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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) – Bologna beat Inter Milan 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Saudi Arabia on Friday and will face Napoli in next week’s Italian Super Cup final.Ciro Immobile scored the winning goal against Bologna, making his first appearance in the Super Cup, after Inter were without Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolo Barella and Ange-Joan Bony.Lewis Ferguson and Jonathan Lowe also scored for Bologna, while Lautaro Martínez and Stefan de Vrij left for Inter.The result means Bologna will face Napoli in Riyadh on Monday. Serie A champions Napoli defeated AC Milan 2-0 in the first semi-final game on…
England manager Thomas Tuchel has suggested that players need to play a high level of football in the regular first team to be selected for the 2026 World Cup squad.Angel Gomez has been linked with early departure from Marseille(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Marseille midfielder Ángel Gomez is reportedly ready to leave the Stade Velodrome after just a few months. The former Manchester United man has been absent from the England international scene since Thomas Tuchel took over as manager, but a move in January could revive his slim World Cup hopes.Gomez won four England caps under Lee Carsley while still…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slott has revealed that Florian Wirths is undertaking a bulking program to better cope with the physical demands of the Premier League. Slott expressed his satisfaction with the German international’s recent performances as Liverpool aim to extend their unbeaten run to six games against Tottenham this weekend.Wirths is yet to officially score in a league match, but he played a key role in the recent 1-1 draw with Sunderland, when his shot hit a defender and deflected into goal, setting up Nordi Mukiele’s own goal. The 22-year-old, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen for a record £116m…
DORTMUND, Germany (AP) – Borussia Dortmund defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 on Friday, extending their unbeaten run in the league to eight games and moving into second place in the Bundesliga.Dortmund were six points behind leaders Bayern Munich and three points behind Leipzig.Dortmund started with no players. Jobe Bellingham suspended Waldemar Anton, Aaron Anselmino and Marcel Sabitzer were also injured, but Julian Brandt, another injury concern, was inserted into the starting XI and immediately made an impact. With 10 minutes remaining, Brandt appeared at the far post to slot in a cross from Niklas Süle to put the home side ahead.…
Gabriel Jesus has been linked with a move from Arsenal, despite returning from a long injury absence and contributing to the Gunners’ victory over Wolves in the Premier League.December 19, 2025, 11:28Updated December 19, 2025 11:37Mikel Arteta giving instructions to Gabriel Jesus(Image: Arsenal FC, via Getty Images)Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has not ruled out a return to Brazil at some point. But for now, the South American is determined to stay at the Emirates Stadium and finish what he started.Jesus, 28, won four Premier League titles with Manchester City before joining Arsenal in 2022. The Gunners have finished second in…
Mikel Arteta has insisted he needs to “earn the right” to extend his stay at Arsenal beyond the remaining 18 months on his contract. As he enters his sixth year in charge, speculation over his future has increased due to discussions regarding Josep Guardiola and Enzo Maresca’s respective terms at their clubs.Asked if he envisaged staying beyond his current contract, he replied: “Yes, but that’s today and a lot has to happen in the coming months to earn that right. I think the manager has to earn the right to be here tomorrow. That’s how you react here, how you…
TThere is little time left until Mexico qualify for the World Cup, and there are many questions about who will be the starting line-up for the tournament. Well, it’s actually about every position on the field. However, due to the lack of goals, special emphasis is placed on attacking. This lack of goals could be solved by the German Belterrame, Mexico’s best striker in 2025.Mexican coach Javier Aguirre has other plans and is betting on the continuity of forward Raul Jimenez. The Rayados “Killer” will bid farewell in 2025 with a record of 27 goals in the Monterrey uniform. 7…
Newcastle United may have to enter the January transfer window to deal with injury issues, Eddie Howe admits the club will be ‘opportunistic’ if the right opportunity presents itselfEddie Howe is without several key defenders due to injuryEddie Howe has admitted that Newcastle could be forced to dig in the January transfer window to deal with their serious injury crisis.The Magpies face Chelsea this weekend with Lewis Miley likely to play at right-back and potential reserve team star Alex Murphy at left-back. Defenders Dan Byrne, Kieran Trippier, Emil Craft, Jameel Lascelles and Tino Livramento are all out until early 2026,…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Sebastien Haller, who led defending hosts Ivory Coast to victory at the African Cup of Nations, has been excluded from the tournament. Tournament starts on Sunday Because of my injury.The Ivorian Football Federation announced on social media on Friday that Haller would miss the tournament in Morocco due to the injury he sustained while playing for Dutch team Utrecht. Haller reportedly suffered a hamstring injury in last Sunday’s game against NAC Breda.Aston Villa player Evan Guesand was scheduled to replace him in the Ivory Coast squad.Haller missed the start of the 2023 Africa Cup due to…
AC Milan have officially announced that Santiago Jimenez has undergone surgery in Amsterdam as part of treatment to resolve a physical problem he was having with his right ankle. The surgery consisted of an arthroscopy to cleanse the affected joint and was successfully carried out under the supervision of Professor Gino Kerkhofs in collaboration with the Italian club’s medical staff.Mexico renovates Estadio Banorte to host 2026 World CupFirst stage of recovery outside ItalyAccording to a statement released by the Rossoneri, the Mexican striker will remain in the Netherlands for about a week, where he will complete the first stage of…