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Match report
Lazio 0-6 Inter: Six players on the scoresheet, Nerazzurri run riot at Olimpico
Defending Serie A champions Inter stormed to a 6-0 win at Lazio on Monday and sent a statement of their Scudetto intentions.
These things happen
OFFICIAL: Atalanta's Lookman named CAF Men's Player of the Year
CAF officially announces Ademola Lookman as the winner of African Footballer of the Year for the first time ever after a stellar year with Atalanta in Serie A.
Revealed: why Cucurella was sent off after the whistle
Marc Cucurella was shown a second yellow card after the whistle as Chelsea defeated Brentford.
Barcelona confirms injury to Lamine Yamal – Spanish Super Cup in doubt
Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal has suffered an ankle injury following their defeat to Leganes on Sunday night, and he will miss the start of 2025. Most relevantly, he will not be available for their Saturday clash with Atletico Madrid at the top of La Liga.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola claims he will take his players to the best
Pep Guardiola has promised to get his players back to their best.
Ruben Amorim: Erik brought Amad to the first team, Ruud did an excellent job
Ruben Amorim insists Manchester United will be “careful” with derby match winner Amad as he continues his development at the club.
Barcelona fans have been guilty of shameful racist abuse following Yamal's injury
Social media has once again been the scene of horrific racist abuse for a footballer, in this case Leganes midfielder Yvan Neyou. The 27-year-old was involved in the incident that injured Lamine Yamal on Sunday evening, although the injury was completely accidental.
Man Utd CHEF dances around with Amad, Hojlund and Onana in the dressing room
MANCHESTER UNITED stars were joined by a CHEF during their dressing room party.
Chelsea star Mudryk tests positive for doping and risks a ban if the second test confirms this
Ukrainian media outlet Tribuna reports that Mykhailo Mudryk, player of the Ukrainian national team, tested positive for a banned substance (A sample) in his recent doping test. The testing process for the B sample has now started and results are expected in the coming days.
Real Madrid 'very close' to signing 18-year-old defensive talent
It appears that Real Madrid will follow the example of president Florentino Perez and avoid a strong reinforcement during the January transfer window. The Santiago Bernabeu boss believes it will be difficult to get value in the January market but will at least bring in some younger talent due to the injury crisis.
Man City fan dies after medical emergency during Man Utd derby
MANCHESTER CITY have confirmed that one of their supporters was killed during yesterday's match against Manchester United.
Who is Lamini Fati, Leganés' teenage defender set to sign for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid are ready to boost their defensive potential by adding Legané's youngster Fati to their youth setup.
Kicker: Wirtz extends his contract with Bayer Leverkusen until 2028
According to Kicker, 20-year-old German young talent Florian Wirtz has signed a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen and will remain at Bayer Leverkusen next season.
Amorim sends message to his 'unstoppable' Man United dressing room 'leak'
Ruben Amorim's side emerged late with a stunning 2-1 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad, but the festive atmosphere was somewhat tarnished by an apparent leak in the dressing room.
Chelsea wins EPL title? Five reasons why the Maresca team could become champions
It was a big weekend for Chelsea's title ambitions, with Arsenal and Liverpool failing to win what could be seen as routine home games, while Manchester City's slump continued with a dramatic late derby defeat to Manchester United.
Chelsea win again, but performance hints at why Maresca rejects title bid
Chelsea succeeded where Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City had failed by winning at home, but if they had been punished by Brentford, as they might have been, it might as well have been their own fault.
Benzema is considering retiring next summer and becoming an ambassador for Real Madrid
Benzema is already considering retirement and could return to Real Madrid. The French forward is even considering his retirement from football to take place next May, instead of 2026 as planned by his current club, Al-Ittihad. He has already reached an agreement with the Spanish club for his return as ambassador.
Lamine Yamal out for Barcelona: these are the matches he will miss
The tests undergone by the young Barcelona winger have confirmed that he has a sprain in his right ankle.
Manchester City inquires about free agent Paul Pogba
Another major European club is reportedly interested in the services of Paul Pogba, 31, despite his lengthy off-field layoff.
What they say
Dalot insists there is no place at MU for players who don't want to 'suffer'
Diogo Dalot insists that the resilience Manchester United showed to come from behind to beat Manchester City came from Ruben Amorim and that 'there is no room' at the club for anyone who is not prepared to suffer.
“But the Oscar goes to…” Højlund claps back at Kyle Walker on Instagram
Højlund hit back at Kyle Walker on Instagram for the City defender's diving
“I've seen the film before,” De Gea tweeted after United's win over City
The former United goalkeeper appeared to reminisce about his victories over Manchester City during his time at Manchester United.
Matches of the day
Coppa Italy
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