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Aston Villa vs. Celtic lineups, team news: Mings injured, Maeda banned

Aston Villa host Celtic in a hugely important UEFA Champions League game this week.

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Six Nations 2025 prize money: How much men's champions will win

The 2025 men's Six Nations includes a reported prize pot of approximately £18 million ($22.4m).

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Full draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

The draw for the 2025 AFCON tournament takes place in Rabat, Morocco's capital and the host city for the final.

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Why no Champions League games are being played today

The league phase of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League comes to a conclusion this week.

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Ruben Amorim says Man United fans are 'not normal'

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was left amazed by the club's fans at Fulham.

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Ferdinand expects 'fingers pointed' at Hojlund after poor performance at Fulham

Rasmus Hojlund endured a deeply frustrating time at Craven Cottage.

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Fulham vs. Man United lineups, team news: Hojlund, Garnacho start

Manchester United head to Fulham for an unusual late kickoff on Sunday.

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Why Fulham vs. Man United has a bizarre Sunday kickoff time

Manchester United face Fulham in a very unusual time slot on January 26.

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Tottenham vs. Leicester City predicted lineups, team news: Spurs out to sustain winning run

Tottenham will want to build on their midweek win at Hoffeheim when they host Leicester City.

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Man United vs. Rangers lineups, team news: Bayindir, Collyer start for MUFC

Manchester United host Rangers in the UEFA Europa League this week at Old Trafford.

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Valladolid vs. Real Madrid predicted lineups, team news: Vinicius banned, Alaba could start

Real Madrid face Valladolid in La Liga action on Sunday.

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Key details of the Europa League playoff draw

The Europa League in 2024/25 includes a playoff round that will determine half of the draw for the Round of 16.

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Date and time of January transfer deadline

The key details on the closing of the transfer window in early 2025.

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Vinicius, Rodrygo dazzle as Real Madrid claim big UCL win

Real Madrid boosted their UEFA Champions League knockout hopes with an emphatic 5-1 win over Salzburg on matchday seven.

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Liverpool vs. Lille lineups, team news: Jota, Mbappe set to miss out

Liverpool and Lille are bidding to reach the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

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Patrick Dorgu: Lecce star tipped to solve Amorim's wingback problem

Patrick Dorgu has been linked with a move to Manchester United, who are trying to bring in reinforcements while balancing the books.

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The United Trinity: How Law, Best and Charlton defined an era

Denis Law was the last surviving member of the fabled United Trinity. Together with George Best and Bobby Charlton, he helped to rebuild Manchester United after the Munich Air Disaster threatened to destroy it.

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Arsenal throw away 2-0 lead as Villa strike a blow in title race

Arsenal were 2-0 up against Aston Villa in the second half but had to settle for a point after an impressive comeback from Unai Emery's team.

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Stretford End's Joshua Zirkzee song shows striker is winning back Man Utd fans

Joshua Zirkzee helped change the game against Southampton, and Manchester United fans recognised it. Is he on the path towards redemption?

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Antony branded 'worst signing of all time' after astonishing open-goal miss

Fans could not believe Antony's miss during Manchester United's Premier League clash with Southampton.

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How much did Man United pay for Antony?

Antony has not exactly lit up the Premier League since his transfer from Ajax to Manchester United in 2022, which was concluded when the Red Devils agree to pay a huge fee.

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Rio Ferdinand explains who is to blame for Marcus Rashford situation

Marcus Rashford looks destined to leave Manchester United after effectively being removed from Ruben Amorim's plans.

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Guardiola reveals what he said to Ortega and Gvardiol in angry tirade after Brentford draw

Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead at Brentford, leading to Pep Guardiola shouting at some of his own players on the pitch.

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Barca win astonishing Supercopa final as Real Madrid defence implodes

Real Madrid and Barcelona met once again in the final of the 2025 Spanish Super Cup. Barca claimed a quite remarkable 5-2 victory.

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Zirkzee holds his nerve as 10-man United dump Arsenal out of FA Cup

Arsenal host FA Cup holders Manchester United in the most eagerly-anticipated Third Round clash of the weekend.

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Real Madrid vs. Barcelona lineups, team news for El Clasico Supercopa final

Real Madrid and Barcelona once more lock horns in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.

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Date and time of FA Cup fourth-round draw, ball numbers confirmed

There will be 32 teams in the draw for the fourth round of the FA Cup, which takes place before the third round has been completed.

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Arsenal vs. Man Utd lineups, team news: Bayindir starts, Jesus recalled

Arsenal have had less time than Manchester United to prepare for Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie at Emirates Stadium and Mikel Arteta rotates his team.

