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• Why is Lyon’s Rayan Cherki available on the cheap?

  14-05-2025 11:07 via getfootballnewsfrance.com
  Why is Lyon’s Rayan Cherki available on the cheap?Rayan Cherki (21) has had the most impressive campaign of his career. The Olympique Lyonnais has always shown promise, but it has remained promise for several years, with the playmaker always struggling for consistency in output. That changed this season. He has 12 goals and 19 assists in 43 matches in all competitions, including eight assists in Lyon’s run to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League. It begs the question: wh
  
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• Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa: Watkins and Johnson denied

  07-01-2026 22:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Crystal Palace and Aston Villa scrapped to a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park on Wednesday.WATCH — Full match replayBoth Brennan Johnson and Ollie Watkins went close on multiple occasions but a draw as the fair result as neither team could gain total control of the game. With the point Palace move on to 28 for the season, while move on to 43 points. Pressure is on Johnson and Pino Palace have paid big money for Yeremy Pino ($35 million) and Brennan Johnson ($47.1 million) and the pressure is on t
  
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• Saka And Trossard To Start | 4-3-3 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Liverpool

  07-01-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  Saka And Trossard To Start | 4-3-3 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs LiverpoolArsenal will entertain Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium this Thursday night as they look to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Gunners managed to earn a hard-fought 3-2 win away at Bournemouth recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Mikel Arteta will set his players up in a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this contest. Both
  
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• How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  07-01-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid go at it in a tasty Spanish Super Cup semifinal on Thursday, as the winner will play Barcelona in the final. Barca hammered Athletic Bilbao 5-0 in their semifinal in Saudi Arabia and both Atleti or Real will be the underdogs to win this trophy. Xabi Alonso could do with a big win against Diego Simeone's side and he will want to get some revenge after Atleti hammered Real 5-2 in La Liga earlier this season. For live updates and highlights throughout Atletico Madrid
  
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• Milan keeping tabs on Nottingham Forest’s Murillo

  07-01-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Milan keeping tabs on Nottingham Forest’s MurilloAC Milan are scouring the Premier League for defensive reinforcements, with Nottingham Forest’s Murillo emerging as the latest name on their radar. According to Daniele Longo of Calciomercato, the Brazilian center-back has caught the attention of the Rossoneri hierarchy as they look to provide Massimiliano Allegri with a high-quality addition for the second half of the season.Notably, Milan’s sporting director, Igli Tare, is said
  
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• Striker breaks record for Brazilians in Premier League history ⚽

  07-01-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  Striker breaks record for Brazilians in Premier League history ⚽Forward Igor Thiago has broken a record among Brazilian athletes in the history of the Premier League.The Brentford player found the net twice in Wednesday’s game (7th) against Sunderland, reaching 16 goals in the championship.
  No other Brazilian has scored as many times in a single Premier League season.Igor Thiago surpassed Roberto Firmino (2017/18), Gabriel Martinelli (2022/23), and Matheus Cunha (2024/25), who each s
  
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• 🚨 Official: after 5 months, this Frenchman exits the Premier League

  07-01-2026 22:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Official: after 5 months, this Frenchman exits the Premier LeagueAfter recruiting Randal Kolo Muani and Hugo Ekitike at a discount to resell them at a high price, Eintracht Frankfurt is at it again with Arnaud Kalimuendo (23 years old).On Wednesday evening, the German club officially announced the arrival of the French striker from Nottingham Forest.It is a loan deal worth €1.5 million, with a purchase option estimated at €30 million.Transferred from Rennes to Nottingham last
  
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• 40-goal striker is coming to save Liverpool

  07-01-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  40-goal striker is coming to save LiverpoolAn exciting forward could rescue Liverpool's season. Arne Slot has a problem. It was obvious to see against Fulham at the weekend.Even though Richard Hughes brought in two strikers during the summer transfer window, there's still not enough depth at the club.With Alexander Isak out with a long-term injury and Hugo Ekitike also struggling with a muscle problem, Liverpool need to add a third option to their attack.But do they actually need to sign a plate
  
