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52 minutes ago
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Muted Lionel Messi ceremony reveals MLS divide as commissioner issues clubs and players familiar warning

Lionel Messi's presence raises MLS stature, but empty-stadium optics and limited media access reveal persistent structural and engagement problems for the league.
fromwww.dw.com
10 hours ago
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Can Lionel Messi's visit boost Indian football? DW 12/12/2025

Lionel Messi is touring India, visiting four cities, inaugurating a 70-foot statue, participating in events, and meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
#mohamed-salah
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

2026 World Cup: Bay Area ticket prices currently among the lowest' in the tournament

The Bay Area will host six games at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara (or San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, as FIFA calls it): five in the group phase and one for the round of 32. Because FIFA is using dynamic pricing, ticket prices have gone up since the first ticket draw. Currently, prices for games in the group phase go from $140 to $2,735. Prices for the round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals and semifinals get more expensive exponentially.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

'Anger and disappointment' as fans priced out of World Cup

2026 World Cup ticket prices are so high they exceed monthly wages in some nations, making attendance unaffordable for many fans.
#world-cup-2026
#rory-mcilroy
fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago
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Sportstar of the Year: Rory McIlroy magic, genius of David Clifford, Troy Parrott's heroics and podiums for Kate O'Connor

fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago
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Sporstar of the Year: Rory McIlroy magic, genuis of David Clifford, Troy Parrott's heroics and podiums for Kate O'Connor

fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago
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Sportstar of the Year: Rory McIlroy magic, genius of David Clifford, Troy Parrott's heroics and podiums for Kate O'Connor

fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago
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Sporstar of the Year: Rory McIlroy magic, genuis of David Clifford, Troy Parrott's heroics and podiums for Kate O'Connor

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fromSoccer News
1 hour ago

Greenwood has potential to win the Ballon d'Or, says De Zerbi - Soccer News

Mason Greenwood possesses Ballon d'Or-winning potential but must improve consistency, pressing intensity, and ball management to reach the game's top level.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

Schmaltz, theatre and sharp teeth: Wrexham reveal the hard truth about football | Barney Ronay

First it was announced that a grant of 18m would be provided by the Welsh Labour government to help renovate the Racecourse Ground, which is unusual, public money to a private entity, but justified as part of a wider regeneration. And second, Wrexham's co-owners, the TV guys, Rob and Ryan, announced the sale this week of a minority stake to Apollo Sports Capital, which is owned by Apollo, a US hedge fund.
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fromSoccer News
5 hours ago

Alvarez unfazed by Barcelona rumours amid Champions League dreams with Atletico - Soccer News

Julian Alvarez is unfazed by transfer rumours and remains focused on achieving domestic and European success with Atletico Madrid.
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fromBavarian Football Works
1 hour ago

Return date set? Jamal Musiala could be back for Bayern Munich's friendly vs. RB Salzburg

Jamal Musiala could return from injury in early January, potentially featuring in a January 6 friendly and being available for Bayern's January 11 Bundesliga restart.
#kiernan-dewsbury-hall
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

All your FPL stats and Premier League team news in one place

Several Premier League players are injured or suspended, affecting team selection and Fantasy Premier League choices ahead of the upcoming gameweek.
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fromwww.101greatgoals.com
3 hours ago

FA Cup third round: TV schedule, live online streams for 2025/26 round three matches on BBC and TNT Sports

FA Cup third-round matches to be televised include Palace at Macclesfield and Liverpool vs Barnsley, with coverage on BBC and TNT Sports/Discovery Plus.
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fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 hour ago

Tottenham ready to break the bank for Antoine Semenyo

Antoine Semenyo, a versatile 25-year-old Ghana international, is attracting interest from Tottenham, Liverpool, and Manchester City for a potential £65m transfer.
fromSoccer News
1 hour ago

Nancy: Scottish League Cup win would validate Celtic plans - Soccer News

Yes, I would like to win the trophy. I'm pretty sure that, if we don't win it, it's going to be difficult, because when we lose, this is painful,
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fromBavarian Football Works
3 hours ago

"Kleinnart" Karl: Lennart's younger brother planned for future with Bayern Munich?

