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• Albion 'have to take it on the chin' - Mowbray

  18-04-2025 23:34 via bbc.com
  
  Tony Mowbray's Albion did not manage a single shot on target at the CBS Arena[Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray admitted that his side were not good enough to deserve anything other than a local derby defeat by his old club Coventry City."We've lost late goals in games when we felt we should have been winning, and found a way to lose or drop points, but that wasn't the case this time," he said."We've lost a little of our normal intensity. But it's football. You have to take it
  
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• Manchester United vs Bournemouth LIVE updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

  15-12-2025 19:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester United host Bournemouth on Monday aiming to keep their unbeaten run going ahead of the festive period. WATCH — Manchester United v BournemouthFor live updates and highlights throughout Manchester United vs Bournemouth, check out PST's live blog coverage below.How to watch Manchester United vs Bournemouth live, stream link and start timeKick off time:3pm ET Monday (December 15)
  Venue:Old Trafford — Manchester
  TV Channel: USA
  Streaming: Watch live on NBC.comManchester United
  
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• How Messi's GOAT tour of India hit trouble

  15-12-2025 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lionel Messi was the centre of attention during his tour of four Indian cities [Getty Images]Lionel Messi made headlines for all the wrong reasons on Saturday when his three-day tour of India descended into violence. The Argentina legend was visiting the city of Kolkata at the start of a whistle-stop visit taking in four cities. Many of Messi's fans were left feeling short-changed when they failed to get a glimpse of one of the world's most famous players. It was the first time Messi had been to
  
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• Manchester City lead Arsenal and Chelsea in transfer race for Polish attacking midfielder

  15-12-2025 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City lead Arsenal and Chelsea in transfer race for Polish attacking midfielderEtihad Stadium officials have moved ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign a highly-rated Under-17 talent from Poland, whose transfer value has also been revealed.That concerns attacking midfielder Oksar Pietuszewski, who has shone in the Polish first tier Ekstraklasa, recording three goals and two assists in 16 appearances while playing primarily as a winger with versatility to operate centrally o
  
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• 🎥 Ligue 1: our top 3 goals from the first half of the season 🧨

  15-12-2025 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  🎥 Ligue 1: our top 3 goals from the first half of the season 🧨There it is: Ligue 1 is on break! The first part of the season is over, and the French championship resumes the first weekend of January.To lift your spirits, here are our three most beautiful goals from these first five months of competition in L1!João Neves - TFC 3-6 PSGOn August 30, 2025, João Neves perhaps delivered one of the most beautiful hat-tricks in the history... of football, quite simply.
  
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• Real Madrid President attacks Barcelona after controversial penalty incident

  15-12-2025 19:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid President attacks Barcelona after controversial penalty incidentReal Madrid secured victory against Alaves on Sunday night, and with it, likely gave Xabi Alonso at least another week in the job. However the victory did not come without controversy, with Los Blancos irate at the decision not to award a penalty for a challenge on Vinicius Junior in the closing stages.The Brazilian was seen shouting that ‘the only reason he didn’t give it is because it’s me’, whi
  
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• Has Toluca staked a claim as one of Mexico's 'grandes' with its 12th Liga MX title?

  15-12-2025 19:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  El Tri star Alexis Vega returned from injury to help Toluca capture the Liga MX championship on Sunday, but the debate over whether the club ranks among Mexico's biggest and best supported teams is far from settled.ASSOCIATED PRESSToluca hero Alexis Vega stepped up to the spot for the second time. Once again, he delivered. Once again, Toluca became Liga MX champion.In a penalty shootout that extended to a dozen rounds, Vega fired Toluca past Tigres and to a 12th Liga MX championship.But even bef
  
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• Serie A Week 15 Liveblog: Roma vs. Como

  15-12-2025 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  Serie A Week 15 Liveblog: Roma vs. ComoThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Roma need to get back on track after two consecutive Serie A defeats, but face a difficult test with Nico Paz’s Como, who could catch them tonight.It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 19.45 GMT.This is the concluding fixture in Week 15 and the Giallorossi hope to close the gap on the leading pack after Napoli and AC Milan dropped points.Meanwhile, a win would let C
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur make decision on Thomas Frank’s future after Nottingham Forest humiliation

  15-12-2025 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  Tottenham Hotspur make decision on Thomas Frank’s future after Nottingham Forest humiliationTottenham Hotspur suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on Sunday at the City Ground. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario endured a nightmare game as his mistakes allowed Callum Hudson-Odoi to score a brace before Ibrahim Sangare’s stunner secured a comfortable victory for Forest. The defeat has brought scrutiny on manager Thomas Frank, who has overseen a poor start to the
  
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• Arsenal interested in Milan starlet Lorenzo Torriani

  15-12-2025 19:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Arsenal interested in Milan starlet Lorenzo TorrianiArsenal are reportedly very interested in Milan’s young goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani, though the Rossoneri do not yet see the interest as a concrete threat, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.The 2005-born goalkeeper is currently playing for Milan Futuro (the club’s B-team). The report notes that Torriani came to the attention of the Gunners after putting in an impressive performance against them in a friendly match over the summer
  
