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Atalanta vs Chelsea: Who is the referee and VAR for the Champions League clash?

The officials have been confirmed for Chelsea’s Champions League clash against Atalanta at Stadio di Bergamo on Tuesday night. Chelsea make the trip to Italy looking to extend their unbeaten run to five games in the league phase of the Champions League.

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Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 7

Watch Mikey Moore score again for Rangers, this time against Kilmarknock

Mikey Moore, the 17-year-old Tottenham Hotspur loanee, has made a strong return from injury in Rangers’ 3-0 Scottish Premiership victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Soccer News / The Laziali / December 7

This Week In Lazio History: December 1-7

This week in Lazio history we have some great comebacks, spectacular wins, Gazza’s gem at Pescara and we remember Franco Janich Date: Sunday, December

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Report Castro targeted by Nottingham Forest scouts today

Nottingham Forest have raided Serie A before and they reportedly have talent scouts watching Bologna striker Santiago Castro in today’s game against Lazio.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 7

Report: Chelsea closely monitoring another Strasbourg star, two other Champions League clubs interested

Strasbourg talent Valentin Barco is catching the attention of Chelsea and other top clubs according to reports. Barco joined the Ligue 1 outfit from Brighton in the summer and has made a very good start to the season in France.

Hoffenheim News / Football Espana / December 7

Real Madrid ahead of Manchester United in race to sign Champions League midfielder

Real Madrid are planning to sign a new midfielder next summer, as they seek to replace the already-departed Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. They have been linked with the likes of Rodri Hernandez, Angelo Stiller and Chema Andres, while in recent weeks, they have also shown interest in Olympiacos and Greek starlet Christos Mouzakitis.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Gasperini: ‘Roma red deserved, more of a battle than a football match’

Gian Piero Gasperini admits the big refereeing decisions were correct against Roma, including the red card, but ‘it became more of a battle than a football match’ with Cagliari.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / Football Espana / December 7

Barcelona poised to welcome back Marc-Andre Ter Stegen next weekend

Barcelona currently have a number of players out, but they will soon welcome back one of their club captains. Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has yet to feature this season after undergoing surgery on his back in the summer, but soon, he will be available to Hansi Flick.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7

Match Report: Chelsea embarrassed 3-1 by Leeds in humbling comedown

Chelsea were beaten comfortably 3-1 by Leeds at Elland Road in a hugely deflating comedown after a good couple of months. The first half was a total disaster.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Andrea Berta makes move to put Arsenal in driving seat to sign youngster

Ayyoub Bouaddi is attracting attention from some of Europe’s top clubs, and Arsenal appear determined to secure his signature. The teenager has impressed during his time with Lille’s first team, consistently standing out as one of their most influential players this season.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 7

Juventus are one booking away from major defensive crisis against Bologna

Juventus are duly focused on escaping Naples with a positive result, but a yellow card for Teun Koopmeiners would signal more trouble. Since he was appointed the club’s new manager, Luciano Spalletti has been operating with a thin defensive department that has been ravaged by injuries.

Soccer News / Sheff United Way / December 7

Blades Boss Delighted With 4-0 Win; Warns Sheffield United About 'Backwards Step'

Sheffield United produced one of their most complete performances of the season on Saturday, sweeping past Stoke City 4-0 at Bramall Lane to stretch their unbeaten run and climb further away from the relegation zone.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Serie A | Cagliari 1-0 Roma: Another painful loss for 10-man Giallorossi

Roma fell to their second consecutive Serie A defeat, as Gianluca Gaetano struck late on after Zeki Celik was sent off, giving Cagliari their first win since September 19.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 7

Luis Henrique was a wise investment for Inter

Inter wanted Luis Henrique for a long time and spent €25m included bonuses to organise it early with Olympique Marseille, so they knew to ignore the idle chatter and wait.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

Did Eze struggle because of the role he played against Aston Villa?

Eberechi Eze has enjoyed long periods of success in Arsenal’s midfield, and his strong displays in the centre of the pitch had led some supporters to wonder whether he might eventually replace Martin Odegaard.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 7

'We need to move on' Arteta says Arsenal’s unbeaten run was always going to end

Aston Villa brought an end to Arsenal’s much-praised unbeaten run, a sequence that had given the team an air of being out of reach for their rivals, yet Mikel Arteta has maintained that such a moment was inevitable.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 7

Report: Three Champions League clubs join race for forgotten €44.5m Chelsea ace

Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle are among the clubs interested in a January move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi. Disasi is part of the infamous “bomb” squad at Chelsea, after he failed to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 7

Report: Liverpool are prepared to sell key star for surprisingly low fee in January

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has been linked with a move away from the club in the coming months. According to Football Insider, they are prepared to sell the French defender for just £15,000,000 in January.

Brentford FC News / Caught Offside / December 7

Report: Man United could perform U-turn on the future of outcast next month

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. As per Football Insider, Roma are currently leading the race to sign the player and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.

Celta Vigo News / Field Level Media / December 7

Lionel Messi: 'This is the moment I had been waiting for'

Lionel Messi checked a few more boxes on his already impressive resume Saturday. Messi notched a pair of assists as Inter Miami captured their first MLS Cup title with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 7

Sources: What Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes have planned after Salah bombshell

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah dropped a bombshell interview after the 3-3 draw against Leeds United last night. The forward claimed that his relationship

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 7

Insider claims 'player swap deal' could see Man United land 42-G/A sensation

PSG attacker Bradley Barcola has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Manchester United have been linked as a potential destination.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 7

After two nerve-jangling wins Manchester City put in their best performance of the season against Sunderland

Manchester City won their third successive Premier League match with their 3-nil win over Sunderland. City’s previous two wins over Leeds and Fulham came after nerve-jangling matches where Pep Guardiola’s side simply did what they had to do to pick up three points.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 6