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Odegaard linked with Arsenal transfer after being dropped at Leeds

Martin Odegaard was left out of the Arsenal starting team for the match against Leeds United yesterday, a decision that surprised many observers. The midfielder has been a regular presence under Mikel Arteta, and his omission immediately prompted debate about his current standing within the squad.

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Report Inter fan who threw firework at Audero lost three fingers in explosion

According to reports, the Inter supporter who threw the firework that struck Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero lost three fingers when throwing a second flare soon after.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / February 1

Bournemouth Launched an Attempt to Sign Nigeria Star From Lazio

Bournemouth reportedly became the latest Premier League club to enquire about Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. The 25-year-old is a Manchester City youth product who joined the Biancocelesti in the summer of 2024 following an impressive campaign in Turkiye with Hatayspor.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Lazio release Vecino to Celta Vigo, but keep Belahyane and Dele-Bashiru

Lazio midfielder Matias Vecino is reportedly on his way to join Celta Vigo, which could in turn stall Reda Belahyane’s move to Verona, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was targeted by Bournemouth.

Soccer News / Real Madrid CF on SI / February 1

Huge Blow For Real Madrid As Jude Bellingham Reportedly To Miss Several Games

It was a tough afternoon for Real Madrid, needing a late penalty to secure three vital points against Rayo Vallecano in the Bernabeu. The team was well below their best, but got over the line to keep themselves one point behind Barcelona.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Spalletti: ‘Juventus don’t want Icardi, Kalulu like Di Lorenzo’

Luciano Spalletti explains Pierre Kalulu’s positioning at Juventus, reveals a Kenan Yildiz fitness problem, and assures they ‘don’t want Mauro Icardi’ from Galatasaray.

Soccer News / Absolute Chelsea on SI / February 1

Chelsea suffer huge blow as Liverpool agree €70m deal for summer transfer

Liverpool are set to beat Chelsea to the signing of Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet in a huge blow for the Blues. Chelsea have been in talks for several weeks with Rennes for the 20-year-old after expressing their interest in the central defender, as they look to bolster Liam Rosenior's defence.

Brentford FC News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Cristiano Ronaldo To Miss Al-Nassr Match for Unknown Reason

Cristiano Ronaldo will not take part in Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh on Monday. Football insider Fabrizio Romano reported that the 40-year-old Portuguese superstar will not play in Monday's match at Prince Turki bin Abdul Aziz Stadium.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

McKennie and Bremer praise Spalletti: ‘Unique Juventus coach’

Gleison Bremer and Weston McKennie were full of praise for Luciano Spalletti after Juventus swept Parma aside 4-1. ‘He’s unique, I never in my career worked

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Gosens chooses Fiorentina relegation scrap over Nottingham Forest move

Multiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Fiorentina full-back Robin Gosens has decided to stay on with La Viola to help with their relegation scrap

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 1

Parma 1-4 Juventus: Old Lady reigns supreme at the Tardini

Juventus extended their positive run by putting on a show at the Stadio Ennio Tardini at the expense of Parma, who were no match for Luciano Spalletti’s men.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Player ratings: Parma 1-4 Juventus – A magical Bremer night

A brace from centre-back Gleison Bremer helped Juventus on their way to a 4-1 victory away against Parma in Serie A on Sunday night. Check out the player ratings below! The Bianconeri made it back-to-back wins in Serie A with their 4-1 win over Parma: Bremer (x2), Weston McKennie and Jonathan David provided the goals.

Soccer News / Football Italia / February 1

Serie A | Parma 1-4 Juventus: Bremer impressive with rare double

Juventus celebrated a rare Gleison Bremer brace, along with Weston McKennie and Jonathan David efforts around a comical Andrea Cambiaso own goal to beat Parma 4-1.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 1

'Let’s see what the future holds' – Liverpool star casts doubt over Anfield future with concerning comments

Dominik Szoboszlai has admitted that his future at Liverpool is no longer in his hands after confirming there has been no progress in contract extension talks with the club.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / February 1

Celtic 2-0 Falkirk – Cvancara, Araujo and Schmeichel impress

Not a classic, but yet again we found a way to win. Cvancara, and Araujo both impressing, and a special thanks to Kasper as well… Celtic returned to winning ways domestically as we overcame a dogged and slick Falkirk side to win 2-0 thanks to goals from new Bhoy Thomas Cvancara and our top scorer Benjamin Nygren.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 1

Liverpool interest could spark unlikely Chelsea January mega-deal for defender

Chelsea’s move for defender Jeremy Jacquet has had no real concrete update in weeks, but the transfer insiders just won’t let it die. It seems like the only big deal the Blues are involved in at all this month, although we’ve been saying all along it looks too big to pull off before the summer, especially with just 24 hours left in the window.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / February 1

'It was an important win,' Martin O’Neill. 'We have to hang in there'

Martin O’Neill spoke to the media at Celtic Park this afternoon after Celtic’s 2-0 over Falkirk that saw the Champions move from third to second in the Scottish Premiership as theRangers dropped two points at Easter Road… Q: How was that Martin?

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / February 1

Winners and Losers from Tottenham’s dramatic 2-2 comeback draw against Manchester City

Tottenham fought back from two goals down to earn a vital point against title-chasing Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham mounted a remarkable comeback on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 1

Blow for Arsenal as star player set for a ‘sustained spell’ on the sidelines

Arsenal are facing a significant injury blow with Mikel Merino set for a ‘sustained spell’ on the sidelines as per BBC. The 29-year-old Spain international was a notable absentee from the Gunners’ dominant 4-0 victory over Leeds United on Saturday, with fears now mounting that a serious foot injury could derail his impressive season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 1

'Finalised' – Chelsea deal for defender on the verge of completion according to Ben Jacobs

Chelsea’s January has been so packed with games that transfers have been forgotten a little compared to usual. But with the window 24 hours from closing, things are picking up.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 1

Arsenal passed the audition with comprehensive win over Leeds

Some believed Arsenal needed one defining league performance to reassure sections of the support and even the players themselves that fear of failure was not beginning to take hold in the title race.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / February 1

Tottenham player ratings vs. Man City: 9/10 for Solanke, 7/10 for new signing as Spurs fight back

Tottenham mounted a remarkable comeback to earn a 2-2 draw against Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham fought back from two goals down to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / February 1

‘He’s telling us…’: Amad divulges exactly what Carrick has said behind the scenes to inspire United’s turnaround

To say Michael Carrick’s interim tenure has got off to a dream start for the former Red is an understatement. Today’s dramatic 3-2 win over Fulham marked a third successive win on the bounce for Manchester United, which came after the side had defeated the top two teams in the division, Arsenal and Manchester City.

Villarreal News / Caught Offside / February 1

Fulham boss Marco Silva faces potential FA ban after ‘terrible’ refereeing comments vs Man United

Fulham manager Marco Silva is once again in hot water with the FA after a scathing post-match interview following his side’s narrow 3-2 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Soccer News / Stretty News / February 1

24 goals conceded: Insanely damning stat proves why one INEOS signing simply has to go in the summer

Manchester United have conceded a whopping 24 goals whilst Manuel Ugarte has been on the pitch this season. This afternoon, when Man of the Match Casemiro was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the 75th minute and replaced by Ugarte, United were leading Fulham by two goals to nil.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 1