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• 📊 Brentford's Igor Thiago sets new PL record with brace against Sunderland

  07-01-2026 22:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  📊 Brentford's Igor Thiago sets new PL record with brace against SunderlandIgor Thiago has been one of the standout goalscorers in the Premier League this season and he now has a new record to go with it.The Brazilian bagged a brace against Sunderland on Wednesday evening, initially opening the scoring in the first half at the Gtech Community Stadium.After the break, the visitors had a huge opportunity to level the scoreline from the penalty spot but Caoimhin Kelleher kept out a drea
  
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• Roma put off by Fenerbahce’s demands for Oosterwolde

  07-01-2026 22:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma put off by Fenerbahce’s demands for OosterwoldeRoma have set their sights on Jayden Oosterwolde for defense. The limited defensive space that forced Gian Piero Gasperini to field Zeki Celik, Daniele Ghilardi, and Jan Ziolkowski against Lecce has the manager worried. Roma also like the Dutchman’s versatility, as he could even be deployed as a wingback in the coach’s starting eleven.Fenerbahce, however, is aiming high to let him leave in January, given that he’s a regu
  
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• Napoli 2-2 Verona – Conte questions ‘strange’ decisions: ‘Should Hojlund have his arm amputated?’

  07-01-2026 22:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Napoli 2-2 Verona – Conte questions ‘strange’ decisions: ‘Should Hojlund have his arm amputated?’Antonio Conte was left frustrated but defiant after Napoli fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Hellas Verona, with the coach feeling the reigning champions were on the wrong end of a ‘strange’ penalty decision.Speaking to DAZN at full-time, with quotes via CalcioMercato, the Napoli coach insisted the result was shaped by key incidents, including
  
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• Barcelona player ratings against Athletic Club: Forwards step up in Saudi Arabia

  07-01-2026 21:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona player ratings against Athletic Club: Forwards step up in Saudi ArabiaBarcelona booked their place in Sunday’s Spanish Supercup final, having dismantled Athletic Club at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, with goals from Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Roony Bardghji and Raphinha (x2).Joan Garcia – 6Looked nervy on a couple of occasions, but on the whole, he had little to do – which he would have taken after a busy performance against Espanyol last weekend.Jules Ko
  
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• Fermin 9.5, Raphinha 10 | Barcelona 5-0 Athletic Club: Player Ratings

  07-01-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fermin 9.5, Raphinha 10 | Barcelona 5-0 Athletic Club: Player RatingsBarcelona bulldozed past Athletic Club on Wednesday night in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup with one of their best and most dominant performance in recent weeks.After two back-to-back games riding on Joan Garcia’s brilliance, the Catalans took the game in Saudi Arabia by its scruff and pressed on the gas, suffocating the opponents before they even had a chance to react.Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Roony Bardghji a
  
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• First half blitz leads Barcelona to Spanish Supercup final

  07-01-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  First half blitz leads Barcelona to Spanish Supercup finalBarcelona 5-0 Athletic ClubBarcelona have booked their ticket for Sunday’s Spanish Supercup final, having powered past Athletic Club in their semi-final clash at the King Abdullah Sport City in Jeddah.It was a positive start from the Catalans, and on 22 minutes, they got their reward with the opening goal. Fermin Lopez missed a big chance just before, but after Roony Bardghji’s effort broke his way, he teed up Ferran Torres to
  
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• Bournemouth eye Ethan Nwaneri loan move to bolster attack

  07-01-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bournemouth are interested in Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri, and open to a loan until the end of the season, but the 18-year-old’s preference is to stay until at least the end of the season.The south-coast club are keen to reshape their attack amid the pending sale of Antoine Semenyo to Manchester City, and there has been a feeling that a temporary deal for Nwaneri might make sense for all parties since he has found himself sidelined for Arsenal.Only three of the forward's 11 appearances this se
  
