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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

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Mbappe accused of urging Real not to give Barcelona guard of honour after Super Cup defeat

Goal reports Kylian Mbappe has been accused of ensuring Real Madrid did not give Barcelona a guard of honour after a 3-2 defeat in the Spanish Super Cup final in Jeddah. It is customary for the runners-up to pay homage, but Mbappe — who had returned to action after injury in

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Macclesfield FC beat Crystal Palace in historic FA Cup upset

Macclesfield FC, a Cheshire market town club, knocked out Premier League side Crystal Palace in the FA Cup, becoming the first non-league opposition to beat the cupholders since 1909. The part-time squad — described in the report as PE teachers, podcasters and property developers — capped a phoenix-like rise from oblivion barely

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Arsenal emerge as frontrunners for Marc Guehi and open talks for Bradley Barcola

Independent.co reports Arsenal have emerged as front-runners to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi and have opened talks over PSG forward Bradley Barcola. Guehi’s Palace contract expires in the summer and he is said to favour a move to Arsenal or Liverpool rather than Manchester City, who were

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Mavropanos stretchered off with head injury in FA Cup tie against QPR

According to Goal, West Ham defender Konstantinos Mavropanos was stretchered off after suffering a head injury during the Hammers’ FA Cup third-round clash with Queens Park Rangers at the London Stadium. The 28-year-old was involved in a nasty collision late in the first half: with 39 minutes on the clock

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Martinez to take three strikers to 2026 World Cup with Ronaldo in squad

Goal reports Portugal boss Roberto Martinez has said Cristiano Ronaldo will face added competition at the 2026 World Cup and that he plans to take three strikers to the United States, Canada and Mexico; the 40-year-old is heading to his sixth World Cup but is not expected to play every

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Scaloni says he met Messi privately but 'we didn't talk about the World Cup'

According to Goal, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has confirmed he held a private meeting with Lionel Messi and outlined what was discussed during their encounter. Messi has not confirmed whether he will play at the 2026 World Cup and remains in the United States with Inter Miami, but told reporters:

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Mohamed Salah reaches 100 goal contributions for Egypt at AFCON

Goal reports Mohamed Salah reached 100 goal contributions for Egypt after scoring in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final 3-2 win over the Ivory Coast, a strike that helped send the Pharaohs into the semi-finals. The century comprises 65 goals and 35 assists across 111 appearances since his 2011 debut.

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Martinelli hat-trick steers Arsenal past Portsmouth in FA Cup

Gabriel Martinelli scored his first senior hat-trick as Arsenal beat Portsmouth at Fratton Park to progress in the FA Cup. Portsmouth took an early lead through Colby Bishop, but Andre Dozzell bundled in from an Eberechi Eze corner to draw the Championship side level. Martinelli’s treble included two headers

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Reynolds pockets Racecourse turf after Wrexham's FA Cup win over Forest

According to Goal, Ryan Reynolds was seen picking grass from the Racecourse Ground pitch before Wrexham’s third-round FA Cup victory over Nottingham Forest, taking a piece of turf home as a memento ahead of the match that was ultimately decided on penalties. Deadpool star Reynolds, a regular in North

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Fletcher suggests he will not keep Man United interim role after FA Cup exit

Darren Fletcher has hinted he will not be given the Manchester United job for the remainder of the season after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup, Goal reports. Fletcher has failed to win either of his games since being named interim boss following Ruben Amorim's

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Toronto FC offer $18 million for Norwich striker Josh Sargent

According to Goal, Toronto FC have reportedly submitted an $18 million bid for USMNT striker Josh Sargent. Multiple reports say negotiations remain ongoing and no agreement has been reached, with Toronto optimistic despite resistance from Norwich. Sargent missed Norwich’s FA Cup match after informing the club he was focused

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Vinicius scores solo goal in Supercopa final but Barcelona win 3-2

According to Goal, Vinicius Junior scored an amazing solo goal for Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España final against Barcelona, snapping a long barren spell after he had not scored since October 10 heading into the Saudi showpiece. Barcelona took the lead in the 36th minute through a low

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Conte sent off after confronting fourth official as McTominay earns 2-2 draw at San Siro

Goal reports that a furious Antonio Conte screamed in the face of the fourth official after being sent off in Napoli's top-of-the-table Serie A clash with Inter at San Siro on Sunday. Conte kicked a spare ball upfield in anger after seeing his side concede a late penalty

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Maximilian Ibrahimovic in talks over loan move from AC Milan to Ajax

Goal reports that Maximilian Ibrahimovic is in talks to leave AC Milan and join Ajax, according to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf. De Telegraaf says Ajax have opened discussions with Milan over signing Maximilian on loan with an option to buy. The report adds that the winger, who currently plays for

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Brighton eliminate Manchester United at Old Trafford as Danny Welbeck scores twice

According to Goal, Brighton knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup at Old Trafford as Danny Welbeck scored twice, with the Seagulls becoming only the third team in 43 years to eliminate United in the third round. Welbeck created the opener and then doubled Brighton's lead with

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British skier killed in avalanche at La Plagne resort

A British skier has been killed by an avalanche at the La Plagne resort in the French Alps, the resort said. The man, thought to be in his 50s, had been skiing off-piste and was found under about 2.5 metres of snow after a 50-minute search, the statement said.

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Bayern beat Wolfsburg 8-1 as Kane scores and Olise stars

Bayern Munich thumped Wolfsburg 8-1 at the Allianz Arena, Goal reports. The home side took the lead after five minutes when a cross from Díaz deflected and Wolfsburg defender Kilian Fischer put through his own net, but Dzenan Pejcinovic levelled for the visitors before the half with a finish past

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Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal into FA Cup fourth round

According to Goal, Arsenal booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Championship side Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Sunday, Gabriel Martinelli scoring a hat-trick while Andre Dozzell put through his own net. Portsmouth opened the scoring after three minutes when Colby

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Manchester United hit 111-year low after FA Cup loss to Brighton

Goal reported that Manchester United hit an extraordinary 111-year low after they were beaten by a Danny Welbeck-inspired Brighton and Hove Albion in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday evening at Old Trafford. Brighton went ahead when Brajan Gruda scored after 12 minutes and Gruda then provided

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Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for Manchester United interim role

Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite candidate to be Manchester United’s interim manager for the rest of the season after the interview process, with the club’s executive expected to finalise the decision on Monday. Omar Berrada, the chief executive, and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, are

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Olise and Díaz likened to Robben and Ribéry after Bayern’s 8-1 win

According to Goal, Michael Olise and Luis Díaz were compared to Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry after both wingers stood out in Bayern Munich’s 8-1 demolition of Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena on Sunday evening. The pair combined for five goal involvements as Bayern returned from the winter break,

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Man v Fat soccer league expands in U.S., drawing hefty players in Dallas suburbs

Man v Fat, a soccer league founded in Britain in 2014 that is reserved for heavier players, has expanded to the United States and now operates leagues in states including New York, New Jersey, Florida and Texas. In suburban Dallas, teams such as Fat Man United and Totten-Ham and Cheese