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Thomas Frank hints why he has dropped Xavi Simons in recent games

Tottenham Hotspur are back in Premier League action on Tuesday evening as they cross swords with Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Spurs’ home woes continued on Saturday when they lost 2-1 to Fulham in a London derby, and the fans vent their frustration and anger by booing the players off at full-time whistle.

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Graziani Appalled by Juventus duo: 'Never seen two players play so poorly'

Legendary Italian striker Francesco Graziani was shocked by the abysmal displays of Juventus duo Jonathan David and Lois Openda against Cagliari. The Canadian and Belgian strikers have been misfiring since they arrived in Turin in the summer.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 1

Vardy jokes after first Serie A brace: ‘Missing a bit of rain and it’s like the UK’

Jamie Vardy jokes the weather in Bologna helped him feel at home scoring his first Serie A brace for Cremonese. ‘We were just missing a bit of rain and

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 1

PSG Ready to Hand Man City Transfer Set Back Over €180M-Rated Rising Star

Fichajes reports that PSG recognizes the situation regarding their young star is sensitive. Doué is seen not just as a medium-term sporting asset but as a key piece in the club’s broader plan for renewal.

Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / December 1

Manchester City have put the work in to sign a Nottingham Forest midfielder

By now it is well-established that Manchester City have an interest in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. Craig Hope has previously reported for the Daily Mail that City were planning on making the England international one of their top targets for next summer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 1

Serie A 2025 Awards: McTominay Player of the Year

The Gran Gala del Calcio Awards named the Top 11 from the 2024-25 Serie A season, including Scott McTominay, Lautaro Martinez and Tijjani Reijnders. The ceremony was held in Milan this evening and is the Italian equivalent of the PFA Awards.

Soccer News / Sunderland on SI / December 1

Sunderland Receives Major Roster Boost Ahead of Newcastle United Derby

Following the fantastic moment Sunderland experienced in the last matchday, the team continues to receive positive news about their squad and what it will take to compete in the Premier League in the upcoming rounds of the championship.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 1

Martin O’Neill confirms end to 'surreal' Celtic return against Dundee

Celtic legend Martin O’Neill has confirmed that he will take charge in his capacity as interim manager for the last time on Wednesday. The Irishman returned

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 1

Celtic’s Eleventh Manager – Dr Jo Venglos, such a Nice Gentleman

It wasn’t entirely his fault, but Jo Venglos’s season as Manager of Celtic was not a success. Like Wim Jansen, he wasn’t exactly well known among Celtic supporters but he had managed Czechoslovakia and Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 1

Kean: ‘Dzeko is a leader, set great example’ for Fiorentina in crisis

Moise Kean hopes Paolo Vanoli can ‘get Fiorentina on the right path’ and thanks Edin Dzeko for ‘defending’ the team against fan insults. ‘He is a leader, he sets a great example.’ The Viola are in a deep crisis that just seems to be getting worse, as they have for the first time gone the opening 13 Serie A rounds without a single victory.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 1

Football finance expert warns that Liverpool ‘could easily lose £120m’ in the next two years

Liverpool have been given a stark warning about the potential consequences of failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League. The Reds have been

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 1

De Siervo: ‘Serie A game in Australia is innovative project’

Lega Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo insists playing AC Milan vs. Parma in Australia would be ‘an innovative project, and a small sacrifice for great long-term benefits.’ The plan has been given approval by UEFA, while they are still waiting for the final details to be organised with the Australian authorities.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 1

Conte: ‘Napoli did something extraordinary winning Scudetto’

Antonio Conte was named Serie A Coach of the Year and praised his players for ‘doing something extraordinary’ beating Inter to the Scudetto. The two teams went into the final round of last season with a two-point gap, knowing either could win, or the title might have to be decided by a play-off if they finished level.

Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / December 1

Points deduction confirmed: English club hit with punishment over payment failures

Sheffield Wednesday’s season has plunged into further chaos after the EFL announced a fresh six-point deduction for the club on Monday. The penalty, which

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 1

‘Hoping to be back…’ – Liverpool given encouraging injury update as potential return date cited

Liverpool have been handed some encouraging news on the injury front on Monday. Having been without several key players in recent games, Arne Slot now has a mostly clean bill of health in his squad, although the Reds are still without several defenders.

Orlando City D Robin Jansson signs extension

Orlando City re-signed captain Robin Jansson to a contract extension through the 2027 season on Monday. The 33-year-old Swedish defender has been with the club since 2019, recording six goals and four assists in 193 MLS matches.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 1

Report: Premier League club could offer escape route to Liverpool player enduring nightmare season

One Liverpool player who’s enduring a nightmare season on a personal level could reportedly be offered an escape route by a fellow Premier League club.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 1

Ex-Liverpool star Darwin Nunez wants out of Al-Hilal; Surprise club ready to make stunning transfer push

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly looking for a way out of Al-Hilal just four months after his high-profile move to the Saudi Pro League.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 1

Match Report: Chelsea battle to 1-1 draw with Arsenal despite first half red card

Chelsea battled to a tough 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge last night after going down to ten men in the first half. It was a dire first period, as they often are in these big games.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 1

Chelsea finally have the magic formula at the back after successful week

Reece James was so good for Chelsea against Arsenal last night that it’s slightly taken credit away from other players who deserved it. Trevoh Chalobah was another Blue who was immense in the game, scoring the Blues’ only goal and generally looking ultra solid despite wave after wave of Arsenal attacks.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 1

Tottenham legend set to return to North London for an emotional farewell ceremony during December’s clash with Liverpool

Son Heung-min’s long-awaited return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is finally happening, with the club preparing a special tribute for their recently-departed legend during the match against Liverpool on December 21.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 1

'No way they will let him go' – Insider update on Newcastle midfielder

Newcastle could move on a couple of players during the upcoming January transfer window, with the likes of Joe Willock and Lewis Miley having linked with exits.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 1

Messi vs. Muller: A rivalry renewed ahead of MLS Cup Final

Lionel Messi versus Thomas Muller: A rivalry told through three classic matches ahead of MLS Cup Final

The 2025 MLS Cup final is set: Inter Miami will host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Ft Lauderdale on Saturday, Dec. 6, to determine the league's next champion, and it will provide the opportunity for two stars to write the next chapter of their longstanding rivalry.

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Soccer News / Stretty News / December 1

‘He suffered at United’: Club director divulges one Red’s Old Trafford struggles amid relationship breakdown with Amorim

Barcelona’s Sporting Director Deco has weighed in on Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United struggles prior to his summer move. In truth, it’s no secret that the forward’s Red Devils tenure ended much more sourly than ever anticipated, especially given he’s a homegrown star and boyhood Red.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 1

Predicted Tottenham lineup vs. Newcastle United

Tottenham Hotspur make the journey to Tyneside to face Newcastle United in the Premier League on Tuesday evening. And going into the game, Thomas Frank knows that he cannot afford a repeat of the performance that the Lilywhites put in at home against Fulham at the weekend.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 1

There seems to be an obvious target for Manchester City to add legs to their midfield in January

Watching Manchester City play this season has shown that they are vulnerable to quick counterattacks when they lose possession. City lacks a midfielder who can get up and down the pitch when they lose possession.