Kick Off: Salah's stoppage time goal saved the team; Napoli won Supercoppa

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Egypt 2-1 Zimbabwe: Prince’s coronation cancelled as King Mo takes the crown

A late Mohamed Salah winner rescued a victory for Egypt and denied a resilient Zimbabwe, as the Pharaohs came from behind to win 2-1 in their opening match of the African Cup of Nations.

Napoli 2-0 Bologna: Neres scores brace cor Napoli"s chapmion

David Neres netted a brace to help SSC Napoli win the Supercoppa Italiana for the third time in their history after a 2-0 victory over Bologna at the King Saud University Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

Match Report

Mali 1-1 Zambia: Patson Daka strikes late to deny Mali win, Sinayoko on target

Game is over and the final score is Mali 1-1 Zambia.  Patson Daka and Sinayoko shined to level up the performance of each team. 

South Africa 2-1 Angola: Foster scores as South Africa seize 3 pts

South Africa edged out Angola with a 2-1 victory in an absorbing Group B opener, extending Bafana Bafana’s unbeaten run to 12 games (W6, D6).

These Things Happen

Spain remain at the top of the pile for the final FIFA Men's Ranking of 2025

Spain end 2025 at the top of FIFA Men's World Ranking as Jordan jump.

Romano: 17-year-old Abdelkarim wants to join Barcelona as talks are underway

Romano reveals that the Egyptian youngster Hamza Abdelkarim wants to join Barcelona as talks are underway.

Xabi Alonso ‘returns the favor’ to Vinicius Jr

With the echoes of whistles still ringing around the renovated Bernabéu, Vinícius is resting in Dubai until the team returns to training at the end of the year. Since Carlo Ancelotti’s departure, everything has become more complicated for the Brazilian, the great idol of the fanbase during the club’s last two Champions League triumphs. Now, however, he finds himself questioned – both for his attitude and for a clear dip in form.

Here we go! Romano: Niclas Füllkrug to join AC Milan on loan until June 2026

Romano reports that Niclas Füllkrug will join AC Milan and the deal in place for loan move until June 2026.

Real Madrid overtakes Barcelona to lead one key LaLiga table

This Monday brought more than just Spain’s Christmas lottery payouts. Spanish soccer’s television windfall was also handed out, with LaLiga publishing the distribution of broadcast revenue for the 2024-25 season, one of the most important income streams for clubs.

Five cut-price strikers Liverpool could look to sign in Jan after Isak injury

When Alexander Isak latched onto a Florian Wirtz through-ball and fired home at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, it felt like his career on Merseyside had finally sprung to life.

Transfer news: Every Premier League clubs' plans for January window 2026

Arsenal are likely to be quiet in January after a busy summer as they feel the squad is capable of winning the Premier League title. A number of players are still to return from injury, including Gabriel and Kai Havertz.

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal hit by surge of online hate on social media

Barcelona forward and Spanish international Lamine Yamal was the subject of 6 percent of all sports-related hate messages on social media in November, according to the Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia, Oberaxe.

Semenyo transfer news: Has Isak's injury changed Bournemouth winger's situation?

Antoine Semenyo is expected to be one of the biggest names discussed in the January transfer window.

With Chelsea & Arsenal up next, EPL to find out if Villa is eyeing for title

Ten wins in a row. Ten straight wins at Villa Park. Ten years since Leicester did the impossible. Is the Aston Villa title fight really on?

Como whiz Paz pushed about Real Madrid return

The 21 year-old Argentina international was sold by Real Madrid to Como last year, with Los Merengues boasting a buy-back clause as part of the deal.

Neymar undergoes knee surgery after end of Brazilian season

Neymar has undergone surgery on a meniscus injury following the end of the Brazilian Serie A season, Santos have confirmed.

Here We Go! Romano: Endrick to Olympique Lyon, loan from Real Madrid with no buy

Endrick to Olympique Lyon, here we go by Fabrizio Romano!

Man pleads not guilty of racially abusing Antonie Semenyo during Liverpool match

A 47-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to allegedly racially abusing Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening game of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Ref Watch: 'Van de Ven is out of control' - should Spurs defender have seen red?

Alexander Isak is facing the prospect of a long spell on the sidelines with scans expected to confirm he has a broken leg, but should Spurs defender Mick van de Ven have been punished for the challenge that seriously injured the Liverpool striker?

Ruben Dias reveals Man City title challenge as stars visit children's hospital

Ruben Dias insisted that Manchester City’s past glories do not satisfy him, vowing to hunt down Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

What They Say

I felt very alone in Barcelona, says the former France international Umtiti

The former France international hung up the boots earlier this year.

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Ruben Dias knows that Manchester City are expected to win titles, as he promised to hand Arsenal a fierce fight for the Premier League crown.

'It's just really bad luck for Isak' – Carragher defends Van de Ven challenge

Jamie Carragher says Alexander Isak's potential absence is a "huge blow" for Liverpool, but he empathised with Micky van de Ven.

Fixtures of The Day

Africa Cup of Nations

Democratic Republic of the Congo VS Benin 2025/12/23 12:30 UTC

Senegal VS Botswana 2025/12/23 15:00 UTC

Nigeria VS Tanzania 2025/12/23  17:30 UTC

Tunisia VS Uganda 2025/12/23 20:00 UTC

Premier League

Arsenal VS Crystal Palace 2025/12/23 20:00 UTC