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Why Liverpool are not playing at the 2025 Club World Cup

Liverpool are six-time champions of Europe, most recently in 2019, so why are they not in the expanded Club World Cup?

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Man Utd fans offered Mainoo hope as Amorim discusses possible transfer

Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a possible move away from Manchester United, much to the anger of fans.

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Accrington Stanley: Liverpool's FA Cup opponents made famous by a commercial

Liverpool face Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup this weekend. Who are they?

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Real Madrid vs. Mallorca confirmed lineups, team news: Vinicius starts alongside Rodrygo

Vinicius Junior's suspension applies only to La Liga, meaning he takes the field in Real Madrid's Supercopa de Espana match with Mallorca.

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Eric Chelle: The new Nigeria head coach already under pressure

Eric Chelle was appointed Nigeria head coach in January 2025, but the decision was not met with widespread positivity by Super Eagles fans.

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Arsenal vs. Newcastle starting lineups, team news: Nwaneri, Guimaraes out

Arsenal have a handful of injuries to contend with ahead of the first leg of the EFL Cup semifinals, while Newcastle United have two key players suspended.

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Why Matheus Cunha was banned for two games and fined £80,000

Matheus Cunha must sit out Wolves' next two matches due to an incident after a Premier League loss to Ipswich Town.

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Fernandes, Amorim explain why Anfield performance left them 'angry'

Manchester United snapped a four-game losing streak by drawing 2-2 with Premier League leaders Liverpool, but Ruben Amorim and Bruno Fernandes had good reason to be annoyed.

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Liverpool vs. Man United to go ahead despite heavy snowfall

Heavy snow fell across much of the UK, particularly in the northwest, in the early hours of Sunday. However, the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United will take place.

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New Spurs signing sends Ange Postecoglou clear message after £12.5m transfer

Tottenham's first signing of the January 2025 transfer window is determined to earn a place in the first team — and quickly.

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Viktor Gyokeres sends fans wild after scoring hat-trick in first Sporting CP game of 2025

Viktor Gyokeres started 2025 in typical goal-scoring style, leading to plenty of Manchester United fans to call for the club to sign him.

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Spurs vs. Newcastle predicted lineups, team news: Defensive crisis continues

Tottenham's defensive options remain severely limited for the visit of in-form Newcastle United in the Premier League this week.

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Rangers rout Celtic in Old Firm derby shock

Philippe Clement's Rangers desperately needed a win over Celtic. They got one — and in more one-sided fashion than anyone really expected.

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Rangers vs. Celtic lineups, team news: Kelly in, Maeda starts

Old Firm rivals Rangers and Celtic resume hostilities on January 2 in a game that could be pivotal in the Scottish Premiership's title race.

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Football schedule for New Year: What games are on each day

The soccer schedule gets a little difficult to remember over the Christmas and New Year period. Here is your daily plan for the best football games on offer.

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Bellingham shares heartwarming moment he gives tearful young fan his jersey

Jude Bellingham gave his Real Madrid jersey to a young fan who will not soon forget the encounter.

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Gyokeres finishes 2024 as world's leading goal-scorer

Viktor Gyokeres stands clear as the leading goal-scorer among the top domestic and international competitions around the world in 2024.

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Ruben Amorim issues dire warning about Man United's January transfer plans

Manchester United desperately need to turn their season around, but January reinforcements look unlikely.

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Vinicius' huge Real Madrid pay rise after winning The Best award revealed

AS claim Vinicius earned a sizeable salary increase thanks to being named the best male player in the world by FIFA.

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Ruben Amorim explains why Marcus Rashford was recalled to face Newcastle

Marcus Rashford's exile from the Manchester United squad ended when Newcastle United visited Old Trafford on December 30.

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Man United vs. Newcastle confirmed lineups, team news: Rashford back on bench; Casemiro, Eriksen and Zirkzee start

Newcastle United will fancy their chances on Monday against a Manchester United side in disarray.

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Neal Maupay angers ex-boxing world champion after mocking Everton

Everton fans are not exactly fond of Neal Maupay. One of their most famous has made that perfectly clear.

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World Darts Championship 2024 prize money: How much does the winner get?

Here's all the information you need to know about the prize fund for this year's World Darts Championship, which started on December 15.

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Believe it or not, Man United are not as bad as they seem

An awful run of results has left Manchester United closer to relegation than the UEFA Champions League places, but Ruben Amorim's team are actually better than you might think. No, really.

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Man City vs. Everton confirmed lineups, team news: Walker, Grealish add to Pep's woes

Manchester City's injury problems show few signs of abating, leaving them looking light at the back for the Boxing Day visit of Everton.

