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• Rotherham appoint Hamshaw as permanent manager

  15-04-2025 17:04 via bbc.com
  
  Matt Hamshaw was born in Rotherham and started his playing career with Sheffield Wednesday [Getty Images]Rotherham United have given Matt Hamshaw the permanent manager's job on a three-year deal after he picked up three wins as caretaker boss.Hamshaw, 43, was a coach for the Millers under former manager Paul Warne and took charge of the first team after Steve Evans was sacked last month.United then won at Northampton, at home to Blackpool and on the road at Bolton and despite a 3-1 defeat at Sto
  
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• 🙄Is Morelos’ stay at Nacional in doubt?

  06-01-2026 15:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  🙄Is Morelos’ stay at Nacional in doubt?Atlético Nacional has already set its machinery in motion at its Guarne headquarters. With a clear goal of winning the Betplay League and making an impact in the Copa Sudamericana —where they will face Millonarios in the first round—, the verdolaga squad is working intensely. However, the sports planning is marked by the uncertainty surrounding their top offensive figure, Alfredo Morelos.The Alfredo Morelos Dilemma and the S
  
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• How to watch Manchester City vs Brighton live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  06-01-2026 15:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pep Guardiola's Manchester City look to get back to winning ways as they host Brighton on Wednesday. WATCH — Manchester City v BrightonCity coughed up a late goal to draw at home with Chelsea on Sunday, as they've now drawn two games in a row and fallen six points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. Injuries are also starting to mount up defensively as City are going through a sticky patch. Brighton got back to winning ways on Saturday with a comfortable 2-0 win against Burnley. Fabian
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur hold talks over move for 19-year-old defender

  06-01-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur hold talks over move for 19-year-old defenderTottenham persist after early Santos setbackTottenham Hotspur have chosen resolve over retreat after seeing an opening bid knocked back by Santos for teenage left back Souza. Sources indicate Spurs remain intent on striking a January deal, even as competition sharpens both at home and abroad, as reported by Teamtalk.Valuation gap defines talksTottenham are understood to be the most advanced suitor, having proposed an initial
  
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• Report: Pressure rises on Arne Slot as Liverpool face ‘civil war’

  06-01-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Pressure rises on Arne Slot as Liverpool face ‘civil war’Slot, Hughes and the Liverpool Civil War Nobody WantedLiverpool are nine games unbeaten and yet everything feels brittle. The results suggest stability; the mood around Anfield tells a different story. Beneath the surface, a struggle over power, philosophy and identity has taken hold, one that has little to do with a single match result and everything to do with how the club believes success should be built.According to
  
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• Edwards on Gomes' fitness, Arias and transfers

  06-01-2026 15:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wolves boss Rob Edwards has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 19:30 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:He confirmed that Joao Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan, who came off against West Ham, should both be fine to play on Wednesday. None of the injured players who were previously out will return, but Edwards says "people are progressing on time".On the importance of getting the first league win of the s
  
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• Matos' Swansea make progress - but have work to do

  06-01-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Vitor Matos joined Liverpool's coaching setup in 2019 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Not so long ago, Vitor Matos was powerless to stop the collapse at West Bromwich Albion which left alarm bells ringing at Swansea City.Beaten for the fifth time in as many games, Swansea looked fragile and vulnerable as they slid towards the Championship relegation zone.Less than six weeks later, some calm has been restored.Swansea are by no means out of the relegation picture, but their place in the second tier &nda
  
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• Flick talks Cancelo, Araujo, Joan Garcia, Eric, Ferran, Lewandowski ahead of Barcelona vs Athletic Club

  06-01-2026 15:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Flick talks Cancelo, Araujo, Joan Garcia, Eric, Ferran, Lewandowski ahead of Barcelona vs Athletic ClubFC Barcelona will begin the defence of their Spanish Super Cup crown tomorrow when they take on Athletic Club in the semi-finals in Jeddah.Coming into the game on the back of a hard-earned victory over RCD Espanyol in the Catalan derby, Hansi Flick & co. will be gunning to carry forward the momentum and secure a place in the final.Ahead of the big clash in Jeddah, manager Flick addressed th
  
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• ‘Joao Cancelo deal is not done’ – Barcelona manager Hansi Flick

  06-01-2026 15:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  ‘Joao Cancelo deal is not done’ – Barcelona manager Hansi FlickBarcelona manager Hansi Flick has commented that a deal to bring Joao Cancelo back to the club on loan is not yet finalised. The German coach also said that he was well aware of Cancelo’s strengths and weaknesses, hinting that he sees him more of an offensive asset.On Monday it was reported that Barcelona had reached a deal to sign Cancelo on loan, with the Catalan side covering €5m of his wages at Al-Hil
  
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• RB Leipzig outline two-way link with Bragantino and Klopp effect

  06-01-2026 15:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  RB Leipzig outline two-way link with Bragantino and Klopp effectJohann Plenge, Chief Business Officer (CBO) of RB Leipzig, is one of the key figures in the machinery that connects the German club to Red Bull’s global network. And within this structure, Brazil and Red Bull Bragantino are not seen merely as suppliers of talent, but as strategic partners for learning.For the executive, the relationship between the teams crosses the Atlantic in both directions.“It’s not a one-way s
  