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• Inter sole Serie A leaders for the first time since April 2025

  15-12-2025 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Inter sole Serie A leaders for the first time since April 2025Inter are top of the Serie A table alone for the first time since April 2025, a remarkable achievement considering they have lost four games already.The Nerazzurri took advantage of the slip-ups elsewhere this weekend to surge into the leadership of the league, as Napoli lost 1-0 away to Udinese and AC Milan were held to a 2-2 home draw by Sassuolo.With their 2-1 success at Genoa, it was enough to leapfrog them into first place with a
  
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• Final Thoughts: Hugo Ekitike shines as Liverpool beat Brighton

  15-12-2025 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Final Thoughts: Hugo Ekitike shines as Liverpool beat BrightonLiverpool 2 – 0 Brighton – Premier League PostmortemLiverpool Inter and this return to domestic competition were seen as the true test of whether the reigning champions had turned their respective corners. Brighton arrived from the south as Mohamed Salah made his way back into the first team squad.The Starting ElevenLiverpool XI• GK – Alisson Becker• RB – Joe Gomez• CB – Ibrahima Konat&eacu
  
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• Pierre Ekwah a Rangers target amid contract dispute with Saint-Étienne

  15-12-2025 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pierre Ekwah a Rangers target amid contract dispute with Saint-ÉtiennePierre Ekwah’s (23) situation is currently vague, but despite an uncertain contract situation at AS Saint-Étienne, the midfielder is attracting interest from clubs around Europe, as per Foot Mercato. Ekwah played at Saint-Étienne last season, whilst on loan from Sunderland. Despite Les Verts’ relegation to Ligue 2, they opted to trigger the €6m purchase clause included
  
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• 💣Solari tipped for the job: Xabi Alonso still in the eye of the storm

  15-12-2025 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  💣Solari tipped for the job: Xabi Alonso still in the eye of the stormXabi Alonso’s Real Madrid managed to return to winning ways at Mendizorroza, a result that serves to “ease” the situation in Valdebebas. However, the victory over Alavés was not accompanied by an improvement in play or the sensations demanded from the team, leaving doubts about the long-term viability of the current tactical ecosystem.
  The Ultimatum ApproachesThe Madrid board is looking to avoid
  
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• Report Milan have agreement with Fullkrug but not with West Ham

  15-12-2025 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report Milan have agreement with Fullkrug but not with West HamReports in Italy claim that Milan have an agreement in principle with Germany international Niclas Fullkrug heading into the January transfer window, but still have to strike a deal with West Ham United before a transfer can go ahead.Report Fullkrug agrees to Milan move, West Ham talks pendingRecent reports suggest that Milan are, again, looking for a new centre-forward in January.It remains to be seen what the future holds for Santi
  
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• BIZARRE Arne Slot decision heaps incredible pressure on Liverpool star

  15-12-2025 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  BIZARRE Arne Slot decision heaps incredible pressure on Liverpool starConor Bradley under pressureWas Gomez playing against Inter responsible for him getting injured against Brighton? Maybe, maybe not. All we can say for sure is that Slot took a risk with a player who doesn't have a good injury record.Because there was little to no need to play Gomez against Inter. Conor Bradley was available and, importantly, suspended for the following game against Brighton.It forced Gomez to play the matches
  
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• Real Madrid raise the bar for Xabi Alonso to retain job despite Alaves win

  15-12-2025 19:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid raise the bar for Xabi Alonso to retain job despite Alaves winReal Madrid secured a win on what was a difficult away trip to Mendizorrotza to face Alaves, with a Rodrygo Goes goal in the final stages decisive. However the latest from the Spanish capital is that this was a stay of execution rather than the definitive saviour of Xabi Alonso’s job at the Santiago Bernabeu.The win ensured that Barcelona did not gain any ground in La Liga, and granted Los Blancos their third win in
  
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• 🚨Official statement: AFA responds to the government

  15-12-2025 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨Official statement: AFA responds to the governmentThe Argentine Football Association (AFA) released an extensive report detailing the institutional and economic transformation since the current leadership took over in 2017, contrasting the sports management with the political pressures they claim to have faced over the course of three governments.The Starting PointThe AFA leadership described the situation in 2017 as a "devastated institution." Economically, there were accumulated debts
  
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• Gruesome Dan Burn injury revealed after spending night in hospital

  15-12-2025 19:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  Newcastle’s Dan Burn suffered a “fractured rib and damaged lung” during the Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland on Sunday, according to reports. England international Burn spent the night in hospital after being taken there in an ambulance following his heavy collision with Sunderland’s Nordi Mukiele during the first half at the Stadium of Light. The defender attempted to play on but could not continue and both the Daily Mailand Sky Sportsreport that the 33-year-old could
  
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• Report: Man City eyeing move to sign Premier League defender

  15-12-2025 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Man City eyeing move to sign Premier League defenderManchester City circle Marc Guéhi as defensive rebuild gathers paceManchester City’s long term planning rarely leaks into the public domain without purpose. Credit to The Times for outlining how Marc Guéhi has emerged as a serious option as Pep Guardiola prepares for a significant defensive refresh next summer. With contracts expiring, injury concerns mounting and a squad edging towards renewal, this report reads les
  