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• Liverpool sign BK Häcken keeper Falk on loan

  07-01-2026 21:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool sign BK Häcken keeper Falk on loanLiverpool have completed the signing of BK Häcken goalkeeper Jennifer Falk on a loan deal which will run until the end of the season.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Reds earlier this evening.The 32-year-old stopper has spent almost a decade with BK Häcken. She joined the club back in 2016 when they played under their former Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC identity. She has won two OBOS Dam
  
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• Liverpool to clinch contract agreement with centre-back

  07-01-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Liverpool to clinch contract agreement with centre-backLiverpool plan loan deal for NalloAnd the signing of Giovanni Leoni was clearly earmarked as a step towards the future - while deals look set to be concluded for youngsters Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe.We could even see movement for Joel Ordonez - the Ecuador international at Club Brugge who was reported last week to be close to agreeing personal terms with the Premier League champions.In the meantime the club are expected to conclude a d
  
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• One red card too many: Chelsea set unwanted record 🥶

  07-01-2026 21:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  One red card too many: Chelsea set unwanted record 🥶The Blues in a red spiral.Chelsea just can’t stop shooting themselves in the foot. Away at Fulham (Matchday 21 of the Premier League), the Londoners picked up yet another red card, a symbol of the chronic indiscipline that has plagued them this season.
  This time, it was Marc Cucurella who was sent off directly after a poorly controlled challenge as the last defender. An incident that weighed heavily on the course of this West Lond
  
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• FEATURE | Strasbourg take canny risk with Gary O’Neil appointment

  07-01-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  FEATURE | Strasbourg take canny risk with Gary O’Neil appointmentWhoever decided to follow Liam Rosenior at RC Strasbourg Alsace was going to be met with a challenging situation. Rosenior’s midseason departure to Chelsea was never going to go down well with a fanbase that has made it clear they do not appreciate being the junior partner in the multiclub model set up by their shared owners, BlueCo. As the Fédération Supporters RCS stated, “Rosenior’s transfer
  
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• FEATURE | Gary O’Neil arrives at Strasbourg with point to prove

  07-01-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  FEATURE | Gary O’Neil arrives at Strasbourg with point to proveWhoever decided to follow Liam Rosenior at RC Strasbourg Alsace was going to be met with a challenging situation. Rosenior’s midseason departure to Chelsea was never going to go down well with a fanbase that has made it clear they do not appreciate being the junior partner in the multiclub model set up by their shared owners, BlueCo. As the Fédération Supporters RCS stated, “Rosenior’s transfer m
  
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• 📊 Bournemouth starlet matches Lamine Yamal's tally with latest PL strike

  07-01-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  📊 Bournemouth starlet matches Lamine Yamal's tally with latest PL strikeBournemouth teenager Junior Kroupi just cannot stop scoring.The 19-year-old is on the scoresheet once again for the Cherries as they came from behind to lead Tottenham 2-1 in their Premier League clash at the Vitality Stadium.Spurs initially took the lead courtesy of a strike from Mathys Tel, but Andoni Iraola's side were able to turn things around before the break.Evanilson initially put them back on level
  
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• Kalimuendo joins Frankfurt from Forest

  07-01-2026 21:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]Striker Arnaud Kalimuendo has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on an initial loan deal.The Bundesliga club have an option to make the move permanent for about £23m.The 23-year-old moved to the City Ground from Rennes in the summer for £26m but has struggled to make an impact.He scored twice, both in the Europa League, in 14 appearances, but was behind Igor Jesus after Chris Wood was ruled out in October with a knee injury.Forest are keen on Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen
  
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• Parma Vs Inter Milan – Chivu Wants His Side Fully Focused On Tonight’s Match: “When You Start Planning Ahead, You Get Caught Out”

