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SERIE A

Roma errors hand AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A

Zlatan Ibrahimovic of AC Milan in action during the Italian Serie A football Championship match AC Milan vs AS Roma at San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy on January 6, 2021. Jose Mourinho was left gesticulating in apparent disapproval after two grievous errors from his Roma players handed AC Milan a 3-1 win in Serie A on Thursday. First, striker Tammy Abraham stuck out his arm to block a shot that resulted in a penalty for Milan, then defender Roger Ibañez made an errant back pass that was intercepted by Olivier Giroud, which led to the Rossoneri’s second goal just 17 minutes in. Giroud converted the penalty and Junior Messias scored Milan’s second on a rebound after Giroud’s effort hit the post. Abraham then pulled one back for Roma with a deflection but Milan goalkeeper Mike...
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LALIGA

Barcelona avoid embarrassing Spanish Cup exit

Barcelona's French forward Ousmane Dembele (2nd-R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) football match between Linares Deportivo and FC Barcelona at the Linarejos stadium in Linares, on January 5, 2022.Holders Barcelona have fought back from a goal down to defeat third-tier side Linares Deportivo 2-1 in the Spanish Cup and progress to the round of 16.La Liga leaders Real Madrid were also extended by their lower-league opposition as they overcame Alcoyano 3-1, avoiding a repeat of their exit to the third-tier side a year ago.Barca made the trip to Andalucia missing several players due to COVID-19 and injuries, but coach Xavi Hernandez still decided to rest some key names for the tie and they fell behind in the 19th minute to a Hugo Diaz...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Tuchel hails Havertz after forward broke finger scoring against Spurs

Kai Havertz of Chelsea scores the opening goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 5, 2022 in London, England.Thomas Tuchel has hailed Kai Havertz for playing through the pain of a “horrible” broken finger in Chelsea’s 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg win over Tottenham.Havertz’s fifth goal of the season put Chelsea in charge against a miserable Spurs but the Germany forward suffered a nasty broken finger in the tumble that followed his early finish.The 22-year-old battled on until half-time when he was forced to give up the ghost amid mounting pain, but Chelsea still produced a fine result amid a makeshift set-up and against a strong Spurs XI.Chelsea made a last-minute switch to a back four after Thiago ...
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TRANSFERS

Allegri confirms Aaron Ramsey is “on the way out” as Newcastle land transfer boost

Aaron Ramsey of Juventus controls the ball during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 11, 2021 in Naples, Italy.Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed Aaron Ramsey is on his way out of the club amid reports of a return to the Premier League.The Welshman opted to move to Turin in June 2019 after arriving a free transfer from Arsenal, penning a four-year deal worth a reported £400,000-a-week.Ramsey featured prominently in his first two seasons in Serie A under Maurizio Sarri and Andrea Pirlo, helping the Bianconeri win an eighth consecutive Scudetto in 2019-20.But since Allegri returned to the club this summer he has been frozen out of the starting XI, making only three Serie A appearances and just one start this ...
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LALIGA

Barcelona suffer double fitness blow ahead of Copa del Rey clash

Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona, attends during the press conference before La Liga Match round 19 at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on January 1, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.Two Barcelona players have been confirmed as absent for tonight’s Copa del Rey clash with Linares Deportivo.Barca already have a number of players out with coronavirus and injury ahead of this evening’s Copa clash.And that means Xavi Hernandez has had to call upon a number of youngsters again, though there has been some positive news.Dani Alves has been successfully registered and cleared to play following his winter arrival, and Ousmane Dembélé is back after testing negative for coronavirus following a short battle with the illness.There have, however, been two fresh blows, with defensive pair Clement Lenglet a...
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NEWS

Carlo Ancelotti set to make at least four changes for Alcoyano clash

Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Getafe v Real Madrid at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez on January 2, 2022 in Getafte Spain.Carlo Ancelotti will make changes to his starting lineup for tonight’s Copa del Rey clash with Alcoyano.Real Madrid were stunned by the Alicante side in this competition last year, leaving Alcoi with their tail between their legs.Los Blancos will be desperate to avoid the same fate this time out, but Ancelotti will still take the opportunity to rest key players.Second-choice goalkeeper Andriy Lunin will start the game, while Dani Ceballos, who has been out injured for more than 150 days, will get his opportunity.Thibaut Courtois, Luka Modric, Karim Benzema and Luka Modric are all expected to be rested for this game.Head coach...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool seek postponement of Arsenal semi-final due to Covid

