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• Man Utd plot move to sign Xavi Simons, lead race for Liam Delap

  15-04-2025 19:29 via footballtoday.com
  
  Man Utd plot move to sign Xavi Simons, lead race for Liam DelapManchester United are hatching plans to sign RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons and lead the race for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, according to the Daily Mail. The 21-year-old has caught the attention of the Red Devils after another exciting season in Germany, where he has recorded 10 goals and six assists in 29 appearances across all competitions. Last term, he registered 25 goal contributions in 43 outings.Man United a
  
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• Report: Man United interested in move to sign Serie A defender

  20-12-2025 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Man United interested in move to sign Serie A defenderMan United Eye Denzel Dumfries: Premier League Rivals in the MixManchester United have long been linked with Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries, and recent developments suggest the Dutch wing-back remains a significant target for the club. Despite an ankle injury that will keep him sidelined for several months, Dumfries’ profile continues to draw interest from several Premier League clubs, including United, Newcastle United, an
  
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• 🔥 Haaland's goal glut continues with opener against West Ham

  20-12-2025 16:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  🔥 Haaland's goal glut continues with opener against West HamThere comes a time when you run out of superlatives when it comes to describing footballers at the highest level, with Manchester City star Erling Haaland once again getting his name on the scoresheet across what is already a ludicrous 2025/26 season.
  The dominant Norwegian centre-forward has been in some of the best form of his already impressive career this season as City ramp up their title challenge, slamming home from close
  
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• Woltemade Gets 8, Bowen With 7.5 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs Chelsea

  20-12-2025 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Woltemade Gets 8, Bowen With 7.5 | Newcastle United Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs ChelseaNewcastle United entertained Chelsea at St. James’ Park earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies made a great start to the game and got their noses ahead in the fourth minute when Nick Woltemade found the back of the net. Woltemade doubled his team’s advantage in the 20th minute as Eddie Howe’s men went into the half-time break 2
  
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• Pundits ‘staggered’ as Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon denied ‘stonewall penalty’ in controversial Chelsea draw

  20-12-2025 16:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Pundits were “staggered” as Newcastle were denied a “stonewall penalty” against Chelsea after Anthony Gordon went down in the box under the challenge of Trevoh Chalobah. Newcastle forward Gordon was played into the Chelsea penalty area and looked to try and shield the ball from the oncoming defender Chalobah close to the byline. But Gordon was knocked over by Chalobah when the centre-back crashed into him, in contact deemed by VAR to be a “side-to-side in a shieldin
  
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• 🚨 Official: Thiago Silva’s new club revealed!

  20-12-2025 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Official: Thiago Silva’s new club revealed!The bombshell!After terminating his contract with Fluminense this week, Thiago Silva is making his big return to Europe! FC Porto has officially announced the arrival of the 41-year-old Brazilian central defender this Saturday afternoon, to everyone's surprise!While the Italian press had been reporting in recent weeks about AC Milan's interest, Thiago Silva will ultimately discover a new club and a new league.Porto wins the prize!Af
  
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• 🚨Breaking news: Thiago Silva returns to Europe

  20-12-2025 16:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨Breaking news: Thiago Silva returns to EuropeThe Brazilian center-back is a new player for Porto for the remainder of the season with an option for one more.
  At 41 years old and after having a successful career in Europe with clubs like Milan, Chelsea, or PSG. After finishing his contract with Fluminense, he returns to what was his home in 2004.The Portuguese club has confirmed it with the voice of Fabrizio Romano, as Thiago Silva signs for the remainder of the season with an option for
  
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• Bayern Munich legend recalls intense battle with Real Madrid: ‘Pepe and Ramos wanted to kill me’

  20-12-2025 16:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  Bayern Munich legend recalls intense battle with Real Madrid: ‘Pepe and Ramos wanted to kill me’Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are always high-voltage affairs, but few have been as emotionally charged as the 2014 Champions League semi-final. While Los Blancos famously stormed the Allianz Arena with a 4-0 victory on their way to La Decima, the match also involved a fiery flare-up between Franck Ribery and Dani Carvajal.Ribery, who is known for never backing down from a fight, recalled
  