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The last time English football saw a top-flight game on Christmas Day

The Premier League tends to have a day off for Christmas Day, but that hasn't always been the case in England.

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Guardiola thinks blaming Haaland for City crisis would be 'easy' option

Manchester City's dire form is down to much more than the performances of one player, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

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Amorim says Rashford 'wants to play' but reminds forward of 'big responsibility'

Ruben Amorim has not closed the door to Marcus Rashford's first-team return, but his demands to the Manchester United squad are clear.

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Ange Postecoglou accuses Spurs critics of wanting to 'poke the bear'

It's fair to say Ange Postecoglou has had enough of questions about Tottenham's tactical approach.

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Ferdinand reveals moment when Ferguson made Ronaldo cry

Rio Ferdinand believes Cristiano Ronaldo became the player he is partly because of Sir Alex Ferguson's handling of the youngster at Manchester United.

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Ratcliffe's 12 months at United summed up in 12 numbers

Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a minority stake in Manchester United on Christmas Eve, 2024. The year since has been one of notable numbers — and many of them not particularly good.

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Kylian Mbappe: When I hit rock bottom at Real Madrid — and why it did me good

Kylian Mbappe has come through a rocky start to life at Real Madrid and is beginning to show La Liga fans what he can do.

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Lisandro Martinez 'so angry' with glaring Man United weaknesses

Bournemouth embarrassed Manchester United on their home patch for the second season running. Lisandro Martinez was not happy.

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Carragher warns Arteta to 'start delivering' or risk being compared to Tottenham

Arsenal have got themselves back in the Premier League title hunt, but Jamie Carragher says the acid test will come towards the end of the season.

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Erling Haaland admits 'I haven't been good enough' in awful Man City run

Erling Haaland is focusing on improving his own performances as Manchester City attempt to turn their season around.

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Man City beaten yet again as Villa prove too good

Manchester City have now lost nine of their past 12 games in all competitions after falling 2-1 to Aston Villa in the early Premier League kickoff.

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Aston Villa vs. Man City lineups, team news: Grealish starts

Manchester City head to Aston Villa in dire need of a result, both to boost morale and their faint hopes of defending their Premier League title.

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Tottenham vs. Man United predicted lineups, team news: Rashford, Garnacho back?

Tottenham have several injury concerns ahead of Manchester United's visit in the Carabao Cup. The Red Devils could also be missing some players.

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Garnacho follows in Ronaldo's foosteps with Puskas Award win

Alejandro Garnacho and Cristiano Ronaldo are the only Manchester United players to win the FIFA Puskas Award.

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The complete list of FIFA's Best award winners in 2024

FIFA's Best awards for 2024 will be presented at a gala dinner in Qatar on December 17.

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The Best 2024 nominees, including Messi, Haaland, and Guardiola

The Best FIFA Football Award winners for 2024 will be announced at a gala dinner in Qatar on December 17.

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Celtic win shootout after spectacular Scottish League Cup final

Celtic and Rangers went head to head at Hampden Park for the first major trophy of the 2024/25 season in Scotland. An enthralling contest ended 3-3, with the Bhoys winning 5-4 on penalties.

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Man City vs. Man United confirmed lineups, team news: Garnacho, Rashford not in squad

Manchester City are in dire straights and Manchester United are way off the pace in the Premier League. This could be a fascinating derby clash — not least in terms of the players selected.

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Scottish League Cup final lineups, team news: How Celtic and Rangers line up

The Old Firm rivalry is renewed at Hampden Park on Sunday as Celtic and Rangers clash in the final of the Scottish League Cup.

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Amorim seems to agree with Neville's scathing Man United assessment

Gary Neville sees little reason to be optimistic about Manchester United at the moment, and Ruben Amorim appears to be thinking along similar lines.

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Solskjaer favourite for Wolves job after O'Neil sacked

Wolves dismissed manager Gary O'Neil after the Premier League defeat to Ipswich Town on December 14.

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Everything you need to know about European World Cup qualifiers

The draw for the UEFA World Cup qualifying section for the 2026 finals takes place on December 13. Here is everything you need to know about the European section.

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Viktoria Plzen vs. Man United predicted lineups, team news: More changes to come

Ruben Amorim is likely to make more changes when Manchester United face Viktoria Plzen just three days before the Manchester derby.

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Astana vs. Chelsea lineups, team news: Maresca hands chance to three youngsters

Chelsea rotate once more for their UEFA Conference League visit to Kazakhstan's Astana, with a win needed to secure a knockout place.

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Why the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia is so controversial

Saudi Arabia has been ratified as host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup on December 11 and there is already concern about the decision.

