Kick Off: Nominees for FIFA Best announced; Dramatic draw for MU at Old Trafford

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Top Headlines

FIFA Best 11 Forward of the Year candidate: Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Haaland on

The greats are about to gather at FIFA Best ceremony. Among them, the forwards such as Messi, Mbappé and Haaland get prepared to accept the award they've fought for a competitive season. 

MU 4-4 Bournemouth: Crazy scoring feast from 8 different players ends with a tie

From near-total control to collapse to late Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha goals that seemed to put Manchester United on the right end of a 4-3 thriller. But, then, yet more horrific defending allowed Eli Kroupi, a substitute, to score Bournemouth’s third equaliser and, at the final whistle, the points were shared.

Match Reports

Roma 1-0 Como: Wesley Lima sealed the victory for the host

 Wesley's second-half strike proved decisive as Roma got back to winning ways in Serie A by seeing off Como 1-0 on Monday.

Saudi Arabia 0-1 Jordan: Nizar Al Rashdan sends Jordan to the grand final

Jordan have made it to the final facing Morocco. Al Rashdan's goal lights up the whole team.

Morocco 3-0 UAE: Morocco make their way to the final with a big win

Morocco delivered a commanding performance, combining discipline, intensity and quality to sweep aside the UAE and book their place in the final.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Inter Miami CF signs defender Sergio Reguilón

Inter Miami has officially announced that Sergio Reguilon has joined the team.

FIFA Best 11 Goalkeeper of the Year candidate:Donnarumma, Neuer, Raya, Becker on

Some surprising faces apperace in this year's FIFA Best 11 Goalkeeper of the Year, while some pretigious and well-performed such as Allison Becker and Courtois are competing for the honor.

FIFA Best 11 Midfield of the Year candidate: Bellingham, Rice, Wirtz, Bruno on

A Hall of Fame for midfielders with Pedri, Mac Alister and Bellingham leading the FIFA Best 11 Midfielder nominees.

FIFA Best 11 Defender of the Year candidate: Van Dijk, Saliba, Achraf on

The rising stars mixed with the backbones of their teams, Van Dijk, Cubarsi and Huijsen lead the nominees for competing the best annual defender.

Greenwood's market value has returned to €50m, just his peak at MU

Transfermarkt has updated the latest valuation of Ligue 1 players, with 24-year-old Marseille forward Greenwood seeing his value increase by €10m, reaching €50m and entering the top 10 in Ligue 1.

TA: From bottom to the top, Villans are reshaping EPL title race

Recently, The Athletic published a special article analyzing how Aston Villa has made a strong comeback from its early-season slump and officially joined the ranks of Premier League title contenders.

Romano: Thiago Silva seeking to return to Europe in January

According to Fabrizio Romano, Thiago Silva might come back to Europe as a free agent this winter.

TA: Is Ruben Amorim about to change his Manchester United formation?

Ruben Amorim addressed his players in a team meeting before facing Wolverhampton Wanderers and effectively told them: “A change is coming.”

AS: Raúl candidate for new head coach of Real Sociedad; No formal contact yet

The former Castilla coach, currently without a team, joins the options of Reus, Motta, García Pimienta, and Matarazzo for the bench.

City’s crazy, accidental offer for Messi: “Who do you think you are?”

Manchester City have always viewed Lionel Messi as the ultimate fantasy signing. Now, years later, a former coach has revealed that the Premier League club once made a shock, and completely accidental, move for the Argentine superstar.

Following Félix in 2021, Vitinha & Neves become Portugal's new billion players

Transfermarkt updated the market values of Ligue 1 players, with Paris midfield duo Vitinha and João Neves both reaching €110m, marking Portugal's second appearance of a player worth over €100m after Félix.

The race is on: Mbappé has two chances to break CR7's Real Madrid record

With the season soon heading into a brief break, Kylian Mbappé is closing in on one of the most iconic scoring records in Real Madrid history. The French star sits just three goals away from matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s mark of 59 goals in a single calendar year with the club, a standard Ronaldo set in 2013.

Tyler Fredricson will replace Mazraoui in the squad; Sesko is back to the list

Mazraoui won't be on the list against Bournemouth.

ESPN: Tomiyasu arriving at Amsterdam, will undergo Ajax's examniation tomorrow

Former Arsenal player Takehiro Tomiyasu will arrive in Amsterdam tonight and undergo a medical examination with Ajax tomorrow.

OFFICIAL: Neuer sidelined due to muscle tear

Bayern Munich officially announced that their captain, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be sidelined due to muscle tear.

The Raphinha effect, key in the recovery of Barca

Since Raphinha returned from injury, Barcelona has remained undefeated in league matches, with Raphinha successfully guiding the team with his energy, competitive spirit, and leadership in crucial moments.

Zoff confident Agnelli won't sell Juventus: They're more than a football club

Minority shareholders Tether have announced they've made an offer to buyout the Agnelli's majority ownership.

Neville 'numb' after Man Utd's chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth

Manchester United's chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth left Gary Neville feeling a "numbness" at Old Trafford.

Conte refuses to dig out Napoli players after second consecutive defeat

The 1-0 reverse was the second consecutive defeat for the Azzurri after earning a battling win against Juventus.

TAA supports Mo Salah as ex-Liverpool star fires clear double message

Mohamed Salah recently starred for Liverpool in their 2-0 win over Brighton after being left out of the squad for one month.

What They Say

Carragher: Maresca has created a big problem and might not stay next season

Jamie Carragher says Enzo Maresca has created a "big problem" with his recent cryptic comments, and he does not expect the head coach to be at Chelsea next season.

Amad Diallo shares insight on Manchester United's formation post match

Amad spoke about Manchester United's formation after scoring in the 4-4 draw with Bournemouth, saying that the system changes depending on the opponent.

Neville: Shaw ought to play tough; he's put his teammates in difficult position

In the last game of the 16th round of the Premier League, Manchester United and Bournemouth staged a goal-fest at Old Trafford, with the two teams eventually drawing 4-4. Gary Neville singled out Luke Shaw for criticism, insisting that the defender must be "tougher" during the opponent's offensive organization.

Fixtures of Today

EFL Cup

Cardiff City VS Chelsea 2025/12/17 20:00 UTC

Copa Del Rey

Sporting Gijón VS Valencia 2025/12/17 20:00 UTC

CD Guadalajara VS Barcelona 2025/12/17 20:00 UTC

Eldense VS Real Sociedad 2025/12/17 20:00 UTC

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