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• Roma expected to make big changes against Juventus amid injury crisis

  20-12-2025 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Roma expected to make big changes against Juventus amid injury crisisMario Hermoso is increasingly in doubt for tonight’s Serie A showdown with Juventus, so Roma could be forced to transform their defence, but Paulo Dybala may well start.It kicks off at the Allianz Juventus Stadium at 19.45 GMT.The Giallorossi made the trip to Turin without injured Artem Dovbyk, while Neil El Aynaoui and Evan Ndicka are on Africa Cup of Nations duty.Hermoso not expected to start for RomaROME, ITALY –
  
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• Chelsea Fight Back to Draw 2-2 with Newcastle at St James’ Park

  20-12-2025 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chelsea Fight Back to Draw 2-2 with Newcastle at St James’ ParkChelsea Show Resilience to Salvage Draw at St James’ ParkChelsea demonstrated their ability to recover after a tough first half, coming from two goals down to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park. The game was filled with drama, controversy, and a crucial contribution from Joao Pedro, who continued to haunt his former suitors with a decisive equaliser.Newcastle in Command Before C
  
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• Chelsea analysis: Maresca gets response

  20-12-2025 16:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  [Getty Images]This was a big result for Enzo Maresca, who, wittingly and unwittingly, has found himself dominating the headlines in the last week.Without going into further detail, the Chelsea manager claimed "many people" had caused him to endure the "worst 48 hours" at the club following last week's win against Everton.Then he found himself touted as a potential successor to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, which he described as "100% speculation".But Maresca belatedly got the response h
  
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• Africa Cup of Nations moved to every four years

  20-12-2025 16:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years instead of two from 2028, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced. The tournament has traditionally been held biennially since its inception in 1957. The surprise announcement was made on the eve of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on Sunday. It follows a meeting of the CAF executive committee in Rabat, with president Patrice Motsepe announcing the major change in a press conference in
  
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• Gabriel Jesus entourage offered Arsenal striker to AC Milan

  20-12-2025 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  Gabriel Jesus entourage offered Arsenal striker to AC MilanGabriel Jesus is seeking a new experience after his star at Arsenal waned, so his entourage offered him to AC Milan, who are considering the idea.It had already been suggested this month that the Brazilian was on the radar for the Rossoneri, among other Serie A sides looking for strikers.His injury record has put many of them off, but his representatives believe Italian football could be the next step and are pushing him on Milan in part
  
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• Paul Merson claims this Liverpool star has to start against Spurs

  20-12-2025 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  Paul Merson claims this Liverpool star has to start against SpursEkitike Must Start for Liverpool Against Tottenham, Merson InsistsAs Liverpool prepare for their eagerly anticipated clash with Tottenham Hotspur this Saturday evening, Paul Merson believes there’s one player Arne Slot cannot afford to leave out of his starting XI: Hugo Ekitike. With Mo Salah absent due to his commitments with Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Slot has an opportunity to feature the in-form Frenchman
  
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• Bournemouth vs Burnley LIVE updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

  20-12-2025 15:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  Burnley and Bournemouth could use wins in a hurry as their seasons' fates cross paths at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.WATCH — Bournemouth v BurnleyFor live updates and highlights throughout Bournemouth vs Burnley, check out PST's live blog coverage below.Bournemouth vs Burnley live updates - by Andy EdwardsBournemouth vs Burnley live score: 0-0Goalscorers: NoneBournemouth starting lineupPetrovic - Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert - Tavernier, Cook, Kluivert - Brooks, Semenyo, Evanils
  
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• Juve target Goretzka, Zielinski twist, Paratici to Serie A?🔥

