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Maresca’s words and actions on young player simply don’t match up

Before the game against Leeds on Wednesday, Chelsea were doing really well, and there were few complaints from fans about Enzo Maresca, despite that relationship having been a bit rocky at times since he arrived 18 months ago.

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Martin Keown says one Arsenal star proved his doubters wrong against Villa

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has missed a significant number of matches this season due to injuries, and his place in the starting lineup has been widely debated among supporters.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 6

Watch: Kyogo misses sitter as post-Celtic struggles continue

Former Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi missed a sitter for Birmingham City earlier today. The Japanese forward came off the bench as Chris Davies’ side

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 6

Zanetti: ‘Verona went above and beyond’ in precious first victory

Paolo Zanetti hailed Verona for going ‘above and beyond’ in their 3-1 win over Atalanta, finally getting their first victory of the season and shrugging off reports he’d be sacked.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 6

Celtic v Hearts: team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Celtic face Hearts on Sunday as the Scottish Premiership’s top two sides meet at Celtic Park. The Scottish Champions were beaten by Derek McInnes’ side when the teams met earlier this season which resulted in Brendan Rodgers’ departure.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 6

Palladino angry after Atalanta defeat: ‘Performance is unacceptable’

Raffaele Palladino was furious after Atalanta’s 3-1 defeat to Hellas Verona, partly for the controversial penalty call, but mainly at his own players.

Celta Vigo News / Athlon Sports / December 6

David Beckham Thanks Lionel Messi For Inter Miami's MLS Cup Victory: 'The Greatest Of All Time'

Inter Miami CF was crowned champion of the 2025 MLS Cup after defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1. David Beckham took the opportunity to thank Lionel Messi after the match.

Celta Vigo News / Field Level Media / December 6

Inter Miami takes down Whitecaps to win first MLS Cup

Lionel Messi assisted Rodrigo de Paul in the 71st minute and Tadeo Allende in second-half stoppage time as Inter Miami pulled away to defeat the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 and win their first MLS Cup.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 6

David James reveals how other teams can catch Arsenal

Arsenal’s defeat to Aston Villa this afternoon raised fresh questions about how opponents might approach matches against Mikel Arteta’s side. The Gunners have been in impressive form for much of the season and have established themselves as one of the standout teams to watch.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 6

Juventus is ending their interest in Napoli midfielder

Juventus have been monitoring Stanislav Lobotka ever since Luciano Spalletti took charge, with the club seeking to strengthen their midfield in the coming weeks.

Celta Vigo News / Athlon Sports / December 6

Lionel Messi Breaks Historic Record After Lifting MLS Cup with Inter Miami

Inter Miami CF made history on Saturday, Dec. 6, after being crowned MLS champion for the first time since its founding, by defeating Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3-1.

Soccer News / The Laziali / December 6

A Look at Past Matches Between Lazio & Bologna: Aquile Dismantled at Dall’Ara

Lazio and Bologna are preparing to lock horns at the Stadio Olimpico in a contest between two clubs vying for European spots. Based on last season’s two results, a one-sided beatdown can never be ruled out, and it could go either way.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 6

'Very disappointed' – Salah breaks silence on row with Slot after third straight benching

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has hit out at Arne Slot in an explosive interview after Saturday evening’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United. The Egypt international was left on the bench by Slot for the third game in a row, and it’s clear he’s not at all happy with the Dutch tactician’s decision.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 6

Former Juventus star explains why Napoli are not favourites

Juventus head into the weekend on a three-match winning run, yet many observers continue to regard Napoli as favourites for their upcoming meeting. Napoli remain the defending champions of Serie A and will enjoy home advantage against a Juventus side whose confidence has been fragile in recent months.

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Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 6

Man Utd, PSG Get Surprising Swap Deal Prediction From Ex-Everton Executive

Football Insider reports that PSG are increasingly viewed as a realistic landing spot for Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at Barcelona, next summer, with Barcola potentially heading the other way to Manchester United.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 6

Slot throws one Liverpool player under the bus after Leeds horror show

Liverpool manager Arne Slot did not exactly make much of an effort to stick up for Ibrahima Konate after another poor performance against Leeds United.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / December 6

Xabi Alonso on comparison between Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo – 'I see similarities'

Real Madrid look to be improving after a difficult few weeks, and the man at the heart of their resurgence is Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman has been in scintillating form, and during the midweek victory over Athletic Club, he added another two goals to his collection.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 6

Fabregas proud of Como: ‘I prefer to lose 4-0 to Inter than defend’

Cesc Fabregas insists he ‘didn’t see such a big footballing difference’ between Como and Inter in the 4-0 defeat. ‘I prefer to lose like this than defend with a 5-4-1 formation.’ The Lariani had been one of the form teams in the league, with the best defence in the entire division, never conceding more than one goal per game.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 6

Szoboszlai sends pointed Liverpool warning after chaotic 3–3 draw

The latest Premier League setback has raised wider questions for us after a dramatic evening at Elland Road left Liverpool searching for answers. Dominik Szoboszlai cut through the noise on Sky Sports as he delivered a clear message about where we stand after letting another lead slip.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 6

First bid rebuffed but deal likely to be struck: United edge closer to full agreement for £37m star

Manchester United have reportedly rebuffed an opening proposal from AS Roma for Joshua Zirkzee. Despite maintaining that no major outgoings would be sanctioned mid-season, INEOS have seemingly opened the door to Zirkzee’s departure.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 6

Inter Miami downs Vancouver to lift 2025 MLS Cup

Inter Miami beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to take home the 2025 MLS Cup.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 6

Despite losing, Arsenal set an impressive attacking record against Villa

Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa this afternoon left many supporters questioning how a match featuring one of the team’s finest attacking displays still ended without any points.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 6

'Looks bad…' – Enzo Maresca’s injury update on attacker is terrible news for Chelsea

Enzo Maresca is taking his post match press conference after Chelsea’s dreary draw with Bournemouth. Before getting onto the meat and potatoes of the discussion about the result, Maresca was asked for an update on his striker Liam Delap.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 6

Pep Guardiola makes title race prediction as Man City close the gap

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has responded to Arsenal dropping points in the Premier League title race today with their 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 6

Manchester City 3 Sunderland 0: City player ratings as Rayan Cherki announces himself to the Premier League

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City beat a quality and well-managed Sunderland side 3-nil at the Etihad. First-half goals from Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol set City on their way.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 6

Wolves vs Manchester United: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Wolves vs Manchester United is poised to be the final game of Matchday 15 of the 2025/26 Premier League season and should be an action-packed clash when the two sides, desperate for a win, tussle against each other at the Molineux Stadium on Monday, December 8.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 6