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Top Headlines
Real Sociedad 2-1 Barcelona: Barca winning run ends as Oyarzabal & Rashford net
Marcus Rashford came off the bench to score for Barcelona but the La Liga leaders lost an incident-packed game at Real Sociedad.
Senegal 1-0 Morocco: Gueye's winner in extra time hands Senegal 2nd AFCON title
Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in an extraordinarily chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final, with Pape Gueye scoring an extra-time stunner after the Lions of Teranga had walked off the pitch and refused to play following the awarding of a late penalty.
Match Report
Milan 1-0 Lecce: New signing Füllkrug scores the winner for Rossoneri
AC Milan moved back within three points of Serie A leaders Inter, after Niclas Fullkrug's first goal for the club sealed a 1-0 win over Lecce.
Aston Villa 0-1 Everton: Barry's goal sees shocking loss of Emery's side
Aston Villa missed the chance to go second behind Premier League leaders Arsenal as Everton secured a deserved victory at Villa Park.
Atletico 1-0 Alaves: Sørloth scores winner to seal 3 points at home
Atletico Madrid strengthened their grip on fourth place in LaLiga as Alexander Sorloth's header guided them to a 1-0 win over Alaves – their first league victory of 2026.
Torino 0-2 Roma: Malen marks debut with goal as Dybala ends drought
Donyell Malen scored on his debut as Roma recorded their third straight Serie A victory with a 2-0 win over Torino.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle: Hosts seal one hard-fought point through a goalless draw
Newcastle missed the chance to climb into the Premier League's top five after being held to a goalless draw at battling Wolves.
These Things Happen
Senegal assigned someone to guard Mendy's towel, but he was tackled by caddies
At this Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco's ball boys drew widespread attention from fans for their bizarre antics: they repeatedly attempted to steal the towel used by the opposing goalkeeper to dry his hands, apparently trying to unsettle him and disrupt the opponent’s rhythm. In the final match, even Morocco's on-field players joined in this chaotic behavior.
West Ham could target Man City midfielder Mateo Kovacic if Lucas Paqueta leaves
Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic could be a target for West Ham should Lucas Paqueta leave this month
OFFICIAL: Brahim Diaz wins the Golden Boot of the AFCON 2025 with 5 goals
OFFICIAL: Brahim Diaz is the top scorer of the AFCON 2025 with 5 goals
INCREDIBLE SCENES! Senegal off the pitch in AFCON final after late penalty award
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw directed his players off the pitch and back onto the bench in apparent protest over a late penalty awarded to Morocco in the dying minutes of the AFCON final.
OFFICIAL: Yassine Bounou named Best Goalkeeper of the AFCON 2025
OFFICIAL: Yassine Bounou named Best Goalkeeper of the AFCON 2025
Arsenal injury latest as Bukayo Saka update emerges with Mikel Arteta plan clear
Arsenal are back in Champions League action this week with Mikel Arteta making an admission over Bukayo Saka's fitness.
OFFICIAL: Sadio Mane named Best Player of the AFCON 2025
OFFICIAL: Sadio Mane named Best Player of the AFCON 2025
Here we go! Romano: Ajax set to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko on loan
According to Romano, Ajax verbally agree on deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Arsenal.
Xabi Alonso already has his first offer after Real Madrid departure
Rumours are circulating in Germany about a possible return of Xabi Alonso to the Bundesliga, this time to the Eintracht Frankfurt bench, which became vacant following Dino Toppmöller’s dismissal on Sunday.
OFFICIAL: Man City confirm 20-year-old midfielder Echeverri joins Girona on loan
OFFICIAL: Man City confirm 20-year-old Argentine midfielder Echeverri joins Girona on loan
Guehi's private jet abandons Manchester landing as he arrives for medical
Marc Guehi's private jet was initially forced to abandon its landing at Manchester Airport on Sunday morning ahead of his medical with Manchester City.
What They Say
Gana Gueye reveals Senegal nearly boycotted final after late penalty drama
Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has revealed that the Teranga Lions were on the verge of boycotting their AFCON final after a controversial last-minute penalty was awarded against them, a decision that sparked anger and disbelief across the Senegalese camp.
Guardiola makes worrying Haaland admission after revealing he is 'EXHAUSTED'
Pep Guardiola admits he won't be able to give Erling Haaland a rest when Manchester City face Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
'It's in the DNA at Everton' – Moyes thrilled with 'magnificent' Villa Park win
David Moyes says "it's in the DNA at Everton" to dig out "magnificent" wins, after they earned a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Simeone says Sorloth enjoying his best form for Atleti
Diego Simeone believes Alexander Sorloth is enjoying his best run of form in an Atletico Madrid shirt and expects his strike partner, Julian Alvarez, to get back to his best soon.
Howe: Wolves draw 'a game of frustration' for Newcastle
Eddie Howe could not hide his frustration after Newcastle United missed a golden opportunity to go fifth in the Premier League, drawing 0-0 with bottom club Wolves.
'I don't like boos from my own fans': VVD demands stronger support from Anfield
Virgil van Dijk says he doesn't like being booed by the Liverpool fans and has called on stronger support from the Reds crowd.
Spalletti questions Juventus' determination after defeat at Cagliari
Luciano Spalletti believes Juventus' inability to match Cagliari's determination cost them three points in their Serie A clash on Saturday.
Fixtures of the Day
Serie A
Lazio VS Como 2026/1/19 19:45 UTC
