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'Really clear, rich and distinct identity'- Gianfranco Zola ‘really impressed’ with Enzo Maresca

Former Chelsea player Gianfranco Zola says he is ‘really impressed’ with current head coach Enzo Maresca at the club. The Blues legend has been speaking to The Times this week and says that Maresca is ‘a serious coach’ and has created a very clear and distinct identity at his former club.

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FC Cincinnati Agrees to $4M Transfer With Brazilian Club for Midfielder

FC Cincinnati had a good 2025 MLS season, despite not managing to reach at least the Eastern Conference final. Pat Noonan's team finished in second place in the East during the regular season, earning 65 points after 34 games, with a record of 20 wins, five draws, and nine losses.

Soccer News / centredevils / December 8

Five things learnt from Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Wolves

Manchester United desperately needed a win tonight after the 1-1 draw with West Ham last week, and thankfully, they didn’t disappoint. Heading into the game, Wolves only had two points all season, leading to a widespread revolt against the club’s ownership, meaning United had to take the three points on offer to them.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 8

Crystal Palace Star Makes Massive Demand Amid Link to Man Utd, PSG

) Mirror Football reports that Wharton aims to feature in Champions League football at his next club. He is currently Manchester United’s top transfer target, but with Ruben Amorim at the helm, the club’s chances of qualifying for Europe’s elite competition appear slim.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 8

Three Things We Learned From Lazio vs Bologna: The Adored Foe & the Enemy From Within

On an evening that witnessed Ciro Immobile’s grand return to the Stadio Olimpico, it could only take a bold act to steal the limelight away from Lazio’s all-time goalscorer.

Nottingham Forest News / Athlon Sports / December 8

USMNT Star Linked to LA Galaxy, New York Red Bulls as He Is Poised for Europe Exit

A U.S. player is set to leave European soccer, according to recent reports, and several MLS teams have been mentioned as a possible new destination. Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath is set to leave Sheffield Wednesday, as SBI Soccer reports that the English club will not extend his loan.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / December 8

PSG’s £15M-Rated Target Gets Major Blow as Liverpool Sees Replacement Emerge

) With Konaté possibly on his way out, transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri says Liverpool are eyeing Jérémy Jacquet as a potential solution to replace the struggling defender.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 8

Losing to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup will cause harm to Arsenal’s season

Losing to Aston Villa was a significant setback and dealt a major blow to Arsenal’s title ambitions, yet being knocked out of the Carabao Cup would represent an even greater setback.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / December 8

Ex-PGMOL boss says Tottenham should have been reduced to 10 men against Brentford

Tottenham Hotspur beat London rivals Brentford 2-0 on Saturday to ease pressure on Thomas Frank, finally recording a home win in the Premier League after the opening weekend of the season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 8

Maresca on Chelsea pride, Palladino study and Atalanta danger

Enzo Maresca gives injury updates for Chelsea, feels Atalanta have inspired tactical changes in Serie A and reveals Raffaele Palladino ‘studied some of our training sessions’ this year.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / December 8

Thomas Frank issues Tottenham injury update on Udogie and Kolo Muani ahead of Slavia Prague clash

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed a major setback ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, with left-back Destiny Udogie ruled out until January after picking up a hamstring injury.

Leeds United News / Athlon Sports / December 8

Sam Allardyce Blasts Carragher for Throwing Mohamed Salah Under the Bus

Former Premier League manager Sam Allardyce butted heads with Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher over Mohamed Salah's form. Salah has been dropped from the starting XI for three consecutive Premier League matches.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 8

12 final-third passes, 4 big chances made: One Man Utd man proves time and time again why he’s irreplaceable

Bruno Fernandes stole the show as Manchester United cruised to a second-half victory away to Wolverhampton Wanderers tonight. Ruben Amorim will likely personally be thanking his skipper for overseeing such a triumphant display, as we can only speculate how the affair might have looked had Fernandes not been playing.