Vincent Karl, a 14-year-old left-footed attacker at Eintracht Frankfurt's academy, may join Bayern's youth setup after his family plans to relocate to Munich.
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fromSoccer News
3 hours ago

December 13th: Saturday's Championship Accumulator - 5/1 Special, Betting Tips & Analysis - Soccer News

Southampton's impressive run under Tonda Eckert contrasts with Norwich's relegation struggle, making their Saturday Championship clash a high-stakes contest.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 hours ago

Auchinleck Talbot v Celtic tie moved to Rugby Park

Auchinleck Talbot moved their Scottish Cup fourth-round tie with Celtic from Beechwood Park to Kilmarnock's Rugby Park due to infrastructure and safety concerns.
fromESPN.com
21 hours ago

Sources: Rapids to name Spurs' Wells as coach

The Colorado Rapids are poised to name Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Matt Wells to be the team's next manager, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN. Wells, 37, replaces Chris Armas, whose contract expired at the end of the 2025 season, and was unable to reach an agreement with the MLS club on a new deal. The London-born Wells is expected to arrive in Colorado next week following Sunday's game against Nottingham Forest. Sources tell ESPN that Wells will be bringing several assistant coaches with him, but that current Rapids assistant and goalkeeper coach Chris Sharpe will remain on the staff.
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromIrish Independent
2 hours ago

Leicester v Leinster: Tadhg Furlong a late withdrawal as Leo Cullen's men look to tame Tigers in Champions Cup clash

Leinster travel to Leicester Tigers on Friday as they chase a fifth Champions Cup; Harry Byrne starts and Rieko Ioane earns his first start.
fromSoccer News
2 hours ago

Hjulmand emphasises importance of upcoming Leverkusen-Koln derby - Soccer News

"We know what we're up against with Koln," he said. "They may be a promoted team but they're very attacking and want to have a lot of possession. They also switch play quickly and try to get in behind the defence. "The respect for them is there, but obviously we want to play our game and win. It's a derby and also very important for the table. "A win would help us to travel to Leipzig next week and start the new year in a good position."
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fromwww.caughtoffside.com
4 hours ago

Leeds United hoping to sign Josh Mulligan

Leeds United are interested in signing the Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan. The 23-year-old has been a key player for the Scottish outfit since joining them, and his performances have attracted the attention of multiple clubs. Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are keeping tabs on him from the Premier League. The player is reportedly available for a reasonable amount of money next month.
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fromSoccer News
3 hours ago

Arteta rules out Jesus Arsenal exit in January - Soccer News

Arsenal will not sell Gabriel Jesus in January; he must push to regain a starting spot after returning from an ACL injury.
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fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Six players to watch at Afcon 2025

Morocco hosts AFCON 2025 with key players like Azzedine Ounahi central to their hopes, while other nations feature standouts such as Amoura and Mohamed Salah.
#fifa
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago
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Welcome to the 2026 World Cup shakedown! The price of a ticket: the integrity of the game | Marina Hyde

Fifa functions like an autocracy, prioritizing profit and authoritarian hosts over fans' rights, inflating ticket prices and enabling show trials and repression.
fromFortune
7 hours ago
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Trump's World Cup is a 'monumental betrayal,' breaking with decades of cheap tickets, European supporters group claims | Fortune

World Cup ticket prices allocated to national associations are steep, with group-stage tickets $180–$700 and final tickets $4,185–$8,680, prompting fan outrage.
fromFortune
7 hours ago
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Trump's World Cup is a 'monumental betrayal,' breaking with decades of cheap tickets, European supporters group claims | Fortune

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fromESPN.com
19 hours ago

David Silva: 'I was the first' to receive Inter Miami offer

David Silva turned down Inter Miami in 2020 to continue competing in Europe, joining Real Sociedad and retiring in 2023 after an ACL injury.
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fromBBC
9 hours ago

Football Daily - The Commentators' View: Salah's jazz hands & in the pocket - BBC Sounds

A commentary episode covers travel, football, language, Mohamed Salah's Elland Road incident, the Wear-Tyne derby, commentator rivalry, pub-name gaffes, and a growing glossary of phrases.
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fromFast Company
6 hours ago

World Cup soccer fans are accusing FIFA of 'monumental betrayal.' Here's why

World Cup tickets allocated through national associations range from $180 to $8,680, prompting fan outrage over affordability and accusations of betrayal.
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fromBavarian Football Works
14 hours ago

A look back at Germany's 3-0 defeat to Spain in the Women's Nations League

Spain's 3-0 win exposed Germany's tactical and finishing shortcomings, leaving uncertainty about their readiness for the 2028 Women's World Cup.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

I've seen England at 14 major tournaments. Will I go to the 2026 World Cup? No, no, no | Philip Cornwall

It was not mathematically confirmed until the Latvia game a month later, but as I watched Ezri Konsa turn in the third goal away to Serbia in early September I smiled to myself in the Stadion Rajko Mitic, knowing England were going to the World Cup. But immediately, a key question surfaced: was I? The answer came on Thursday, with the announcement of the ticket prices that the most loyal supporters of international football would have to pay.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 hours ago

Ranked! The 20 best right-wingers in the world

The best right-wingers in the world might be the most difficult task of any position on the pitch. Historically, a certain Argentine has been king of lists ranking the best players in the world, but as Lionel Messi winds down, there are certainly plenty of stars waiting to assume his crown, with the top half-dozen sides in the world each having an elite star in that position.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 hours ago

