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Alisson sends Liverpool message after injury return
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Alisson sends Liverpool message after injury return

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Alisson Becker of Liverpool receives treatment before going off injured during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on October 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Alisson Becker has shared his delight at being named in Liverpool's travelling squad for Tuesday's Champions League tie at Girona - two months after his last appearance for the Reds. The Brazilian has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in Liverpool's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on October 5, with Caoimhin Kelleher deputising admirably in the two months since. However, Alisson has been named in the Reds' 19-man squad for the Champions League league phase clash in Spain on Tuesday night, where Arne Slot's...
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Alonso: Inter European ‘strongest teams’, Bayer ‘can’t wait’
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Alonso: Inter European ‘strongest teams’, Bayer ‘can’t wait’

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 9: Headcoach Xabi Alonso of Leverkusen during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 press conference at BayArena on December 9, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen via Getty Images) Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso admits it will be ‘fantastic’ to face Inter as they will try to win in ‘every possible way’ against one of the ‘strongest teams in Europe’ to qualify among the Champions League top eight. Last season’s Europa League finalists and the Nerazzurri are set to meet on Tuesday in a clash opposing two sides separated only by three points in the standings of the renewed Champions League’s group phase, and the Spanish coach claimed they are ‘looking forward’ to hosting a team with ‘great players and one o...
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Palmer reacts to winning England Player of the Year
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Palmer reacts to winning England Player of the Year

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Chelsea FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 08, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Cole Palmer is grateful to England fans for their support after they voted him the Men's Player of the Year for 2023-24 connected by EE. The Chelsea star fought off competition from Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka, who finished second and third respectively, to scoop the prize. Palmer made his Three Lions debut in November 2023 and scored just his second international goal in the final of EURO 2024 against Spain in July. He said: "I want to say thank you to the fans. Being voted by the who...
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Arteta: Arsenal ‘cannot cry’ after title push dented by Fulham draw
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Arteta: Arsenal ‘cannot cry’ after title push dented by Fulham draw

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds the fans after the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday December 8, 2024. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images) Mikel Arteta said Arsenal “cannot cry” or feel sorry for themselves after they squandered the chance to move to within four points of Liverpool in the race for the Premier League title. William Saliba cancelled out Raul Jimenez’s first-half opener for Fulham before Bukayo Saka looked to have handed Arsenal a fifth straight win when he converted Gabriel Martinelli’s cross in the 88th minute.However, the England international’s last-gasp strike was ruled out following a VAR intervention with Martinelli just offside in the build-up as the match finished 1-1. Although Arteta’s side reduced the g...
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Ferland Mendy to miss Atalanta Champions League clash
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Ferland Mendy to miss Atalanta Champions League clash

GIRONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 07: Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid in action during the Spanish league, La Liga EA Sports, football match played between Girona FC and Real Madrid at Estadio de Montilivi on December 7, 2024 in Girona, Spain. (Photo By Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) Real Madrid confirmed Sunday that left-back Ferland Mendy had suffered a thigh injury and will be unable to face Atalanta on Tuesday in the Champions League. Mendy came off hurt in the second half of Madrid's 3-0 La Liga on over Girona on Saturday. "Following tests carried out on Ferland Mendy today by Real Madrid's medical department, the player has been diagnosed with a muscular injury to his right quadriceps," said Los Blancos in a statement. Madrid did not state how long the French international w...
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Osimhen advises Gift Orban to join him at Galatasaray
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Osimhen advises Gift Orban to join him at Galatasaray

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - DECEMBER 1: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray reacts during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Eyuspor at Rams Park Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Seskim Photo/MB Media/Getty Images) Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has advised compatriot Gift Orban to leave Lyon and join him at Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. Orban has struggled badly at Lyon since his transfer from Gent in January. The Nigeran striker has registered just five goals in 21 appearances. This season, he has even missed out on the match day squad on different occasions. Due to his struggles, there have been talks that the 22-year-old will leave Lyon for another club in order to get more game time. The talks have been further fueled b...
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PSG Receive Positive Outlook for Napoli winger
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PSG Receive Positive Outlook for Napoli winger

TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 01: SSC Napoli player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in action during the Serie A match between Torino FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on December 1, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by SSC Napoli/Getty Images) Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly monitoring Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia closely. Contract extension talks between Kvaratskhelia and Napoli have hit a standstill, fueling speculation about a potential transfer in 2025. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, PSG and Barcelona are intensifying their pursuit of the Georgian star, increasing pressure on Napoli to finalize a deal before the summer. Manchester City are looking to strengthen their attack, particularly on the wings, due to the inconsiste...
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Juve dealt blow as Cambiaso suffers ankle Injury
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Juve dealt blow as Cambiaso suffers ankle Injury