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Lionel Messi's astonishing FIFPRO World XI record streak ends in 2024

Lionel Messi was not included in the FIFPRO World XI for 2024. He had been part of that selection every year for nearly two decades.

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Girona vs. Liverpool predicted lineups, team news: Alisson, Jota could return

Alisson and Diogo Jota trained on Monday prior to Liverpool's UEFA Champions League visit to La Liga side Girona.

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Dan Ashworth exit points to behind-the-scenes problems at Man United

Manchester United waited months to ratify the appointment of sporting director Dan Ashworth. After less than half a year in the role, he was gone.

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'El Sackico' could seal the fate of Wolves and West Ham managers

West Ham host Wolves in a Monday Premier League game — one that could decide the futures of their respective managers: Gary O'Neil and Julen Lopetegui.

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Enzo Maresca offers four-word response to Chelsea's Premier League title chances

Chelsea went second in the Premier League after beating Tottenham in a thriller. Enzo Maresca said their "reality" means a title challenge is not so simple.

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Spurs implode as Chelsea win seven-goal thriller to go second

Tottenham threw away a two-goal lead to lose 4-3 at home to Chelsea, who now seriously seem to believe they are in the Premier League title race.

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Key dates for start of 2025 F1 season

With the 2024 season having wrapped up in Qatar on December 8, these are the key early dates for 2025.

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Morgan Gibbs-White says Andre Onana should have easily saved his goal against Man United

Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United at Old Trafford in a game that goalkeeper Andre Onana will want to forget, and quickly.

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Man United vs. Nottingham Forest lineups, team news: More changes from Amorim

Manchester United will hope to recover from defeat to Arsenal when they face Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at Old Trafford.

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Everton vs. Liverpool called off on safety grounds

The 245th Merseyside derby was due to take place on Saturday, December 7, but severe weather meant the game was postponed.

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Everton vs. Liverpool predicted lineups, team news: Reds' defensive worry

Liverpool still have injury concerns in defence as they prepare to face Merseyside rivals Everton in a Premier League derby.

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All-time winners of the Club World Cup

With FIFA expanding its Club World Cup for 2025, here's a look at the most successful teams in the tournament's history.

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Mallorca vs. Barcelona predicted lineups, team news: Lamine Yamal to start

Barcelona are expected to be at almost full strength against Real Mallorca, with Hansi Flick's team eager to arrest their poor recent run.

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Coventry could be taking a gamble with Lampard appointment

Frank Lampard is the next permanent Coventry City boss. His career as a manager has yielded mixed results until now.

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Barcelona receive positive update on Balde injury

Alejandro Balde went off on a stretcher after a sickening collision with Sandro Ramirez in Barcelona's match with Las Palmas.

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Sporting release new CR7 kit modelled by Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.

Sporting CP's new third kit for 2024/25 pays tribute to the club's most famous No. 7 — and it was modelled by his son for its release.

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Man United vs. Bodo/Glimt lineups, team news: Martinez starts in six Red Devils changes

Ruben Amorim has changed up his Manchester United side for his first game in charge at Old Trafford against Bodo/Glimt.

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Heidenheim vs. Chelsea lineups, team news: Disasi captains Blues, Sancho starts

Chelsea make several changes for tonight's UEFA Conference League game at Heidenheim with Aston Villa their next Premier League opponents.

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Mbappe warned he faces 'ruthless' criticism after Anfield nightmare

Kylian Mbappe endured a torrid night as Real Madrid lost to Liverpool. While teammates defended him, a former professional expects the backlash to be huge.

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Real Madrid in huge Champions League trouble after defeat to Liverpool

Liverpool made it five wins from five in this season's UEFA Champions League, with Real Madrid falling to a 2-0 defeat in which Kylian Mbappe endured an awful night.

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Lamine Yamal leads Barcelona awards sweep as star wins Golden Boy prize

Tuttosport named Lamine Yamal its 2024 Golden Boy — the best male footballer under the age of 23. Jude Bellingham won the prize last year.

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Van Nistelrooy favourite to be named new Leicester City manager

Steve Cooper was dismissed just five months after replacing Enzo Maresca in charge of Leicester City. Ruud van Nistelrooy appears to be the top candidate to replace him.

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Rio Ferdinand makes defiant claim about Bukayo Saka and Arsenal captaincy

Bukayo Saka helped Arsenal to a thumping UEFA Champions League win over Sporting CP, leaving Rio Ferdinand impressed with his leadership skills.

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Pep Guardiola left stunned as Man City blow 3-0 lead against Feyenoord

Pep Guardiola looked as though he could barely believe it as Manchester City drew 3-3 with Feyenoord having been 3-0 up in the UEFA Champions League match.