Brand ambassador Jürgen Klopp, football coach of Liverpool FC, stands in front of his own signed drawing on stage during the presentation of the new Opel Astra Hybrid. Automaker Opel has unveiled the new Opel Astra at the Opel plant in Rüsselsheim, Germany.Liverpool have formally requested that tomorrow night’s EFL Cup fixture with Arsenal be postponed, creating the possibility of further fixture chaos trying to complete this season’s competition.Jurgen Klopp’s team had been scheduled to play their semi-final first leg away to Arsenal this week but have been dealing with a Covid outbreak in recent days, with Klopp missing Sunday’s Premier League draw at Chelsea along with Alisson, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip following suspected positive tests.Klopp also has Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Romelu Lukaku to start vs Tottenham but Thomas Tuchel can’t make Chelsea transfer promise

Head Coach Thomas Tuchel has words with Romelu Lukaku during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 29, 2021 in London, England.Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has appeared to throw some doubt over Romelu Lukaku's long-term future at the club, but has hinted he will start against Tottenham tonight (Wednesday). Thomas Tuchel can't promise the Belgian striker will be at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer amid the chaos surrounding his controversial interview with Sky Italy.Last week, an interview featuring Lukaku came to light, where he revealed he was unhappy with his situation at Chelsea and was open to a return to Inter Milan in the future.The 28-year-old only returned to the Premier League last summer, leaving Inter in a de...
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TRANSFERS

Botman rejects Newcastle move and waits for Milan

Sven BOTMAN of Lille during the French Cup match between Lens and Lille on January 4, 2022 in Lens, France.Lille defender Sven Botman has reportedly rejected a move to Newcastle and is keen to join Milan in January.The 21-year-old is the Rossoneri’s priority target to replace the injured Simon Kjaer, who has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a severe knee injury.Newcastle are also interested in securing his services, but according to The Times, the Dutch defender is unwilling to join the Magpies and has rejected an offer from St. James’ Park.Calciomercato.com reports Botman wants to join Milan and talks between the Rossoneri and the French club ongoing.Lille want €30m for their star defender, but the Serie A giants are unwilling to offer as much.Paolo Maldini is trying to get ...
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TRANSFERS

Serie A giants table loan bid to sign Arsenal utility man

Ainsley Maitland-Niles of Arsenal before the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2022 in London, England.AS Roma have reportedly submitted a loan offer for Ainsley Maitland-Niles with a view of eventually signing him permanently in the summer.According to The Athletic, AS Roma have already submitted a loan offer to Arsenal for midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles, intending to buy him permanently in the summer. The Arsenal utility man remains keen on joining the Serie A giants, hoping to have an impact such as Tammy Abraham.It has been a tricky few years for Ainsley Maitland-Niles at Arsenal, with the academy graduate facing time in and out of the team. Despite a few impressive performances in his preferred midfield position, Mikel Artet...
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LALIGA

Sevilla win to reduce Real’s La Liga lead

Lucas Ocampos of Sevilla scores their team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on January 03, 2022 in Cadiz, Spain.Sevilla have cut into Real Madrid's La Liga advantage with a 1-0 victory at Cadiz while Oihan Sancet scored a hat-trick for Athletic Bilbao in their 3-1 win at Osasuna.A second-half goal from Lucas Ocampos was enough for Sevilla to move within five points of Real -- who have played one game more.Real lost at Getafe on Sunday, a defeat that ended an unbeaten run of 15 games across all competitions.Joan Jordan hit the post early for Sevilla, who were missing seven players due to COVID-19 infections while defender Jules Kounde was suspended and Suso, Erik Lamela and Jesus Navas were recovering from injury.Ocam...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Wolves win at Old Trafford as Rangnick suffers first loss as Man Utd boss

Joao Moutinho of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on January 3, 2022 in Manchester, England.Joao Moutinho struck the only goal eight minutes from time to give Wolves a deserved victory at Old Trafford and end Ralf Rangnick's unbeaten start as interim Manchester United manager.It also needed a Jose Sa save in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Wolves their first Old Trafford win since 1980.Sa turned away a curling free-kick from substitute Bruno Fernandes, who had earlier fired against the bar when he should have done better.The visitors controlled the opening half-hour and were back on top by the time Moutinho struck, although the goal was unfor...
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NEWS

Monaco hires Club Brugge coach Clement to replace Kovac

Club Brugge's head coach Philippe Clement pictured during a soccer match between Club Brugge and RSCA Anderlecht, Sunday 19 December 2021 in Brugge, on day 20 of the 2021-2022 'Jupiler Pro League' first division of the Belgian championship. Monaco appointed coach Philippe Clement on a 2 1/2-year deal on Monday after firing Niko Kovac during the midseason break.The 2017 French league champion said on its website that the 47-year-old Clement signed on until June 2024 from Belgian side Club Brugge.“His ability to bring the best out of young and talented squads while meeting higher and higher objectives throughout his career, make him the fitting person (to) bring Monaco back into the elite of French soccer and on the European scene,” Monaco vice president Oleg Petrov said.Clement played ...
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LALIGA