  20-12-2025 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Juve target Goretzka, Zielinski twist, Paratici to Serie A?🔥With Napoli and Bologna engaged in the Supercoppa final on Monday and Inter and Milan skipping the round after losing the semifinals, the 16th Serie A matchday starting today seems quite unusual.Watch the entire Serie BKT live on OneFootball for just €9.99 a month. Click here to purchase the LaB Channel Monthly Pass without automatic renewal.Below are the most important news stories related to the top clubs that emerged thi
  
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• Four Real Madrid targets await call from Florentino Perez ahead of potential move next summer

  20-12-2025 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  Four Real Madrid targets await call from Florentino Perez ahead of potential move next summerWith less than two weeks remaining before we close out the year, Real Madrid have already started preparing for the season ahead.A recent report fromDefensa Centralhas offered some key perspectives on Real Madrid’s plans in the market next summer.While the club remain in title contention this season, their focus is to build a strong team capable of winning all possible trophies once again.Four play
  
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• 🚨 Chelsea fight back from two goals down to draw with Newcastle

  20-12-2025 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  🚨 Chelsea fight back from two goals down to draw with NewcastleComeback!This Saturday afternoon, Newcastle hosted Chelsea at St-James Park for the 17th day of the Premier League.The Magpies started the match in the best possible way thanks to Nick Woltemade, who scored twice (3', 20').After a one-sided first half, the Blues returned from the locker room with much better intentions. Reece James (49') and Joao Pedro (66') helped the Blues to spice up the match and bring back a point from t
  
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• Wolves vs Brentford LIVE updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

  20-12-2025 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  Wolves' winless Premier League season meets their best chance at a victory for some time when Brentford hits the Molineux Stadium on Saturday.WATCH — Wolves v BrentfordFor live updates and highlights throughout Wolves vs Brentford, check out PST's live blog coverage below.Wolves vs Brentford live updates - by Andy EdwardsWolves vs Brentford live score: 0-0Goalscorers: NoneWolves starting lineupSa - Doherty, Krejci, Bueno - Hoever, J. Gomes, Andre, Lopez, Moller Wolfe - Strand Larsen, Hwang
  
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• Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea: Blues surge back to grab draw

  20-12-2025 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  Chelsea surged back to draw 2-2 at Newcastle on Saturday as Enzo Maresca's side recovered from a poor first half.WATCH — Full match replayNick Woltemade scored twice for Newcastle, and could have had more, as Newcastle were cruising at half time. But Chelsea hung in there and Reece James' magnificent free kick was followed up by a stunning solo effort from Joao Pedro to set up a wild finale. Neither team could find the winner as Newcastle are on 23 points, while Chelsea are on 29 points.Wh
  
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• Official | Wolfsburg appoint Daniel Bauer permanent head coach

  20-12-2025 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Official | Wolfsburg appoint Daniel Bauer permanent head coachVfL Wolfsburg interim head coach Daniel Bauer has received a permanent appointment. Wolfsburg confirmed the decision to install Bauer permanently shortly before Saturday’s home fixture against SC Freiburg. Sport Bild reports that Bauer has signed a long-term contract running two to three years.Bauer joked about his prospects about getting the job on a permanent basis just last week. At the time, the 43-year-old also co
  
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• Enzo Maresca reaction: Chelsea boss on comeback draw at Newcastle

  20-12-2025 15:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  Enzo Maresca was not a happy man in the first half as Chelsea were 2-0 down, but he was much happier at the final whistle as his side surged back to draw 2-2. MORE — Video highlights, recapReece James and Joao Pedro struck in the second half to rescue a draw for Chelsea and they could have won it. Below is the latest Enzo Maresca reaction. Enzo Maresca reactionReaction to come...
  