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Lewandowski's latest feat puts him above both Messi and Ronaldo

Robert Lewandowski is only the third player to score 100 UEFA Champions League goals. His goal-scoring in the competition is actually at a better ratio than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Erling Haaland breaks Ruud van Nistelrooy's UEFA Champions League record

Erling Haaland made more history after scoring for Manchester City against Feyenoord.

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Why Mascherano is seen as perfect coach for Messi and Inter Miami young stars

Javier Mascherano is the new Inter Miami coach, and his experience is considered a potentially vital quality when it comes to coaching Lionel Messi and the team's young stars together.

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Why Arsenal could be clear favourites to sign Viktor Gyokeres in January

Arsenal could put themselves in a strong position to sign Viktor Gyokeres in January if they act quickly to get the jump on their rivals.

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The potential cost of signing Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres might just be the most in-demand striker in the transfer windows of 2025. How much would the Sporting CP star cost?

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Who won the first Champions League? There are two correct answers

A look back at the first winners of the inaugural European Cup and the modern UEFA Champions League, which has come to be recognised as club football's greatest competition.

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Mohamed Salah contract: Salary and expiry date

Mohamed Salah faces a key decision on his Liverpool future with his contract expiring at the end of the 2024/25 season.

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Rugby Union internationals 2024: Schedule of Test matches and tours

Plenty of rugby union's major international sides are taking part in significant tours and Test matches in 2024. Here is a run-down of the schedule for this year.

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Roy Keane points out 'huge problem' for Ruben Amorim at Man United

Ruben Amorim's first game in charge of Manchester United ended in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town. Former captain Roy Keane was not surprised to see a persistent issue raise its head.

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Ipswich hold Man United as Amorim's first game yields little improvement

Ruben Amorim's first Manchester United match ended in a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.

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Ipswich vs. Man United confirmed lineups, team news for Ruben Amorim's first game

The Ruben Amorim era at Manchester United begins on November 24, with the Red Devils facing Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

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Ed Sheeran's links to Ipswich Town explained

Ed Sheeran has attended a few games this season after Ipswich Town returned to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years. What is the singer-songwriter's connection with the soccer team?

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Do Man United play today? Schedule, time, channel for next game

Manchester United are still competing in four competitions in 2024/25, although it's fair to say a Premier League title challenge is unlikely. Here are the details of their next game.

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AC Milan vs. Juventus predicted lineups, team news: Pulisic faces Tim Weah

Only eight points separate the top eight in Serie A as we approach matchday 13, but AC Milan and Juventus could each use a win to bolster any title ambitions they have.

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Rafael Nadal career history and grand slams won by Spanish great

Rafael Nadal announced on October 10 that he would be retiring from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in 2024, which will be held in Malaga, southern Spain.

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Brazil vs. Uruguay lineups, predicted 11, team news: Dorival considers changes

After a 1-1 draw with Venezuela, Brazil are in sore need of a good result against Uruguay in their next World Cup 2026 qualifying match.

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ATP Finals 2024: Schedule, results and who is playing

Eight of the world's best men's tennis players, including Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, are competing at the 2024 ATP Finals in Turin.

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ATP Finals 2024 prize money: How much winner will earn, total prize pool

The ATP Finals, the curtain call for the 2024 men's tennis season, runs from November 10 to November 17. There is a sizeable sum of prize money on offer to those involved.

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Netherlands vs. Hungary predicted lineups, team news: Does De Jong start?

Frenkie de Jong is finally back on the international stage, but it remains to be seen if he will be risked for the Netherlands against Hungary.

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Vinicius misses penalty as Venezuela hold Brazil to draw

Brazil remain in a good position in World Cup qualifying, but they missed the chance to go second in the CONMEBOL standings after drawing 1-1 with Venezuela.

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Dates confirmed for next AFCON finals in Morocco

Morocco will stage the next iteration of the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Here are the key details on that tournament, including when it takes place.

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Osimhen heads Nigeria into AFCON 2025 finals

Victor Osimhen's late equaliser against Benin secured Nigeria's place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Keane blasts Garnacho for 'drastically wrong' Man United behaviour

Roy Keane did not hold back in criticism of Alejandro Garnacho after Manchester United beat Leicester City.

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Why Djokovic isn't playing at the ATP Finals this year

Novak Djokovic is the most successful player in the history of the ATP Finals when it comes to title wins, but he will not be defending his crown in 2024.

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Real Sociedad vs. Barcelona lineups, team news: Lamine Yamal left out

Barcelona have enjoyed the best goal-scoring start to a season in their history. Will they keep up that streak when they visit Real Sociedad in La Liga?