Liverpool FC News / Caught Offside / December 8

Alisson Becker finally speaks out on Mohamed Salah controversy as he backs Arne Slot

The Mohamed Salah fallout has taken another dramatic twist and this time, the silence inside the Liverpool dressing room has finally been broken. Speaking

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 8

AC Milan ‘never give up’ says Allegri assistant after 3-2 victory

Max Allegri’s assistant manager Marco Landucci jokes about his perfect record on the AC Milan bench after their 3-2 comeback win at Torino with ill Christian Pulisic’s brace.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / December 8

Pulisic: ‘I was dead in bed two days ago’ before AC Milan winning brace

Christian Pulisic admits he was ‘dead in bed two days ago’ after recovering to score twice in AC Milan’s 3-2 win away to Torino, while Adrien Rabiot describes his incredible goal.

Crystal Palace News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Where Arne Slot Has Gone Wrong at Liverpool, and How He Can Fix It: Opinion

Liverpool’s season is slipping into crisis. After a record breaking summer spend and the expectation that the Premier League title would be defended with authority, the club now sit eighth, their form has collapsed and performances have become increasingly chaotic.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 8

‘Great attitude, good quality’: Maddison reckons it’s clear as day why Amorim ‘trusts’ United star so much

James Maddison has poured praise on Mason Mount after the midfielder was granted his seventh start of the campaign at Molineux. Ruben Amorim opted to restore Mount to the starting XI this evening for Manchester United’s away clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 8

The season is not a long one if Arsenal cannot maintain a winning streak

Arsenal supporters and even some of the club’s players have begun leaning on a familiar line: “The season is still long.” It has become an unintentional excuse, a way to ease the growing anxiety around their fluctuating performances.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 8

Atalanta set €35m price for young wingback wanted at Juventus

Juventus and Roma will have to splash the cash if they wish to stand a chance at signing Atalanta wingback Marco Palestra. The 20-year-old is considered one of the best talents to emerge from La Dea’s famous academy in recent years.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / December 8

Kylian Mbappe set to play through broken bone for Real Madrid against Manchester City

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has a number of problems ahead of their clash with Manchester City on Wednesday night, as the Champions League provides what may be his last chance to convince the hierarchy at the Santiago Bernabeu of his abilities as manager.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 8

Vieira continues fine form and other Arsenal loan watch

Fabio Vieira has maintained his impressive form while on loan at Hamburg from Arsenal, continuing the development that has characterised the last two seasons of his career.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / December 8

Real Madrid drama continues: Key player ruled out for months

Real Madrid are in full crisis mode according to the latest reporting coming out of the capital, and the injury news is not helping. Even if that statement is subjective when it comes to the situation of the team this season, there is little debate over whether the word applies to their backline.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 8

‘Could quite easily end up at…’: Kobbie Mainoo urged to make unthinkable Premier League move by two treble winners

Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes are in complete agreement that Kobbie Mainoo should leave Manchester United to revive his currently stagnant career. It’s a sad state of affairs to see two iconic treble winners, both of whom came through the academy, encourage a homegrown, coveted Carrington graduate to turn his back on his boyhood club.

Celta Vigo News / Football Espana / December 8

Revealed: Real Madrid’s manager shortlist if Xabi Alonso is sacked

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is under serious pressure to save his job in the coming weeks, after a damaging defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday night. A sign of just how serious the matter is, Los Blancos have begun to put together a list of alternatives should Alonso be ousted.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / December 8

'Can’t understand it' – Sky Sports pundit left baffled after big refereeing call in Liverpool draw

Amid all the kerfuffle over Mo Salah’s post-match comments, it was easy to forget that Liverpool had played out a rollercoaster 3-3 draw away to Leeds on Saturday evening.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8

Chelsea make crazy Tottenham decision for next summer which could have long term effects

Chelsea are in the middle of their busiest period of the season – they will play 8 games in December. The players and the manager will complain about the fixture pile-up, and blame any bad results or injuries on the fatigue from so many games, compounded by a busy summer which saw us play in the Club World Cup until mid-July.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 8

Formal Contact Made: Reliable outlet has some interesting Chelsea transfer news

Former contact has been made according to one reliable outlet this afternoon who has some interesting Chelsea transfer news. Tis the season to sign players, very soon at least.