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Antoine Semenyo helps Man City beat Newcastle 2-0 in Carabao Cup semi

Independent.co reports Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final as new signing Antoine Semenyo scored and Rayan Cherki added a 99th-minute second. The result was made possible in part by a rule change this season that allows players to represent two clubs

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San Diego FC move leaves Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano weighing MLS and Liga MX options

Goal reports San Diego FC's abrupt decision to move on from Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano has raised questions about his future at club and international level, with the Mexico international now weighing his next move as interest grows from MLS and Liga MX; he was once the face of

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Porto host Benfica in Taça de Portugal quarter-final — kick-off times and streams

Goal reports that FC Porto host Benfica at the Estádio do Dragão in a Taça de Portugal quarter-final that kicks off at 3 pm ET and 8 pm GMT. English-language live streams are listed for several territories: Fubo in the USA, RTPi in the UK and Australia, Fubo Canada in

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Wenger offside overhaul meets resistance from UEFA and British FAs

According to Goal, former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has suffered a setback after UEFA and the British Football Associations opposed his proposal to change the offside law. Wenger has proposed that attackers be deemed onside if any part of their body is level with the last outfield defender, a change

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Chelsea sent formal letter to Enzo Maresca and put performance chief on bench

Goal reports Chelsea sent a formal letter to Enzo Maresca reminding him of his responsibilities as his relationship with the club began to deteriorate, and placed the head of physical performance on the bench to advise the manager about substitutions. Maresca was sacked on New Year's Day after

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Carrick says hard work and humility will define Manchester United

Goal reports Michael Carrick, appointed Manchester United head coach until the end of the season, told fans how his team will play. Carrick said being a Manchester United player ‘‘takes a lot of hard work, a lot of humility, hard work, grounding and understanding that talent is one thing, ability

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Arteta demands Carabao Cup redemption as Arsenal head to Stamford Bridge

Goal: Mikel Arteta says he is aiming for Carabao Cup success to make up for previous trophy failures as Arsenal travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in the first leg of the semi-final on Wednesday. Arteta, whose side were knocked out at this stage last season by eventual winners

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Michael Carrick appointed Manchester United caretaker head coach until end of season

Goal reports Michael Carrick has been officially appointed caretaker head coach of Manchester United until the end of the 2025/26 season after the club decided not to bring back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following Ruben Amorim’s sacking last week. The club’s statement noted Carrick played 464 games for

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Bellingham denies claims he failed to back Xabi Alonso and lashes out at journalists

Goal reports that Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has angrily rejected claims he did not support manager Xabi Alonso during Alonso's tenure at the club. Alonso parted company with Los Blancos in the wake of their Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona after just eight months in charge,

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Wrexham draw 1-1 with Liverpool U21 as Paul Mullin features

Goal reports Wrexham travelled to Liverpool on Tuesday afternoon for a friendly at the Premier League champions' AXA Training Centre and drew 1-1 with Liverpool's Under-21s. Club legend Paul Mullin, recalled from a loan at Wigan Athletic, featured in the match alongside former Liverpool defender Conor Coady

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Xabi Alonso sacked as Real Madrid manager after seven months

Xabi Alonso has been dismissed as Real Madrid manager, the club said after a meeting at Valdebebas on Monday following his return from Saudi Arabia. The statement described him as a "legend" as a player but said he was no longer coach at Real Madrid. Alonso had been

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Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso and promote Alvaro Arbeloa

Goal reports Xabi Alonso was sacked on Monday afternoon and Real Madrid have promoted academy manager Alvaro Arbeloa to take charge. The article says Alonso arrived with a clear footballing vision but became the fall guy for a club described as subscribing to "Galacticismo," where players are often

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NASCAR 2026 Cup Series schedule opens Feb 1 with Daytona 500 points race

Goal reports Kyle Larson claimed the NASCAR Cup Series Championship last November after finishing third in the deciding race; it was his second title. The NASCAR 2026 Cup Series schedule begins on February 1 with the Cookout Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, and the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 15

