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Aaronson’s career-best Leeds form is reshaping his USMNT prospects

According to Goal, Brenden Aaronson is producing the best run of his career at Leeds United and that form is prompting a rethink of his role with the USMNT ahead of the World Cup. The 25-year-old midfielder has been especially influential over the past month, scoring three goals and adding

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Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months as critics question his fit

According to Goal, Xabi Alonso has been bluntly told why he was never going to succeed as Real Madrid's manager following his sudden departure from the club. Alonso swapped Bayer Leverkusen for his former club last summer but was in charge for just over seven months, leaving less

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Szoboszlai scores and errs as Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 to reach FA Cup fourth round

Goal: Dominik Szoboszlai masterminded and nearly undid Liverpool's 4-1 win over League One side Barnsley at Anfield to progress to round four of the FA Cup. Szoboszlai opened the scoring with a near-30-yard screamer, but five minutes before half-time his kamikaze backheel gifted former Reds academy player Adam

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Wayne Rooney says he would join Michael Carrick's Manchester United coaching staff

According to Goal, Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney said on his BBC podcast on Monday he would accept a role as an assistant coach at Old Trafford if asked to work under former teammate Michael Carrick, who is expected to be named interim manager imminently. Rooney said, "Of course

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Tottenham poised to hijack Conor Gallagher from Atletico amid Villa interest

Tottenham look set to hijack Aston Villa's proposed deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, Goal reports. Spurs have bid £34.7m ($47m) for the 25-year-old; the offer is expected to be accepted and Gallagher is said to be keen on the move. Fabrizio Romano had reported that

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Ronaldo scores but 10-man Al Nassr lose 3-1 to Al Hilal

Goal reports Cristiano Ronaldo is facing another trophyless season after Al Nassr threw away a one-goal lead and lost 3-1 to title rivals Al Hilal. Ronaldo put his side ahead in the 42nd minute with his 16th goal in all competitions from a neat assist by Kingsley Coman, after Al

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PGA Tour 2026 schedule and how to watch

Goal lists the PGA Tour 2026 schedule as the 111th season opens with the Sony Open in Hawaii, scheduled for 15-18 Jan. The preview notes Scottie Scheffler finished the 2025 season with six PGA Tour wins — including the Masters, The Players and The Tour Championship — and claimed Olympic gold at

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Macclesfield target another Premier League tie after shock Palace win

Goal reports Macclesfield boss John Rooney is hoping his non-league side can upset more Premier League opposition after they dumped FA Cup holders Crystal Palace out of the competition. The National League North club beat Oliver Glasner's team 2-1, a victory that came despite being 117 places below

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Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual consent after Super Cup loss

Goal reports Real Madrid announced on Jan 12, 2026 that manager Xabi Alonso has left the club by mutual consent following their Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The club said it had 'decided to end his time as first team coach', thanked

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U.S. to send deep figure skating squad to Milano Cortina

Time reports Team USA is sending one of its strongest figure skating squads ever to Milano Cortina. The U.S. Olympic Trials doubled as the national championships in St. Louis, with three Olympic spots available in the women’s, men’s and ice dance events and two spots in pairs,

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Michael Carrick poised to be named Manchester United interim manager

Goal reports Manchester United are tipped to name Michael Carrick as the club's new interim manager by Wednesday, after weighing candidates including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Darren Fletcher. Multiple reports on Monday afternoon say a deal is almost done and that final details are being ironed out, with

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MLS preseason roundup: offseason winners, coaching changes and Josh Sargent to Toronto FC?

