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'After diagnosis…': Liverpool issue official statement on Alexander Isak in worrying update

Alexander Isak has undergone a surgery on the injury he sustained against Tottenham on Saturday. This has been officially confirmed by Liverpool, who have issued a statement stating that the surgery was successful.

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Italiano: ‘Bologna gave everything, but Napoli were fantastic’

Vincenzo Italiano acknowledges Bologna were out-played by ‘fantastic’ Napoli in the Supercoppa Italiana Final. ‘We gave it everything we had, but were unable to raise our level to match them.’ The Rossoblu were in their first ever Supercoppa Italiana, as the tournament had not yet been invented when they last won silverware.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 22

De Laurentiis: ‘Never doubt Conte, Napoli fans can dream’

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis mocks those who ‘ever doubted’ Antonio Conte after Napoli won the Supercoppa Italiana. ‘I tell the fans, dream away.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 22

Rooney thinks Arsenal’s summer signing is quietly making an impact

Viktor Gyokeres has faced significant pressure since moving to Arsenal this season, largely because he arrived on the back of two impressive campaigns at Sporting Club.

Soccer News / The Laziali / December 22

Lazio Interested in Bringing Former AC Milan Full-Back Back to Italy

Lazio are reportedly keeping tabs on Panathinaikos right-back Davide Calabria, who could be open to a swift Serie A return. The 29-year-old is an AC Milan youth product who was promoted to the first team in 2015, and went on to become a stalwart at the back.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 22

Why Openda could be dropped from Juventus lineup against Pisa

Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti could decide to omit Lois Openda from the starting lineup against Pisa, despite his recent exploits. When the Tuscan manager first arrived in Turin, he immediately identified Dusan Vlahovic as his first choice for the centre-forward role.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 22

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham record now worse than disastrous Christian Gross Era after Liverpool defeat

Thomas Frank’s Premier League record with Tottenham Hotspur has fallen below that of Christian Gross following Saturday’s 1-2 defeat to Liverpool, marking a damning milestone for the under-fire Danish manager.

Inter Miami News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez Extension Triggers Harsh Warning From MLS Veteran

The MLS champions, Inter Miami, are favored to retain their title based on their squad building ahead of the 2026 MLS Season. Inter Miami confirmed that Rodrigo De Paul and Luis Suarez will stay in the squad along with Lionel Messi and other players from last season.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 22

Wilfried Nancy becomes a results man

Wilfried Nancy saw his team just about win for the first time in his short Celtic tenure at the weekend. It took until 87 minutes for the lead to be restored, when Kieran Tierney nodded home from close range, before James Forrest made things more comfortable in the games’ dying embers.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 22

Declan Rice posted some incredible stats you may have missed against Everton

Declan Rice once again demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the most reliable footballers in England during Arsenal’s narrow victory over Everton at the weekend.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 22

Lega Serie A President on ‘unacceptable’ Perth demands and Supercoppa changes

Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli reveals AC Milan vs. Como in Australia was dropped after ‘unacceptable new demands,’ while the Supercoppa Italiana might abandon the Final Four format.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / December 22

When Fiorentina targeted Paratici in secret Rome meetings

Fabio Paratici is ready to start again at Fiorentina, now down to the final red tape issues with Tottenham Hotspur, but the turning point was a secretive meeting in Rome last week.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 22

Manna: ‘Napoli respect Bologna, but Lucca has to step up a gear’

Napoli director Giovanni Manna is looking forward to ‘an historic evening’ and has the utmost respect for Bologna, but again warns Lorenzo Lucca ‘it depends on him.’ It kicks off at the Al-Awwal Park stadium in Riyadh at 19.00 GMT.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 22

Match Report: Chelsea recover from terrible first half to draw 2-2 with Newcastle

Chelsea came down from a 2-0 half time score-line to earn a draw with Newcastle at St James’ Park in Saturday’s early kick off. At the break it could have been 4-0 to the home team, and getting a draw from there was impressive in itself.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Egypt vs. Zimbabwe lineups, preview

The Egyptian national team will play their first game of the 2025 AFCON against Zimbabwe. The two teams are in Group B along with Angola and South Africa.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 22

Sky reporter drops Antoine Semenyo transfer claim which could whip Liverpool fans into a frenzy

With just 10 days to go until the January transfer window commences, there’s arguably no hotter property within the Premier League right now than Antoine Semenyo.

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Nottingham Forest News / Caught Offside / December 22

Tottenham deliver new stance on Thomas Frank after Liverpool defeat

Tottenham have had a miserable few months in the Premier League, and that continued at the weekend with a home defeat to Liverpool. The North Londoners are now 13th in the standings, which is far from where they imagined themselves to be.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 22

Two more clubs join Crystal Palace in race to sign Tottenham hero with 18 goals

The striker has been linked with a move away from Tottenham after failing to get regular minutes under Thomas Frank this season. Back in May last season, Brennan Johnson etched his name into the Tottenham Hotspur history books by scoring the winner against Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 22

Crystal Palace have green light to secure super signing for only €15m

Crystal Palace have plans to sign multiple players in January, and right wing-back is one area that could be addressed. Oliver Glasner does not have a sufficient backup to Daniel Munoz, as was shown with Nathaniel Clyne’s performance in the position during the weekend defeat to Leeds.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 22

Arsenal continues to watch future David Raya deputy

Diant Ramaj has emerged as a potential option for Arsenal as they assess goalkeeping depth at the Emirates Stadium. The goalkeeper has entered the club’s radar as a candidate to serve as a backup to David Raya, who has established himself as the clear first choice.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 22

Just in: Sky Sports reveals Man Utd have made Kobbie Mainoo January decision

Manchester United have reportedly decided to block the departure of Kobbie Mainoo, who has been hoping to seal a January move. The Englishman wasn’t in the matchday squad for Sunday’s Premier League contest against Aston Villa, as he had suffered a minor calf problem the previous day.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 22

'If I’m him…' – Gabby Agbonlahor urges reported Liverpool transfer target to snub Man United

Gabby Agbonlahor has advised one reported Liverpool transfer target to snub Manchester United if the latter were to come calling for him. According to

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 22

West Ham stance on Jarrod Bowen transfer made clear amid Tottenham interest

Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to add a couple of players to Thomas Frank’s squad in January, with a new forward being high on their agenda. Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, whom they tried to sign during the summer, was a primary option to strengthen their attack until last week.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 22