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'100% complete, perfect' – Maresca names Newcastle’s biggest strength

Chelsea take on Newcastle tomorrow, and Enzo Maresca has been taking his press conference ahead of the game, where he was asked some tactical questions about his plans for taking on Eddie Howe’s side.

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Fiorentina fans announce 20-minute strike over crisis

Fiorentina ultras groups announced they will leave the stands empty for 20 minutes in protest at their dire form. ‘You are trampling on the history of a city and its people.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 19

Pjanic says Juventus stopped his Roma team from winning titles

Miralem Pjanic spent five years at AS Roma before completing a move to Juventus, and his time in Italian football took on a very different trajectory after his switch to Turin.

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 19

Gravina slams Allegri and Folorunsho: ‘Campaign on ethics, then we spit on it all’

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina warns Max Allegri, Michael Folorunsho and more to stop bad behaviour. ‘We do campaigns on fair play and ethics, then spit

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 19

Everything Spalletti said before Juventus vs. Roma: Gasperini praise, Bremer, Cambiaso

Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that Jonathan David will start for Juventus against Roma, that Arkadiusz Milik will return to the squad for the first time

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

'I don’t understand' – Enzo Maresca criticised for management of 'amazing' player by former Spurs star

Former Tottenham midfielder Sandro has revealed he doesn’t agree with how Enzo Maresca is managing Estevao this season. Chelsea agreed a deal with Palmerias worth up to £51.4m in the summer of 2024, with the 18-year-old finally joining the Blues after the Club World cup.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 19

Aston Villa vs Manchester United: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Aston Villa vs Manchester United will be a fascinating clash on Matchday 17 of the 2025/26 Premier League as the Red Devils fight to end the amazing winning run of Unai Emery’s side when the two teams meet each other at Villa Park on Sunday, December 21.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 19

Amorim plots €100m move for star-boy who could be key to Man United’s new era

Manchester United are interested in signing the Turkish attacker Kenan Yildiz from Juventus. The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the most talented young players in European football right now.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 19

Tottenham on high alert as potential Thomas Frank replacement could become available in 2026

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is under intense pressure to revive the club’s Premier League fortunes after a run of disappointing performances. The Lilywhites are well below their expected standards as the season reaches its midway point.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 19

Marcus Rashford Barcelona Form: Boost to Man United Loanee’s Career

The Marcus Rashford Barcelona form is a far cry from his final days at Manchester United. The 28-year-old English forward, who is on loan to Barcelona for the 2025/26 season, is enjoying his stint at the Catalan club.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / December 19

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Three Key Factors To Consider, Predicted Lineups, Injuries

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool is going to be the marquee clash for Matchday 17 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign as the desperate North London side look to get back to winning ways against a reinvigorated Liverpool side in what should be a highly entertaining match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, December 20.

Manchester United News / Extratime Talk / December 19

Bruno Fernandes’ Goals and Assists Highlights Why He Deserves Far More at Manchester United

Seven years at Old Trafford, over 100 goals and more than 90 assists (and still counting) in all competitions, yet only the FA Cup and EFL Cup are tied to his name in the trophy cabinet.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / December 19

Tottenham plot move for 26-year-old Chelsea target after Paratici’s green light

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan in the coming months. They will face competition from London rivals Chelsea, as per Fichajes, and it will be interesting to see where the Italian defender ends up.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

Enzo Maresca explains how he’s improved his wingers with coaching

Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho have made themselves Enzo Maresca’s first choice wingers this season, and they’re both starting to deliver in terms of goals and assists.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 19

Spalletti confirms Juventus return for forgotten centre-forward against Roma

Luciano Spalletti has confirmed that forgotten Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik will be part of the matchday squad to take on Roma in Serie A on Saturday

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 19

'Probably' – Maresca surprises journalists with update on injured star

Enzo Maresca has just taken his press conference ahead of Chelsea’s game against Newcastle tomorrow, and as always he started with some team news: “We are good, yeah.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 19

Guardiola continues to play mind games with Arsenal in the title race

Manchester City are currently only two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League table, and they could overtake the Gunners this weekend. Should Everton manage to defeat Arsenal and Manchester City secure a victory against West Ham, the Citizens would move to the top of the table.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 19

Milan transfer regret as Thiaw’s claims on Allegri resurface

Milan have conceded two goals in each of the last three matches, and Malick Thiaw’s performances with Newcastle have prompted Italian media to suggest that selling the German centre-back in the summer was a mistake, especially because Massimiliano Allegri wanted him to stay.