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Scientists remain divided on whether trans women keep an athletic edge after transition

Researchers are still debating whether transgender women retain an athletic advantage after beginning hormone suppression and feminizing therapy, a question at the center of a Supreme Court debate. The issue is complex: individual sports depend on different physical and physiological attributes, and gender transitions occur at different times and in

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Lindsey Heaps returns to Colorado to join Denver Summit through 2029

Goal reports Lindsey Heaps has signed with Denver Summit FC through 2029, a move announced Monday that will bring the USWNT midfielder home to Colorado after her spell with OL Lyonnes. The club unveiled the signing in a video presented as a routine U.S. Soccer interview that surprised Heaps’

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Bayern increasingly confident Harry Kane will sign contract extension

Goal reports Bayern Munich are increasingly confident that England striker Harry Kane will sign a contract extension despite ongoing transfer speculation. Kane’s current deal runs until 2027 and includes release clauses that can be triggered this year. An update from Christian Falk for Sport Bild said there were "

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Mbappé played through knee sprain to try to save Xabi Alonso's job

Goal reported that Kylian Mbappé defied medical advice and played through a knee sprain in Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona in an attempt to save Xabi Alonso’s job. According to L'Équipe, Mbappé was aware the Clasico in Saudi Arabia was effectively a

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Barcelona briefly removed Joao Cancelo announcement while paperwork awaited

Goal reported that Barcelona announced the return of Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo on Tuesday but immediately removed the posts from their website and social channels, leaving fans confused. The club had published photos of Cancelo signing a loan from Al-Hilal until the end of the campaign and shared shirt-number details,

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Hugo Ekitike equals Kenny Dalglish record after FA Cup goal

Goal reports Hugo Ekitike has equalled Sir Kenny Dalglish's club record after coming off the bench to score in Liverpool's 4-1 FA Cup third-round win over Barnsley at Anfield, marking a goalscoring return from a brief injury layoff. The strike completed Ekitike's set of

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Joao Cancelo returns to Barcelona on loan and confirmed as No. 2

Goal reports Barcelona have confirmed the return of Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo, who has rejoined the club on a loan deal from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal until the end of the season; he was unveiled on Tuesday alongside president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco and will wear the

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Xabi Alonso issues statement after Real Madrid dismissal

Xabi Alonso has addressed his exit from Real Madrid after his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu was brought to a premature end when he was dismissed following Sunday's 3-2 Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona, Goal reports. Alonso posted a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside an image

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Carrick to lead revamped Manchester United coaching team with Woodgate and Holland

Goal reports Manchester United are set to confirm a revamped coaching team to support new interim head coach Michael Carrick, with Jonathan Woodgate and Steve Holland joining the staff at Old Trafford. Carrick agreed a deal to become United’s interim head coach on Monday night, with an official announcement

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Josh Cavallo accuses Adelaide United of 'internal homophobia' behind his exit

Goal reports that Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay active professional male footballer, has accused his former club Adelaide United of "internal homophobia" that limited his playing time and led to his exit from the A-League, and said teammates mocked his relationship. Cavallo posted on Instagram on Tuesday,

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Puebla host Mazatlán in Liga MX — kick-off 6pm ET / 11pm GMT

Goal reports Puebla welcome Mazatlán to the Estadio Cuauhtémoc in a Liga MX Clausura fixture, with kick-off scheduled for 6 pm ET and 11 pm GMT and English-language live streams available. Puebla arrive looking to rebound after a difficult start, typically aiming to control possession and dictate tempo at home

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Michael Carrick to be Manchester United interim manager until end of 2025–26

Goal reports Manchester United have reached an agreement with Michael Carrick to take over as the club’s interim manager through to the end of the 2025–26 campaign. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had been in contention but will not be returning, and The Athletic says a deal “in principle” has