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Norway’s 100-mile Troll Trail draws experienced cross-country skiers

The Troll Trail is a 100-mile cross-country skiing route through the Rondane Mountains in Norway, beginning in Hovringen and finishing in Lillehammer. It attracts serious skiers, including the writer David Goodman and his group, who completed the route over the course of a week. Known in Norwegian as Trolløypa, the

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Solskjaer in talks to return as Manchester United interim manager

Goal reports that Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly in contract talks to return as manager at Old Trafford, and Norwegian outlet VG says he could be back by Friday. Days after Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday, Solskjaer — who managed United between 2018 and 2021 and was

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Yamal misses training and Ter Stegen leaves Saudi camp ahead of Super Cup semi

According to Goal, Barcelona's preparations in Jeddah for the Spanish Super Cup semi-final were disrupted 24 hours before kick-off when teenage forward Lamine Yamal sat out the final training session with a "general feeling of unwellness" and veteran goalkeeper Marc‑Andre ter Stegen left the Saudi

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Fulham lodge PGMOL complaint over Florian Wirtz offside decision at Craven Cottage

Goal reports Fulham have formally contacted the Professional Game Match Official Limited (PGMOL) to seek an explanation after Florian Wirtz's controversial opener was allowed in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage, with the club convinced the German was clearly offside despite the new tolerance rule. The goal

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Manchester City host Brighton at Etihad with key absences and broadcast info

According to Goal, Manchester City will host Brighton at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League match on 7 Jan 2026. City conceded a late equaliser from Enzo Fernández against Chelsea and now sit six points behind leaders Arsenal, who welcome Liverpool on Thursday. Brighton beat Burnley 2-0 to end

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Glasner dismisses Man Utd speculation, says he cannot give 'insider information'

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has broken his silence on reports linking him with the now-vacant Manchester United job, Goal reports. Glasner insisted he cannot provide “insider information” and has no interest in discussing a move: “I'm not allowed to bet, I don't look at it.

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Fernandes set to return as Fletcher takes interim charge for Burnley

According to Goal, Bruno Fernandes is set to return from injury when Manchester United face Burnley on Wednesday in their first game since head coach Ruben Amorim was sacked, with former United midfielder Darren Fletcher taking charge as interim coach. Fernandes, who has contributed to 12 goals this season, was

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Stream the 2026 Winter Olympics for free using a VPN

Mashable says you can live-stream the 2026 Winter Olympics for free from anywhere by accessing free national broadcasters and, where streams are geo-restricted, using a VPN such as ExpressVPN. The 25th Winter Olympics will run Feb. 6–22 at sites across Lombardy and northeast Italy. Mashable lists eight sports and

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Emery says Juan Mata recommended Victor Lindelof before Villa free transfer

According to Goal, Unai Emery said Aston Villa signed Victor Lindelof on a free transfer after a glowing recommendation from his former Manchester United team-mate Juan Mata. At a press conference on Tuesday, Emery described calling Mata — whom he also coached in Spain — to discuss Lindelof's character and

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Erik ten Hag to rejoin FC Twente and become technical director in 2026-27

On Tuesday, Goal reported Twente confirmed that Erik ten Hag (55) will join FC Twente on February 1st, signing a contract until mid-2028, and will officially become technical director from the start of the 2026-2027 season. A statement from Twente said Ten Hag will already be working in FC Twente&

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Liam Rosenior will not manage Chelsea at Fulham; U21 coach to take charge

Goal reports that Liam Rosenior must wait to take charge of Chelsea for the first time, with Under-21 coach Calum McFarlane set to manage the Blues against Fulham on Wednesday evening. Rosenior has been officially appointed as Enzo Maresca's permanent replacement, signing a six-and-a-half-year contract at Stamford Bridge

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Landon Donovan and Tim Howard defend Wilfried Nancy after Celtic dismissal

Goal reports that Celtic dismissed Wilfried Nancy 33 days into his tenure after the Old Firm loss to Rangers, a decision that drew public defence from USMNT legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard. Speaking on the Unfiltered Soccer podcast, Donovan said: “He’s much better than what it turned into

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Hansi Flick says Barcelona are close to loaning Joao Cancelo

