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Raphael Wicky set to replace Peter Vermes at Sporting KC

Goal reports Sporting KC are nearing an agreement to hire Raphael Wicky to replace long-time head coach Peter Vermes, citing the Athletic. Wicky is a Swiss coach who has played and coached in MLS and abroad: he played his final professional year for Chivas USA, managed the United States U-17s

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Edu Gaspar under pressure at Nottingham Forest after transfer and managerial turmoil

Goal reports Edu Gaspar is reportedly fighting to save his job at Nottingham Forest just months into his £3 million-a-year contract, amid intense scrutiny from owner Evangelos Marinakis after a breakdown with former boss Nuno Espirito Santo and a troubled transfer strategy. The Telegraph, cited in the report, says the

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Ruben Amorim seen walking in snow after Manchester United sacking

Goal reports that just hours after he was sacked by Manchester United, Ruben Amorim was seen heading out for a wintry walk in snow-covered streets with his wife, Maria Joao Diogo, and spoke briefly with photographers. Amorim was informed in the morning that he was being dismissed and, rather than

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Portuguese media say Amorim showed 'excessive rigidity' after Man United exit

Goal reports Portuguese outlets criticised Ruben Amorim following his Manchester United sacking, with Record commentator Nuno Felix saying the coach approached his first experience abroad "with excessive rigidity in his ideas, almost dogmatic." Felix told Record that Amorim "insisted on a model and principles that did not

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Riqui Puig to miss 2026 after left-knee ACL reconstruction

Goal reports LA Galaxy confirmed that Riqui Puig will miss the entire 2026 MLS season after undergoing another successful ACL reconstruction on his left knee. The injury dates back to December 2024, when Puig was hurt during the Western Conference Final against the Seattle Sounders, a match in which he

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Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United amid claims he 'engineered' exit

Goal reports Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning following a contentious 1-1 draw with Leeds, and the decision has been linked in reports to his behaviour in the run-up to the match as well as on-field results. According to The Sun, Amorim wanted to leave and

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Noahkai Banks becomes Augsburg starter and emerges as USMNT World Cup contender

Goal reports that Noahkai Banks has established himself as a Bundesliga starter for Augsburg at 19 and remains an uncapped, intriguing dark horse for the US men’s national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Banks made his senior debut in January 2025 and finished that season with eight

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USWNT stars face 2026 choices as contracts expire and NWSL's HIP rule begins

Goal reports several leading USWNT players are set to make key decisions in 2026 as club contracts expire and the NWSL's new "High Impact Player" rule comes into effect. The league announced the HIP rule will allow teams to spend up to $1 million above the

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Martin O'Neill returns as Celtic interim manager after Wilfried Nancy sacking

Goal reported on Jan 05, 2026 that Martin O'Neill has returned to Celtic on an interim basis until the end of the season, replacing Wilfried Nancy after the French coach was dismissed eight games into a two-and-a-half year contract. O'Neill had preceded Nancy at Parkhead, initially

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Nyjah Huston hospitalized after fracturing skull and eye socket

According to People, Olympic skateboarder Nyjah Huston announced via Instagram on Monday, Jan. 5 that he fractured his skull and his eye socket and was recovering in the hospital. Huston captioned the post, "A harsh reminder how death defying skating massive rails can be," and added, "Taking

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Algeria face DR Congo in AFCON last-16 — kick-off times and how to watch

Goal: Algeria and DR Congo meet in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 in Morocco, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 EST and 19:00 GMT. Algeria won all three of their group games, have scored eight goals (more than any other team) and conceded the joint-fewest (one), while DR

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Ivory Coast v Burkina Faso: kick-off time, TV channels and team news

Goal reports West African rivals Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso meet for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals. Ivory Coast, holders and three-time champions, relied on the Manchester United winger for their goals in a 1-0 win over Mozambique and a 1-1 draw against Cameroon. The

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Man Utd players post farewells to Ruben Amorim after shock sacking

Goal reports Manchester United players have taken to social media to thank Ruben Amorim and wish him well after he was sacked in an early-morning meeting with club bosses. United dismissed Amorim after 14 months following what the report describes as an explosive breakdown in relations with the club hierarchy.

