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West Ham United midfielder Guido Rodríguez has expressed his excitement after touching down in Spain to complete his transfer to Valencia. The 31-year-old, who joined West Ham last summer, is now set to finalise a short-term deal that will keep him at Mestalla until the end of the season. Valencia have been in negotiations with West Ham for several weeks, …

Juventus owner John Elkann visited the team in the dressing room at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday, congratulating them on a 3-0 win over Napoli. Juventus secured a massive 3-0 victory over direct rivals Napoli on Sunday, prompting the Bianconeri owner Elkann to congratulate the team in the dressing room right after the final whistle. Juventus posted pictures of Elkann …

La Gazzetta dello Sport notes that the ‘poor and physically drained’ Scott McTominay embodies Napoli’s emergency as the Partenopei prepare to face Chelsea in the Champions League. Napoli suffered a 3-0 away defeat at Juventus on Sunday, slipping nine points below table leaders Inter. Antonio Conte was forced to cope without ten first-team players due to an injury crisis that …

Crystal Palace are reportedly ready to loan out defender Chadi Riad amid growing interest from Sheffield United, according to journalist Alan Nixon. The 22-year-old centre-back, who arrived at Selhurst Park in 2024 for an initial £14 million, has struggled for regular minutes this season, prompting Palace to consider a temporary move aimed at helping him regain form and confidence. Riad …

Samir Xaud, President of the Brazilian FA, hints that Carlo Ancelotti could already signed a contract extension: ‘Both parties are interested.’ Ancelotti became the Brazil boss less than a year ago, and his contract expires at the end of the 2026 World Cup, but the CBF is ready to offer him a new deal already. “Talks are already ongoing, and …

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus have grown frustrated with Youssef En-Nesyri and have therefore resumed talks with Liverpool and Manchester United for Federico Chiesa and Joshua Zirkzee. Juventus are looking for attacking reinforcements in the January window, but Fenerbahce striker En-Nesyri, one of their primary targets, is unwilling to move to Turin as he seeks a permanent transfer. …

West Ham United are preparing to revive their long-standing interest in Harry Maguire ahead of the summer transfer window, with Football Insider reporting that the club are hopeful of securing the Manchester United defender on a free transfer. The Hammers came close to signing Maguire during David Moyes’ tenure, only for the move to collapse late in negotiations. Now, with …

Khephren Thuram explains Juventus’ goal celebrations in their 3-0 win over Napoli and insists ‘we can still improve’ under Luciano Spalletti. Juventus secured a massive 3-0 win over rivals Napoli at the Allianz Stadium last night. Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic provided the goals for the Old Lady, who has now moved just one point below the Partenopei …

Roy Keane has poured cold water on the growing calls for Michael Carrick to be appointed Manchester United’s next permanent manager, insisting the former midfielder is not the right man to lead the club long-term. Carrick, who took over on an interim basis following the dismissal of Rúben Amorim earlier this year, has enjoyed a remarkable start, yet Keane remains …

Napoli coach Antonio Conte warns that ‘the storm is not over, and it won’t be anytime soon’ as the Partenopei injury crisis will drag on for a few more weeks: ‘I expect the fans to be close to the team.’ Napoli suffered an away 3-0 loss against Juventus on Sunday, seeing the Bianconeri move just one point below them in …

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a renewed push to sign Fulham and USMNT left-back Antonee Robinson, according to TeamTalk. The 28-year-old defender has long been admired at Anfield, and with Andy Robertson in advanced talks with Tottenham, Liverpool are now accelerating plans to bring Robinson to Merseyside before the end of the January transfer window. Robinson was firmly on Liverpool’s radar …

Juventus fans mocked their ex-coach and midfielder, Antonio Conte, in the final minutes of a home 3-0 victory last night: ‘Jump with us.’ Juventus secured a 3-0 victory over rivals Napoli last night, thanks to goals from Jonathan David, Kenan Yildiz and Filip Kostic. Football Italia was among the accredited media at the Allianz Stadium and could witness the reaction …

Juve fly and Inter run away The Old Lady dominates, Napoli go -9 from the top spot. Yildiz, Kostic and Spalletti score: ‘Like this, Kenan is an alien.’ Azzurri protest for a penalty not given to Hjlund. Roma go quickly, but are wasteful. Allegri ahead, penalty-kick draw. Modric: ‘Saved by Maignan.’ Scudetto and Champions: The Sunday of replies Juve knock …

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo wasted no time firing back at Arsenal supporters on social media after the Red Devils secured a thrilling 3–2 victory over the Gunners on Sunday. The 23-year-old, who started the match under interim manager Michael Carrick, delivered one of his most confident performances of the season and followed it up with some pointed online banter …

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has dismissed growing speculation surrounding Cole Palmer’s future, insisting the England international is “very, very happy” at Stamford Bridge despite reports linking him with a possible move to Manchester United. Speaking to the media, Rosenior made it clear that Palmer remains central to Chelsea’s long-term project and is not seeking an exit. Recent reports suggested that …