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SERIE A

Inter back on top of Serie A after big win over Udinese

Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 9, 2023 in Milan, Italy. Inter Milan have moved back to the top of Serie A with a statement 4-0 victory over relegation-threatened Udinese.Three goals in seven minutes at the end of the first half from Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco and Marcus Thuram put Inter firmly in control, before Lautaro Martinez capped a great night for his team with a fine individual goal late on.Inter moved two points clear of Juventus and nine above third-placed AC Milan, who lost 3-2 at Atalanta.Luis Muriel netted a dramatic stoppage-time winner for Atalanta, moments after Milan captain Davide Calabria was sen...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Bournemouth humiliate Man United in three goal victory

  Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola (left) and Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday December 9, 2023. Bournemouth are celebrating a stunning first-ever victory at Old Trafford after Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United were outplayed and outfought in a 3-0 Premier League humiliation.The Red Devils were embarrassed by Andoni Iraola’s ever-improving Cherries just three days on from beating Chelsea with arguably their best performance of the season.Star turn Dominic Solanke scored a smart fifth-minute opener and hit the post in an alarming first-half display by United that was followed by a complete capitulation after the break.Substitute Philip Billing headed Bournemouth further ahead and Marcos ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool playing with title-winning mentality – Salah

 Mohamed Salah is celebrating after scoring during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool at Selhurst Park in London, on December 9, 2023. Mohamed Salah believes Liverpool possess a similar mentality to their last title-winning side after his 200th goal for the Reds sparked a 2-1 comeback over 10-man Crystal Palace.Jurgen Klopp's men failed to register a shot on target in the first half at Selhurst Park, where the hosts were hoping to bounce back from a disappointing midweek defeat to Bournemouth after which boss Roy Hodgson pleaded for disillusioned fans not to abandon ship.The crowd were boosted by the goalless first half and Jean-Philippe Mateta’s spot kick to open the scoring after the break, but both mood and momentum took a hit when Jordan Ayew was se...
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BUNDESLIGA

Hoffenheim consolidate sixth spot with win over Bochum

 Bernardo of VfL Bochum holds the ball whilst under pressure from Ihlas Bebou of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim during the Bundesliga match between TSG Hoffenheim and VfL Bochum 1848 at PreZero-Arena on December 08, 2023 in Sinsheim, Germany. Hoffenheim have easily beaten Bochum 3-1 at home to make sure they finish matchday 14 in sixth spot in the Bundesliga.An own goal from Erhan Masovic set the hosts on their way and striker Andrej Kramaric added the second just before the break with a fine finish.It was the Croatia international's fifth goal of the league season and helped end a run of four games without a win in the Bundesliga.Substitute Ihlas Bebou also headed home in the second half before Goncalo Paciencia's late consolation.Hoffenheim, who recorded just their second home victory of ...
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Ronaldo scores on 1,200th career appearance

 Otavio of Al Nassr celebrates with his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring 2nd goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Nassr and Al-Riyadh at King Saud University Stadium on December 8, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Cristiano Ronaldo marked the 1,200th professional match of his career by scoring one goal and assisting another for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.The 38-year-old tapped in Sadio Mane's cross and later set up team-mate Otavio in a 4-1 win over Al-Riyadh.Ronaldo thanked all those who have helped him reach the landmark - but added that he was "not done yet".The Portugal forward is the Saudi Pro League's top scorer with 16 goals in 15 games this season.Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton is acknowledged as holding the record for the most competitive profession...
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SERIE A

Juventus beat Napoli to move top of Serie A

 Juventus' Italian defender #04 Federico Gatti celebrates with teammates after winning the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Napoli, at The Allianz Stadium, in Turin on December 8, 2023. Federico Gatti scored the only goal as Juventus edged defending champions Napoli to move top of Serie A.The defender scored a late winner last Friday against Monza and followed that up with another decisive strike, heading home in the 51st minute.Napoli had the better of the first half but couldn't make their chances count.Victor Osimhen had the opportunity to equalise but was unable to capitalise on Wojciech Szczesny's poor kick.The win moves Juventus one point clear of Inter Milan at the top of the table.Napoli, meanwhile, remain fifth.Want to know more about football flame ch...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal boss Arteta says he cannot stop touchline emotion

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives instructions to his team in a break in play during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on November 4, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Mikel Arteta says he will continue to show passion on the touchline despite landing himself with a ban for Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa on Saturday.The Spaniard will not be in the dugout at Villa Park as Arsenal aim to strengthen their grip at the top of the Premier League after he received a third yellow card of the season in Tuesday's last-gasp victory at Luton.The Gunners came from behind to win 4-3 as Declan Rice headed in the decider deep into stoppage time, with Arteta cautioned by referee Samuel Barrott, who deemed he had celebrated the goal excessively.Howev...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Everton beat Newcastle to climb out of drop zone

