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How Lazio Will Line Up Against Napoli: Two Spots up for Grabs

Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri is reportedly considering unleashing two players who inflicted damage on Napoli last season. The Biancocelesti will begin the new year by hosting the reigning Italian champions in Sunday’s early Serie A kickoff.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 31

Juventus makes plans to sign Inter Milan star next month

Juventus continue to monitor Davide Frattesi closely as his limited playing time at Inter Milan keeps speculation around his future alive. The midfielder has struggled to secure regular minutes, and this situation could make him open to a move in search of greater involvement.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 31

Serie A 2025 Calendar Year table: Roma at the top

Roma are the Serie A team that collected the most points in 2025 (82), followed by Inter (77) and Napoli (75). Roma were the best Italian team in the league in 2025 as the Giallorossi earned more points than any other club in Italy’s top flight this year.

Empoli News / Football Italia / December 31

Vicario admits he’s reached the ‘highest point’ of his career at Tottenham

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario says the Europa League victory in 2024-25 was the highlight of the year and his ‘entire career so far.’ Tottenham goalkeeper Vicario wrapped up his 2025 in an interview with Sky Sport Italia, where he picked the 2024-25 Europa League victory as the best moment of his career so far.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 31

Pundit says Jesus should now start over Gyokeres

Gabriel Jesus made a telling impact from the bench by scoring one of Arsenal’s goals against Aston Villa, and Jamie Carragher believes the Brazilian should now be starting ahead of Viktor Gyokeres.

Leicester City News / Caught Offside / December 31

Report: Cifuentes drops hint regarding 21-year-old’s future at Leicester

Leicester City signed Jordan James on loan from Rennes at the start of the season, and the midfielder has been excellent for them. The 21-year-old is currently

Atalanta News / The Cult of Calcio / December 31

Inter Probe Star Fullback Eager to Leave Saudi Arabia

Joao Cancelo will leave Al-Hilal, and his agent Jorge Mendes is trying to engineer his return to Europe and has reached out to Inter, Juventus, and Barcelona, Fabrizio Romano reports (via SOSFanta).

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 31

Sassuolo: Inter approach for Muharemovic, not Bournemouth. Locatelli was ‘already sold’ to Arsenal

Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali says that Inter and Bologna, but not Bournemouth, have made approaches for Tarik Muharemovic and confirms that the Neroverdi had an agreement with Arsenal for Manuel Locatelli in 2021.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / December 31

Inter Milan Vs Napoli – Belgium Megastar Set To Miss Mouth-Watering Serie A Clash Against Former Club

Napoli superstar Romelu Lukaku will reportedly miss the upcoming Serie A top-of-the-table six-pointer between Inter Milan and the Partenopei. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the mid-January showdown at San Siro will come too soon for Lukaku.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 31

Report: Man United meet super-agent Jorge Mendes to initiate talks for 28-year-old

According to GiveMeSport, Manchester United have held exploratory talks with agent Jorge Mendes for his client Ruben Neves. The Al Hilal midfielder is being linked with a move away from the Saudi Pro League and clubs across Europe have been alerted.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 31

Tottenham won’t like the sound of the latest Savinho and Marmoush update from David Ornstein

Tottenham have been linked with Savinho for quite a while, and Marmoush is also being targeted by the North London club of late. Tottenham are looking to strengthen their squad for the second half of the campaign by bringing in reinforcements during the upcoming transfer window.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 31

Sky Sports reporter questions Chelsea’s squad build, summer signings, & lack of experience

A Sky Sports reporter has questioned Chelsea’s squad build so far, the signings they made this summer, and a lack of experience. I think that the majority of Chelsea fans will agree with all of the above being questioned.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / December 31

Report: Leeds United initiate contact to sign 27-year-old South American

Leeds United are fighting for survival in the Premier League, and they need to improve the team. They have identified the Lazio striker Taty Castellanos as a target.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 31

Good news on the injury front has emerged for Manchester City ahead of tough Sunderland test

Manchester City take on Sunderland tomorrow at the Stadium of Light in a match that promises to be another tough away fixture for Pep Guardiola’s side.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 31

Report – Juventus Set To Rival Inter Milan For Two Serie A Rising Stars

Juventus and Inter Milan could reportedly go head-to-head for several emerging Serie A stars, including Marco Palestra. According to La Repubblica via FCInter1908, the Turin giants have joined the Nerazzurri in the race for the Atalanta loanee.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 31

Report: Crystal Palace eyeing Liverpool raid in January, Reds could sell utility man

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is expected to return to the club during the January transfer window. He is currently on loan at Aston Villa, and there was an obligation to make the move permanent at the end of the season, should certain conditions be met.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 31

Match Report: Chelsea’s superb hour counts for nothing as Aston Villa come back to win 2-1

Chelsea somehow fumbled a one goal lead at home after an hour of almost unprecedented dominance against Aston Villa and ended up losing 2-1 after a preposterous late collapse.

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / December 31

Chris Sutton predicts familiar result for Brentford vs. Tottenham in the Premier League

Tottenham managed to end the year on a high note as they claimed all three points against Crystal Palace away from home. The Lilywhites held on to their 1-0 lead at Selhurst Park, showing courage and resilience to register their fifth away win of the season under Thomas Frank.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 31

Inter Milan Legend Backs Move For Tottenham Goalkeeper: 'I Immediately Say Yes'

Walter Zenga has urged Inter Milan to intensify their pursuit of out-of-favor Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Speaking to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, Zenga revealed his admiration for the former Empoli star.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 31

Paul Merson praises Arsenal’s performance against 'suffocated' Aston Villa

Paul Merson was impressed with Arsenal’s performance against Aston Villa last night as the Gunners claimed an emphatic 4-1 victory. Ahead of the match, much of the discussion centred on Villa’s remarkable run of form, which had seen them win eleven consecutive games.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 31

Unai Emery fails to shake Arteta’s hand after embarrassing loss to Arsenal

When football matches conclude, it is customary for managers to exchange handshakes, with the losing coach often congratulating the winner or at least offering a show of respect.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 31

Ian Wright believes first goal gave Arsenal confidence to ruin Aston Villa’s night

Ian Wright has expressed his delight with Arsenal’s performance against Aston Villa, even though he admitted he would have accepted a narrow one-nil victory before kick-off.

Axel Disasi News / Chelsea News / December 31

Report: Chelsea ace wants to leave club for Serie A in January

Borussia Dortmund are the latest club to express an interest in Axel Disasi, but the Chelsea ace wants to move to Serie A according to reports. Disasi failed to secure a move away in the summer despite having interest from a number of clubs, and has been part of the infamous “bomb” squad.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 31