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  17-04-2025 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Cucurella is Chelsea’s top scorer in 2025, netting another against Legia Warsaw.Photograph: Tolga Akmen/EPAEnzo Maresca is still not feeling the love. This was another uneven performance from Chelsea, who at times seemed intent on raising Legia Warsaw’s hopes of a comeback for the ages, and few at Stamford Bridge seemed minded to celebrate their side securing a Conference League semi-final.It was not supposed to be this difficult. Legia were 2-1 winners on the night and there we
  
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• Arne Slot expects Andy Robertson to stay at Liverpool after Spurs interest

  27-01-2026 17:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arne Slot expects Andy Robertson to stay put at Liverpool this month after preliminary talks with Tottenham were held over a move.Spurs made a surprise approach for the left-back last week, whose contract at Anfield expires in the summer and who had said he would like more first-team football after losing his place in the side to Milos Kerkez.Liverpool considered Tottenham’s offer out of respect for Robertson but concluded that, as things stand, they need him at Anfield.This sentiment has
  
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• Here we go: Barcelona seal agreement to sign 18-year-old defensive talent

  27-01-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Here we go: Barcelona seal agreement to sign 18-year-old defensive talentFC Barcelona continue to make solid progress on the youth recruitment front in the ongoing January transfer window.After securing deals to sign Hamza Abdelkarim and Patricio Pacifico, on loan with buy options, the Blaugrana have now landed the signing of Juwensley Onstein.Indeed, Fabrizio Romano confirms that Barcelona have indeed sealed the agreement to sign the 18-year-old Dutch defender from Genk in Belgium.Onstein, an e
  
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• Arne Slot confirms double blow ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Qarabag

  27-01-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arne Slot confirms double blow ahead of Liverpool’s clash with QarabagLiverpool face defensive headache ahead of QarabagLiverpool head into their final Champions League league phase fixture against Qarabag with a growing sense of concern at the back. Arne Slot confirmed in his pre match press conference that both Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate will miss the clash, leaving the Premier League champions stretched thin in central defence.Neither defender took part in training at the AXA Trainin
  
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• Hartlepool re-sign midfielder Holohan

  27-01-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gavan Holohan made 35 league appearances for Crawley Town [Shutterstock]Hartlepool United have re-signed midfielder Gavan Holohan on a deal until the end of the season.The 34-year-old ended his contract with League Two strugglers Crawley Town to return to the Teesside outfit.He could feature in Saturday's National League game at home to Aldershot.Boss Nicky Featherstone told the club website: "He was a real crowd favourite here, and I know the fans will be delighted to welcome him back."
  
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• Roma set to make new offer for Wolves’ David Moller Wolfe

  27-01-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma set to make new offer for Wolves’ David Moller WolfeRoma are preparing a renewed push to sign David Møller Wolfe from Wolves after their opening offer was knocked back by the Premier League side.According to LaRoma24, the Giallorossi are ready to increase their offer in an attempt to find a breakthrough before the January window closes. Roma’s initial official bid of €8m was rejected by Wolves, who are holding out for a figure closer to €20m.Sporting director Ri
  
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• Who can still qualify for the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds? Scenarios, permutations for epic finale

  27-01-2026 17:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Okay, the UEFA Champions League league phase finale takes place on Wednesday, January 28 and everything is pretty much on the line as all 36 teams play at the same time. Get ready for chaos. MORE — Champions League tableWith every team playing simultaneously in 18 games going on across Europe, this is going to be bonkers. The league table is so tight and this is exactly how UEFA will have wanted things to play out. Remember: the teams who finish in the top eight of the table will go throug
  
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• Why Juventus face an uphill battle to land Kolo Muani deal with PSG and Tottenham

  27-01-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Why Juventus face an uphill battle to land Kolo Muani deal with PSG and TottenhamFor the third transfer window in a row, Juventus find themselves discussing a potential deal with Paris Saint-Germain for striker Randal Kolo Muani, but the Bianconeri face an uphill battle if they are to lure the Frenchman away from his current loan spell with Tottenham. Here’s why.Why Juventus want Kolo Muani againJuventus have been hoping to add a new striker to Luciano Spalletti’s ranks for most of t
  
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• Report – Inter Milan Owned Midfielder’s Future In The Balance After Falling Out Of Favor At Torino

  27-01-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Inter Milan Owned Midfielder’s Future In The Balance After Falling Out Of Favor At TorinoInter Milan midfielder Kristjan Asllani is reportedly at risk of spending the second half of the season on the sidelines.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, the 23-year-old has no future at Torino, the side he joined on loan in the summer.Inter sent Kristjan Asllani to the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in August after falling out of favor at San Siro.Moreover, the Albanian
  
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• 🗣️ Have your say: who will make the Champions League quarter-finals?