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Neto denies Arsenal victory in boost for Liverpool and Man City

Arsenal drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, Pedro Neto cancelling out Gabriel Martinelli's opener at Stamford Bridge.

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Man United fans make Ruud van Nistelrooy feelings clear as Ruben Amorim era begins

Manchester United fans serenaded Ruud van Nistelrooy after his time as caretaker manager came to an end against Leicester City.

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Man City 'prepared to sign £50.3 million Rodri replacement'

Manchester City are on a four-game losing run and will not have Rodri back for many months, so talk has turned to possible January signings to fix their problems.

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Do Chelsea play today? Schedule, time, channel for next game

Chelsea have shown signs of looking like a coherent and capable team under Enzo Maresca. Here are the details of their next match and their coming schedule.

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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals 2024

The eight best women's players in the world this year contested the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.

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Eder Militao injury update: Real Madrid defender tears ACL in right knee

Real Madrid's Eder Militao suffered a serious knee injury on November 9, 2024. He only returned to action in March this year after tearing his other ACL in 2023.

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WTA Finals 2024 prize money: How much will winner earn?

A full breakdown of the potential prize money on offer to those competing at the WTA Finals 2024, where a record sum could await the champion.

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Noah mercy: Chelsea put eight past Conference League minnows

Armenian side FC Noah were destroyed by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the UEFA Conference League, losing 8-0 to Enzo Maresca's team.

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Amad Diallo sparkles as Man United see off PAOK

After three draws in 2024/25 so far, Manchester United got their first win of this season's UEFA Europa League, defeating PAOK 2-0 at Old Trafford.

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Everything you need to know about Noah, Chelsea's Conference League opponents

Thursday's UEFA Conference League fixture at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea represents the biggest game in the short history of FC Noah.

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Liverpool vs. Aston Villa predicted lineups, team news: Can Slot continue record-breaking run?

Liverpool will be top of the Premier League for the November international break if they beat Aston Villa at Anfield. Here is the latest team news.

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Real Madrid vs. Osasuna predicted lineups, team news: Ancelotti needs answers

Carlo Ancelotti is under mounting pressure to get Real Madrid's season going. They face Osasuna this weekend off the back of a humbling home loss to AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League.

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Morata strikes as AC Milan leave Real Madrid reeling

Real Madrid have now lost two games at home in a row, conceding seven goals in the process. AC Milan were simply too good for the holders on UEFA Champions League Matchday Four.

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Amorim job title suggests Man United have learned their lesson

Ruben Amorim is the next man in charge of Manchester United's first team. His job title indicates the club do not want to repeat the errors made with Erik ten Hag.

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Barcelona coach Hansi Flick suggests calling off La Liga games after flooding disaster

Hansi Flick feels it may be more appropriate to postpone all La Liga matches this week amid the tragedy of the floods in Spain's Valencia region.

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Arsenal fans declare 'title race over' after Premier League defeat at Newcastle

Arsenal have gone three Premier League games without a win, and supporters are concerned that their title hopes may be over already.

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Liverpool vs. Brighton lineups, team news: Slot's stars return

Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion meet for the second time this week as they lock horns at Anfield in Saturday's Premier League game.

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Bournemouth vs. Man City lineups, team news: De Bruyne back

Manchester City head to Bournemouth looking to keep their place at the top of the Premier League table.

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Newcastle vs. Arsenal lineups, team news: Gabriel returns

Arsenal return to Premier League action at Newcastle United on Saturday, where they hope to have a strong defence in place.

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Ronaldo fails to fire but Al Nassr hold Al Hilal

Al Hilal, the dominant force in the Saudi Pro League, faced Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo on November 1.

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Why Neymar isn't allowed to face Ronaldo on Friday

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr face Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal on Friday, but fit-again Neymar will not be eligible to play in the game.

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Neymar absence confirmed as Dorival names Brazil squad for November

After a year on the sidelines, Neymar is back playing for club side Al Hilal. However, he is not yet back in the Brazil roster for November's 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.

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Is Valencia vs. Real Madrid match going ahead?

There are doubts over whether Valencia's home game against La Liga champions Real Madrid will go ahead following the region's flooding disaster.

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Van Nistelrooy explains reason behind Casemiro celebration

Ruud van Nistelrooy had a particular reason to celebrate Casemiro's opening strike against Leicester City — the first goal scored in his caretaker manager spell.

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Carabao Cup quarterfinal draw: Fixtures, match schedule

Premier League teams entered the 2024/25 Carabao Cup at the second-round stage. Here's a breakdown of the schedule and an updated list of results.

