Kick Off: Messi celebrates the 3rd WC anniversary; Inter failed in penalty

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Top Headlines

Messi's latest story on Instagram: 3rd anniversary!

Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina National Team and just led Inter Miami to win the MLS cup, post a Story on his official Instagram to celebrate 3rd anniversary of them winning 2022 World Cup

Bologna 1-1 Inter (3-2 pens): Barella, Bastoni missed penalties

Ravaglia saves two spot-kicks in Supercoppa semi-final upset.

Match Reports

Dortmund 2-0 Gladbach: Brandt and Beier strikes take hosts second

Borussia Dortmund climbed to second in the Bundesliga table, at least temporarily, as Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier scored in a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

These Things Happen

Sir Alex Ferguson sends chilling Man United warning amid Ruben Amorim verdict

Sir Alex Ferguson sends chilling Man United warning amid Ruben Amorim verdict

PSG: Lee suffer from muscular injury and will be absent for few weeks

According to Paris Saint Germain official injury update, there are a few players within PSG squad suffering injuries from recent matches

Premier League Future Power Rankings: Projections for all 20 teams

You know it's probably going to be Arsenal or Manchester City for the Premier League title; Burnley, and someone else for relegation; and one of, like, eight or nine different teams for the final two or three UEFA Champions League places.

Manchester Evening: Ugarte may seal his Man United fate this weekend

Ruben Amorim laid down the law to Manuel Ugarte last month when he told the Manchester United midfielder he had to improve in training to force his way back into his plans. 

Sky Sports: Leverkusen wants to handle Echeverri's loan with early termination

According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, Bayer Leverkusen will end their loan's contract with Claudio Echeverri early. 

Maresca may be the best candidate to preserve his Man City legacy if Pep leaves

The heirs have tended to be apparent. 

Conte hints Napoli will pursue outright Hojlund deal

The Denmark striker scored in the Supercoppa Italiana semifinal win against AC Milan last night.

Bundesliga Market Value Update: Musiala & Olise Tied at Top with €130m

On December 19, the Bundesliga released its latest market value updates: Musiala has dropped to €130 million, tying with Olise for the top spot; Harry Kane’s value has fallen to €65 million, while Karl’s value has skyrocketed to €60 million.

Europe’s worst: The shocking cost of injuries at Real Madrid

Real Madrid has suffered the highest injury-related costs among Europe’s top clubs over the past five years, spending an eye-popping €168.76 million ($197.65 million), according to a report by global insurance intermediary Howden. By comparison, Barcelona’s injury bill totaled about €122.99 million ($144.05 million) during the same period.

What They Say

Isak: Winning Swedish Golden Ball is definitely a recognition for me

On December 18, Aftonbladet—the Swedish newspaper that organizes the Golden Ball award—announced that Isak had won the 2025 Swedish Golden Ball. He subsequently gave an exclusive interview to the publication. In the first part of the interview, he discussed his feelings about winning the Swedish Golden Ball and the reasons behind his decision to join Liverpool last summer.

Marcelo: Want to sign Pedri for RM; Brazil is like RM at national team level

Recently, Marcelo talked about topics such as the opponents he encountered in his career and his outlook on the World Cup during a program. He said that Brazil is like Real Madrid at the national team level.

Pep: I will quit from Man City at 75 or 76, sooner or later

According to Fabrizio Romano, Pep Guardiola released his possible retirement from being head coach of Manchester City

Fixtures of Today

EPL

Newcastle United VS Chelsea 2025/12/20 12:30 UTC

Manchester City VS West Ham United 2025/12/20 15:00 UTC

Tottenham Hotspur VS Liverpool 2025/12/20 17:30 UTC

Everton VS Arsenal 2025/12/20 20:00 UTC

La Liga

Real Madrid VS Sevilla 2025/12/20 20:00 UTC

Coupe de France

Vendée Fontenay VS Paris Saint-Germain 2025/12/20 20:00 UTC

Serie A

Lazio VS Cremonese 2025/12/20 17:00 UTC

Juventus VS Roma 2025/12/20 19:45 UTC