  27-01-2026 17:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  🗣️ Have your say: who will make the Champions League quarter-finals?See you tomorrow evening...This Wednesday evening marks the final matchday of the league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League.An absolutely crazy 18-match multiplex that OneFootball will bring to you live!One of the main stakes of the evening is to find out which teams will finish in the top 8 and thus qualify directly for the round of 16 of the competition.This is the question... we're asking you this Tuesday ev
  
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• Leicester forward Hlín Eiríksdóttir completes loan transfer to ACF Fiorentina

  27-01-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Forward Hlín Eiríksdóttir has completed a loan transfer to ACF Fiorentina and will spend the remainder of the 2025/26 season in Serie A, subject to league and international clearances.The 25-year-old Iceland international makes the move to Italy having made 20 appearances for LCFC Women First Team since joining from Kristianstads in January 2025.Hlín will now link up with the team in Florence ahead of their Italian Cup Quarter-Final against AC Milan on Thursday 29 Jan
  
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• 😂 Boss by profession: DFB referee elected mayor!

  27-01-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  😂 Boss by profession: DFB referee elected mayor!Florian Lechner is used to making the people around him dance to his tune. Fittingly, the DFB referee has now secured the position of mayor on the Baltic Sea island of Poel. From the center circle straight to the town hall, so to speak.Lechner won the election against two female competitors with ease, and even in the first round. Such efficiency is something you can only dream of with video review, with which the 34-year-old is very familia
  
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• Real Madrid president the real mastermind behind players’ change of attitude under Arbeloa

  27-01-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid president the real mastermind behind players’ change of attitude under ArbeloaAfter enduring the worst possible start to life post-Xabi Alonso’s exit, Real Madrid have bounced back commendably.The Spanish giants are currently on a three-game winning run, with their most recent victory coming against Villarreal this past weekend. The club remain in a tight battle with Barcelona for the league title.A key reason for the improved performance has been the shift in attitude fo
  
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• David Ornstein: Aston Villa Agree Deal To Re-Sign Midfielder On Loan

  27-01-2026 17:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  David Ornstein: Aston Villa Agree Deal To Re-Sign Midfielder On LoanDouglas Luiz Return Signals Villa’s Urgency in Midfield ResetAston Villa’s decision to move for Douglas Luiz on loan feels less like a nostalgic reunion and more like a sharp, pragmatic response to a midfield crisis that has gathered pace over the past fortnight. As David Ornstein and Jacob Tanswell reported for The Athletic, “Aston Villa are set to sign midfielder Douglas Luiz on loan until the end of the seas
  
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• 'Bornauw proving to be a shrewd addition'

  27-01-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Hot takes are commonplace in society. Thankfully hindsight is a wonderful thing. Back in October a publication ran with the headline '49ers wasted millions on Sebastiaan Bornauw investment, and it's backfiring for Leeds United.'To give the article context, it was written nine games into the campaign, with Leeds' new defender still yet to make a Premier League appearance for the club.An injury during pre-season, combined with manager Daniel Farke's then formational preference of a b
  
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• Beckford wants 'more' from in-form Barry

  27-01-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]After failing to score with any of his first 15 shots in the Premier League this season, Thierno Barry has since scored with five of his last 10 efforts in the competition.The French forward has found his form in the Premier League, but ex-Everton striker Jermaine Beckford expects to see more from the 23-year-old."He is getting into some decent form, but if you watch his movement in all the games he is playing, he should easily be on double [figures]," Beckford told BBC Radio 5 Liv
  
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• Sagna: ‘Inter one of the best in UCL; Bonny unlikely to be at World Cup’

  27-01-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sagna: ‘Inter one of the best in UCL; Bonny unlikely to be at World Cup’Bacary Sagna believes Inter remain one of the most complete teams in Europe and warned that writing them off after a group-stage setback would be a mistake.The former Arsenal defender highlighted the Nerazzurri’s tactical maturity and continuity as major strengths in the Champions League.“Inter remain a strong team. I think, tactically, they’re probably one of the best in the Champions League. T
  
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• Report – Inter Milan Yet To Receive Tangible Offers For Out-Of-Favor Italy Midfielder

  27-01-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Inter Milan Yet To Receive Tangible Offers For Out-Of-Favor Italy MidfielderSerie A heavyweights Inter Milan are still waiting for concrete offers for out-of-favor midfielder Davide Frattesi.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri have slapped a €35 million price tag on their outcast.Davide Frattesi has been on the fringes of Cristian Chivu’s side this season.Indeed, the 26-year-old has made just 18 appearances across all competitions.Furthermo
  
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• Liverpool transfer to be triggered by £7m deal

  27-01-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool transfer to be triggered by £7m dealThe Roma factorLiverpool will only let Robertson go if they can get Kostas Tsimikas back from his loan at AS Roma, per the Athletic. The Greek left-back is struggling in Italy and they’re happy to let him leave after failing to hold down a first-team spot.However, they’ll only green-light that if they can get their own replacement. They’re currently searching for a new left-back and Sky Sports claim they made a £7m appro
  
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• Arsenal to rest William Saliba and Jurrien Timber due to ‘niggles’, confirms Mikel Arteta

  27-01-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Mikel Arteta has revealed that defensive duo William Saliba and Jurrien Timber have picked up “niggles” and will be rested for tomorrow’s Champions League dead rubber against Kairat Almaty.Both Saliba and Timber played the full 90 minutes in Arsenal’s first home loss of the season to Manchester United on Sunday, in which it appears they have picked up fresh injury setbacks.Arteta, however, has played down the significance of their respective issues and says they will be l
  
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• Niko Kovac comments on surprise Aarón Anselmino Chelsea recall: “Sad to lose an A+ personality.”