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Casemiro wondergoal sets tone for emphatic Man United win

Manchester United put five goals past Leicester City in the EFL Cup as Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed a memorable first match as interim manager.

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Man United vs. Leicester City lineups, team news: Van Nistelrooy picks strong side

Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken temporary charge of Manchester United after Erik ten Hag's dismissal. His first task is to find a way past Leicester City in the Carabao Cup.

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When is Bologna vs. AC Milan? Date and time of postponed match

AC Milan's match at Bologna had to be cancelled due to heavy rain. A new date for the Serie A fixture must now be determined.

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Vinicius speaks out after losing out to Rodri in Ballon d'Or 2024

Vinicius Junior posted on social media after he was surprisingly beaten to the 2024 Ballon d'Or by Rodri.

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Minute-by-minute recap of 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony as Rodri crowned winner

Minute-by-minute updates from the 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony, as the world's greatest footballers, teams and coaches from the past season are honoured.

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SN predicts the winners of the 2025 Ballon d'Or awards

The Sporting News polled its writers and editors to build a predicted list of winners of the various prizes at the 2025 Ballon d'Or gala.

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Who won Ballon d'Or 2024? Final results as Rodri, Bonmati claim top prizes

The Ballon d'Or awards were presented in Paris on October 28. Here is the list of the winners after Spanish duo Rodri and Aitana Bonmati claimed the top prizes.

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Which African players have won the Ballon d'Or?

Ademola Lookman's nomination for the 2024 Ballon d'Or gave him a chance of joining a very exclusive club of African players to lift the famous trophy.

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Has Neymar ever won the Ballon d'Or? Brazil star's best finishes

Neymar is history's most expensive footballer and Brazil's all-time record goal scorer. Has he ever won the Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world?

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Who is Sandy Heribert? French journalist to host Ballon d'Or 2024 award

The 2024 Ballon d'Or will be presented once again by Didier Drogba and Sandy Heribert, a well-known face in the world of French-speaking sports broadcasting.

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Did Ballon d'Or host Didier Drogba ever win the award?

Didier Drogba has become a regular feature of the modern Ballon d'Or, serving as co-host in recent years at the annual gala. Did he ever actually win the prize?

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Why are Vinicius and Bellingham not at the Ballon d'Or ceremony?

Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham were two of the three favourites to win the men's Ballon d'Or. An hour before the ceremony, neither had arrived in Paris.

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Where did Ademola Lookman finish in Ballon d'Or 2024 vote?

Ademola Lookman was the sole African nominee for the men's Ballon d'Or in 2024. His final ranking in the vote was highly respectable.

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Vinicius Junior stats 2023-24: How Brazilian became a Ballon d'Or favourite

Vinicius Junior is many people's favourite to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or after his starring role in Real Madrid's triumphant 2023/24 season.

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Ten Hag replacement risking their career at Man United's talent graveyard

Manchester United have chewed up and spat out five permanent managers since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. It's up to INEOS to ensure the next one is not similarly ruined by his surroundings.

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Sainz wins in Mexico as Verstappen pays penalty for Norris scrap

The 2024 Formula 1 season went to Mexico City this weekend for the Mexican Grand Prix as the races for the driver and constructor titles reach the home stretch.

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Postecoglou's spiky response after being told Spurs fans are 'unhappy'

Ange Postecoglou said it was "a fair assessment" to suggest Tottenham fans were not very pleased with their 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace.

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Van Dijk scoffs at Arsenal's injury problems after draw with Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk did not agree that Arsenal were dealing with some sort of injury crisis during their Premier League draw with Liverpool.

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Salah sees Liverpool hold Arsenal in boost for Man City

Liverpool twice came from a goal down to draw 2-2 with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, allowing Manchester City to end the weekend at the top of the Premier League table.

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Vinicius issues statement after racist abuse during Clasico

Vinicius expressed his support to three Barcelona players after incidents of racist abuse during Barcelona's Clasico win over Real Madrid.

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Who is the youngest player to win the Ballon d'Or?

Ahead of the 2024 ceremony in Paris, The Sporting News looks at the youngest winners of the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

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Liverpool lose key scouting figure credited with bringing Salah to Anfield

Liverpool announced the departure of their director of scouting, who was once credited by Jurgen Klopp for forcing through the deal to bring in Mohamed Salah.

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Barcelona predicted to sign €30 million Argentina wonderkid

Barcelona have been tipped to sign a highly rated 16-year-old from River Plate, although they may face some competition.

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Ancelotti's pointed response when asked if he is 'afraid of Barcelona'

Ahead of this Saturday's Clasico, Carlo Ancelotti was asked if Barcelona were keeping him awake at night. His response was telling.

