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Liam Rosenior names three Blues players he'd been familiar with before Chelsea move

Liam Rosenior names three Blues players he'd been familiar with before Chelsea move

Liam Rosenior has named the three Chelsea players he has already been familiar with before being appointed as the new first-team head coach. Rosenior has inherited a very young squad at Chelsea, with the lowest average age in the Premier League this season.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / January 8

Report – Nottingham Forest Contact Inter Milan Over Italy Midfielder – Swiss Winger Not Part Of Talks

Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached out to Inter Milan to discuss a potential transfer of Davide Frattesi. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the Tricky Trees are keen on luring the Italian midfielder to the City Ground.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 8

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso reveals Kylian Mbappe could face Barcelona

Real Madrid are into the Spanish Supercup final after seeing off Atletico Madrid in their semi-final clash on Thursday. It was an important win for Los Blancos, who are one step away from their first trophy in over a year.

Lecce News / Football Italia / January 8

Player ratings: Milan 1-1 Genoa – Leali deserved all three points

Nicola Leali put in a particularly impressive performance to help Genoa to a 1-1 draw away against Milan in Serie A on Thursday evening, but like the rest of his teammates, will go home disappointed not to have claimed all three points against the second-placed Rossoneri.

Sheffield United Blades News / Sheff United Way / January 8

Sheffield United Boss Delighted to Sign 'Highly Rated' Premier League Defender on Loan

Ki-Jana Hoever has officially arrived at Sheffield United on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers until the end of the season, with Chris Wilder moving swiftly to bolster his options at right-back for the remainder of the campaign.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 8
Arsenal and Liverpool play out a tense 0-0 draw

Arsenal and Liverpool play out a tense 0-0 draw

Arsenal and Liverpool shared the spoils in a goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium this evening. The result reflected a contest that swung dramatically between the two sides and highlighted both Arsenal’s attacking intent and Liverpool’s resilience during a difficult period for the reds.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 8

Canada manager discusses David’s struggles at Juventus

Jonathan David has taken centre stage at Juventus in recent weeks, attracting attention for contrasting reasons across his last two appearances. The Canadian striker experienced a difficult moment when he missed a penalty that could have helped the Bianconeri secure a win against Lecce.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 8

Serie A | Milan 1-1 Genoa: A crazy ending suits Inter more than anyone

Milan left it until the 92nd minute to rescue a point at home against Genoa in Serie A, and almost lost it in the final kick of the game from the penalty spot, but were relieved to see Nikolae Stanciu smash over from 12 yards.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 8

Fabrizio Romano confirms Xavi Hernandez interest in becoming Manchester United manager

Xavi Hernandez is yet to make his return to football management since being being sacked by Barcelona in May 2024, but that could soon be about to change.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / January 8
'He’s offered nothing' – Gary Neville slams Arsenal star’s invisible performance vs Liverpool

'He’s offered nothing' – Gary Neville slams Arsenal star’s invisible performance vs Liverpool

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been heavily criticised for a quiet performance against Liverpool in tonight’s big game in the Premier League. The Sweden international has been disappointing since joining the Gunners from Sporting Lisbon in the summer, managing only seven goals in 23 games.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / January 8
Gary Neville unimpressed by ‘clumsy’ challenge on Florian Wirtz which had VAR interested

Gary Neville unimpressed by ‘clumsy’ challenge on Florian Wirtz which had VAR interested

Gary Neville wasn’t impressed by a ‘clumsy’ challenge on Florian Wirtz which had Liverpool players screaming for a penalty. There were no goals in the

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 8
Bid prepared: Chelsea confident of luring €150m transfer target to Stamford Bridge

Bid prepared: Chelsea confident of luring €150m transfer target to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to offer as much as €150m for the transfer of Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez in the summer. The Blues could do with a world class centre-forward after a frustrating season from summer signings Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, who haven’t really delivered.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 8

Real Madrid player ratings against Atletico Madrid: Rodrygo Goes shines yet again

Real Madrid got their revenge on Atletico Madrid after their humiliating defeat earlier in the season, as they won 2-1 in their Spanish Supercup semi-final clash in Jeddah thanks to goals from Fede Valverde and Rodrygo Goes.

