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Amorim’s Failings at Manchester United Are Clear for All To See

Ruben Amorim doesn’t have any ideas and continually lets points slip through his fingers. Manchester United should have seen out a 2-1 halftime lead against Bournemouth.

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Red Bull New York Lands European Transfer in Michael Bradley's First Move as Manager

Red Bull New York announced on Monday, Dec. 15, the appointment of Michael Bradley as head coach for the 2026 Major League Soccer season, and the manager will arrive with a first European signing.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Serie A Table after Week 15: Scudetto race as tight as ever, but Fiorentina in trouble

Inter are the new Serie A leaders, but the top four are crammed within a three-point radius in the tight Scudetto race, while Fiorentina are increasingly isolated at rock bottom.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 15

'Paying off.' Ramsey talks about Jesus return to fitness

Aaron Ramsey understands better than most the challenge of suffering a serious injury and spending an extended period on the sidelines, which is why he has been pleased to see Gabriel Jesus return to action for Arsenal.

Bournemouth AFC News / Athlon Sports / December 15

USMNT Concern Grows as Bournemouth Coach Gives Tyler Adams Injury Update

USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams suffered an injury in the early parts of the Manchester United vs Bournemouth match, which finished in a 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 15

Lazio Aim to Poach Exciting Bundesliga Teenager on Free Transfer

Lazio are reportedly one of three Serie A clubs trying to lure FC Köln youngster Alessandro Puzzo to the Italian peninsula. The 18-year-old is a German attacking midfielder of Italian origins.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 15

Gasperini: ‘Roma won’t settle for fourth, but we’d be happy with it’

Gian Piero Gasperini feels the 1-0 victory over Como was Roma’s ‘best home performance of the season’ and assures he wouldn’t ‘settle for fourth place,

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Fabrizio Romano names surprise Man United January target as second transfer list emerges

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are monitoring Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams ahead of the January transfer window. The 26-year-old midfielder has emerged as a shock transfer target for the Red Devils in January.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 15

Luckhurst: It’d be ‘utterly illogical’ for United to keep one player beyond 2026 – despite him scoring tonight

Samuel Luckhurst has claimed it’d be ‘utterly illogical’ for Manchester United to keep hold of Casemiro beyond his contract expiring in the summer – despite him scoring a crucial goal tonight.

AS Roma News / Football Italia / December 15

Fabregas: ‘Soule a great talent, Senegal very unfair on Assane Diao’

Cesc Fabregas praises Roma talent Matias Soulé, but reveals Assane Diao’s injury and hits out at ‘not right and unfair’ Senegal coach Pape Thiaw. The game was decided by a Wesley Franca angled drive that slipped through Alex Valle’s legs, but it turned into a battle between two very similar teams.

Soccer News / Football Espana / December 15

Real Betis outlast Rayo Vallecano assault in Vallecas

Having both picked up crucial wins on European duty on Thursday night, both Rayo and Betis came into their Monday night encounter weighing their heavy legs.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 15

The ability to fight and scrap is beginning to define this Manchester City team

Manchester City didn’t have it all their own way in their 3-nil win over Crystal Palace on Sunday. At times, especially in the first half, Oliver Glasner’s side put City under pressure with their ability to get in behind the City defence.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 15

Mancini explains Roma-Como tension: ‘I had more respect at his age’

Gianluca Mancini explains what happened with Jacobo Ramon and Cesc Fabregas in that tense ending to Roma’s win over Como. ‘I had a lot more respect for older players.’ The Giallorossi were in need of a boost after back-to-back Serie A defeats to Napoli and Cagliari, both by 1-0 scorelines.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 15

West Ham & Brentford join Juventus in the race for young Serie A defender

Juventus reportedly have company in the race for Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel, who has attracted interest from the Premier League. The 20-year-old started his career at Sporting Club’s youth academy, and then had experiences at Setubal and Estrela Amadora, before arriving a Lecce last January for only €1.25 million.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Peter Schmeichel warns about a title challenger Arsenal might overlook

Peter Schmeichel has expressed concern about Aston Villa’s growing momentum in the Premier League and believes they are a side Arsenal should not underestimate in the title race.

Real Sociedad News / Football Espana / December 15

Real Sociedad settle on replacement for Sergio Francisco

Real Sociedad decided to pull the trigger on Sergio Francisco on Sunday morning, following a damning defeat to Girona on Friday night. The club had appointed the former B-team coach to ease the transition out of the Imanol Alguacil era, but this was the second time that the team’s form had caused significant doubts.

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Soccer News / Sheff United Way / December 15

Sheffield United Announce Extension For Integral Dutch Midfielder

Sheffield United have secured a timely boost ahead of a demanding period of the campaign, with midfielder Jairo Riedewald committing his immediate future to the Blades after agreeing an extension to his current deal which sees him stay at Bramall Lane until the end of the season with an option to extend by a further year.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 15

Rampant Man United break Premier League record after what they did in first half vs Bournemouth

The 17 shots that Manchester United registered in the first half against Bournemouth this evening are the most of any side in the Premier League this season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

What Arsenal thinks about the international tussle for Mosquera

Cristhian Mosquera is currently being courted by Colombia to represent them at international level, creating an interesting situation around his future.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 15

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Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 15

Confirmed: Why Amorim has been forced to omit Red who’s ‘amazing every time he plays’ hours before Bournemouth clash

Manchester United failed to reach an agreement with the Moroccan Federation in order to allow Noussair Mazraoui to play tonight. Indeed, Ruben Amorim was

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Tottenham look to tighten grip on Pedro Porro amid increasing interest from EPL Giants

Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro has taken significant strides since making the move to N17 in early 2023. The Spaniard became an instant starter under Ange Postecoglou, with the Australian tactician helping him take his game to the next level by encouraging him to push forward from wide areas.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 15

Inter Miami sign ex-Tottenham D Sergio Reguilon

Inter Miami announced the signing of former Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon on Monday. The 28-year-old Spanish international is under contract with the reigning MLS Cup champions through December 2027 with an option through December 2028.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 15

Injured Arsenal loanee returns to action for his loan club

Oleksandr Zinchenko is now back to full fitness and has begun rebuilding momentum after a challenging spell. He was named on the bench as Nottingham Forest defeated Tottenham 3 0 yesterday, while earlier in the week he completed the full 90 minutes in their Europa League match against Utrecht.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 15

Dejan Lovren mocks Jamie Carragher with brutal sarcastic dig over Mo Salah

Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has taken a fresh swipe at club legend Jamie Carragher, following the pundit’s controversial comments about Mohamed Salah earlier this week.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 15

Thomas Frank explains controversial defensive substitutions in Tottenham’s defeat to Forest

Tottenham suffered their sixth Premier League defeat of the season when they faced Nottingham Forest on Sunday afternoon. The Lilywhites were largely the architects of their own downfall, allowing Sean Dyche’s men to claim all three points convincingly.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 15

New York Red Bulls appoint USMNT legend Michael Bradley as head coach

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Brentford FC News / Caught Offside / December 15

Newcastle owners’ stance on Eddie Howe future after Sunderland loss

There has been a lot of anger on Tyneside over the last 24 hours, as Newcastle were defeated by arch-rivals Sunderland in Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby. In particular, criticism from supporters has been aimed in the direction of Eddie Howe, whose side put in a very poor performance at the Stadium of Light.