  27-01-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Niko Kovac comments on surprise Aarón Anselmino Chelsea recall: “Sad to lose an A+ personality.”Following the release of a video by the Bundesliga outfit, Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac and BVB keeper Gregor Kobel have both commented on Chelsea defender Aarón Anselmino’s unexpected departure at a Champions League pre-match press conference. Chelsea unexpectedly opted to recall Anselmino from his Dortmund loan stint early yesterday. Kobel on Aar&oacut
  
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• Major League Soccer launches Walmart Saturday Showdown for 2026 season

  27-01-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Major League Soccer is set to revolutionize its weekly schedule with the introduction of the Walmart Saturday Showdown, a new initiative designed to create a consistent, must-watch experience for fans across the United States and Canada. The programme will spotlight a marquee match every Saturday throughout the regular season, kicking off with a highly anticipated clash between reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami CF and Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC).This inaugural showdown is scheduled for
  
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• Real Madrid make stance clear on Endrick’s future as Lyon look to extend loan

  27-01-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid make stance clear on Endrick’s future as Lyon look to extend loanOlympique Lyon’s decision to loan Endrick in the January transfer window has worked wonders for the club. The Brazilian international, who was struggling at Real Madrid with a lack of game time, has made an immediate impact in France.In his first match for the club, Endrick scored a goal against LOSC Lille, helping his team advance further in the Coupe de France. In his second game against Stade Brest, he pi
  
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• Journalist: Arne Slot to blame for Liverpool’s current squad issues

  27-01-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Journalist: Arne Slot to blame for Liverpool’s current squad issuesDavid Lynch: Arne Slot to Blame for Liverpool’s Fatigue and Squad MismanagementAs Liverpool’s season continues to unravel, with just 21 points from their last 18 Premier League games, manager Arne Slot has increasingly pointed to tiredness and injuries to explain poor performances. But speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, David Lynch made it clear: Slot’s excuses aren’t holding up — and
  
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• Report – Inter Milan Join Juventus In The Race For Ex AC Milan & Barcelona Midfielder – January Transfer Impossible

  27-01-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Inter Milan Join Juventus In The Race For Ex AC Milan & Barcelona Midfielder – January Transfer ImpossibleSerie A giants Inter Milan have reportedly joined Juventus in the race to sign Al-Ahli midfielder Franck Kessie.According to FCInter1908, the Ivory Coast international could return to Serie A at the end of the season.Despite signing Petar Sucic last summer, the Nerazzurri remain in the market for further midfield reinforcements.Indeed, veteran star Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  
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• Barcelona secure the future of 14-year-old exciting La Masia prospect

  27-01-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona secure the future of 14-year-old exciting La Masia prospectFC Barcelona are working hard to retain the exciting young talent coming through the club’s youth ranks, while also bringing in new prospects with potential to strengthen the squad, particularly the reserve team.The recent departure of Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez to PSG and other talents such as Quim Junyent and Guille Fernandez being linked with exits have sparked the Blaugrana to act and secure the future of the n
  
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• Bayern legend? How Kane is viewed in Germany as contract talks begin

  27-01-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]When Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich in 2023, it was widely expected that the England captain would only stay for a few years to fulfil his dream of winning a handful of trophies before returning to the Premier League.Much has been made of Kane ranking second in the Premier League's all-time goalscorer list and that he only needs another 48 goals to break Alan Shearer's record.But perhaps an individual record is not as important to Kane as leaving a legacy at a major European club.
  
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• Milner's Brighton appearances not contract-driven

  27-01-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Speculation around James Milner's involvement at Brighton has gathered pace in recent weeks, particularly after his introduction from the bench against Fulham prompted confusion and frustration among some supporters.The 40-year-old midfielder is closing in on Gareth Barry's all-time Premier League appearance record of 653, leading to suggestions that Milner's contract may include clauses linked to reaching the landmark.However, BBC Sport understands there is no such provision in Mi
  
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• Chelsea injury latest: Cole Palmer and more

  27-01-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chelsea injury latest: Cole Palmer and moreChelsea injuries cast long shadow over Napoli testChelsea’s revival has arrived with a familiar caveat. Results are improving, confidence is returning, but the injury list remains stubbornly long, a reminder that momentum in modern football is rarely uninterrupted. As the Blues prepare for a defining Champions League trip to Naples, fitness has become as important as form.The latest wins have carried encouragement. The London derby was navigated w
  
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• 24-man Manchester City squad spotted in training ahead of Galatasaray clash

  27-01-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  24-man Manchester City squad spotted in training ahead of Galatasaray clashManchester City have finalised their training ground preparations ahead of the last league phase clash in this season’s UEFA Champions League.Pep Guardiola and his players will be looking to end their league phase campaign on a high after disappointment in the last matchday, as the seventh encounter brought about a shock 3-1 defeat in the Arctic Circle to Bodo/Glimt.Victory for the Norwegian side in the city of Bodo
  
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