Turin, Italy - December 7: Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus Fc injured during the Serie A match between Juventus and Bologna at Allianz Stadium on December 7, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Thiago Motta’s Juventus has been hit with another injury setback, this time involving one of his most tactically important players. During the first half of the match against Bologna, the versatile defender (and occasional midfielder) Andrea Cambiaso was forced off due to injury.In a game against his former club, the 24-year-old full-back suffered an unfortunate ankle injury to his left foot. The incident occurred when Cambiaso attempted to block a shot from Ndoye, awkwardly planting his foot as the ball struck near his toes, causing an unnatural twist in his...
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Guardiola insists fatigue not a factor in City’s dropping points
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Guardiola insists fatigue not a factor in City’s dropping points

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 7: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Manchester City FC at Selhurst Park on December 7, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Pep Guardiola refused to blame fatigue after his injury-depleted 10-man Manchester City side were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Erling Haaland cancelled out Daniel Munoz’s fourth-minute opener with his 13th goal of the season, drawing him level with Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race. Maxence Lacroix fired the hosts back in front after the break, but Rico Lewis salvaged a point in the 68th minute before he was sent off for picking up a second yellow late on. With Liverpool’s Merseyside der...
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Flick demands consistency after Barca held by Betis
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Flick demands consistency after Barca held by Betis

SEVILLA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 7: Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona disappointed after receiving a red card during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on December 7, 2024 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images) Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said his side have more than enough quality but need to display it consistently after they stumbled to a 2-2 LaLiga draw at Real Betis which left them susceptible to be overtaken by Real Madrid in the title race. Barca twice took the lead at the Benito Villamarin Stadium after goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, but home side Betis fought back through Giovani Lo Celso and substitute Assane Diao to earn a share of the points. After the draw, Fli...
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Aston Villa have given Emery what Arsenal refused to do
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Aston Villa have given Emery what Arsenal refused to do

Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, reacts as he gives the team instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa FC at Stamford Bridge on December 01, 2024 in London, England. Unai Emery has explained how Aston Villa's "protected structure" was lacking at Arsenal after he replaced Arsene Wenger. Appointed 25 months months ago by Nassef Sawiris, Emery has transformed Villa on the pitch, helping them return to European football in 2022/23, before then reaching the Europa Conference League semi-finals and qualifying for Champions League football last term with a fourth-placed finish. The Spaniard's return to the Premier League came after a successful stint at Villarreal, where he won the fourth Europa League title of his career. Then leading the Yellows to th...
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Man Utd get transfer ‘update’ as Mourinho reunion ruled out
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Man Utd get transfer ‘update’ as Mourinho reunion ruled out

Coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce reacts during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Gaziantep at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on December 2, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. Xavi Simons could leave Paris Saint-Germain in 2025 - with Manchester United reportedly one of several Premier League clubs with an interest in the Netherlands international. Simons, 21, joined PSG from Barcelona five-and-a-half years ago but made just 11 first-team appearances for the Parisians before he was sold to PSV Eindhoven in 2022. But after his excellent debut season in the Eredivisie, PSG activated the buy-back clause inserted in the deal that took him to Holland, and Simons returned to the Parc des Princes. However, the attacker has spent the last two seasons on loan at Bundesliga outfit RB L...
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Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Betis
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Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Betis

Robert Lewandowski and Hansi Flick, head coach during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against UD Las Palmas at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on December 06, 2024 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona looks to extend its lead atop La Liga when it visits the Estadio Benito Villamarín to play Real Betis. After just one domestic victory in November that saw the Blaugrana lead shrink, Barcelona returned to winning ways with a convincing 5–1 victory midweek against Mallorca. Real Madrid's loss vs. Athletic Bilbao now have Hansi Flick's men four points clear in first place as we approach the midway point of the season. in first place as we approach the midway point of the season. Betis comes into the match in the midst of a...
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Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest
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Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest

Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, applauds the fans as he walks towards the tunnel after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Everton FC at Old Trafford on December 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United hosts Nottingham Forest in the Premier League as Ruben Amorim looks to bounce back after suffering his first defeat in charge. The Red Devils lost to Arsenal for a historic, fourth time in a row in the Premier League last time out. A promising start collapsed in the second half when the Gunners scored two goals from corner kicks. Amorim gets a big boost to his squad with Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez available for selection after serving a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation. Sat 13th place on 19 poi...
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Kroos feels Bayern is too dependent on Musiala
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Kroos feels Bayern is too dependent on Musiala

Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München at Signal Iduna Park on November 30, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. It is hard to argue against the claim that Jamal Musiala is currently Bayern Munich’s best player, along with the German national team. He is, without a doubt, one of the most promising young talents in world football, which is almost a paradoxical statement because of how long it already feels like he has been on the scene for both club and country and how much he has achieved in such a short amount of time. After a strong EUROs tournament with Germany, Musiala has already made his presence felt this season. For Bayern, he has already tallied a total of 10 goals and 4 assists...
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PSG poor Stat Under Enrique After Draw to Auxerre
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PSG poor Stat Under Enrique After Draw to Auxerre

Luis ENRIQUE head coach of PSG prior the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Auxerre and Paris at Stade de L'Abbe-Deschamps on December 6, 2024 in Auxerre, France. Paris Saint-Germain and AJ Auxerre played to a 0-0 draw on Friday night at Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps. While the match lacked goals, Donovan Léon delivered an outstanding performance in goal to frustrate PSG. PSG dominated the first half, registering seven shots on target compared to Auxerre’s one. Léon was the standout player, making four crucial saves to keep the visitors at bay, and the teams went into halftime still locked in a scoreless stalemate. In the second half, Léon continued to shine. The 32-year-old goalkeeper made seven more saves, frustrating Luis Enrique’s side. Despite PSG firing 18 shots, Léon stood firm, ensur...
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Late drama as Atalanta go top of Serie A table
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Late drama as Atalanta go top of Serie A table

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC competes for the ball with Emerson Royal of AC Milan ,during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 6, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. A goal three minutes from time for Ademola Lookman has lifted Atalanta to the top of Serie A. Lookman scored in the dying stages to beat AC Milan 2-1 on Friday, a victory that secured Atalanta's ninth win in a row. It was a fitting gift to coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who was awarded the coach-of-the-month award earlier in the day for guiding his team to a perfect record in November. Charles De Ketelaere put the home side ahead with a towering header after 11 minutes, only for Milan to level 11 minutes later when Theo Hernández released Rafael Leão on the right wing and his inviting cross was...
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Inter target Castro as Martinez’s successor
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Inter target Castro as Martinez’s successor

BOLOGNA, ITALY - DECEMBER 03: Santiago Castro of Bologna celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Coppa Italia match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on December 03, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Inter Milan is exploring new options for its attacking lineup as the club prepares for potential changes ahead of the next season. With Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic both set to leave by June 30, 2025, the management is keen on refreshing the squad. One name that has emerged as a top target is Santiago Castro, the promising striker currently making waves at Bologna. Calciomercato report that Piero Ausilio, Inter’s sporting director, has reportedly identified Castro as a key target, viewing him as the ...
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Ancelotti: “Vinicius Jr will be ready for Atalanta game ”
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Ancelotti: “Vinicius Jr will be ready for Atalanta game ”

BILBAO, SPAIN - DECEMBER 4: Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic de Bilbao v Real Madrid at the San Mames Stadium on December 4, 2024 in Bilbao Spain (Photo by Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty Images) Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti provided an update on Vinicius Jr’s injury, saying that he should be back for the game against Atalanta next week. He said: “Seeing Vinicius is good news, he has recovered very well. He won’t be ready for tomorrow, but he will be ready for the Champions League. Alaba has helped us a lot in training, but he needs another month. He will be back in January. The deadline for him is next year.”Alaba has helped us a lot in training, but he needs another month. He will be back in January. The deadlin...
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Lookman, Chukwueze Go Head-to-head as Atalanta Aim for Top
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Lookman, Chukwueze Go Head-to-head as Atalanta Aim for Top

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks dejected during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on December 02, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Nigeria’s player-of-the-moment, Ademola Lookman, and his national teammate, Samuel Chukwueze will go head-to-head this evening in a highly anticipated Italian Serie A clash between Atalanta and AC Milan inside the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Lookman will be key to Atalanta’s quest to temporarily upstage leaders Napoli who are just a point ahead of La Dea. Atalanta are unbeaten in their last eight Serie A matches. Lookman contributed five goals in their last six games with four of the goals scored in the first half. Should Lookman and his teammates win this encounter, they would have succeeded in equaling their club record o...
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