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• Report: Sunderland receive boost in the race to sign Serie A forward

  20-12-2025 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Report: Sunderland receive boost in the race to sign Serie A forwardSunderland Eyeing Sassuolo’s Armand Lauriente for January MoveSassuolo attacker Armand Lauriente has become the subject of renewed interest as Sunderland look to secure his services in the upcoming January transfer window. Despite a near-move to the Black Cats in the summer, the Frenchman now appears determined to push for an exit. Sunderland’s pursuit of Lauriente has gained traction, with suggestions from The Sunde
  
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• Fiorentina in direct talks with Paratici, he could leave Tottenham already

  20-12-2025 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Fiorentina in direct talks with Paratici, he could leave Tottenham alreadyWe can confirm that since last night there has been direct contact between Fiorentina and Tottenham Hotspur director Fabio Paratici, who should give a response early next week.The Viola are rock bottom of the Serie A table and the only team without a single victory so far this season.FLORENCE, ITALY – NOVEMBER 2: Fans of ACF Fiorentina during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and US Lecce at Artemio Franchi on
  
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• Barcelona’s impressive record at La Ceramica in focus ahead of a potential goalfest vs Villarreal

  20-12-2025 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  Barcelona’s impressive record at La Ceramica in focus ahead of a potential goalfest vs VillarrealHansi Flick’s Barcelona will look to extend their dominance in La Liga this Sunday as they travel to face Villarreal.This will be the final game of the year for Barcelona, who have recovered their season brilliantly after a difficult start to the campaign.While the Estadio de la Ceramica is notoriously one of the most difficult away grounds in Spain, history suggests it is actually a happ
  
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• Brighton vs Sunderland LIVE updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

  20-12-2025 15:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  Sunderland have earned the rewards that came from building a squad heavy with AFCON participation, and now they see the risk effects when Brighton and Hove Albion host the Black Cats at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.WATCH — Brighton v SunderlandFor live updates and highlights throughout Brighton vs Sunderland, check out PST's live blog coverage below.How to watch Brighton vs Sunderland live, stream link and start timeKick off time:10am ET Saturday
  Venue:Amex Stadium — Falmer
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• Real Madrid considering ‘Nico Paz Way’ to develop highly-rated summer signing – report

  20-12-2025 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  Real Madrid considering ‘Nico Paz Way’ to develop highly-rated summer signing – reportAccording to a report from Fichajes, Real Madrid are seriously considering whether Franco Mastantuono could follow a similar developmental path to Nico Paz, whose rapid rise at Como has not gone unnoticed in European football.Mastantuono arrived at Real Madrid in the summer surrounded by enormous expectations. At just 18, he was viewed as one of the brightest attacking prospects in South
  
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• Manchester City vs West Ham LIVE updates, watch live, score, analysis, highlights

  20-12-2025 15:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  Manchester City have the chance to momentarily go top of the Premier League table, if they beat West Ham on Saturday. They sit two points behind leaders Arsenal heading into this weekend and have the chance to put the pressure on the Gunners, as they play before them on Saturday. WATCH — Manchester City v West HamFor live updates and highlights throughout Manchester City vs West Ham, check out PST's live blog coverage below.How to watch Manchester City vs West Ham live, stream link and sta
  
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• Why VAR took so long to award disputed Newcastle goal against Chelsea

  20-12-2025 15:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  The Premier League has confirmed that “technical issues” with the semi-automatic offside system led to a lengthy VAR check before Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade’s second goal against Chelsea was finally awarded. Woltemade, who scored an own goal in Newcastle’s defeat to rivals Sunderland last weekend but went from zero to hero in a stunning first half display at St James’ Park, provided the finishing touch to Anthony Gordon’s excellent cross. The German stri
  
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• Allegri fined 10,000 Euro for ugly touchline row with Napoli director

  20-12-2025 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  Allegri fined 10,000 Euro for ugly touchline row with Napoli directorAC Milan coach Max Allegri has been fined €10,000 for his touchline row with Napoli director Lele Oriali during the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final, but there is no ban.Napoli had released a statement decrying the incident and calling for video evidence to be used to punish the tactician for his behaviour.Allegri will not be suspended for insulting Napoli staffMILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Massimiliano Allegri, Head Coa
  
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