Napoli reach Super Cup decider after Milan defeat

Napoli booked a place in the Italian Super Cup final after overcoming AC Milan in Riyadh, with Rasmus Hojlund playing a central role in the victory. The opening goal arrived shortly before halftime when David Neres reacted quickest after Hojlund’s pull-back was stopped, forcing the ball over the line from close range. The advantage was…

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Palace face longer route after Selhurst Park stalemate

Crystal Palace’s European campaign will continue through a February playoff after a home draw with KuPS denied them direct passage to the Conference League last 16. With a league visit to Leeds scheduled less than two days after the final whistle, Oliver Glasner rotated heavily, combining squad players with academy prospects for a fixture that…

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Johnson’s Tottenham future in doubt amid transfer interest

Brennan Johnson’s long-term place at Tottenham has become uncertain as Premier League rivals circle the attacker following a reduced role this season. While Tottenham are not actively seeking to offload the Wales international, the club are prepared to consider a departure if an acceptable proposal is submitted. Crystal Palace are currently leading the pursuit, though…

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Man City keep December perfect despite setbacks

Manchester City navigated their fifth outing of a demanding December program, with two further league fixtures still ahead before year’s end. A tough night against Brentford, played in difficult conditions, ended in success and preserved an unblemished month so far. The result stretched their sequence to six victories in every competition and added to a…

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Miley’s last-gasp header sends Newcastle into cup semi-finals

Holders Newcastle United booked a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time goal from 19-year-old Lewis Miley against Fulham. The quarter-final appeared destined for penalties after the scores were level late on, but the home side found a decisive moment at the death. Yoane Wissa had earlier put Newcastle ahead during…

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Dembele crowned best at FIFA awards after historic season

Paris St-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele has been chosen as the men’s player of the year at the FIFA Best ceremony, held in Qatar on Tuesday evening. The 28-year-old France international adds the honor to the Ballon d’Or he collected in September, capping a memorable 2024-25 campaign with the Ligue 1 champions. Dembele was rewarded after…

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Chelsea edge spirited Cardiff to reach EFL Cup last four

Chelsea navigated a testing night in South Wales to book a place in the EFL Cup semi-finals, overcoming a bold Cardiff City side in an engrossing contest at Cardiff City Stadium. Driven on by a sell-out crowd, the League One leaders matched their Premier League visitors for long periods, defending with intensity and offering flashes…

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Rashford decisive as Barcelona advance in Copa del Rey opener

Barcelona launched their Copa del Rey title defense with a demanding evening away to third-tier Guadalajara, eventually securing progress despite long spells without reward. The Catalan side arrived as La Liga pace-setters and reigning cup holders after last season’s dramatic final victory over Real Madrid, but the contest unfolded far from comfortably. Head coach Hansi…

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