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West Ham vs. Man United predicted lineups, team news: Fernandes back

Two of the Premier League's under-fire managers, Julen Lopetegui and Erik ten Hag, face off when West Ham host Manchester United on Sunday.

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Wrexham predicted to sign Man United academy graduate seen in training kit

Wrexham are expected to sign a former Manchester United academy star following injuries to some key first-team players.

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Why are Nottingham Forest playing Monday and Friday this week?

A quirk of the Premier League's broadcasting arrangements means Nottingham Forest are playing on Monday and Friday this week. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo is banned for both games.

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Chelsea fans spot Mudryk's pointed reaction after goal at Panathinaikos

Mykhailo Mudryk got his season up and running for Chelsea against Panathinaikos, potentially giving head coach Enzo Maresca a decision to make when it comes to his next lineup.

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Where is the Ballon d'Or ceremony being held?

The 2024 Ballon d'Or gala will be staged at a glamorous location in Paris, France. Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmati are the favourites to win the main prizes.

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All the teams in the UEFA Champions League 2024/2025

There are 36 teams in the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 after the governing body made significant changes to the format of the competition.

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Xavi comments on Ten Hag resurface amid Man United rumours

A report from the UK claimed Manchester United have made contact with Xavi over the manager job at Old Trafford. He has spoken previously about the work of Erik ten Hag.

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Can Cristiano Ronaldo win Ballon d'Or 2024?

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or five times in his illustrious career, but we will likely never again see his name inscribed on the famous trophy.

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Neymar is back: How did he play and will he return for Brazil?

After more than a year on the sidelines, Neymar finally made his return to action for Al Hilal in the AFC Champions League. Could a Brazil comeback be on the cards in November?

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'Sheer perfection' — Barca fire ominous warning to Real Madrid

Barcelona made light work of Sevilla in their final La Liga game before they face Real Madrid in El Clasico on October 26.

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Leclerc wins in Austin as Verstappen survives brutal Norris battle

Lando Norris qualified on pole for the 2024 United States Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won the Sprint Race. Charles Leclerc took the chequered flag for the main event.

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Jones makes the difference as Liverpool edge out Chelsea

Liverpool won for the 10th time in 11 games under Arne Slot, defeating Chelsea 2-1 in Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield.

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Liverpool vs. Chelsea lineups: Reece James returns for Blues

Mohamed Salah is available for Liverpool against his old club, Chelsea, but goalkeeper Alisson is sidelined. Reece James will make his long-awaited return for the visitors at Anfield.

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Wolves vs. Man City predicted lineups and team news: Guardiola gives De Bruyne update

Kevin De Bruyne could be part of the Manchester City squad to face Wolves in Sunday's Premier League game, having not played in a month.

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Six Kings Slam prize money: How much will the players earn?

The Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Riyadh will see some of the world's most famous male tennis players earn enormous sums in prize money.

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Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid predicted lineups and team news: Mbappe ready

Real Madrid head to Celta Vigo on Saturday for their first La Liga game after the October international break. Kylian Mbappe has been working on a fitness programme to be ready for this fixture.

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Why did Chelsea sack Thomas Tuchel?

Thomas Tuchel is the new permanent England head coach. Premier League fans will remember his time at Chelsea, which included remarkable highs and sudden lows over 18 months.

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Finland vs. England predicted lineups, team news: Carsley to make changes

Interim England boss Lee Carsley will likely make some changes when his team face Finland in the UEFA Nations League.

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George Baldock family confirms former Premier League player drowned while swimming

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was among those to pay tribute to George Baldock, the former Premier League player, who died in October 2024 aged 31. His family said the Greece international drowned while swimming.

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Dele-Bashiru strikes late as Nigeria defeat Libya

Nigeria made it seven points from three games in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying as they claimed a 1-0 victory over Libya in Uyo on Saturday.

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Greece stun England, France thrash Israel in UEFA Nations League

England, France and Italy were all in UEFA Nations League action on Thursday as part of a major day of international soccer around the world.

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Nigeria vs. Libya predicted lineups, expected starting 11, team news: Time for Boniface to step up

Nigeria will aim to take another step towards a place at the next Africa Cup of Nations finals when they face Libya in a double header this month.

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Ex-Man United ace suffers freak injury while doing dishes

Axel Tuanzebe, formerly of Manchester United and now at Premier League side Ipswich Town, reportedly came close to losing his thumb after cutting his hand on a glass.

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When and where is UEFA Women's Champions League final 2025?

Barcelona are the holders of the UEFA Women's Champions League and will take some stopping in 2024/25. Here are the key details on when and where the final will take place.

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