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• 👑 Like the Three Wise Men: Football’s greatest trios in history

  06-01-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  👑 Like the Three Wise Men: Football’s greatest trios in historyOn January 6th, the Three Wise Men travel through the lands, traditionally bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh.In football, you don't need camels for this, but rather passes, goals, and a whole lot of magic. Because even the world's most beautiful sport has been shaped time and again by very special trios. Trios that decided games, defined entire eras, and continue to make fans swoon to this day. In honor of Epi
  
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• ✅ Flick confirms the signing: Joao Cancelo is a good option

  06-01-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  ✅ Flick confirms the signing: Joao Cancelo is a good optionWithout a doubt, Barça has been the main player in the market in the last few hours. Before winter, Deco had stated that it was possible there wouldn't be any reinforcements, but the opportunity with Cancelo changed everything.The footballer, who was in final negotiations with Inter Milan, decided to change his decision when an old love, the blaugrana club, appeared. Yesterday, Fabrizio Romano announced the Here We Go and to
  
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• 🎧 Coventry need quality, not just numbers

  06-01-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  "That's what we need. That there can be some rotation and you're not massively dropping your quality to be able to make those changes."Not naming names but maybe you're not going to look at them and think that's a team aiming for the Premier League."BBC Radio CWR's Lorna Bailey and Will Oelrich are joined by Coventry City fans Sam and Lee as they discuss the latest from the transfer rumour mill and look ahead to how the Sky Blues will approach their FA Cup tie against Stoke.Listen to the full ep
  
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• The 'biggest issue' in United's underwhelming season

  06-01-2026 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Bragging rights in Dundee have once again drifted over to the blue half of the city and unfortunately they're not due back until at least 14 March.Yes, United did win at Dens in August, but for the third time in four derbies it's the Dees who get to do the gloating. Them's the rules and sadly we just have to take it on the chin.So where did it all go wrong on Saturday? In short, pretty much everywhere. United didn't play well.Whether it was the system, the formation, the tactics, the manage
  
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• Moyes on keeping players fit, transfer window and Wolves

  06-01-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game against Wolves at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 19:30 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference:There are no new injury concerns and Michael Keane came through the Brentford game fine after returning from injury.He said most players are used to the busy fixture period but they are "conscious" of keeping players fit and available as the squad is "already quite light". Moyes added: "We are
  
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• Man Utd 'plumbed depths that should not be possible'

  06-01-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Manchester United have plumbed depths that should not be possible the way football's finances are arranged these days.The fourth richest club in the world, according to Deloitte's 2025 rankings, have struggled - for the most part - to compete with well-run smaller rivals like Brentford,Bournemouth and Brighton, finished last season behind West Ham and were level on points with Wolves.Ruben Amorim went into the summer promising this season would be better. It has been - to an extent
  
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• West Ham in talks to terminate Wilson's contract

  06-01-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wilson left Newcastle United after his contract expired at the end of June[Getty Images]West Ham are close to an agreement with striker Callum Wilson to terminate his contract at the club.Wilson joined West Ham on a free transfer in the summer and has scored four goals in 18 appearances.But the Englishman's first-team opportunities are set to become limited following the arrival of forwards Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos this month.The 33-year-old wants to continue playing regular first-team
  
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• How to watch Bournemouth vs Tottenham Hotspur live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  06-01-2026 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bournemouth aim to end their 11-game winless run when they host Spurs on Wednesday. WATCH — Bournemouth v Tottenham HotspurAndoni Iraola's side pushed Arsenal all the way on Saturday but lost 3-2 in a thriller as the Cherries have slid all the way down the table and sit on 23 points. This is also set to be Antoine Semenyo's final game for Bournemouth as he's expected to join Manchester City in the coming days. Spurs coughed up a lead against Sunderland to draw 1-1 at home on Sunday, as Tho
  
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• Enzo Maresca makes first public statement since shock Chelsea exit

  06-01-2026 15:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  Enzo Maresca has made his first public statement since leaving Chelsea.Maresca departed Stamford Bridge in a shock move on New Year’s Day after 18 months in charge. The Italian won the Uefa Conference League and Club World Cup during his time at Chelsea, but disagreements with the club’s hierarchy led to his downfall.Chelsea’s BlueCo ownership has moved quickly to appoint Liam Rosenior from Strasbourg, the French club which is also owned by the American group, as Maresca’
  
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• Four Italy internationals seeking January transfers ahead of 2026 World Cup

  06-01-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Four Italy internationals seeking January transfers ahead of 2026 World CupThe January transfer window is well underway, and there are currently several Italy internationals pondering potential moves away from their current clubs ahead of the 2026 World Cup and the play-off campaign in March. Here is a look at who could be on the move this month.Which Italy internationals could be on the move in January?Federico ChiesaFederico Chiesa has not featured for Italy since the end of the disappointing
  
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• Andoni Iraola offers significant “personal opinion” on Antoine Semenyo’s Manchester City transfer