Ranked! The 20 best left-wingers in the world

Elite left-wingers in 2025 combine unpredictability, creativity and goal threat, evolving from traditional left-footed crossers into multifunctional attacking specialists.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
5 hours ago

How to watch the 2026 World Cup: TV channel, live online streams, BBC and ITV schedule

The live UK broadcast selections for the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been announced. There will be matches every day for 17 days from the opening game of the tournament between Mexico and South Africa. The finals are being staged by three different nations for the first time, taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
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fromESPN.com
20 hours ago

Broos's blunt style has backfired as Chicago Fire refute his Mbokazi comments

Hugo Broos criticized Mbekezeli Mbokazi's lateness and denigrated his Chicago move, but his claim that Mbokazi would play for Chicago's MLS2 team was false.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
15 hours ago

Quickfire Quiz 10: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?

We've gathered some of our trickiest brainteasers that we know you'll enjoy too, all available courtesy of Kwizly. Let's see what you've really got. FourFourTwo's Big Badge Quiz asks you to name 100 club and country crests from all over the world of football, and we have an equally difficult quiz about unique Premier League nationalities. You may like Our Premier League spot the ball recalls 10 famous and infamous moments in England's top flight.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 hours ago

Ranked! The 20 best central midfielders in the world

Football revolves around the best central midfielders in the world, with the engine room still what decides games at the highest level. In 2025, many of the best players in the world right now are all-action centre-mids, with nine-figure fees splashed out in recent years on box-to-box ballers and controllers in the middle of the park. And in an era of increased physicality and supreme technical level, you have to be a well-rounded no.8 to survive at the top
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
13 hours ago

Friday Football Quiz, episode 93: Can you get 20 correct answers?

A Friday football quiz offers 20 questions spanning managerial careers, record transfers, Leicester City's 2015/16 opponents, notable quotes, and a themed weekend crossword.
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fromBavarian Football Works
6 hours ago

Buenos Diaz: Vincent Kompany gave Bayern Munich's suspended Colombian star the day off

Lucho will take a short family break after extensive travel and continuous play, then return mentally refreshed while following an individual training program.
#liverpool-fc
#premier-league
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fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

'Scotland's Doig on Forest shortlist' - gossip

Multiple clubs are pursuing Rangers players Djeidi Gassama and Nicolas Raskin while Nottingham Forest target Josh Doig and several youth transfer moves progress.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
10 hours ago

England's March international fixtures: Kick-off times, dates and how to watch England vs Uruguay and England vs Japan

England will host Uruguay (27 March) and Japan (31 March) at Wembley as top-20 friendlies for Tuchel to test players before the 2026 World Cup.
#europa-league
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 hours ago

Ranked! The 20 best right-backs in the world

Right-backs now combine defensive duties with attacking wing-back roles, requiring athleticism, technical skill and strong statistical performance across multiple metrics.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 hours ago

Ranked! The 20 best left-backs in the world

The best left-backs in the world hasn't always been a pool of elite talent. In the olden days, you didn't even have to be left-footed: full-backs have long been mocked for being the worst players in any XI, yet that all changed with the likes of Roberto Carlos and Ashley Cole, ushering in an era of dynamic, exciting left-backs capable of offering creativity and stability. They're just as valuable a member of anyone else and these days,
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fromSoccer News
11 hours ago

Slot has no reason to want Salah exit ahead of crunch talks - Soccer News

Arne Slot seeks urgent talks with Mohammed Salah to clarify his status and keep him at Liverpool ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
4 hours ago

Ranked! The 20 best strikers in the world

The best strikers in the world are the most valuable people in the game. The most difficult thing in football is to score goals so naturally, the best players in the world are going to be the ones who find the net more than your average guy. The transfer market would certainly agree and of course, being a striker isn't just about finishing anymore: you also have to hold up, link play, press, run the channels and bully defenceswhich makes judging the position particularly tough
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fromwww.bbc.com
5 hours ago

Cup final victory would 'validate' Celtic process - Nancy

For my players, yes. And for the fans, yes. "Yes, I would like to win the trophy. I'm pretty sure that, if we don't win it, it's going to be difficult, because when we lose, this is painful." "But, again, I am optimistic as a person. So hopefully we're going to do it. And also if it's going to validate what we are doing."
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fromwww.caughtoffside.com
8 hours ago

Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City keen on Jadiel Pereira da Gama

According to a report from TEAMtalk, the three Premier League clubs are monitoring his progress, and they could look to make a move in future. Chelsea could use more quality and depth, and the side and the 15-year-old would be a long-term investment. They have shown a willingness to invest in talented young players, and they are looking to add Pereira da Gama to the formidable pool of young talent already at the club. The report claims that Chelsea are determined to secure his signature.
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 hours ago

