Napoli into CL knockout stage after Braga win

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December 13, 2023
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Napoli eased into the knockout stages of the Champions League with two first-half goals in a 2-0 home win over Sporting Braga on Tuesday.

Ange: New UCL format makes transfers harder
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December 26, 2024
Ange Postecoglou has suggested the extended format of European competitions will make signing players in the January transfer window more difficult. The Spurs boss is keen on bolstering his options after bemoaning the absence of ten first-team players, forcing him to field back-up goalkeeper Fraser Forster, out-of-favour defender Djed Spence and right-back Archie Gray as… Read more: Ange: New UCL format makes transfers harder
Transfer rumors, news: Bayern Munich short list Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens
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December 25, 2024
Manchester United weigh-up a January move for Victor Osimhen, while Bayern Munich short list Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Source: No pressure on Amorim to pick Rashford – Arsenal’s Saka… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Bayern Munich short list Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens
Transfer rumors, news: Man United considering Osimhen swoop
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December 25, 2024
Manchester United weigh-up a January move for Victor Osimhen, while Bayern Munich short list Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades – Source: No pressure on Amorim to pick Rashford – Arsenal’s Saka… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Man United considering Osimhen swoop
Atletico’s Barcelona heist, Liverpool thump Spurs, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
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December 24, 2024
The final weekend before Christmas brought plenty of gifts for us across Europe’s Big Five leagues. In LaLiga, Atlético Madrid came back from 1-0 down to stun Barcelona 2-1 and take top spot heading into a brief winter break. In the Premier League, Liverpool took full advantage of Tottenham’s self-destructive tendencies to take home a… Read more: Atletico’s Barcelona heist, Liverpool thump Spurs, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
Man City’s star loyalty sees prodigies leave — and flourish
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December 24, 2024
Manchester City might have the most productive academy in football right now, but as Pep Guardiola’s side lurches from one defeat to another during an unprecedented slump, it is their “lost team” of Cole Palmer, Michael Olise, Morgan Rogers and so many more that is compounding the misery at the Etihad. Just as the club… Read more: Man City’s star loyalty sees prodigies leave — and flourish
Flick on late Barça defeat: We need the break
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December 23, 2024
Hansi Flick said Barcelona need a break after Atlético Madrid inflicted a third straight home league defeat on them to replace them at the top of LaLiga on Saturday. Alexander Sørloth scored a 96th-minute winner at the Olympic Stadium to seal a 2-1 win for the visitors after Rodrigo De Paul had cancelled out Pedri’s… Read more: Flick on late Barça defeat: We need the break
Kompany, Rose in shock after Magdeburg incident
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December 22, 2024
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and RB Leipzig counterpart Marco Rose struggled to discuss Bayern’s 5-1 victory on Friday and a planned Christmas ceremony at the Allianz Arena was cut short after a vehicle was driven into crowds at a market in the northeastern German city of Magdeburg. Authorities described the incident as a deliberate… Read more: Kompany, Rose in shock after Magdeburg incident
Transfer rumors, news: Saudi trio ready to make Rashford deal
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December 22, 2024
Three Saudi clubs have expressed their interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, while Juventus are keen to try and steal a march on several rivals to land midfielder Dani Ceballos. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades |… Read more: Transfer rumors, news: Saudi trio ready to make Rashford deal
Alli confirms Everton exit amid Como interest
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December 21, 2024
Dele Alli has confirmed his future lies away from Everton despite having continued training at the club since his contract expired in the summer. Alli joined Everton from Tottenham in January 2022 but went on to make just one Premier League start for the Merseyside club, plus 12 substitute appearances. He hasn’t played football competitively… Read more: Alli confirms Everton exit amid Como interest
FIFA hails all-female crowd of 45K at game in Iran
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December 21, 2024
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has offered “heartfelt gratitude” to Iranian authorities for allowing tens of thousands of women and girls to attend a top-flight soccer match between Sepahan and Persepolis on Monday. After calls for Iran to be banned from the 2022 World Cup because of the continued exclusion of women from football matches in… Read more: FIFA hails all-female crowd of 45K at game in Iran