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Manchester United manager confirms hamstring injury for midfield star

Manchester United’s weekend has been plagued by injuries despite the squads having minimal stays in the Carrington treatment room so far. In preparation for their clash with Aston Villa, Kobbie Mainoo was ruled out of the trip to Villa Park due to a calf injury, whilst disaster struck in the first half of the game.

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Report flop Origi finally terminates his contract with AC Milan

AC Milan have more good news, as after Niclas Fullkrug landed this evening, they finally terminated their contract with Divock Origi after months of talks with one of their worst signings of all time.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 22

Lineker names player who could be difference between Arsenal and Man City

Gary Lineker believes Erling Haaland could prove decisive in the Premier League title race between Arsenal and Manchester City as the season progresses.

Napoli News / centredevils / December 22

Rasmus Hojlund wins first major title with Napoli

Napoli’s rise back to the top of Italian football over the last season has a lot to thank Manchester United for. After Antonio Conte rebuilt the side around a more aggressive, transition-heavy identity, last season’s Serie A title was defined by a midfield leader United fans know inside out.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 22

Neres and Politano on Napoli triumph: ‘We follow Conte to the death’

David Neres and Matteo Politano assure Napoli ‘came here as Champions of Italy and were determined to win’ the Supercoppa Italiana too. ‘We follow Antonio Conte to the death.’ The Partenopei secured the Serie A title last season by pipping Inter to the top in the final round, and then defeated AC Milan 2-0 in the Supercoppa semi-final on Thursday.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 22

Conte: ‘Napoli impeccable, but not even close to being ready to command Calcio’

Antonio Conte insists Napoli are ‘not even close to being ready’ to command Italian football, even after winning the Scudetto and Supercoppa. ‘It was an impeccable tournament.’ This is the third edition of the Supercoppa for the Partenopei, who won it in 1990-91 and again in 2014-15, but notably only the first had been a Double with the Scudetto.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 22

McKennie reveals what makes Spalletti special, ‘hopes’ to stay at Juventus

Versatile Juventus star Weston McKennie highlighted the traits that make Luciano Spalletti an exceptional head coach. Following a poor start to the campaign under Igor Tudor, the Bianconeri are gradually beginning to find their feet under the Tuscan manager.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 22

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.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 22

'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.

Soccer News / The 4th Official / December 22

Liverpool Are Facing Stiff Competition For This Inter Milan Defender: Is He Worth The Fight?

In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey stated that Liverpool are facing stiff competition for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni. It is understood that the Reds would have to compete with Manchester City and Chelsea in the race to land the Italian centre-back next year.

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 / Field Level Media / December 22

Spain ends 2025 atop FIFA men's world rankings, U.S. stays 14th

With the start of North America's World Cup just over six months away, Spain will head into the new year as FIFA's top ranked team, with two of the three host countries for the 2026 tournament tightly bunched together.

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.

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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.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 22

Tottenham lineup Ajax wonderkid often compared to Eden Hazard

Tottenham Hotspur have been among the clubs circling Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window. Antoine Semenyo has been in terrific form for Bournemouth this season.

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.

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

Aston Villa, Newcastle, Everton, and Napoli all interested in signing Chelsea player

Five big clubs have been named as interested suitors to sign a Chelsea player in 2026, with his future now being made clear. One of the most dramatic transfer stories of the summer 2025 most certainly involves Chelsea, as it often does these days.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 22

'Chelsea may move' – Insider thinks Blues could make new decision to sign a striker

One insider believes that Chelsea could make a new decision to sign a new striker in the January transfer window. Chelsea have Liam Delap and Joao Pedro at the moment to fill the 9 position, but Delap has struggled with injuries as well as form so far this season, and Pedro is not what you would call an out an out striker.