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Lilian Thuram: ‘I learned something special from Marcus’

Serie A and France legend Lilian Thuram received an award this evening, but confessed he ‘never expected to see my sons play at this level,’ learning something special from Marcus and Khephren.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 1

Real Madrid Hit With Good News Amid PSG Target’s Uncertain Bayern Munich Future

) According to Fichajes, Real Madrid is keeping a close eye on the situation and feels there’s a real chance to secure an early understanding with the French defender.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 1

Lautaro Martinez: ‘I needed a coach like Chivu, he hugs me more than my wife’

Lautaro Martinez insists he ‘really needed a coach like Cristian Chivu’ at Inter and jokes he ‘gets more hugs from him than from my wife.’ The media tried to stir up suggestions of tension behind the scenes when the captain was substituted early during the defeats to AC Milan and Atletico Madrid last week.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 1

Spalletti reveals why he has kept Juventus duo on the bench

Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti explained the reasons behind benching the club’s two summer signings, Edon Zhegrova and Joao Mario. Since the start of the season, all four new arrivals have been falling short of expectations.

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.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 1

Tottenham fans are quoting what Ange Postecoglou said back in 2017 after Fulham defeat

With the Lilywhites coming in on the wrong side of results at the weekend again, we have seen the name of Ange Postecoglou being dragged right back into the conversation.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 1

De Laurentiis: ‘This Napoli is stronger than last season, football needs new rules’

President Aurelio De Laurentiis is ‘convinced this Napoli team is stronger than last season’ after winning the Scudetto, and urges new rules for club and international football.

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.

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.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 1

Forget Wirtz & Isak: One Liverpool player just guaranteed he’s starting vs Sunderland

Joe Gomez has arguably guaranteed himself a starting spot in the Liverpool side set to face Sunderland on Wednesday. The England international was restored to the first-XI in the right-back role, allowing Dominik Szoboszlai to remain in midfield for the 2-0 win against West Ham.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 1

Pulisic progress for AC Milan, but not good news from Gimenez

Christian Pulisic is hoping to be part of the AC Milan squad for the Coppa Italia against Lazio or at most Torino, but Santiago Gimenez’s recovery remains a problem.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 1

Has Perin already usurped Di Gregorio in Spalletti’s pecking order

Italian journalist Sandro Sabatini believes that Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti has already changed the goalkeepers’ hierarchy, with Mattia Perin overtaking Michele Di Gregorio.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 1

Guerreiro an opportunity for Juventus, depending on Kostic

Raphael Guerreiro is an experienced left-back whose contract with Bayern Munich is running down, so he could be an opportunity for Juventus depending on the future of Filip Kostic.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 1

How Lazio Can Boost Their Top Four Hopes in January

Lazio went into the 2025/26 Serie A season with one hand tied behind the backs due to a controversial transfer embargo. Deals which were already agreed were permitted, but the list of incomings highlights how restricted the club was last summer.

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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

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 / Caught Offside / December 1

Man United impressed by performance of leading transfer target

Man United are planning to sign a new midfielder in January, and one of their leading targets is Adam Wharton. Club officials are hopeful that a deal can be done for the England international, who has also been linked with the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea.

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.