 Everton's English midfielder #07 Dwight McNeil is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on December 7, 2023.Everton scored three times in the final 11 minutes of a hectic encounter to beat Newcastle and move out of the Premier League's relegation zone.The Toffees were sent tumbling into the bottom three by their 10-point deduction for breaking the top flight's financial rules, but moved back into safety thanks to late goals from Dwight McNeil, Abdoulaye Doucoure and summer signing Beto.The hosts punished a pair of mistakes from Kieran Trippier, the first coming as McNeil pounced on a poor touch, drove forward and thumped a deflected effo...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

West Ham’s Moyes celebrates ‘one of the biggest wins’

 Lukasz Fabianski and Tomas Soucekof West Ham United and Ben Davies and Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 7, 2023 in London, England. West Ham United manager David Moyes called his side's comeback at Tottenham "one of the biggest wins I've had in football" as they continued their fine run of form.Cristian Romero's early header had given Spurs a deserved opener in the 11th minute as the defender nodded in Pedro Porro's corner with a looping effort.But Jarrod Bowen hit back for the Hammers, latching on to a loose ball in the penalty area and firing in a 52nd-minute equaliser.And, after a poor backpass from Spurs defender Destiny Udogie, James Ward-Prow...
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TRANSFERS

Report: Liverpool to make £30m move for Wolfsburg’s Maxence Lacroix

 Maxence Lacroix of Wolfsburg controls the ball during the DFB cup round of 16 match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and VfL Wolfsburg at Borussia Park Stadium on December 05, 2023 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix, following the potentially season-ending injury to Joel Matip.The 23-year-old has been a regular fixture for the German side in the opening months of the 2023-24 term, featuring in 12 Bundesliga games and finding the net against Bayer Leverkusen in October.Lacroix joined Wolfsburg from French outfit Sochaux in the summer of 2020 and has since appeared 113 times for Die Wolfe, scoring on four occasions across all competitions.Given his nationality of French, competition has been fierce for th...
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SERIE A

Juventus and Paul Pogba to part ways soon

 Paul Pogba of Juventus FC with closed eyes during the Serie A Tim match between Empoli FC and Juventus FC at Stadio Carlo Castellani on September 3, 2023 in Empoli, Italy. Paul Pogba and Juventus are set to part ways soon, with the Frenchman expected to be handed a ban soon.It was reported earlier today that the doping Prosecutor in Italy has called for a four-year ban on Pogba, who had previously tested positive for doping even after a counter-analysis was carried out.Fabiana della Valle has now reported that the information about the prosecutor’s demand was made clear to Juve before it was released to the media. The story between the two parties will end soon and they will part ways when the ban is imposed on the Frenchman.Juve’s stance is clear – they will not make a decision...
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LALIGA

Xavi calls up Cubarsi for training ahead of Girona clash

 Fermin Lopez and Pau Cubarsi during the match between FC Barcelona and Shakhtar Donetsk, corresponding to the week 3 of the group H of the UEFA Champions League, played at the Olympic Stadium Lluis Companys, in Barcelona, on 25th October 2023. Xavi called up Barcelona Atletic defender Pau Cubarsi for training on Thursday ahead of the weekend’s clash with Girona.Barcelona have lost Inigo Martinez to injury, while Andreas Christensen also missed the session as he is about to become a father for the second time.All of which was good news for Cubarsi who got the chance to try and impress the Barcelona boss and potentially earn some vital minutes.Cubarsi has long been tipped as the next youngster to break into the first team squad and will be hoping for some senior game time this sea...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Ange Postecoglou delivers Pape Sarr, Eric Dier update ahead of West Ham clash

 Ange Postecoglou the head coach / manager of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on December 3, 2023 in Manchester, England. Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Thursday's Premier League clash with West Ham United will come too soon for Pape Sarr or Eric Dier to make their competitive comebacks.Sarr - a staple of the Tottenham engine room this season alongside Yves Bissouma - has not been seen since returning from the international break with an unspecified injury, which he sustained while playing for Senegal.The 21-year-old has been forced to sit out clashes with Aston Villa and Manchester City since domestic football resumed, while Dier was also missing from the weekend's 3-...
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LALIGA

