Kick Off: Real win Intercontinental Cup, Gunners & Reds advance to EFL Cup QF

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Match Report

Real Madrid 3-0 Pachuca: Vinicius, Mbappe & Rodrygo seal Intercontinental Cup

After collecting the UEFA Super Cup in August, Real Madrid have now won their second trophy of the 2024-25 season. On Wednesday, they secured the Intercontinental Cup after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca.

Arsenal 3-2 Palace: Reborn Jesus nets hat trick in comeback win before Xmas

Gabriel Jesus scored his first home goals in a year as his hat-trick helped Arsenal come from behind to beat Crystal Palace and reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.

Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Núñez & Elliott score to send Reds into EFL Cup semis

Game is over and the final score is Southampton 1-2 Liverpool. Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott goals send Arne Slot's Reds into Carabao Cup semi-finals.

Monaco 2-4 PSG: Doue, Dembele and Ramos earn hard-fought victory for PSG

Ousmane Dembele struck twice as Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Monaco 4-2 and move 10 points clear at the Ligue 1 summit.

Roma 4-1 Sampdoria: Ranieri's side seal last 8 spot, Dovbyk nets brace

Game is over and the final score is Roma 4-1 Sampdoria. Here is the match report.

These Things Happen

Amorim opens door for 'big talent' Rashford to STAY at Man United

Ruben Amorim wants Marcus Rashford to stay at Manchester United despite the player’s claims that he is seeking a new challenge.

Amorim tells Rashford he's wrong to announce plan to quit before talking to him

RUBEN AMORIM says Marcus Rashford was wrong to tell the world he wants to quit Manchester United.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City contact agents of Barcelona star

Barcelona had looked at selling Raphinha last summer, as they sought to fund a move for Nico Williams. Hanging onto the Brazilian has turned out to be one of the best decisions made by the Blaugrana this season though, as he has exploded into form.

Rashford is left OUT of Man United's League Cup squad.. as Garnacho returns

Manchester United wantaway Marcus Rashford has been omitted from Ruben Amorim's squad to face Tottenham on Thursday night.

Bellingham wins another trophy, Real Madrid become 1st winners of new tournament

JUDE BELLINGHAM has added another trophy to his cabinet.

Why Rashford fit perfectly for Arsenal but he must choose cash or career first

MARCUS Rashford is at a crossroads.

Alejandro Garnacho saga puts five clubs on red alert but Rashford issue emerges

Alejandro Garnacho's uncertain future at Manchester United has put five clubs on red alert ahead of the January transfer window.

Vini sends clear message to Real Madrid hierarchy following summer of rumours

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior became the third player in the club’s history to win the FIFA Best Award on Tuesday night, following on from Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo. He collected the award in Doha, Qatar, but made it clear he had no plans to stay there.

Arsenal star to "LEAVE after 6 years" for chiefs' decision not to renew contract

Kieran Tierney is reportedly set to leave Arsenal after six years at the club following the decision of bosses not to give him a new deal.

Salah, Palmer and Saka all analysed to determine the best one in the top-flight

Liverpool's talisman who continues to defy age, Chelsea's rising superstar in west London or Arsenal's ever-present on the right wing?

Vini relishes 'dream come true' adding Intercontinental Cup glory to FIFA Best

Vinicius Junior said it was "a dream come true" after crowning a memorable 2024 with Intercontinental Cup glory.

Rashford's 'dream move' revealed after Man United star's bombshell admission

Marcus Rashford's dream destination has reportedly been revealed after he announced he wants to leave Manchester United for a 'new challenge'.

Revealed: EPL's most-used players in 2024 with Rice, Havertz & Caicedo in top 10

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has been credited among the top 20 footballers for minutes played in world football in 2024, while accruing the most of any Premier League player as well.

What They Say

Ex-defender: “Real Madrid must take action with Vini because of his behaviour”

Ex-Madrid centre-back Rafael Alkorta believes Vinícius Jr., who won The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award, is not a good role model for kids.

Bayern star confesses Barcelona love – ‘My reference point, my favourite team’

Barcelona and Real Madrid frequently rely on their prestige and reputation to give them an edge in the transfer market, and it’s been shown on many an occasion to be a greater attraction than extra cash. A solid demonstration of the high regard footballers hold them in is Jamal Musiala.

'The people who didn’t vote for me…' – Vinicius opens up on Ballon d'Or snub

On Wednesday, Real Madrid picked up their second trophy of the season as they defeated Pachuca 3-0 in the Intercontinental Cup. Vinicius Junior provided a goal and an assist in Doha, and as a result, he was deemed to be the Player of the Tournament.

Vinicius defiant in social media post – ‘Nobody tells me how to behave’

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was reportedly disappointed not to receive the Ballon d’Or two months ago, but after picking up the top prize in the FIFA Best Awards, has made it clear he feels he is the best player in the world. The Brazilian narrowly pipped Manchester City’s Rodri Hernandez to the award, with Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal and Lamine Yamal completing the top five.

Fixtures Of The Day

UEFA Europa Conference League

Chelsea VS Shamrock Rovers  2024/12/19 20:00 UTC

Coppa Italia

Inter Milan VS Udinese  2024/12/19 20:00 UTC

EFL Cup

Hotspur VS Man United  2024/12/19 20:00 UTC