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• Inter Miami sign Reguilon on free transfer

  15-12-2025 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sergio Reguilon has been capped six times by Spain [Getty Images]Inter Miami have signed former Tottenham and Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon on a free transfer.The28-year-old Spaniard had been without a club since he was released by Spurs at the end of last season and has signed a contract until December 2027 with the Major League Soccer side.Reguilon joined Tottenham from Real in September 2020, but spent a signification portion of the past three seasons out on loan with spells at Manche
  
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• What Xabi Alonso and Vinicius said to each other after penalty controversy vs Alaves

  15-12-2025 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  What Xabi Alonso and Vinicius said to each other after penalty controversy vs AlavesReal Madrid secured a vital 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday, offering a much-needed lifeline to manager Xabi Alonso after a turbulent week. However, the relief of the three points was overshadowed by a late refereeing controversy that has left the Los Blancos dressing room fuming.While the win was secured thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo, the talking point arrived in the 89th minute when
  
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• West Ham eye move for championship star

  15-12-2025 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  West Ham eye move for championship starJosh Sargent Links Add Intrigue to West Ham January PlansWest Ham United’s search for attacking clarity has taken another compelling turn, with Josh Sargent emerging as a credible January option. As reported by The Hard Tackle, the Norwich City striker has moved firmly onto the Hammers’ radar at a time when patience with current forward options is wearing thin. There is a familiar sense at the London Stadium of a club needing something dependabl
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Guadalajara vs Barcelona | Copa del Rey

  15-12-2025 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  Three talking points ahead of Guadalajara vs Barcelona | Copa del ReyBarcelona’s penultimate game of the calendar year sees them lock horns with CD Guadalajara in their first game of the Copa del Rey this season.The Catalans won the competition last season with Hansi Flick, notably after a thrilling final against Real Madrid, and it is clear that the idea will be to defend the title at any cost this time around.Tuesday’s game will be played at Guadalajara’s home stadium, Estadi
  
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• Lucas Chevalier’s PSG No.1 spot under threat?

  15-12-2025 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  Lucas Chevalier’s PSG No.1 spot under threat?In the absence of Lucas Chevalier, injured by a challenge in the game against AS Monaco at the end of November, Matvey Safonov has stepped up for Paris Saint-Germain. The Russian has started the last two Ligue 1 games for PSG, whilst he also kept a clean sheet in the 0-0 draw against Athletic Club in the UEFA Champions League last week. Chevalier is returning to fitness, following his ankle injury, but his absence provided a window of oppor
  
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• How does Frank's start compare with Postecoglou's two seasons?

  15-12-2025 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  [BBC]A look at Tottenham's offensive and defensive stats so far this season does not paint a good picture for Thomas Frank.Comparing his side's numbers with Ange Postecoglou - the man who was hounded out of north London because of their top poor performances in last season's top flight - he still gets beaten out by his predecessor, especially offensively.Perhaps the most eye-watering of all is that Tottenham's 52 shots on target in 16 matches is almost half of those Postecoglou's Spurs managed a
  
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• FA Cup third-round fixtures and full TV schedule confirmed

  15-12-2025 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  FA Cup holders Crystal Palace’s trip to non-league Macclesfield is one of eight third-round ties to be shown on TV across the weekend. Six matches will be shown on TNT Sports with the other two to be broadcast on the BBC, including Palace v Macclesfield, as well as many more across discovery+. The action kicks off on Friday 9 January as Wrexham host Nottingham Forest. The fourth-round draw will be conducted before Liverpool host Barnsley on Monday 12 January. Every game apart from those ki
  
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• Riedewald extends Sheff Utd contract

  15-12-2025 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Jairo Riedewald has made 10 appearances for Sheffield United since joining as a free agent in October [Shutterstock]Sheffield United midfielder Jairo Riedewald has signed a contract extension through until the end of the season.The 29-year-old joined the Blades as a free agent on a short-term deal in October and has made 10 appearances.The former Crystal Palace man's deal includes the option for a further season."He has been a really important figure for us and he's also an outstanding professio
  
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• Report Gimenez considering surgery for ankle injury

  15-12-2025 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report Gimenez considering surgery for ankle injurySantiago Gimenez is still no closer to his AC Milan comeback six weeks after an ankle injury, and there are reports he could require surgery.The Mexico international has not played since limping off during the Serie A match away to Atalanta on October 28.His ankle had already flared up over the summer during international duty for the Gold Cup, and weeks go by without much significant progress from conservative treatment.No sign of recovery for
  
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• Former Real Madrid captain backs Xabi Alonso amid pressure – ‘They need patience and calm’

  15-12-2025 18:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  Former Real Madrid captain backs Xabi Alonso amid pressure – ‘They need patience and calm’Real Madrid’s recent 2-1 win over Deportivo Alaves will serve as a temporary relief for Xabi Alonso, who must steer his team to the best possible finish to the year.With two matches remaining, Alonso will be keen on building a winning momentum heading into January’s Spanish Super Cup, where he will be expected to guide Real Madrid to a trophy.Therefore, it is safe to say that A
  
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