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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…
Read MoreKylian Mbappé closes in on Ronaldo’s record after brace in the Copa del Rey win
Kylian Mbappé is just one goal shy of equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goals scored in a calendar year for Real Madrid. The French forward netted twice in his team’s 3-1 victory over Talavera in the Copa del Rey, taking his tally to 58 goals in 2025, just one behind Ronaldo’s 59 goals…
Read MoreMiley’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…
Read MoreDembele 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…
Read MoreChelsea 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…
Read MoreRashford 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…
Read MoreManchester United share points with Bournemouth in eight-goal spectacle
Manchester United and Bournemouth played out a dramatic Premier League draw at Old Trafford, with both teams repeatedly overturning deficits before the match ended level after an extraordinary eight-goal encounter. United went into the break ahead at 2-1, yet that advantage disappeared almost immediately after halftime. Evanilson found the net before Marcus Tavernier followed up…
Read MorePSG told to settle Mbappe pay dispute with €60m ruling
A labor tribunal in Paris has instructed Paris St-Germain to hand former forward Kylian Mbappe a total of 60 million euros (£52.5m) following a disagreement over remuneration. The France international had originally asked for 263m euros (£231.5m) after taking the long-running case to court in November, while PSG responded by launching a counterclaim worth 240m…
Read MoreBurn injury blow as Newcastle face defensive strain
Newcastle United will be without Dan Burn for a period after the defender sustained serious chest damage during the weekend derby loss to Sunderland. The 33-year-old was hurt in the opening half at the Stadium of Light when he contested a loose ball with full-back Nordi Mukiele, with the collision forcing both players into a…
Read MoreSaka delighted with Arsenal’s late win over Wolves
Bukayo Saka was delighted to finally be on the right side of late drama as Arsenal edged Wolves 2–1 in a thrilling victory, giving Gooners a moment of sweet relief after recent heartbreaks. Saka was instrumental in both goals despite Wolves players getting the final touches, with his wicked corners forcing Sam Johnstone into an…
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