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‘Impressing again’: Man United player who cost just £1m hailed after mediocre first-half

Manchester United are currently level 1-1 against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. Joshua Zirkzee handed the home side the lead midway through the first half, but Manchester United struggled to assert their dominance and control the game.

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Electric Estevao channels Hazard with 4 successful dribbles; 13 touches in opposition box

Enzo Maresca has understandably been very cautious in introducing Estevao Willian to the Chelsea team. After some great cameos off the bench, the Brazilian had a few quiet games as a starter, then picked up a slight injury.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 30

Zanetti: ‘I was in love with Inter, Chivu always intelligent’

Javier Zanetti reveals why he turned down offers from England and Spain to see out his career at Inter, and why he knew Cristian Chivu ‘had the ability to develop as a coach.’ The club legend came to Europe from Argentina in 1995 for Inter and remained there until his retirement in 2014.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 30

Juventus is targeting a move for Atletico Madrid man

Juventus could be active in the transfer market next month and have now been linked with a potential move for a La Liga star as they continue planning for the future.

Bologna News / Football Italia / December 30

Roma target Zirkzee given rare Manchester United start with Amorim advice

Roma transfer target Joshua Zirkzee is in the starting XI for Manchester United this evening, as Ruben Amorim insists he ‘needs to step up in the duels.’ The former Bologna striker is widely expected to be on the way out of Old Trafford in January, and a return to Serie A seems likely with Roma eager to snap him up.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 30

Real Madrid Rejects Massive €80m Manchester City Offer For Forward: Did Perez Make The Right Call?

Real Madrid recently made their stance on transfer protocols very clear. They intend to protect their squad from aggressive moves by European rivals. A major report from Fichajes shows that the Spanish giants turned down a huge financial package from Manchester City for Rodrygo.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Pedraza targeted by Lazio for January 2026, as Nuno Tavares too frustrating

Lazio are yet to make a decision on the future of Nuno Tavares, but are meanwhile evaluating Villarreal veteran Alfonso Pedraza and Genoa’s Aaron Martin.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Folorunsho has surgery after freak injury, Cagliari look at Nicolussi Caviglia

Cagliari will be without Italy international Michael Folorunsho for a month following surgery after a freak injury, so could go for Fiorentina’s Hans Nicolussi Caviglia.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30

Chelsea will miss their star player for Man City clash after questionable early incident

We’re 5 minutes into Chelsea’s game against Bournemouth, with the Blues looking to recover after a shocking defeat at the weekend, and already things are going badly.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Kean absent from Fiorentina training session, in doubt for Cremonese clash

Moise Kean is a major doubt to feature for Fiorentina against Cremonese, as he was absent from today’s training session with his teammates. The first Serie A match of 2026 for the Viola will be at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET).

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 30

Team’s Up – Askou names Motherwell XI for Celtic clash

Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou has named his team for this afternoon’s Scottish Premiership clash with Celtic. The Dane has had Motherwell playing some impressive football since taking over at Fir Park.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / December 30

Tottenham loanee’s potential Stoke exit opens Bolton door after just six appearances

Tottenham Hotspur have always been a club focused on nurturing youngsters and academy talents. And as usual, they decided to send plenty of young guns out on loan during the summer transfer window.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 30

Why Chiesa could consider a return to Juventus next month

Federico Chiesa has been linked with a sensational return to Juventus as he continues to struggle for regular game time at Liverpool. While the current campaign has been an improvement on his previous season in England, the attacker is still not featuring as often as he would prefer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Roma earned more Serie A points than any other team in 2025

Although they did not win any silverware, Roma had a stronger points average in the calendar year 2025 than any other team in Serie A. Napoli won the Scudetto in May following a battle with Inter, pipping them to the top in the final round.

Celta Vigo News / Field Level Media / December 30

Charlotte FC sign USMNT M Luca de la Torre

Charlotte FC acquired midfielder Luca de la Torre from LaLiga side Celta Vigo on Tuesday. The 27-year-old U.S. men's national team veteran is under contract through June 2029 with an option for the 2030 season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 30

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Aston Villa – Gabriel partners Saliba

Arsenal take on Aston Villa in a must-win encounter this evening, with the Gunners determined not to slip up again after their defeat in the reverse fixture, and this is the starting eleven announced by the manager.