with the same group from last season.And that was the same group as the season before that (minus Thiago). It's a selection of players brought in by Jurgen Kl
  
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• Burnley need reinforcements - Brown

  08-01-2026 09:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  [PA Media]Ex-Premier League midfielder Michael Brown believes Burnley's 2-2 draw against Manchester United on Wednesday demonstrated fight but that the Clarets' need help to stand a chance of surviving in the top flight:"Can they strengthen and bring reinforcements in? For all of the effort, the desire and the tactical knowledge that Scott Parker is trying to drill in with patient build-up and creativity towards the top of the pitch, you still feel they're really light in that squad and they nee
  
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• 🤕 Rüdiger a doubt for tonight’s derby in the Supercopa

  08-01-2026 09:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  🤕 Rüdiger a doubt for tonight’s derby in the SupercopaReal Madrid faces a last-minute setback ahead of the Spanish Super Cup semifinal against Atlético de Madrid. Antonio Rüdiger is a doubt for the derby taking place tonight.According to Cadena COPE, the German center-back is dealing with physical discomfort that could keep him out of the starting lineup. The information, reported by journalist Miguel Ángel Díaz, indicates that the player is suffering
  
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• Pep Guardiola confirms Savinho injury as Manchester City mull over January replacement

  08-01-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pep Guardiola confirms Savinho injury as Manchester City mull over January replacementManchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Savinho is set for six to eight weeks on the sidelines with a calf injury.The 21-year-old attacker was missing from the matchday squad for City’s 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion on Wednesday as Kaoru Mitoma cancelled out Erling Haaland’s penalty to hold Guardiola’s side to their third draw of 2026.Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emi
  
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• Three well-known players who have played for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in recent history

  08-01-2026 09:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  Three well-known players who have played for Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in recent historyCrossing the Madrid divide is never simple, as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are more than just neighbours. They represent two very different football identities, fan bases and cultures. Over the years, very few players have worn both shirts and managed to make an impact on either side without controversy. Some did it through loans, others through permanent moves, but all three names be
  
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• A warrior touched by tragedy - Terry Yorath obituary

  08-01-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Yorath spent over 40 years in football as player and manager, but was particularly affected by two off-field tragedies [Getty Images]Former Wales captain and manager Terry Yorath, who has died at the age of 75, was the first Welshman to play in a European Cup final, but was deeply affected by two off-field tragedies.He played for Leeds United, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur, skippered Wales in 42 of his 59 international appearances, and later managed Swansea City, Bradford City, Cardiff Cit
  
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• Leeds and Wales legend Yorath dies aged 75

  08-01-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Terry Yorath made his debut for Wales in 1970 [Getty Images]Former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 following a short illness.Yorath scored 11 goals in 199 appearances for Leeds, his first professional club, in a nine-year spell from 1967. He then signed for Coventry City and later played for Tottenham Hotspur, the Vancouver Whitecaps and Bradford City, before finishing his playing career with a solitary appearance for Swansea City.Yorath, the father of BB
  
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• Bournemouth eye loan move for Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri

  08-01-2026 09:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bournemouth eye loan move for Arsenal star Ethan NwaneriBournemouth are interested in signing Arsenal star Ethan Nwaneri in the winter transfer window. According to The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, the Cherries are looking to secure a loan move for the talented youngster. But Nwaneri wants to stay at Arsenal until at least the end of the season. The 18-year-old has been on the fringes of the squad this campaign, making just three starts from 11 appearances across all compet
  
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• Two defenders seem to have their cards marked at Manchester City

  08-01-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Two defenders seem to have their cards marked at Manchester CityManchester City entered this season with Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, John Stones and Nathan Ake as the four senior centre-backs in Pep Guardiola’s squad. Dias and Gvardiol are City’s first-choice centre-back pairing. They have shown that across this season. Ake and Stones would provide cover for them when necessary. That seemed to be City’s plan for the 25/26 season. When injury struck Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol
  
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• Rangers near deal for midfielder Chukwuani - gossip

  08-01-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Rangers make offers for midfielder and left-back, while Hearts chase Uganda winger...Rangers are closing in on a £4m deal for Sturm Graz and Denmark Under-21 midfielder Tochi Chukwuani. (Daily Record)Rangers have made their move for Belgium Under-21 left-back Tuur Rommens, with Westerlo considering a bid in the region of £3m. (Daily Record)Club Brugge have registered interest in Rangers winger Djeidi Gassama, while Spanish side Villarreal are also keeping tabs on the 22
  
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• Atletico and Real Madrid put on notice as Raphinha issues clear warning – ‘We are ready for whoever comes’

  08-01-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Atletico and Real Madrid put on notice as Raphinha issues clear warning – ‘We are ready for whoever comes’Raphinha once again proved why he remains a crucial figure in Hansi Flick’s Barcelona as the Brazilian winger delivered a decisive performance in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Athletic Club. Barcelona’s emphatic 5-0 victory not only sealed a place in the final but also highlighted the growing confidence and clarity within the squad. Speaking
  