Ranked! The 20 best goalkeepers in the world

The best goalkeepers in the world used to be easy to sort but the position has evolved so much in the last decade or so. Once the madmen and mavericks of your club, the position has become sanitised in the modern game: goalkeepers are no longer quite so different to outfielders, since they have to build from the back and rush out to help a high line like a traditional sweeper used to decades ago. It makes lists like these difficult
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fromESPN.com
21 hours ago

Top 50 USMNT players, ranked by club form: A new No. 1 leads the American pool

USMNT shows improved form under Pochettino with expanded player pool, clearer defensive system, and strong results against World Cup-qualified opponents.
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fromBavarian Football Works
4 hours ago

Bayern Munich lays down busy January 2026 plans

Bayern resumes training January 3, will visit fan clubs, may play a friendly, and faces six matches in January including Bundesliga and Champions League fixtures.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Antonio trains with Foxes in bid to restart career

Michail Antonio, recovering from a severe December 2024 leg fracture, is training with Leicester City as a free-agent option.
#chelsea
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fromIndependent
4 hours ago

Philly McMahon: Why managing a club team is harder than any county

A short managerial spell at Naas in Kildare became one of the best experiences in a football career.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Your Guardian sport weekend: Premier League, WSL and NFL action

Weekend football coverage previews Arsenal at Everton, Chelsea at home to Everton, Liverpool's struggles, and live reporting across Premier League, Championship, EFL and Scottish Premiership.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Liverpool vs Brighton: Premier League teams, start time, lineups, Salah

Mohamed Salah's future at Liverpool is uncertain ahead of the Anfield match versus Brighton amid public fallout and transfer speculation.
fromwww.bbc.com
19 hours ago

Does Nancy 'know what he's walked in to' amid horror Celtic start?

I don't think he quite knows what he's walked into.
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fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Rangers v Hibs, Braga & Martindale in focus

Heart of Midlothian can stretch their lead to six points while Celtic face St Mirren and several matches could shift title and relegation standings.
fromBavarian Football Works
10 hours ago

Bayern Munich news: Leon Goretzka headed to Inter Milan, Juventus, or AS Roma?; Battles in FC Bayern's executive suites?; and MORE!

Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has been offered to Serie A giants Juventus and Inter Milan as he is reportedly not considered an important player in manager Vincent Kompany's plans. According to an exclusive report from CalcioMercato.it, Goretzka's agents are actively exploring new destinations for the German midfielder, whose contract with Bayern is set to expire on June 30, allowing him to leave for free at the end of the season.
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fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Top-of-table Scottish Championship showdown starts live on BBC

"We had our way of playing when we started the season and maybe our opponents were not that familiar [with it]," he said. "Now they start to see how we want to play, how they stop that. Again, we need to evolve our things that can counter what the opponent is doing. "The basics and the foundations of how we do things are at a good level. Now, we need little tweaks - when we attack, how we can be more balanced in defence, attacking the box, how we can find this final pass. "The basics are there, the foundations are there, the principles are there."
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#crystal-palace
fromIndependent
8 hours ago
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Sean O'Connor: There may be a massive gulf between Shelbourne and Palace - but Reds have come a long way in a short time

fromIndependent
8 hours ago
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Sean O'Connor: There may be a massive gulf between Shelbourne and Palace - but Reds have come a long way in a short time

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from101GREATGOALS.COM
8 hours ago

Man City boss Pep 'the best in the world' says City assistant Toure

Kolo Toure says Pep Guardiola is the best manager and will return for Sunday's Crystal Palace match as Manchester City chase Arsenal.
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
12 hours ago

Sources: PL club eyeing Chelsea transfer target in saga that could impact Liverpool

As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, the Eagles are making Diomande a top target to replace Marc Guehi, who continues to be targeted by Liverpool and other big clubs around Europe. Sporting don't want to sell Diomande and are pointing to his 80m release clause, which one imagines could prove problematic for Palace, but perhaps less so for Chelsea.
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fromwww.caughtoffside.com
6 hours ago

Liverpool might need to pay close to 150 million for Michael Olise

The 23-year-old French international has been in spectacular form since joining the German club. He helped them win the league title last season, and he is fine for this season as well. The player has already registered 23 goal contributions in 23 matches across all competitions. He has all the attributes to develop into a world-class player, and Liverpool are looking at him as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.
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fromSoccer News
23 hours ago

Basel 1-2 Aston Villa: Tielemans seals eighth consecutive win - Soccer News

Youri Tielemans scored the decisive second-half winner off the bench as Aston Villa beat Basel 2-1 in the Europa League.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
11 hours ago

Metz v PSG: Line-ups, stats and preview

Paris Saint-Germain will look to, at least temporarily, move back to the top of the Ligue 1 table by piling more misery on bottom club Metz. The defending champions are a point behind surprise leaders Lens, but will expected to put the pressure on Pierre Sage's men by moving back to their familiar position at the summit of French football with an emphatic win at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.
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