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A masterclass in rotation: Kompany’s Bayern dominates again
Bayern Munich’s grip on the Bundesliga remains unshaken, as Vincent Kompany’s side delivered a ruthless display against Bayer Leverkusen — the very team that ended their record streak of 11 straight league titles last season. The defending champions tore through their visitors with ease, even though several star names were left out of the starting…
Read MoreFiorentina’s crisis worsens after defeat to Lecce
Fiorentina’s season hit a new low as angry supporters jeered the team off the pitch and called for coach Stefano Pioli’s dismissal following a 1-0 home loss to Lecce. The frustration was evident throughout the Stadio Franchi, where fans mocked the coach with chants of “the bench is bouncing” before turning their anger toward the…
Read MoreBarcelona are considering Ødegaard as a 2026 signing
Barcelona are already turning their attention to long-term planning, with Director of Football Deco confirming that the club do not intend to make signings during the upcoming January window. Instead, preparations are focused on next summer and beyond, with the primary target believed to be a striker. However, reports suggest the Catalan side are also…
Read MoreFormer Arsenal star Vieira leaves his post as Genoa coach
Patrick Vieira has stepped down from his position as Genoa’s head coach by mutual agreement, with the club sitting at the bottom of Serie A. The former Arsenal captain, who took charge in November 2024, oversaw a winless start to the league campaign. Genoa confirmed in a brief statement that Vieira “is no longer in…
Read MoreThuram out, Martinez back in Inter squad ahead of trip to Verona
Marcus Thuram will not feature for Inter Milan in their upcoming Serie A match against Verona, set for Sunday at 11:30 GMT at the Stadio Bentegodi. The French attacker has been out of action for nearly a month due to a muscular injury that has taken longer than anticipated to heal. Although he recently resumed…
Read MoreSpalletti returns to Serie A as Juventus appoint new head coach
Luciano Spalletti has been named as Juventus’ manager until the end of the current campaign. The 66-year-old takes over from Igor Tudor, who was dismissed following the team’s loss to Lazio on Sunday. Tudor had stepped in last March to succeed Thiago Motta but departed after enduring eight consecutive matches without victory. His short tenure…
Read MoreMan Utd take cautious approach with Martinez comeback
Manchester United will not be hurrying Lisandro Martinez back into action despite the center-back’s return to full training following knee surgery. The Argentine international has been sidelined since February after sustaining a cruciate ligament injury during the home loss to Crystal Palace. It was the fourth major setback of his United career, coming after previous…
Read MoreCrystal Palace face hectic schedule after Carabao Cup progress
Crystal Palace are set for an exhausting December after advancing to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Their 3-0 triumph over Liverpool on Wednesday secured a last-eight tie against Arsenal, to be held during the week starting 15 December. The packed calendar means Palace are due to play four matches in just eight days. They will host…
Read MoreSlot’s risky rotation ends in Liverpool’s home defeat to Palace
Liverpool’s hopes of progressing in the Carabao Cup ended with a 3-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace as Arne Slot’s heavily altered line-up struggled to cope at Anfield. The Reds’ boss, who made ten changes from the team that lost at Brentford, entrusted three teenagers from the start and filled his bench with more academy…
Read MoreCity recover from early shock to reach Carabao Cup quarters
Manchester City advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after overturning an early deficit to defeat Swansea City at the Swansea.com Stadium. The Championship side stunned their visitors when Goncalo Franco produced a stunning finish, curling a 20-yard effort into the top corner following Josh Key’s assist after Melker Widell’s neat pass out wide. Widell almost…
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