Kick Off: Rosenior appointed as Blues' coach; Semenyo transfers to Man City

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Top Headlines

OFFICIAL: Rosenior appointed as Chelsea head coach; The contract lasts till 2032

Chelsea has officially announced Liam Rosenior to be their head coach to 2032.

Here we go! Romano: Semenyo heads to Man City with £65m transfer fee

According to Romano, Antonio Semenyo to Man City is a done deal with both clubs exchanged complete documents. Estimated to be a long-term deal, Semenyo will fulfil his dream to play under Pep's coaching.

Match Reports

Côte d'Ivoire 3-0 Burkina Faso: Diallo's goal & assist help Ivory Coast qualify

Ivory Coast’s defence of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title is gathering momentum after they comfortably beat Burkina Faso 3-0 in the last 16, meaning they have now won six of their last eight internationals. 

Algeria 1-0 DR Congo (aet): Boulbina strikes at the death to clinch QF spot

Algeria defeated D.R Congo 1-0 after extra-time to advance to the quarter-finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the first time since they won the competition in 2019.

Sassuolo 0-3 Juventus: Old Lady rise to Serie A top four with thrashing victory

A goal and an assist for Jonathan David helped Juventus secure a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sassuolo at the Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore, their eighth win in their past 10 matches in all competitions.

West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest: Gibbs-White's penalty earn comeback for visitors

Nottingham Forest injected a huge boost into their survival hopes after a crucial 2-1 win over West Ham United, ending a run of four Premier League defeats in a row and inflicting more misery on the Hammers. 

These Things Happen

Here we go! Romano: Gary O'Neill will replace Rosenior as Strasbourg's new coach

According to Romano, Gary O'Neill is set to be the next coach of Strasbourg in replacing Rosenior.

Olé: Chelsea interested in Vinícius, preparing €150 million offer

According to Argentina’s Olé newspaper, Chelsea are interested in signing Vinícius and are evaluating a €150 million bid.

AFCON 2025 quarter-finals confirm: Egypt face Ivory Coast, Morocco take Cameroon

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations concluded all the matches of the Round of 16, and the quarter-final pairings were thus determined.

Romano: Man Utd start to assess the possibility of Ole coming back to the club

According to Romano, Manchester United is aware of Ole Solksjær's intention coming back to the club. The management is prioritizing short-term options and will decide future manager in June.

David Ornstein: MU make Solskjaer lead contender for caretaker job after talks

Former Manchester United striker and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in line to make a sensational return to the club, The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Laurie Whitwell have now confirmed.

Familiar face in the frame to be next Manchester United coach

Manchester United are once again looking for a new head coach, having announced the departure of Ruben Amorim on Monday.

Why Manchester United chose Darren Fletcher to lift the Ruben Amorim gloom

It was October 2019 when Darren Fletcher sat in San Carlo, an Italian restaurant in Manchester city centre and manifested what is now his. Briefly, at least.

Darren Fletcher to hold talks with Jason Wilcox in contention for interim role

Darren Fletcher has admitted that taking charge of Manchester United is ‘beyond his wildest dreams’, but he will leave any talks over his long-term future until after Wednesday’s game at Burnley.

Cunha sends Zirkzee message to Man Utd board

The former Bologna striker is wanted back in Serie A by Roma this month.

OFFICIAL: Erik ten Hag will be FC Twente's Technical Director from next season

Twente FC officially announce Eric ten Hag to be the new Technical Director from next season after brutal Bayer Leverkusen sacking.

Amorim & Martinez 'squared up to each other' bust up WEEKS before his sacking

Ruben Amorim and Man United centre-half Lisandro Martinez reportedly squared up to each other during an intense training session just weeks before the Portuguese manager's sacking.

Evans will return to MU to serve as assistant coach to interim manager Fletcher

According to an interview, Evans will return to Manchester United to serve as an assistant coach to interim manager Darren Fletcher.

'I'm 100% here' – Newcastle boss Howe shuts down Man Utd links

Eddie Howe insisted he is "100%" focused on Newcastle United and their upcoming Premier League match against Leeds United amid reports linking him to the Manchester United job.

EPL free transfers: Guehi, Bernardo Silva and Konate could leave this summer

A number of Premier League stars have entered the final six months of their deals and can now negotiate pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs.

Barcelona consider Flick and Goretzka reunion

The Germany international, 30, is off contract at the end of the season and is being allowed  to run down his deal by Bayern.

What They Say

Maresca waves goodbye to Chelsea: Victories that I will always hold in my heart

Maresca has posted on his instagram to say goodbye to the Blues.

Osimhen speaks out after controversy: “The Weight Is on Me”

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen finally addressed the backlash over his behavior during Nigeria’s recent Africa Cup of Nations campaign. 

Guardiola: 'Top manager' Amorim did not get time to prove himself at Man Utd

Pep Guardiola described Ruben Amorim as a "top manager" while also believing that new managers are getting less time to prove themselves in the Premier League. 

Roma chief director: sacking of Ruben Amorim hurdled our pursuit to Zirkzee

Roma's pursuit of Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has been complicated by the sacking of Ruben Amorim, club director Ricky Massara has revealed.

Lionel Messi points out what makes Miami different: “I can live peacefully”

Lionel Messi is preparing to return to training with Inter Miami ahead of a massive 2026 for club and country.

Man City have right spirit to cope with injuries, insists Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City have the right spirit to cope with their injuries as they prepare to host Brighton in the Premier League.

Fixtures of the day

Serie A

Bologna VS Atalanta 2025/01/07 17:30 UTC

Napoli VS Hellas Verona 2025/01/07 17:30 UTC

Parma VS Internazionale 2025/01/07 19:45 UTC

Spanish Super Cup

Barcelona VS Athletic Club 2025/01/07 19:00 UTC

EPL

AFC Bournemouth VS Tottenham Hotspur 2025/01/07 19:30 UTC

Crystal Palace VS Aston Villa 2025/01/07 2025/01/07 19:30 UTC

Fulham VS Chelsea 2025/01/07 2025/01/07 19:30 UTC

Manchester City VS Brighton 2025/01/07 19:30 UTC

Burnley VS Manchester United 2025/01/07 20:15 UTC

Newcastle United VS Leeds United 2025/01/07 20:15 UTC