Torre makes decision on Girona future ahead

 Pepelu of Valencia CF and Pablo Torre of Girona FC battle for possession during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and Valencia CF at Montilivi Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Girona, Spain.Pablo Torre has reportedly decided he wants to continue at Girona for the rest of the season despite having failed to make a single La Liga start for the club.The midfielder moved in the summer in search of regular playing time but it hasn’t worked out that way. He’s managed just 202 minutes from 10 substitute appearances so far.There has been speculation that Barca cut could short his loan, but Cadena Ser now say that Torre wants to stick it out with Michel’s men.The report claims the youngster has had a chat with Michel and is feeling confident he will be have more minutes from now on....
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PREMIER LEAGUE

O’Neil hails ‘massive win’ as Wolves beat Burnley

 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Hwang Hee-Chan scores their side's first goal of the game during the Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Picture date: Tuesday December 5, 2023.Gary O'Neil hailed a "massive win" after Hwang Hee-chan scored a first-half winner to edge Wolves past relegation-threatened Burnley at Molineux.The Clarets had come into the game on the back of Saturday's morale-boosting 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United, but were unable to back up that impressive showing and were left to rue a costly defensive error.On a chilly evening in the Midlands, the contest failed to spark into life until the 38th minute when stand-in goalkeeper Daniel Bentley made a fine double save to deny Jay Rodriguez then Josh Brownhill's follow-up at full stretch.Having been in a po...
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PREMIER LEAGUE

Rice snatches Arsenal win in seven-goal Luton thriller

Declan Rice of Arsenal takes off his shirt to give to a fan during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 5, 2023 in Luton, England.Declan Rice's last-gasp header snatched victory for Arsenal in a seven-goal thriller at Luton to move them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.It was the conclusion to a compelling encounter in which the hosts twice fought back and threatened to win when Elijah Adebayo and Ross Barkley scored in an eight-minute period after the break, with Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya culpable for both goals.However, the Hatters were denied a valuable point when Rice met Martin Odegaard's cross in the seventh minute of stoppage time, 23 seconds after the six official minutes added on had expired.Arsenal had dom...
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LALIGA

Barcelona captain will undergo surgery, doubtful for UCL Round of 16 first leg

 Marc-Andre ter Stegen of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 03, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain. There have been growing concerns at Barcelona about the back problem bothering second captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen.The 31-year-old superstar missed the last three games for his club due to a lower back issue after the same problem saw him miss Germany’s two international friendly fixtures last month.There had been hope initially that the problem would be resolved soon through conservative treatment, but with the recovery going much slower than expected, the option of surgery had been put on the table.Decision madeNow, SPORT’s Toni Juanmarti is reporting that Barcelona and Ter Stegen...
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NEWS

Venues revealed for 2024 Copa America in USA

 Conmebol's President Paraguayan Alejandro Dominguez speaks during a press conference to present Conmebol's new logo for the Copa America 2024 in Luque, Paraguay on July 17, 2023. Next year's 48th edition of the Copa America, featuring 10 South American nations and six North American teams, will be held in 14 venues across 10 US states, organizers said on Monday. South American governing body CONMEBOL had already announced that the June 20 opener would be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with the final on July 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. On Monday CONMEBOL revealed that AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, NRG Stadium in Houston, State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, will host quarter-final ma...
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LALIGA

Celta Vigo come from behind to draw with 10-man Cadiz

 Referee, Jesus Gil Manzano shows a red card to Victor Chust of Cadiz CF (not in frame) while Iza Carcelen, Ruben Alcaraz and Alex Fernandez of Cadiz CF react during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta Vigo and Cadiz CF at Estadio Balaidos on December 04, 2023 in Vigo, Spain.Celta Vigo's winless run has stretched to 11 Spanish league games with a 1-1 draw at home against 10-man Cadiz.The visitors took the lead with their only attempt at goal in the entire first half.With 15 minutes gone, Chris Ramos rose to meet a cross from the right and glance in a header.Keen to lift themsleves out of La Liga's bottom three, Celta Vigo were making all the running, and their chances were boosted after half-an-hour when Cadiz defender Victor Chust was shown a straight red card for a challenge...
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TRANSFERS

Report: Arsenal join race for Fulham’s Joao Palhinha

 Joao Palhinha of Fulham looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Fulham FC at Anfield on December 03, 2023 in Liverpool, England. Arsenal have reportedly entered the race to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, with Bayern Munich also interested in acquiring the services of the player.The 28-year-old remained at Craven Cottage despite nearly completing a move away in the summer transfer window, and has since played 11 matches in the Premier League for Marco Silva's men.Palhinha has netted twice in the league from a defensively-minded midfield role, making the net ripple in draws with Mikel Arteta's Gunners and Brighton & Hove Albion.Despite intense competition in his national side's engine room, the former Sporting Lisbon man has been a regular fixt...
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