  07-01-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Parma Vs Inter Milan – Chivu Wants His Side Fully Focused On Tonight’s Match: “When You Start Planning Ahead, You Get Caught Out”Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu claimed his side won’t think about the upcoming clash against Napoli ahead of tonight’s game at Parma.Speaking to DAZN via FCInterNews, the 45-year-old urged his side to take one step at a time.The Nerazzurri saw off Bologna on Sunday, extending their winning streak in Serie A to five matches.As
  
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• Rayan Cherki sets silverware target for Manchester City amid Arsenal challenge

  07-01-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Rayan Cherki sets silverware target for Manchester City amid Arsenal challengeManchester City have ‘what it takes’ to win ‘as many trophies as possible’ this season, according to creative star Rayan Cherki.The French playmaker has enjoyed a fast integration into Pep Guardiola’s squad, with performances underlining why City were keen to add such a creative profile capable of operating between the lines.With the Premier League title race tightening and Arsenal continu
  
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• 📸 Chelsea continue worrying trend with latest red card in PL clash

  07-01-2026 21:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  📸 Chelsea continue worrying trend with latest red card in PL clashChelsea simply cannot catch a break when it comes to red cards this season.The London club saw a player sent off for the fifth time in the Premier League this term as Marc Cucurella was given his marching orders in their clash with Fulham.The Spain international was sent off for the denial of a goalscoring opportunity as he hauled back Harry Wilson, who was clean through on goal.He joins Robert Sanchez, Trevoh Chalobah, Ma
  
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• Lyon’s Rémy Descamps attracting interest from Championship clubs including Hull and West Brom

  07-01-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lyon’s Rémy Descamps attracting interest from Championship clubs including Hull and West BromAccording to reports from L’Équipe and Le Progrès, Rémy Descamps (29) is attracting interest from clubs in the EFL Championship over a potential move away from Olympique Lyonnais during the winter transfer window. The French stopper is the subject of interest from Hull City and West Bromwich Albion. The 29-year-old has received more playing time than
  
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• Parma Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Hails Nerazzurri Philosophy On Tardini Return: “We Have Clear Idenity & Want To Preserve It”

  07-01-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Parma Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Hails Nerazzurri Philosophy On Tardini Return: “We Have Clear Idenity & Want To Preserve It”Inter Milan manager Cristian Chivu hailed the team’s identity ahead of tonight’s Serie A showdown against Parma.Speaking to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, he also opened up on his emotions about returning to the Ennio Tardini.Cristian Chivu coached Parma in the second half of last season, overseeing 13 games in Serie A.Despite lacking exp
  
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• Lotito on imminent Lazio arrival Ratkov: ‘We’ve been following him for a while; Castellanos wanted to leave’

  07-01-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lotito on imminent Lazio arrival Ratkov: ‘We’ve been following him for a while; Castellanos wanted to leave’Lazio president Claudio Lotito has moved to calm concerns among supporters amid a busy January window, confirming that the club’s pursuit of Petar Ratkov is the result of long-term planning rather than a rushed reaction to recent departures.Speaking to DAZN ahead of Lazio’s clash with Fiorentina, with quotes via LaLazioSiamoNoi, Lotito rejected suggestions tha
  
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• Huijsen To Start, Asencio On The Bench | 4-4-2 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico Madrid

  07-01-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Huijsen To Start, Asencio On The Bench | 4-4-2 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico MadridReal Madrid will clash heads with Atletico Madrid at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium this Thursday night as they hope to secure a good result in the Spanish Super Cup. Los Blancos managed to earn a dominant 5-1 win over Real Betis recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going in the cup.Xabi Alonso will set his players up in a 4-4-2 formation and is expected to make one change to
  
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• Arsenal confirm December Player of the Month

  07-01-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal confirm December Player of the MonthLeandro Trossard has become the fifth different winner of Arsenal’s Player of the Month award, winning the fan vote for December.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal have confirmed that Leandro Trossard has won the club’s Player of the Month award for December with 40% of the votes, edging out Declan Rice’s 29.5%.A different player has won the vote in every month of the season so far, with Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Martinelli,
  
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