Soccer News / The Laziali / January 8

Official: Lazio Full-Back Pens Long-Term Contract

Out of the blue, Lazio announced that they have extended the contract of their experienced full-back, Adam Marusic, until June 2029. The 33-year-old has been a stalwart at the back for the Biancocelesti since making the move from Oostende in the summer of 2017.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 8
Manchester City are reportedly confident of landing the player they desperately need

Manchester City are reportedly confident of landing the player they desperately need

It now seems that Manchester City has a realistic chance of signing Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace during the January transfer window. City needs another center-back to fill the void left by the injuries suffered by Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 8
What Chelsea worked on in Liam Rosenior’s first training session – and the player we’re surprised to see

What Chelsea worked on in Liam Rosenior’s first training session – and the player we’re surprised to see

Chelsea are in the busiest part of their season, so for many players there’s almost no training at all. There’s a game, a rest day, a recovery day, then a preparation day.

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Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 8
David Ornstein confirms Arsenal 'in touch' over beating Man City & Liverpool to major transfer

David Ornstein confirms Arsenal 'in touch' over beating Man City & Liverpool to major transfer

Reliable journalist David Ornstein has got Arsenal fans excited by confirming that the Gunners are in touch over a possible transfer move for Marc Guehi.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 8
Gary Neville urges Liverpool to ‘make a statement’ v Arsenal despite big-name absences

Gary Neville urges Liverpool to ‘make a statement’ v Arsenal despite big-name absences

Gary Neville believes that Liverpool could ‘make a statement’ when they take on Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium tonight. The Reds go into the match in the rare position of being distinct underdogs in the eyes of many pundits, with Paul Merson and Chris Sutton among those predicting a comfortable home win for the current Premier League leaders.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / January 8
USMNT star Weston McKennie faces major decision as 2026 World Cup looms

USMNT star Weston McKennie faces major decision as 2026 World Cup looms

Several of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s brightest stars are thriving with their clubs as the 2026 World Cup looms. Those players must stay sharp as head coach Mauricio Pochettino evaluates his options for the tournament, scheduled from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Lionel Messi eyes owning a club after playing days are done
Man United sacks coach Ruben Amorim: Unpacking a controversial decision
'Good chance' of this manager taking Man United job after 'face-to-face' talks, says Fabrizio Romano
Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
Match Report: Chelsea see red again and are beaten 2-1 by Fulham in front of new manager

Match Report: Chelsea see red again and are beaten 2-1 by Fulham in front of new manager

Chelsea’s miserable form continued as the Blues were beaten 2-1 by Fulham with incoming manager Liam Rosenior watching from the stands. As so often in the last few years, the turning point was a red card for a Chelsea player.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 8
Confirmed Arsenal team to face Liverpool – Gyokeres continues up front

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Liverpool – Gyokeres continues up front

Arsenal welcome Liverpool in a fixture that offers the Gunners a clear opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of taking the Premier League title, and this is the starting eleven selected by Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / January 8
Arteta again explains why Gyokeres is struggling 

Arteta again explains why Gyokeres is struggling 

Viktor Gyokeres would have liked to score more goals for Arsenal since completing his move to the club in the summer, but his overall contribution has still been significant.

Philadelphia Union News / Field Level Media / January 8
Union M Alejandro Bedoya signs 1-year contract

Union M Alejandro Bedoya signs 1-year contract

Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya agreed to a one-year contract through 2026 on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed for the former U.S.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 8
2x UCL, 4x league titles – Man United eye exciting managerial appointment from Euro giants

2x UCL, 4x league titles – Man United eye exciting managerial appointment from Euro giants

Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique as a possible option to be their next full time manager. The Red Devils currently have Darren Fletcher in charge as caretaker manager, and could hire an interim until the end of the season.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / January 8
Match Report: Struggling Chelsea battle back to draw 1-1 with Man City

Match Report: Struggling Chelsea battle back to draw 1-1 with Man City

Chelsea battled back to score a late equaliser at the Etihad to steal a point that looked very unlikely at times in the 1-1 draw. Man City dominated the first half – and most of the second too.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / January 8
Cristian Romero’s bold stance against Tottenham hierarchy praised after 124-word gutsy statement

Cristian Romero’s bold stance against Tottenham hierarchy praised after 124-word gutsy statement

Tottenham suffered yet another Premier League defeat as they fell to Bournemouth for the second time this season. The Lilywhites took the lead on two separate occasions at the Vitality Stadium through goals from Mathys Tel and Joao Palhinha.

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