Goal's U.S. writers have debated the MLS offseason as preseason approaches, weighing the league’s biggest winners, notable coaching hires and whether USMNT forward Josh Sargent should join Toronto FC. Preseason starts next week for most teams, and the discussion highlights Inter Miami’s market dominance a

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Where to buy UEFA Europa League 2025/26 tickets and how much they cost

Goal reports that tickets for the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League are sold club-by-club and not directly through UEFA, with the final the only match sold via UEFA’s official channels. Fans should buy seats from the individual club websites for the fixture they want and may need to sign

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Scotland unveil dark navy home kit for 2026 World Cup

Goal reports adidas and the Scottish FA unveiled Scotland's 2026 World Cup home kit on 5 November 2025, with shirts hitting shelves and online stores on 6 November 2025. The home jersey has a deep blue base with embossed Saltire motifs and a centralised crest that gives it

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Manchester City open talks to sign Marc Guehi for £35m in January

Goal reports Manchester City have opened talks to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi this month and are prepared to meet the club’s £35 million valuation rather than wait for his contract to expire in the summer. City are moving quickly to avoid a crowded summer auction for the

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Amorim sacking hands Kobbie Mainoo a Manchester United lifeline as Yorke urges no loan

Goal reports Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim has reopened first-team opportunities for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo and has effectively stalled reports that he was set for a January exit. Mainoo had been frozen out after Amorim's arrival, with the Portuguese coach favouring a 3-4-2-1 system

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Real Madrid to back Xabi Alonso despite Supercopa Clasico loss

Goal reports Real Madrid are prepared to be patient with manager Xabi Alonso despite a 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, a result that has intensified scrutiny of the former midfielder. Alonso returned to the Bernabeu in summer 2025 after succeeding Carlo Ancelotti and had earlier ended

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Juventus host Cremonese at Allianz Stadium; broadcast and team news

Goal says Juventus host Cremonese at the Allianz Stadium in Serie A today, with live broadcast and streaming options available. Luciano Spalletti’s side arrive as clear favourites, unbeaten in Turin in Serie A this season and sitting around the top of the table as they chase leaders Napoli and

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Steelers host Texans in Monday Night Wild Card at Acrisure Stadium

Goal reports the NFL Wild Card round reaches its dramatic conclusion as Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers host the red-hot Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on Monday Night Football. The game will be broadcast nationally in the United States on ESPN and ABC, with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman

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Arsenal emerge as front-runners to sign Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace

Arsenal have emerged as one of the front-runners to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, who is apparently ready to snub presumed favourites Manchester City, Independent.co reports. Guehi's Palace contract expires in the summer and he is said to favour a move to Arsenal or Liverpool rather

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Lamine Yamal snubs Real Madrid in guard of honour after Supercopa win

Goal reports Lamine Yamal chose to step away from Barcelona’s guard of honour as Real Madrid players lined up following Barca’s Spanish Super Cup victory over their Clasico rivals. Barcelona prevailed 3-2 in a five-goal thriller staged in Saudi Arabia. Yamal was spotted a couple of yards behind

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Liverpool to host Barnsley in FA Cup third round at Anfield

Goal reports Liverpool will host League One side Barnsley at Anfield in the FA Cup third round on 12 Jan 2026. The match kicks off at 14:45 EST / 19:45 GMT. Liverpool arrive after an uneven season: they began strongly but have often needed late winners, are the defending

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Welbeck jokes 'drug testers' after stunner knocks United out of FA Cup

Goal reports Danny Welbeck joked that revealing the secret of his longevity would bring "drug testers" after he scored a stunner as Brighton beat Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford to knock his former club out of the FA Cup on Jan 12, 2026. The 35-year-old hammered a

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Wilcox demands Champions League push for Man Utd after Amorim exit

Goal reports Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox told the first-team squad a new target for the season after the club sacked head coach Ruben Amorim. United sit seventh in the Premier League and are currently without a permanent manager, with Darren Fletcher acting as interim boss. According to

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Bruno Fernandes' X account hacked after United's FA Cup exit to Brighton

Goal reports on Jan 12, 2026 that Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his X account hacked after the club's FA Cup third-round defeat to Brighton; Fernandes played the full 90 minutes of the 2-1 loss. A series of posts appeared a few hours later on his X