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has said the club are closing in on a loan deal to re-sign Joao Cancelo, Goal reported. Cancelo spent the 2023-24 season at Barcelona after being forced out of the first-team picture at Manchester City, but Barca declined the option to sign him permanently. He

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Mourinho says only Amorim can analyse his Man United sacking

According to Goal, Jose Mourinho said only Ruben Amorim can truly analyse why he was sacked by Manchester United, as the former United manager reflected on his own exit from the Old Trafford club. Mourinho told Portuguese media that "what happened with Ruben is something that only Ruben can

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Darren Fletcher urges Man United players to embrace criticism from club legends

According to Goal, former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher said players should "embrace the challenge" of criticism from club legends after a series of comments directed at Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim. While Gary Neville appeared to single Amorim out most often, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt accused the

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Burnley v Manchester United: kick-off times and team news after Amorim sacking

According to Goal, managerless Manchester United travel to Burnley for their first match after sacking Ruben Amorim. The game will kick off at 15:15 EST and 20:15 GMT. English-language coverage includes USA Network (USA), Sky Sports (UK), Stan Sport (Australia), DAZN Canada (Canada), FanCode (India), SuperSport (South/Sub-Saharan

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Chelsea visit Fulham as Blues remain winless in four after Maresca sacking

Goal reports Chelsea, winless in four Premier League games following the sacking of manager Enzo Maresca, visit Fulham. Chelsea will be encouraged after a last-gasp equaliser against Manchester City in their last EPL outing but remain without a league win in four matches. Fulham are unbeaten in five, most recently

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Barcelona to meet Athletic Bilbao in Super Cup semi on 7 Jan 2026

Goal reports Barcelona will face Athletic Bilbao at King Abdullah Sports City in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final on 7 Jan 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 EST / 19:00 GMT. Barca arrive here in good spirits after eventually dispatching city rivals Espanyol 2-0 in LaLiga with late goals from

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Ben Stokes leaves field with suspected right adductor injury in final Test

England captain Ben Stokes limped from the field with a groin injury in the final Test, Independent.co reported. Stokes, who has been his side’s most reliable bowling option on a difficult tour, pulled up after 10 balls on the fourth morning and departed for the dressing room mid‑

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Inter travel to Parma for Serie A clash — kick-off times and how to watch

Goal reports Christian Chivu’s Inter Milan travel to the Stadio Ennio Tardini to face Parma Calcio 1913 today; kick-off is 12:30 pm ET and 5:30 pm GMT. Inter top the Serie A table and enter 2026 in fine form, coming off recent victories including a 3–1

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Napoli to host Hellas Verona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Goal reports SSC Napoli will host Hellas Verona at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Serie A, with the sides at contrasting ends of the table. Napoli sit third with 37 points from 17 matches, three adrift of leaders Inter, and have won their last four Serie A games without

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Olivier Sarr, older brother of Alex Sarr, plays for Raptors' G League team

People reports that Olivier Sarr, the older brother of Washington Wizards star Alex Sarr, plays for the Raptors' G League affiliate after a winding path to the professional ranks. Born Feb. 20, 1999, in Niort, France, Olivier left France to play college basketball at Wake Forest before transferring to

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VAR decisions shape Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 win over West Ham

Goal reports West Ham were beaten 2-1 by Nottingham Forest in a crucial Premier League relegation six-pointer, with two controversial VAR decisions influencing the outcome. West Ham took the lead through a Murillo own goal after 13 minutes and thought they had doubled their advantage when Crysencio Summerville finished, but

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Pulisic and Pochettino lead USMNT into a pivotal 2026 World Cup at home

Goal: as the 2026 World Cup arrives in North America this summer, the U.S. men’s national team has a rare opportunity to capture national attention on home soil and is preparing under new leadership for a tournament that could shape the sport’s future in the country. The

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Rashford unlikely to return to Manchester United after Amorim sacking

Goal reports Marcus Rashford is very unlikely to return to Manchester United after Ruben Amorim's sacking, with the decision to loan him to Barcelona said to have been made by the club hierarchy rather than the Portuguese head coach. Rashford joined Barcelona on loan in the summer and