𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐀 (𝟐𝟎) in 30 minutes vs Sudan: • 1 GOAL • MOST CHANCES CREATED (2) • 5 Passes Into Final Third • 100% Successful Take-Ons • 1/3 Ground Duels Won • 1 Touch In Opposition Box

Journalist: “What’s your secret to staying in shape?” Noah Sadiki: “The Bible.”

Dani Carvajal visited Qatari club Al Gharafa during this Christmas break in La Liga. His friend Joselu plays there and Qatari clubs dream of signing Carvajal one day in the future.

AC Milan have agreed personal terms with talented striker Andrej Kostic from Partizan Belgrade. Club to club talks well underway to get the deal done under €5m package, add-ons included.

Milan Škriniar, seen as untouchable by Fenerbahçe in the January transfer window. No chance to negotiate his exit despite links as club guarantees Škriniar is key part of the project and won’t leave.

Understand El Chadaille Bitshiabu could leave RB Leipzig in the January transfer window. 20 year old defender will be one to watch as Premier League clubs asked about the situation in the last days. Bitshiabu, currently not happy with his playing time.

Union St-Gilloise sent official bid to sign 23 year old midfielder Besfort Zeneli from Elfsborg. German and Italian clubs are also keen as Zeneli could leave in January.

Understand PSV Eindhoven buy option for Salah-Eddine in the summer is only valid on club side with AS Roma, nothing signed with the player or pre-agreed yet. Several European clubs are monitoring the Moroccan LB following his very good performances with PSV and Morocco.

Antoine Semenyo will pick his next club soon with four teams now keen and in talks with his camp. Andoni Iraola: “Personally, I do not want to lose him… but the market's unpredictability means anything can happen”.

Maurizio Micheli has started his work at Arsenal as part of recruitment and scouting team under Andrea Berta. All documents were signed earlier this month to let Micheli leave Napoli and try new chapter at Arsenal, as agreed in November.

Renan Lodi has agreed to join Atlético Mineiro on a five year contract, deal in place. AS Roma never started any negotiation despite recent reports, he was just offered to the club.

Cassiano Kiala will sign his new contract at FC Bayern soon as part of the long term project. 16 year old defender stays despite PL links as it was always the decision also with Jorge Mendes involved in the planning.

Endrick will wear number 9 shirt at Olympique Lyon and he’ll be ready to play from January 1st, as soon as the transfer window opens

Claudio Echeverri to Girona, here we go! Loan deal agreed for the Argentinian talent to join from Man City. Bayer Leverkusen loan move has been interrupted as Echeverri will be part of City Group side Girona. Straight loan until June.

Niclas Füllkrug has signed his contract as new AC Milan player after medical passed today. He’s gonna be new AC Milan number 9 coming from West Ham on loan deal.

Marco Ottolini signs in as new Juventus sporting director, set to work under Damien Comolli. Documents being counter checked and then it will become official.

AS Roma have started club to club talks with Atlético Madrid to ask for Giacomo Raspadori. Roma are working on both Zirkzee and Raspadori deals, negotiations ongoing — nothing agreed yet.

Axel Disasi, available for January window but reports of loan move are out of mark as the French defender can not leave on loan. Chelsea already used all their extra UK spots for loans this season. AS Roma, OL and Paris FC all informed.

Manchester City and Bournemouth will be in direct contact this week for Antoine Semenyo. £65m release clause available until Jan 10 but Manchester City will approach Bournemouth to discuss potential different deal structure and payment terms. Semenyo’s preference is Man City

Nice make approach for Moroccan midfielder Amir Richardson from Fiorentina.

Marcus Rashford: “My future? I want to stay at Barça. This is my goal... But it's not the reason that makes me train hard and give my all”, told Sport. “The goal is to win. Barcelona is a huge and wonderful club, built to win titles”.

Enzo Maresca confirms Estevão and Liam Delap are both back available for Chelsea’s next game.

Maresca on James: “Reece is growing in terms of leadership, he is playing more and more minutes. This is the reason why we are happy because he can be fit and healthy”. “He is one of the main players for different reasons. He's from our house, he’s the captain”.

