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Yorke: Messi has made MLS his playground and still has a special X-factor

Goal: Ex-Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke, now manager of the Trinidad & Tobago national team, told PokerScout that "Lionel Messi has made MLS his playground." Yorke said Messi appears to be enjoying football again, likening him to a kid picking teammates up on the pitch and running the

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David Coote given suspended jail term after child sex abuse video found

Independent.co reports that former Premier League referee David Coote avoided immediate jail after being sentenced to nine months in prison suspended for two years at Nottingham Crown Court, after police found a sex abuse video featuring a 15-year-old boy on his laptop. Forensic analysis, prosecutors said, showed a two

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Yorke says Lingard could view a move to Wrexham as 'one last rodeo'

Goal reports Yorke told PokerScout that Jesse Lingard could see a move to Wrexham as "one last rodeo" as he weighs his next steps. Yorke said he has kept an eye on Lingard because of the United connection and admitted, "I really don't know what

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Sabalenka to skip tournaments to protect her health despite WTA sanctions

Aryna Sabalenka says she expects to skip events again this year rather than put her health at risk over an "insane" season, even though she knows she may be sanctioned by the WTA Tour, Independent.co reported. Under WTA rules top players must compete in the four Grand

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Man Utd trigger one-year options to keep Toone, Terland, Naalsund and George until 2027

Manchester United have extended the expiring contracts of Ella Toone, Elisabeth Terland, Lisa Naalsund and Gabby George until the summer of 2027, Goal reports. All four were due to become free agents in six months and able to discuss moves with foreign clubs, but United have acted to trigger one-year

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G‑League rookie Mason Madsen cut from Valley Suns, shares experience online

According to People, 24-year-old Mason Madsen was cut from the NBA G-League’s Valley Suns after receiving a text from his coach — “Mason, can you stop by the facility please?” — moments after a big home win. Madsen, who grew up with a father who coached high school basketball and began

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Antoine Semenyo set for Man City transfer as Liverpool remain a late possibility

Goal reports that Antoine Semenyo appears destined to leave Bournemouth for Manchester City in a £65 million deal, but Jamie Redknapp has predicted a 'twist' that could still see the Ghana international end up at Liverpool. Bournemouth are resigned to losing Semenyo after exit clauses were triggered, and

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Man United Women step up January recruitment with Lundkvist and Schuller

Goal reports Manchester United Women have opened the January window with increased activity, signing Hanna Lundkvist on December 27, securing Hinata Miyazawa on a contract extension through to 2029 a day later, and adding Germany international Lea Schuller before the new year; Schuller scored 103 goals in 180 appearances for

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Viktor Gyokeres under pressure to deliver against Liverpool at the Emirates

Goal reports Viktor Gyokeres faces mounting pressure to produce a statement performance at the Emirates on Thursday when Arsenal host Liverpool. Signed last July for an initial £55 million from Sporting after Arsenal pursued him ahead of RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, Gyokeres arrived with a prolific record of

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Thomas Frank explains cup mix-up after Arsenal's visit to Bournemouth

Goal reports that, according to BBC Sport, Tottenham manager Thomas Frank was handed his customary cup of coffee by a staff member on arrival at the Vitality after Arsenal had visited the venue on January 3. Nobody in the Spurs camp noticed what had happened. Frank told reporters at his

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Chiefs say they are aware of domestic violence allegations involving Rashee Rice

The Kansas City Chiefs said they are aware of domestic violence allegations that wide receiver Rashee Rice’s ex-girlfriend posted on Instagram, People reports. The team said it was aware of the allegations on social media, was in communication with the National Football League, and had no further comment. Docada

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Celtic complete multiple summer and January transfers as squad reshaped

Goal reports Celtic have completed a series of summer 2025 and January 2026 transfers as the club reshaped its squad after reclaiming the Scottish Premiership title amid managerial uncertainty. Summer arrivals included Kieran Tierney on a free from Arsenal, Benjamin Nygren from Nordsjælland for around £2m, Ross Doohan on a

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Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr to meet in Riyadh derby on January 12, 2026