  06-01-2026 15:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  Andoni Iraola offers significant “personal opinion” on Antoine Semenyo’s Manchester City transferManchester City supporters are likely to see Antoine Semenyo in action for Bournemouth one more time before the player completes an Etihad Stadium switch.Momentum around the Ghanaian international’s expected move to Pep Guardiola’s side has steadily intensified over the last month, with a series of aligned reports pointing towards a deal that is structurally agreed but n
  
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• Watch reaction to Mason's exit live on BBC WM

  06-01-2026 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]BBC WM's Football Phone-In is back and tonight it is all about Albion as we get all the reaction to the sacking of head coach Ryan Mason from 18:00 GMT for an hour long special.Join Baggies reporter Steve Hermon and former midfielder Richard Sneekes in the studio and have your say by calling 08081 009 956.The episode will be available to watch right here on the BBC website so make sure to check back later for live coverage or listen in with BBC Radio WM on BBC Sounds.[BBC]Latest We
  
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• Radically different tone from 'very happy' Howe

  06-01-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Eddie Howe is typically measured, so it is hard to imagine the Newcastle United head coach ever having a more explosive news conference than the one he conducted during a pre-season training camp in Germany in 2024.Howe spoke about the need to "feel supported and free to work in the way I want to work", before he went on to admit there was "no point in me saying I'm happy staying if the dynamic isn't right".There was a momentary echo of that afternoon as Howe used some familiar wor
  
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• Parma Vs Inter Milan – Argentina Superstar Chasing Another Club Record Amid Free-Scoring Patch

  06-01-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Parma Vs Inter Milan – Argentina Superstar Chasing Another Club Record Amid Free-Scoring PatchInter Milan talisman Lautaro Martinez is likely to lead the line when the Nerazzurri take on Parma tomorrow night.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, El Toro is vying for another impressive club record.Despite starting the season with a whimper rather than a bang, the 28-year-old is seemingly back on track.Indeed, the 28-year-old is leading the scoring charts in Serie A with ten goa
  
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• 'Support that was crucial' - Maresca message to fans

  06-01-2026 15:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca says he has "inner peace" having left the "prestigious club" where it "deserves to be".The 45-year-old parted ways with Chelsea on New Year's Day after an apparent breakdown in relationship with the club's hierarchy in recent weeks.The west London side had been in a difficult run of form having won just one of their past seven league matches at the time, but were still well placed in the league, sitting fifth and just three points off the top four.P
  
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• Liverpool should go all in on 'exceptional' ace as deal for 21-year-old now off

  06-01-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool should go all in on 'exceptional' ace as deal for 21-year-old now offJoel Ordonez is another player who's been heavily linked with a Liverpool transfer.The 21-year-old has been a hot topic across the world of football for some time now with the Reds seen as the team most likely to sign him.However, according to a report from the Daily Mail, it seems like a move for the Ecuadorian is now off the table.The report states that a move for the defender is 'not on the agenda' for Liverpool's
  
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• Dundee support warming to Pressley amid winning run

  06-01-2026 15:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]Dundee have recorded three straight victories in the Premiership for the first time since 2014. It's taken a while, but the majority of fans have begun to warm to Steven Pressley.From the victory over Falkirk, he figured out our strongest line-up which in turn has propelled us up the league. We are now nine and 13 points away from Kilmarnock and Livingston in the bottom two spots.Yan Dhanda looks completely at home and in his element, while the partnership of Luke Graham and Billy Koumetio
  
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• Why Frattesi is unlikely to join Juventus or Galatasaray in January

  06-01-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Why Frattesi is unlikely to join Juventus or Galatasaray in JanuaryReports on Tuesday suggest that Davide Frattesi is increasingly unlikely to leave Inter during the January transfer window, as Juventus and Galatasaray have not yet satisfied demands for the Nerazzurri midfielder.Reports Frattesi exit on standbyFrattesi has fallen down the pecking order in San Siro under Cristian Chivu, whose midfield department contains Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Piotr Zielinski, Petar
  
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• Report – Sassuolo Slap €30m Price Tag On In-Demand Defender Amid Inter Milan & Juventus Interest

  06-01-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report – Sassuolo Slap €30m Price Tag On In-Demand Defender Amid Inter Milan & Juventus InterestSerie A minnows Sassuolo have named a prohibitive asking price for Tarik Muharemovic to ward off Juventus and Inter Milan.According to Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Neroverdi will only sell their in-demand defender for a fee of €30 million.Tarik Muharemovic has drawn inquiries from several Serie A teams, including Inter Milan.Furthermore, Bologna, Roma, and Juventus are also in t
  
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• Parma Vs Inter Milan – French Midfielder At Risk Of Missing Wednesday Clash At Tardini

  06-01-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Parma Vs Inter Milan – French Midfielder At Risk Of Missing Wednesday Clash At TardiniInter Milan midfielder Andy Diouf is reportedly at risk of missing Wednesday’s Serie A away clash against Parma.According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Frenchman has yet to recover from a minor muscle injury.Cristian Chivu had to leave the 22-year-old on the bench against Bologna on Sunday.Indeed, Andy Diouf left pain in his left flexor during the warm-up.However, he has resumed train
  
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