Luuk De Jong header gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Mallorca

Barcelona's Dutch forward Luuk de Jong (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Spanish League football match between RCD Mallorca and FC Barcelona at the Visit Mallorca stadium in Palma de Mallorca on January 2, 2022.Barcelona striker Luuk de Jong's first-half header and a stunning stoppage-time save by Marc-Andre ter Stegen secured a 1-0 win at Mallorca on Sunday in a match where the Catalans were missing 14 players due to COVID-19, injuries and suspensions.Barca climbed two places to fifth on 31 points from 19 matches, one point behind Atletico Madrid in fourth and 15 adrift of leaders Real Madrid who have played a game more.It was vindication time for striker De Jong after several media reports that Barca want to move him on this month.He got his second goal since ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Christian Pulisic caps Chelsea comeback, drawing 2-2 with Liverpool

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea fouls Diogo Jota of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2022 in London, England.Christian Pulisic completed Chelsea's fightback against Liverpool to claim a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.The American struck in the 45th minute for only a third goal from 11 league appearances this season, three minutes after Mateo Kovacic´s first-time volley from the edge of the penalty area began the recovery.A pulsating first half started with Liverpool forward Sadio Mane escaping a red card for elbowing César Azpilicueta in the face while trying to get past the Chelsea captain.Liverpool's Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher punches the ball to save a free-kick by Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pu...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Brighton win five-goal thriller with Benitez’s Everton

Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on January 02, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Brighton piled more pressure on Everton manager Rafael Benitez as the Seagulls climbed to eighth in the Premier League with victory in an entertaining match at Goodison Park.Alexis Mac Allister scored a third-minute opener for the visitors following Neal Maupay's cushioned header and Dan Burn headed in when unmarked at the back post to double the lead after 28 minutes.The returning Dominic Calvert-Lewin, absent through injury since August, had the chance to respond from the penalty spot after referee John Brooks reviewed Enock Mwepu's challenge on Anthony Go...
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LALIGA

La Liga leaders Real Madrid stunned by strugglers Getafe

Enes Unal of Getafe CF competes for the ball with Eder Militao of Real Madrid during the LaLiga Santander match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Coliseum Alfonso Perez on January 02, 2022 in Getafe, Spain.Real Madrid missed the chance to open up an 11-point lead at the top of La Liga as they lost to Getafe.Enes Unal scored the only goal after just nine minutes when he robbed Eder Militao of possession inside Real Madrid's penalty area.Luka Modric went closest to an equaliser, striking the crossbar with a powerful drive.Carlo Ancelotti's side have played two games more than closest challengers Sevilla, who face Cadiz on Monday.Enes Unal of Getafe CF celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Coliseum Alfonso Per...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Leeds see off Burnley to end losing run

Leeds United's Stuart Dallas (right) scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: Sunday January 2, 2022.Leeds United ended a three-game losing run in the Premier League with a victory over Burnley at Elland Road that adds to the Clarets' own relegation fears.Stuart Dallas curled in with 13 minutes to go and Daniel James' header then crept in as Marcelo Bielsa's side moved eight points clear of the relegation zone.Stuart Dallas of Leeds United challenges for the high ball with Jack Cork of Burnley during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Burnley at Elland Road on January 02, 2022 in Leeds, England.Jack Harrison had opened the scoring before the break, squeezing an effort inside the near post after Wayne Hen...
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NEWS

AS Monaco part ways with Niko Kovac

AS Monaco Head Coach Niko Kovac during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint Germain and AS Monaco at Parc des Princes on December 12, 2021 in Paris, France.With speculation rife about manager Niko Kovac parting ways with AS Monaco, the news was officially confirmed on the club’s website over the weekend. “AS Monaco announce that the club has taken the decision to part ways with Niko Kovac. The Croatian coach was informed on Thursday during a preliminary meeting,” read the statement on the club’s website. “Niko Kovac arrived in the Principality in July 2020 and led the team 74 times. AS Monaco will announce the name of its new head coach very soon. Until then, Stephane Nado, coach of the reserves, will train the first team.”Having taken the managerial post back in 2020,...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Southampton midfielder retires at 26

Sam McQueen of Southampton during the UEFA Europa League match between Southampton FC and FC Internazionale Milano at St Mary's Stadium on November 3, 2016 in Southampton, England. Southampton midfielder Sam McQueen has announced his decision to retire from professional football at the age of 26 after failing to recover from a major knee injury.McQueen, who joined his hometown club at the age of eight, has spent more than three years attempting a comeback from the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament he sustained in his right knee while playing on loan for Middlesbrough in October 2018.Sam McQueen of Southampton in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Southampton and Celta Vigo at St Mary's Stadium on August 1, 2018 in Southampton, England.  However, McQueen, who was out...
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