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Chelsea will miss their star player for Man City clash after questionable early incident

We’re 5 minutes into Chelsea’s game against Bournemouth, with the Blues looking to recover after a shocking defeat at the weekend, and already things are going badly.

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Pedraza targeted by Lazio for January 2026, as Nuno Tavares too frustrating

Lazio are yet to make a decision on the future of Nuno Tavares, but are meanwhile evaluating Villarreal veteran Alfonso Pedraza and Genoa’s Aaron Martin.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Folorunsho has surgery after freak injury, Cagliari look at Nicolussi Caviglia

Cagliari will be without Italy international Michael Folorunsho for a month following surgery after a freak injury, so could go for Fiorentina’s Hans Nicolussi Caviglia.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Kean absent from Fiorentina training session, in doubt for Cremonese clash

Moise Kean is a major doubt to feature for Fiorentina against Cremonese, as he was absent from today’s training session with his teammates. The first Serie A match of 2026 for the Viola will be at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET).

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / December 30

Team’s Up – Askou names Motherwell XI for Celtic clash

Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou has named his team for this afternoon’s Scottish Premiership clash with Celtic. The Dane has had Motherwell playing some impressive football since taking over at Fir Park.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / December 30

Why Chiesa could consider a return to Juventus next month

Federico Chiesa has been linked with a sensational return to Juventus as he continues to struggle for regular game time at Liverpool. While the current campaign has been an improvement on his previous season in England, the attacker is still not featuring as often as he would prefer.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Roma earned more Serie A points than any other team in 2025

Although they did not win any silverware, Roma had a stronger points average in the calendar year 2025 than any other team in Serie A. Napoli won the Scudetto in May following a battle with Inter, pipping them to the top in the final round.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / December 30

Team’s Up – Schmeichel, Scales, Bernardo and Hatate start for Celtic

Wilfried Nancy has named his Celtic starting X1 to face Motherwell at Fir Park this evening in the 8pm kick-off which is live on Premier Sports… The Celtic manager shuffles the pack with four changes from the side that started in West Lothian at the weekend.

Celta Vigo News / Field Level Media / December 30

Charlotte FC sign USMNT M Luca de la Torre

Charlotte FC acquired midfielder Luca de la Torre from LaLiga side Celta Vigo on Tuesday. The 27-year-old U.S. men's national team veteran is under contract through June 2029 with an option for the 2030 season.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / December 30

Confirmed Arsenal team to face Aston Villa – Gabriel partners Saliba

Arsenal take on Aston Villa in a must-win encounter this evening, with the Gunners determined not to slip up again after their defeat in the reverse fixture, and this is the starting eleven announced by the manager.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / December 30

Lazio Add Fiorentina Benchwarmer to Midfield Shortlist

Lazio are reportedly following Fiorentina midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, who lost his starting place in Tuscany following the managerial change. The

Napoli News / Football Italia / December 30

Raspadori wanted by Roma and Galatasaray, as Atletico Madrid set demands

According to reports, Roma are only prepared to offer a loan with option to buy for €17m, so Atletico Madrid could give Giacomo Raspadori to Galatasaray.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / December 30

Chelsea vs Bournemouth – Team News: Estevao and Cole Palmer get latest chance to start together

Chelsea face Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in just over an hour, and the teams are in! Enzo Maresca needs a win, but also knows that Chelsea have a big game against Manchester City on Sunday.

Soccer News / Football Italia / December 30

Serie A Week 18 official referees for big games

Davide Massa is the referee assigned to Lazio-Napoli, while Atalanta-Roma is officiated by Michael Fabbri, and Inter-Bologna goes to Marco Guida. Serie A will open in 2026 with its Week 18 fixtures, which run from Friday January 2 to Sunday January 4.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 30

Philadelphia Union acquire D Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United

The Philadelphia Union acquired 19-year-old defender Finn Sundstrom from D.C. United on Tuesday. Sundstrom arrives via transfer from USL Championship side North Carolina FC and is under contract through 2028 with club options for 2029 and 2030.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / December 30

AC Milan challenging Juventus for Premier League veteran

Bernardo Silva is expected to leave Manchester City at the end of the season as the club continues to phase out several of their more experienced players, and a move to Serie A is emerging as a realistic possibility.