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In recent hours, a rumor has emerged about an alleged relationship between Christian Pulisic and Sydney Sweeney. It all started in Italy, and next, we will tell you everything that is known.

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Manchester City picked up a win yesterday that felt much bigger than simply picking up three points

Manchester City had to scrap and dig deep to beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 at The City Ground yesterday. Tijjani Reijnders opened the scoring yesterday in the 48th minute before Omari Hutchinson equalised for Forest six minutes later.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 28

PSG Standout on Real Madrid’s Radar Should Vinicius Jr. Leave

According to Cadena SER, Real Madrid have identified Vitinha as a potential target if Vinicius Jr. departs during the summer window. The club would aim to free up significant salary space from such an exit and redirect those funds toward a move for the PSG midfielder.

Five signings Manchester United could make in the January window, including a £35m release clause target

With the January transfer window coming up, Manchester United are expected to be in the market for new signings. This season has been a big improvement on last year for United, but Ruben Amorim knows his side will need more depth if they’re going to sustain this form through the second half of the campaign.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 27

'What annoys me…' – Enzo Maresca explains why he’s frustrated right now

In an interview with Sky Sports ahead of today’s game against Aston Villa, Enzo Maresca spoke a little about his comments from a couple of weeks ago about a lack of support he felt at Chelsea, which ended up becoming a huge talking point.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 27

'Calmed it down' Merson discusses the impact of Jesus in Arsenal’s win

Gabriel Jesus has returned from a long injury layoff and is beginning to show the qualities Arsenal need in attack, displaying several of them during the win against Brighton.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 27

Sandman’s Definitive Ratings – Estadio Sticklebrick v Celtic

VINDALOO – 6/10 – Easy, isn’t it Vinny? Bang! Bang! Take me back to the safe space of the subs bench…So as Kasper cackled from the comfort of his couch with a big bowl of Nutella, young Vindaloo was caught like a kid in Pennywise’s deadlights.

Contact made: Tottenham plotting sensational January move for elite midfielder with 46 goals & 48 assists

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a sensational move to bring Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka in the January transfer window. Spurs had been among the clubs pushing to sign Antoine Semenyo, but after the forward rejected a move to north London in favour of joining Manchester City, Frank has been forced to switch focus to alternative targets.

Fiorentina News / Football Italia / December 27

Gilardino feels Pisa ‘deserved more points’ after Juventus quality emerged

Alberto Gilardino feels Pisa ‘deserved to have a few more points’ in Serie A this season after an unlucky 2-0 loss to Juventus. ‘Their quality made the difference.’ There were plenty of close calls this evening, as Stefano Moreo and Matteo Tramoni both hit the woodwork when it was still 0-0.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 27

Spalletti: ‘Juventus have to prove strength every time’

Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus ‘are a strong team, but we’ve got to prove it every time we step onto the pitch’ after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Pisa.

Bayer Leverkusen News / SempreInter.com / December 27

Borussia Dortmund & Arsenal Amid Clubs Interested In Serbia Starlet Yet Inter Milan Retain Key Clause

Inter Milan continue to monitor Aleksandar Stankovic closely as Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal emerge among the clubs showing interest, with the Nerazzurri retaining decisive contractual control over the midfielder’s future.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 27

Inter Milan Head Coach Faces Key Selection Dilemmas Ahead Of Tricky Test Against Atalanta

Cristian Chivu faces several key selection decisions as Inter Milan prepare to face Atalanta, with defensive and midfield choices still open ahead of the final match of 2025.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 27

Juventus break down stubborn Pisa to continue fine winning run

Juventus beat a stubborn Pisa side 2-0 this evening to continue their impressive run of form in the league. On paper, the fixture appeared straightforward, but it demanded focus and discipline from the Bianconeri, who were aware of their tendency to struggle against smaller teams if complacency set in.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 27

Report: Fenerbahce join race for Inter midfielder Frattesi

Davide Frattesi’s future at Inter is once again under the spotlight as the January transfer window approaches, with interest now emerging from Turkey. According to reports from SportMediaset, Fenerbahce have joined the race to sign the Italian, with a reported €40m offer ready and waiting to send to Lombardy.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / December 27

Serie A | Pisa 0-1 Juventus | Player Ratings – Kalulu, McKennie & Yildiz impress

Juventus battled to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Pisa on Saturday evening, with an own goal from Arturo Calabresi and a late goal from Kenan Yildiz the only thing separating the two teams.

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Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 27

'That was tough in the end.' Relief for Odegaard after Arsenal beat Brighton

Martin Odegaard has admitted that Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Brighton this afternoon was a tough test, even though the Gunners did enough to return to the top of the Premier League table.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 27

Tottenham outline loanee Luka Vuskovic plans amid talks of a recall in January

After back-to-back defeats to Nottingham Forest and Liverpool, Thomas Frank takes his Tottenham Hotspur side across the capital to face Crystal Palace on Sunday in the Premier League.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 27

Paul Merson’s Palace verdict highlights Tottenham’s problem 'no one has been able to fix'

Tottenham Hotspur go in search of a Premier League win when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace on Sunday. Pressure has been building on Thomas Frank at Tottenham for weeks due to poor results and performances.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 27

Player Ratings: Udinese 1-1 Lazio – Complacent Mario Gila Hauled Off

Lazio were seconds away from ending their year with a valuable win, but they were impeded by a late equalizer from Udinese. The Biancocelesti had taken the lead through a deflected shot from Matias Vecino, but Keinan Davis emerged as the last-second hero for the Friulians, setting the Bluenergy Stadium ablaze.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 27

Thomas Frank pinpoints one positive aspect of his Tottenham side this season

Tottenham defenders endured a difficult campaign last season while operating in Ange Postecoglou’s attack-minded system. The back line was frequently left exposed to counterattacks, with the team maintaining a high-line regardless of the opposition.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 27

Udinese 1-1 Lazio: Dramatic Draw Summarizes Biancocelesti’s Tormenting 2025

Lazio wasted the opportunity to close the gap on the European places, as they allowed their hosts Udinese to score an equalizer with the last kick of the match.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 27

Leeds United in line for major financial windfall after genius transfer decision last summer

Leeds United are on high alert for a potential financial boost this January, with reports suggesting that Premier League rivals West Ham are preparing a swoop for a former Elland Road academy graduate.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 27

'Made of sterner stuff' Pundit reacts to Arsenal’s win against Brighton

Arsenal delivered an impressive performance this afternoon as they beat Brighton 2-1 to reclaim top spot in the Premier League. Under pressure after Manchester City’s earlier victory, the Gunners showed composure and resilience to overcome one of the league’s most awkward opponents.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27

7 duels won: Much-maligned Liverpool ace had a quietly brilliant game in victory over Wolves

Liverpool have rounded off 2025 with four consecutive wins and seven straight matches unbeaten, but once again it was far from straightforward for Arne Slot’s side.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 27

What Ibrahima Konate did in closing minutes of Liverpool win illustrated the nerves at Anfield

Liverpool have made it four wins in a row and seven games unbeaten across all competitions with victory over Wolves at Anfield on Saturday afternoon, moving back into the top four of the Premier League for at least a couple of hours.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 27

Manchester City 2 Nottingham Forest 1: City player ratings as Cherki dazzles again

Here are the City player ratings from Manchester City’s massive 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at The City Ground today. Goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki were enough for City to see off a determined Nottingham Forest side at The City Ground.