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Inter Miami fully acquire playoff hero Tadeo Allende

Inter Miami CF fully acquired attacker Tadeo Allende from La Liga side Celta de Vigo on Monday. The 26-year-old Argentina native spent last season on loan with the 2025 MLS Cup champions.

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Why Lucca suits Nottingham Forest over Napoli

Lorenzo Lucca has been subject of a bid from Nottingham Forest in the January transfer window, which could bring more consistent game time than he has experienced so far at Napoli.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / January 19

Report: Spalletti could drop Yildiz in Juventus vs Benfica clash

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti could unleash a surprising starting lineup against Benfica on Wednesday by dropping Kenan Yildiz to the bench. The Bianconeri are currently preparing to host Jose Mourinho’s men in the penultimate matchday of the Champions League group stage.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 19

Roma & Fiorentina fans face potential away game ban after motorway brawl

Roma and Fiorentina supporters could be banned from attending away matches for the rest of the season following serious disorder on the A1 motorway on Sunday.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 19

Report – Arsenal is targeting Inter Milan defender

Arsenal will take on Inter Milan in the Champions League this week, and the fixture is expected to serve as more than just a competitive contest. The meeting will also provide an opportunity to assess a player currently on Inter’s books, as the two clubs aim to secure an important result in Europe.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / January 19

Real Madrid coaches keen to sign Portuguese midfielder in January

If there is one position that has caused more consternation at Real Madrid over the last two years, it is central midfield. After Toni Kroos decided to retire in 2024, and the club decided to move on from Luka Modric, the only player that arrived in the middle of the pitch was Arda Guler.

Soccer News / Football Italia / January 19

Newcastle, West Ham and Everton queue up for €20m-rated Genoa full-back

Newcastle, West Ham and Everton are among the Premier League clubs interested in picking up Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy in January, who is reportedly

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 19

Chelsea star unbeaten in 11 on 11 games in the Premier League this season

Another week of Premier League ticked off. We’re now 22 game weeks deep, heading further past the halfway mark. Chelsea’s best players of the campaign so far, according to stats site WhoScored, are Wesley Fofana, Moises Caicedo and Trevoh Chalobah.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 19

Emery insists Villa not in title race despite working hard to catch Arsenal

Aston Villa were unexpectedly beaten by Everton in the Premier League yesterday, a result that prompted Unai Emery to insist his side is not involved in the title race.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Marc Guehi’s pointed dig at Liverpool in first Man City interview

Liverpool’s long-running pursuit of a defensive solution has taken an uncomfortable turn after a familiar name surfaced in Manchester rather than on Merseyside.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 19

Rooney tells Carrick he dropped a ‘Brilliant’ star to the bench as Man Utd coach given selection headache

Wayne Rooney heaps praise on Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha, who put on a show after coming off the bench in the Derby. Michael Carrick was handed a daunting task on his managerial debut, as the Red Devils hosted Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 19

'Not great' – Chelsea attacker admits he’s struggled and gives a very good reason why

Joao Pedro spoke to the media after Chelsea’s win over Brentford at the weekend, where he gave a critical review of his own form this season. “My season is not bad but not great.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 19

Marseille close to signing Timber’s brother after Arsenal failed to get serious

Arsenal are set to miss out on the twin brother of Jurrien Timber, with Olympique Marseille closing in on a move for Quinten Timber. The midfielder currently plays for Feyenoord in the Netherlands, where he has established himself as one of the club’s most important and reliable performers over several seasons.

Soccer News / Stretty News / January 19

Man Utd making a move for £22m midfielder dubbed as ‘new Busquets’

Reports from Spain insist that Manchester United have expressed their interest in young Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado. The Red Devils are expected to sign one or two new midfielders in 2026, with Carlos Baleba, Elliot Anderson, and Adam Wharton considered their main targets.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

BBC journalist asks uncomfortable Slot question Liverpool must confront

Liverpool’s position in the Premier League may look stable on paper, but a broader question about our head coach is beginning to frame the wider conversation.

Rennes News / To The Lane And Back / January 19

Tottenham player faces a shocking off-field incident; his second recently

Tottenham Hotspur fullback Destiny Udogie has found himself at the center of a shocking incident off the field. In the video shared online (via X), you can see Destiny Udogie filming the damage caused to his car.

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Soccer News / Extratime Talk / January 19

Chivas Revival Evident Early in 2026 Liga MX Clausura Season

The 2026 Liga MX Clausura season hits a brief pause for an (unofficial) international window in late January. With three matchdays completed for all clubs, early trends are beginning to take shape, while the transfer window remains open until February 9 for teams looking to strengthen their title ambitions.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / January 19

Pundit discuss what Villa has lost in the title race with Arsenal

After Manchester United defeated Manchester City at the weekend, the club with the clearest opportunity to close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table was Aston Villa.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / January 19

Stats expert sets Liverpool benchmark ahead of Marseille clash

Liverpool’s Champions League trip to Marseille has taken on added significance after a fresh statistical breakdown underlined just how fine our current margins really are.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / January 19

Thomas Frank wanted by Premier League club if sacked by Tottenham

Crystal Palace are preparing to offer Thomas Frank the managerial role at Selhurst Park this summer, according to Football Insider. With Oliver Glasner set to depart at the end of the season, the Eagles have accelerated their search for a new long-term leader and Frank has emerged as their preferred candidate.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / January 19

Exclusive says Chelsea to make first major January move to set up sale

Chelsea’s January has taken a while to get going, but it seems moves are now being made. Nizaar Kinsella of the BBC has just followed up on his report from last week that striker David Datro Fofana was going to be recalled from his loan spell in the Turkish Super Lig.