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• ☕️🥐 Vini’s moment, a mad match and 5️⃣ stories to start your day

  08-01-2026 08:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  ☕️🥐 Vini’s moment, a mad match and 5️⃣ stories to start your dayOn a Thursday marked by the Madrid derby in the Spanish Super Cup semifinal, here are the five news stories that could shape the football conversation. 👏 Who can defeat this Barça?Flick and his team are enjoying the sweet aftermath of their thrashing of Athletic, along with the motivation of reaching the Super Cup final with great authority. It's a good time to review the h
  
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• Why Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool is more than just ‘a big game’

  08-01-2026 08:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  It was a belief that some at Arsenal knew not to say in public, but they couldn’t help asserting in private. There were still hints of it when Mikel Arteta spoke about how he felt his side were superior in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain.Many at Arsenal felt they were better than Liverpool last season, and that it was only circumstances like injuries – and some element of luck – that stopped them proving that. Liverpool might duly say that there’s a simpl
  
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• Real Madrid suffer huge setback as key defender becomes a doubt for Atletico clash

  08-01-2026 08:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid suffer huge setback as key defender becomes a doubt for Atletico clashReal Madrid’s preparations for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid have been hit by an unexpected setback, with Antonio Rudiger now a serious doubt for the crucial encounter. According to a recent revelation made by Miguel Angel Diaz, the German defender is dealing with discomfort in his knee, putting his availability for the match in question.The timing could hardly be worse for Xab
  
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• Real Madrid shut the door on Bayern Munich midfielder despite agent’s approach

  08-01-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid shut the door on Bayern Munich midfielder despite agent’s approachAccording to a recent report from Defensa Central, Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has been offered to Real Madrid by his representatives, only for the club to reject the opportunity.Goretzka is approaching the final phase of his time at Bayern Munich. With his contract entering its final months, the German midfielder has no intention of renewing his deal and is actively looking for a new challenge aw
  
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• Liverpool midfielder now FIGHTING for his future

  08-01-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool midfielder now FIGHTING for his futureLiverpool last summer opted to persist with the same midfield options that won them the Premier League title in the 2024/25 season. Rather than signing any new faces sporting director Richard Hughes went into the new campaign with Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Wataru Endo as his quintet.Indeed Hughes also opted to let James McConnell and Harvey Elliott depart on loan and concluded a permanent deal for T
  
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• Cubarsi, Roony react after Barcelona 5-0 Athletic Club – ‘Everyone wants a Clasico, but…’

  08-01-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Cubarsi, Roony react after Barcelona 5-0 Athletic Club – ‘Everyone wants a Clasico, but…’Barcelona’s emphatic 5-0 win over Athletic Club in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final was not just about the scoreline, but also about the maturity and confidence shown by the younger players in Hansi Flick’s squad. One of the standout performers on the night was Pau Cubarsi, who delivered another composed display at the back and looked completely at ease on a big stag
  
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• Roma expected to finalise move for Atletico’s Jack Raspadori

  08-01-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma expected to finalise move for Atletico’s Jack RaspadoriGiacomo Raspadori is moving closer to becoming a Roma player after providing a definitive total opening to the transfer.According to Alfredo Pedullà, a decisive meeting took place today between sporting director Ricky Massara and the player’s entourage, effectively unblocking a negotiation that had faced minor delays in recent days.Notably, the hurdle was never between the clubs, as Atletico Madrid have already accept
  
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• 🗞️ Five-star show, easy win and a stroll on Thursday’s front pages

  08-01-2026 08:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  🗞️ Five-star show, easy win and a stroll on Thursday’s front pages"Without breaking a sweat", "exhibition", "high five" or "dance" are some of the concepts that emerge today on the front pages of the Spanish sports press after the 5-1 that Barcelona handed to Athletic in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup.Barça awaits an opponent in the final, and both Real Madrid and Atleti will fight for that spot today in a derby on the edge for two teams that need to wake up.A
  
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• Roma nearing Raspadori signing

  08-01-2026 08:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma nearing Raspadori signingRoma awaits Giacomo Raspadori’s approval between today and tomorrow with renewed confidence and optimism. Today’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that sporting director Ricky Massara has been in direct contact with the striker’s entourage and has insisted on reaching a full agreement after a final agreement was reached with Atlético Madrid for approximately €20.5 million. The player, called up by the Colchoneros for the Spani
  
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• Premier League trio intensify chase for €25m-rated Real Madrid standout – report

  08-01-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Premier League trio intensify chase for €25m-rated Real Madrid standout – reportAccording to a recent report from Fichajes, several Premier League clubs are now actively battling to secure the signature of Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.The outlet mentions that the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest and Brighton and Hove Albion have all emerged as the leading contenders in the race. Each of these clubs is looking to strengthen their goalkeeping department, and Lun
  
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