Enzo Maresca when asked if he’s swap Morgan Rogers for Cole Palmer: “No”. “I love Cole and Cole is my player”.

Enzo Maresca when asked about Semenyo deal: “It’s not my focus. I’m in love with the squad we have”.

Enzo Maresca: “Yes, Cole Palmer is now finally ready to play full 90 minutes”.

Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo will miss next game vs Newcastle, says Rúben Amorim. “I think Kobbie will return faster than Bruno”.

Osasuna have agreed deal to sign Javi Galán from Atlético Madrid as new left back. €500k transfer fee plus €500k add-ons for each season at Osasuna in La Liga.

Amad Diallo wins the Man of the Match for Ivory Coast vs Mozambique

𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐃 𝐃𝐈𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐕𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓 After scoring against Bournemouth last week for Man United, he finds the net again Franck Kessié provides the assist as Les Éléphants take all three points

Endrick to Olympique Lyon. Deal in place after exclusive story revealed two months ago. Endrick joins OL on loan from Real Madrid, no buy option clause and 50% of salary covered. Endrick will be back to Real in June.

Moroccan manager praises Noussair Mazraoui performance against Comoros at AFCON 2025.

Manchester United are looking at possible midfield options in January after Bruno Fernandes’ injury and Kobbie Mainoo's uncertain future. Internal meetings have taken place to find solutions. Decision to be made soon.

Sir David Beckham pays respects to late Stone Roses bassist Gary Mounfield.

Liverpool look to revive interest in Antoine Semenyo.

Roy Keane: “There's too many players, like Diogo Dalot, who just don't do enough.”

Real Betis fans threw stuffed toys on the pitch for disadvantaged children. A lovely Christmas tradition in Seville

Neymar will finally undergo surgery after saving Santos from relegation despite playing injured. Surgery will reportedly be done by Brazil National Team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar, with CBF monitoring the process.

Juventus under Tudor Games: 11 Wins: 3 Draws: 3 Losses: 5 Juventus under Spalletti Games: 11 Wins: 7 Draws: 3 Losses: 1

Players who scored 60+ goals in a single calendar year this century: ▫️ Kylian Mbappé in 2025 ▫️ Viktor Gyökeres in 2024 ▫️ Robert Lewandowski in 2021 ▫️ Leo Messi in 2012 ▫️ Cristiano Ronaldo in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Arouca, from Portugal’s Liga Portugal, traveled to play against Santa Clara in the Azores Islands. Only one fan traveled to support them. At the end of the match, the team went over to applaud him and hug him

Only four players have ever managed to score a hat-trick against Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid: 🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo 🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo 🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo 🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo

Casemiro now has the most goals + assists (5) of any Manchester United player this season amongst those who are not currently injured or on international duty.

Vinicius Jr replaced his Real Madrid pic with Brazil profile pic on Instagram and posted “…” caption after whistles. “The fans have the right to express their opinion”, says Xabi Alonso. “It was a tough match, and we realize we can improve. We'll use this time to rest”.

"Joshua Zirkzee is OPEN to joining AS Roma. "Roma have told him he can be a regular starter and play every game, they've made progress on the players' side."

The Italian Supercup could be played in the USA next year It won’t be held in Saudi Arabia (they’re hosting the Asian Cup). The 20 Serie A clubs will vote on the destination by spring.

Bayern Munich will end the year at 1st place in Bundesliga and 9 points clear! Vincent Kompany's side have also scored the MOST goals (55) and conceded the LEAST goals (11) in the league so far this season.

27 years ago today: Zinedine Zidane won the Ballon d'Or! 1st place was Zidane (244 points), 2nd place was Davor Šuker (68 points), 3rd place was Ronaldo (66 points).

Roberto Martinez on his time at Everton: "We had to sell Fellaini, Anichebe, and we brought James McCarthy, Gareth Barry, Romelu Lukaku. I think we were one transfer window away to be able to win silverware."

Stefan Kießling played for Bayer Leverkusen for 12 years. Whilst he was there, he registered 238 goals contributions in 444 appearances.