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Former Chelsea player says the club 'made a mistake' by letting player go in summer

A former Chelsea player believes that the club have made a mistake by letting a player go in the summer just gone. Paul Parker, who actually played most of his games in his career for Manchester United, did actually also play for Chelsea too!

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Stats Show Inter Milan Must Improve One Crucial Area To Back Lofty Season Ambitions

Inter Milan lost another high-profile clash on Tuesday, slumping to a late 1-0 home defeat to an out-of-form Liverpool side. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri’s latest slump maintained a concerning trend under Cristian Chivu.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 11

Inler: Zaniolo getting where Italy need, Vardy a ‘crazy, hyperactive, leader’

Udinese director Gökhan Inler feels Nicolò Zaniolo is on the right path towards a return to the Italy national team and describes his former Leicester

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / December 11

Official – Inter Milan Veteran Defender Suffers Muscle Injury: Out For A Month

Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi is reportedly set to miss the rest of the calendar year due to a muscle injury. According to Inter.it, the detailed checks revealed a muscle strain in the veteran’s right thigh.

Soccer News / The Laziali / December 11

Lazio Identify Bologna Star as Best Profile for Luis Alberto Role

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly seeking a new midfielder with similar characteristics to Luis Alberto, with Giovanni Fabbian emerging as the best candidate for the role.

Bayer Leverkusen News / Extratime Talk / December 11

Real Madrid vs Man City 1-2: Real Madrid Form Continues To Increase Pressure on Xabi Alonso

The current Real Madrid form is worrying, as they lost to Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu in a UEFA Champions League match, adding to the pressure already on their manager, Xabi Alonso.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 11

Report – Inter Milan & Dutch Wingback Sidelined For The Rest Of The Year

Inter Milan stalwart Denzel Dumfries is reportedly at risk of remaining on the sidelines until the end of 2025. According to FCInter1908, the Dutch wingback could miss the rest of the calendar year due to injury.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 11

Ex‑Spurs scout delivers harsh Marcus Rashford verdict amid talk of January move to Tottenham

Tottenham have continued to impress in recent games as they look to turn their fortunes around in the Premier League under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites have done well to secure positive results, starting with an unexpected 2-2 draw against Newcastle United away from home.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 11

'He’s a great player' – McKennie credits Juventus teammate after scoring the opener

Juventus star Weston McKennie opened up on the opener he scored in the Champions League victory over Pafos. The Bianconeri held stagnant possession during the first half, but their performance improved following Luciano Spalletti’s tactical change at the interval.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / December 11

Genoa Vs Inter Milan – Cristian Chivu Forced Into Tough Choices After Double Injury Blow Against Liverpool

Inter Milan return to Serie A action on Sunday, heading to Stadio Luigi Ferraris to face bottom-half Genoa. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, Cristian Chivu will be without several first-team regulars at Marassi.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 11

Man City lead Man United in the race to sign the next Erling Haaland

Manchester City are in pole position to sign Bahia’s teenage sensation Dell, beating rivals Manchester United in the race for one of Brazil’s most exciting emerging talents, according to TEAMtalk.

VfB Stuttgart News / Extratime Talk / December 11

Three Takeaways From Bayern Munich vs Sporting

Bayern Munich boosted their bid to finish in the top eight of the UCL league phase table on Tuesday, December 9, by beating Sporting Lisbon 3-1. Here we look at three takeaways from Bayern Munich vs Sporting.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 11

Chelsea eye move for Barcelona midfield gem as transfer links deepen

Chelsea’s recruitment drive shows no signs of slowing, with the Premier League giants now closely monitoring Barcelona’s highly rated midfielder Marc Casadó, according to TEAMtalk.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 11

'The bare minimum' Madueke wants to give even more to Arsenal

Noni Madueke has continued his impressive form this season with another standout performance, scoring twice as Arsenal secured a convincing victory over Club Brugge last night.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 11

New suitor hellbent on signing ‘wonderful’ Man Utd star in January; This could be a game-changer

AC Milan have become the latest club in Serie A to express their interest in signing Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. The Dutchman has been playing his football at Old Trafford since making the £37.5 million move from Bologna in the summer of 2024.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / December 11

Mikel Arteta praises Jesus mental toughness after his injury return

Gabriel Jesus made a welcome return from injury during Arsenal’s Champions League victory over Club Brugge last night, a moment that many supporters had been anticipating.

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Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 11

Crisis talks at Liverpool: Arne Slot and club hierarchy ready to deal with Mo Salah

Tensions at Liverpool have reached a boiling point as senior figures Richard Hughes, Michael Edwards, and manager Arne Slot prepare to hold emergency talks with Mohamed Salah following the forward’s controversial comments that have thrown the club into turmoil.

Olympique Lyonnais News / Caught Offside / December 11

Sources: Liverpool begin 'work on replacing Salah' with 11 G/A Man United transfer target

Liverpool are understood to be eyeing up Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola as they begin background work on replacing Mohamed Salah. As first

Thomas Frank reveals three key things he likes about Mohammed Kudus’ Tottenham form

Mohammed Kudus delivered yet another strong display in Tottenham Hotspur’s comprehensive 3-0 success over Slavia Praha in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / December 11

Tottenham hold talks with agents of £88m star who will add 'freshness and unpredictability'

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old winger is highly rated across Europe, and Tottenham are monitoring his progress.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / December 11

Are the Lewis Family now going for the jugular, as in Daniel Levy’s Tottenham shares?

Daniel Levy stepped down as Executive Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur on September 4, 2025, after nearly 25 years in the role, marking the end of one of the longest tenures in Premier League history.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / December 11

Report: Man United willing to pay as much as €100 million to sign midfield target

Manchester United are preparing one of their most ambitious transfer moves in recent years, with reports from Fichajes claiming the club are ready to table a €100 million bid for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / December 11

Report: Chelsea prepared to offer €60m for Bundesliga star in January, Bayern also in the race

Chelsea are considering making a January move for RB Leipzig central defender Castello Lukeba according to reports. The Blues lost Levi Colwill to an ACL injury in before the start of the season, but opted against signing another centre back, despite public pleas from Enzo Maresca.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 11

Emery gives blunt response on Elliott dilemma leaving future in limbo

Liverpool find ourselves watching a difficult situation unfold from a distance, as Harvey Elliott’s season at Aston Villa has drifted into uncertainty at the worst possible time.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 11

Chelsea player had new boots inspired by Ronaldinho with expectations to play

One Chelsea player bought some new boots inspired by footballing legend Ronaldinho, but was unable to test them out. I believe that there would have been a couple of very frustrated Brazilians watching on when Chelsea lost 2-1 against Atalanta on Tuesday night.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 11

Club director refuses to rule out January move for ‘fantastic’ Man Utd star, they will ‘evaluate’ situation

Napoli chief Giovanni Manna was pressed on a potential move for Kobbie Mainoo in 2026, and he couldn’t rule it out. The reigning Serie A champions have continued to be linked with Manchester United’s young starlet ever since he privately expressed his desire to leave on loan at the end of the summer window.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 11

A Manchester City left-back shone on the biggest stage against Real Madrid

Manchester City came from a goal down to beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu last night. The win was crucial to Manchester City’s Champions League campaign as Pep Guardiola’s side consolidated their place in the top-eight of of the UEFA Champions League league phase table.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 11

Chelsea players have meeting regarding recent struggles against lesser team

Chelsea’s players have reportedly held a meeting regarding the recent struggles they have against the lesser sides. The latest struggle of course came on Tuesday evening with The Blues failing to beat midtable Serie A side Atalanta in the Champions League.