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Solskjaer open to Manchester United caretaker return after Amorim exit

Goal reports Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is open to returning to Manchester United as a caretaker manager following Ruben Amorim's sacking, just over four years after he was dismissed by the club. The club has Darren Fletcher leading the team in the immediate short term, but is expected to

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Man City could lose Josko Gvardiol for season after broken leg

According to Goal, Manchester City face the prospect of being without defender Josko Gvardiol for the remainder of the season after he suffered a tibial fracture in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea. City said the 23-year-old sustained the injury a few minutes into the second half after what appeared to

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Joao Cancelo set to rejoin Barcelona in proposed loan, Romano says

Goal reports Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo is on the verge of rejoining Barcelona in a proposed loan deal, with transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano applying his 'Here We Go!' tag. The 2023–24 Barcelona loanee remains keen to return to the Camp Nou after cutting short a difficult spell

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Salah scores as Egypt reach AFCON quarter-finals, delaying Liverpool return

Goal reports Mohamed Salah will be absent from Liverpool for longer after he scored as Egypt beat Benin 3-1 to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Marwan Attia put Egypt ahead in the 69th minute with a long-range strike, before Benin's Jodel Dossou equalised in the 83rd

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Manchester United draw up interim shortlist with Michael Carrick tipped to stand in

Goal reports Manchester United have drawn up a shortlist of interim managers as they seek a temporary replacement after sacking Ruben Amorim, with Michael Carrick tipped by The i Paper as an early frontrunner to take charge until a permanent appointment is made. The club dismissed Amorim after 14 months

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Rooney backs Liam Rosenior as Chelsea's likely new manager

Goal says Wayne Rooney has strongly endorsed Liam Rosenior as Chelsea's likely new manager after Enzo Maresca's New Year's Day departure, citing his experience working with Rosenior during an 18-month spell at Derby County in 2021 and 2022. Rooney recalled that Rosenior was promoted

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Rodgers yells at coordinator amid helmet problems in Steelers' win

People reports that Aaron Rodgers was seen yelling at Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith during the fourth quarter of the team's 26-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Jan. 4. Cameras caught him shouting as he adjusted his helmet, though it was unclear what he

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Manchester United Women sign Germany striker Lea Schuller until June 2029

Manchester United Women have completed the signing of Germany striker Lea Schuller from Bayern Munich on a contract until June 2029, Goal reports. The 28-year-old is the club's second January addition after Sweden full-back Hanna Lundkvist. Schuller scored 103 goals in 180 games for Bayern, won seven trophies

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Sydney swimmer learns to navigate waves and marine life

Claire Keenan is learning to swim in the ocean off Sydney, testing herself against the waves and local marine life. She began with laps in ocean pools at Malabar and Coogee while a friend was visiting, bought a secondhand wetsuit and new goggles to see fish and seaweed, but was

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Thomas Frank says Spurs 'going in the right direction' despite 14th place

Goal reports Thomas Frank says Tottenham Hotspur are "going in the right direction" under his stewardship, even though the club sit 14th in the Premier League and have managed just one top-flight victory in their last eight fixtures. Frank, who took over after Ange Postecoglou in June, won

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Tyler Loop hit with hateful messages after missed field goal cost Ravens playoff spot

People reports Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop was hit with a wave of hateful social media comments after his missed 44-yard field goal sealed Baltimore's 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 4, knocking the team out of the playoffs. Loop's Instagram was flooded

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Ruben Amorim sacked after less than 14 months as Manchester United manager

Goal reports Ruben Amorim has become the sixth Manchester United manager to be sacked in less than 13 years, with the Portuguese's tenure ending on Monday in acrimonious circumstances. Amorim lasted under 14 months at Old Trafford, the second-shortest stint for a permanent United coach, and oversaw the