Kick Off: Atlas lions shine at Arab Cup; Napoli beat Milan to supercoppa final

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Top Headlines

Jordan 2-3 Morocco: Hamdallah nets brace to secure Morocco's champion

Morocco is the ARAB CUP champion by Hamdallah's brace in the late-minute and the OT.

Napoli 2-0 Milan: The host set to the final with Hojlund and Neres score

Napoli have made their way to the final of Supercoppa Italiana. Hojlund & Neres score for the host.

Match Reports

Real Murcia 0-2 Betis: Betis' journey in Copa del Rey continues

Game is over and the final score is Real Murcia 0-2 Betis. Hernandez' penalty and Pineiro's OG helped Betis advance in Copa del Rey.

Crystal Palace 2-2 KuPS: Eagles forced into playoffs in Conference League

In the Europa Conference League, Crystal Palace drew 2-2 to KuPS home. This game made the Eagles much more difficult to keep on their chase for this title.

These Things Happen

The Guardian's 2025 Top 100 Footballers (Ranked 70-11): CR7 51, Messi 34

On December 18, The Guardian published their ranking of the 100 greatest footballers of 2025, from 11 to 70. Bruno Fernandes was ranked 55th, Cristiano Ronaldo 51st, Wirtz 36th, Messi 34th, Gyökeres 28th, Vinicius Junior 22nd, Lautaro Martinez 20th, McTominay 19th, Bellingham 18th, Rice 15th, and Palmer 12th.

David Ornstein: Maresca candidate for Man City if Guardiola exits next summer

According to journalist David Ornstein, Manchester City consider Enzo Maresca as a possible replacement for Guardiola should the latter exits next summer.

Mbappé moves within one goal of Ronaldo's Madrid scoring record

Xabi Alonso defended his decision to play Kylian Mbappé for all of Real Madrid's nervous 3-2 Copa del Rey win at Talavera on Wednesday, saying the forward "was decisive with his goals."

L'equipe's AFCON Best XI : Osimhen, Salah, Achraf lead, Baleba, Mahrez included

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is about to kick off, L'Équipe has listed the strongest lineup for this tournament, with 4 players from Senegal selected, led by Osimhen, Salah, and Achraf. 

Top 10 most valuable players in the SPL according to Transfermarkt: Retegui 1st

On December 18, after updating the player valuations of the SPL, Transfermarkt also listed the top 10 most valuable players in the SPL after the update. Retegui ranked first with 40 million euros, Núñez ranked second with 35 million euros.

AFCON 2025: Man Utd, Sunderland among most impacted EPL clubs

Premier League players taking part in AFCON 2025 departed to join up with their national teams this week ahead of the tournament opener on Sunday, when hosts Morocco face Comoros.

Cherki is 'special' but Pep Guardiola sends Lionel Messi warning to future star

Rayan Cherki is "special" believes Pep Guardiola and at just 22 he is already being likened to Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne - but a comparison with Lionel Messi concerns the Manchester City boss.

Mundo Deportivo: Alonso has almost no support in RM, his position is in jeopardy

According to Mundo Deportivo, Alonso currently has almost no support within Real Madrid and is on the verge of being sacked.

Ian Wright names the Man United star he would take at Arsenal 'tomorrow'

Ian Wright has criticised Manchester United's treatment of Bruno Fernandes, insisting he would have the 31-year-old midfielder at Arsenal 'tomorrow'.

The ‘Finalissima’ gets the green light: Spain to face Argentina in Doha

After months of negotiations and weeks of uncertainty due to Argentina’s internal turmoil, the highly anticipated clash between Spain and Argentina—the reigning champions of Europe and South America—has finally been set. The Finalissima will take place on March 27 in Doha, Qatar, kicking off at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Teenager with more followers than Mbappe has nightmare vs Man Utd and Kai Rooney

The 16-year-old has already landed a major sponsorship and has plans for life after football

Revealed: The 22 EPL stars who are just 1 yellow away from getting Christmas off

All I want for Christmas is... a suspension from Premier League action?

Portugal are not a better team without Ronaldo, says Fernandes

Bruno Fernandes has dismissed suggestions that Portugal are a better team without Cristiano Ronaldo as the 2026 World Cup draws ever nearer. 

Viktor Gyokeres needs to do more to keep hold of Arsenal place as Jesus returns

Viktor Gyokeres needs to do more to keep hold of Arsenal place as Gabriel Jesus returns.

What They Say

Keane: Mainoo's brother is an idiot; Bruno Fernandes might leave next summer

The social media post of Kobbie Mainoo's post has split opinion and Roy Keane has slammed the stunt as 'idiotic' amid uncertainty over where the Manchester United star stands.

Fixtures of Today

Supercoppa Italiana

Bologna VS Internazionale 2025/12/19 19:00UTC

Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund VS Borussia Monchengladbach 2025/12/19 19:30UTC