Goal reports that Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr will meet in the Capital Derby at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Monday January 12, 2026, at 20:00. Al-Hilal are described as the most decorated club in Asia with 66 domestic and international titles, while Al-Nassr are noted for signings including Cristiano

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Arne Slot accepts Liverpool can be 'drab' and 'boring' but defends intent

Goal reports Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted he partly agrees with comments that his team are "drab" and "boring", as the Reds prepare for their showdown with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Thursday night. The Reds travel to north London trailing the Gunners by

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10 charity challenges to try in 2026 across the UK, Europe and beyond

A selection of 10 charity challenges for 2026 offers options from island swims and multi-day cycles to team multisport races and a nonstop ski relay across the UK, Europe and beyond. Highlights include the Scilly Swim Challenge, a 15km island-hopping event broken into five swims and short island walks; the

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Soccer edges past baseball to become America's third-favourite sport

Goal reports that, according to a recent survey from The Economist, soccer has overtaken baseball to become the United States' third-most popular sport, behind American football and basketball. The Economist's survey lists American football as the most popular sport (the material shows it at about 36–37%

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Barcelona bench Lamine Yamal for Supercopa semi against Athletic Club

Goal reports Barcelona begin their quest to claim the Spanish Supercopa in Saudi Arabia with a semi-final against Athletic Club, but Hansi Flick left 18-year-old Lamine Yamal out of the starting XI, naming him on the bench as a cautious measure after ongoing injury issues this season. Yamal has missed

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Barcelona thrash Athletic Club 5-0 to reach Supercopa final in Jeddah

Goal reports Barcelona dominated Athletic Club in Jeddah on Wednesday, easing to a 5-0 win to book their spot in the Supercopa de Espana final. Hansi Flick left teenage Lamine Yamal on the bench, but Barcelona were ruthless: Pedri produced the first shot on target in the 15th minute, Ferran

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Australia beat England by five wickets to seal 4-1 Ashes series win

Independent.co reports England’s Ashes misadventure ended in Sydney as Australia won the final Test by five wickets to complete a comprehensive 4-1 series victory. The last day had an end-of-term looseness, Australia losing five batters in a messy pursuit of 160 but still taking care of business. Josh

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Marc Cucurella sent off as Chelsea receive seventh red card of season

Goal reports Marc Cucurella was sent off for Chelsea away to Fulham after pulling Harry Wilson’s arm, a dismissal that gave the Blues their seventh red card of the season. The incident began with a long ball over the top from goalkeeper Bernd Leno that released Wilson in on

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MLS off‑season hires graded as Michael Bradley takes Red Bulls job

Goal reports MLS clubs have completed a wave of head-coach appointments during the off‑season, including Michael Bradley’s promotion to New York Red Bulls and Raphael Wicky’s arrival at Sporting KC. Bradley’s move is his first top‑level managerial role in professional soccer. The 38‑year‑old,

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Cucurella red leaves 10-man Chelsea beaten 2-1 by Fulham

Ten-man Chelsea were beaten 2-1 by Fulham at Craven Cottage, with Goal reporting a first-half red card for Marc Cucurella left the Blues a man down as new head coach Liam Rosenior watched from the stands. Midway through the first half Enzo Fernandez's corner flew over Bernd Leno

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Haaland penalty not enough as Man City draw 1-1 with Brighton

Goal reports Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Brighton at the Etihad on Wednesday, extending City's run of Premier League draws to three. Erling Haaland opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Jeremy Doku was fouled in the box, ending the striker's

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Palhinha overhead kick not enough as Tottenham lose late at Bournemouth

According to Goal, Joao Palhinha scored his second overhead kick of the season at the Vitality Stadium, but Tottenham were beaten late as Antoine Semenyo — in what is expected to be his final game for the south coast side ahead of a move to Manchester City — netted the winner. Spurs

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Ben Chilwell sends emotional farewell as Liam Rosenior is named Chelsea head coach

Goal reports Ben Chilwell has sent an emotional farewell to Liam Rosenior as his ex-Strasbourg boss prepares to take charge at Chilwell's former club Chelsea. Rosenior has been named as the Blues' new head coach following Enzo Maresca's acrimonious exit, and Chilwell posted on his