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Top Headlines
PSG 1-1 CR Flamengo (2-1 on pens): Parisians clinch FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Paris Saint-Germain became the first French side to win a global club title, earning a victory on penalties after a 1-1 draw at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, to secure the FIFA Intercontinental Cup against CR Flamengo, who failed to claim a fifth trophy in 2025.
OID Talavera 2-3 Real Madrid: Mbappe brace secures a narrow win for Blancos
Real Madrid survived a nervy finish to beat third-tier Talavera 3-2 and reach the last 16 of the Copa del Rey, with Andriy Lunin making a spectacular late save to prevent extra time.
Match Reports
Man City 2-0 Brentford: City reach Carabao Cup semis as Cherki and Savinho net
Rayan Cherki's thunderbolt strike helped Manchester City overcome Brentford to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
Newcastle 2-1 Fulham: Lewis Miley's late winner sends Magpies into EFL Cup semis
For the second time this season, Newcastle United scored a late winner in a home game against Fulham, as Lewis Miley’s stoppage-time header proved enough to clinch a 2-1 victory in the EFL Cup quarter-finals, keeping the Magpies’ hopes alive of retaining the trophy.
Baleares 2-3 Atletico: Griezmann & Raspadori score to seal victory for visitors
Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atletico Madrid navigated a tricky tie against fourth-tier Atletico Baleares in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey, holding on for a 3-2 win.
These Things Happen
OFFICIAL: Inter Miami sign Suárez to a new contract through the 2026 MLS season
On 17 December, Inter Miami officially announced the contract extension with their forward, Luis Suárez.
Messi visited and prayed at the Hanuman Temple during his trip to India
According to Indian media outlet Haberler, Messi and his entourage visited and prayed at the Hanuman Temple during their trip to India.
PSG are the 3rd team to win SIX trophies in a calendar year in 21st century
PSG are just the third men's side to win six trophies in a calendar year in the 21st century after Barcelona in 2009 and Bayern Munich in 2020.
ESPN: Nigeria appeal to FIFA over several DRC players breaking nationality rules
According to ESPN, Nigeria hopes to rekindle its hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup by appealing to FIFA that the Democratic Republic of Congo used as many as nine ineligible players in last month's World Cup qualifying play-off.
PSG keeper Safonov saves FOUR penalties in Intercontinental Cup triumph
Matvey Safonov saved four of Flamengo's five penalties as Paris Saint-Germain beat the Copa Libertadores holders on spot-kicks to win the Intercontinental Cup, following a 1-1 draw in Qatar.
Once reaching €100m in 2018, Icardi's market value is now only €6m
Transfermarkt has updated the market values of players in the Turkish Super League. Currently playing for Galatasaray, Mauro Icardi's market value has further declined, now standing at only 6 million euros.
EPL goals conceded due to errors this season: Wolves lead the table with 7 goals
In the 16th round of the Premier League last weekend, Tottenham Hotspur lost 0-3 to Nottingham Forest. Archie Gray's turnover in the backfield led to the team conceding a goal. According to statistics, Tottenham Hotspur have conceded goals due to mistakes five times in the Premier League this season.
SPORT: Inter Miami reject Lewy, renewing Suárez's contract is a higher priority
According to SPORT, Inter Miami believes there is no need to sign Lewandowski, as they already have a striker with similar characteristics, Suárez, in their squad.
REVEALED: The two England players Tuchel voted for in FIFA's The Best award
Thomas Tuchel voted for two England stars as his standout players of 2025 in the recent The Best FIFA Awards.
The date and venue for the Finalissima are set: Spain VS Argentina
Friday, March 27, 2026 in Doha, where the long-awaited duel between Spain and Argentina will be held
Raphinha's wife hits out at FIFA after the star snubbed from team of the year
Raphinha's wife was left stunned when the Barcelona winger was surprisingly omitted from FIFA's best eleven of the year on Tuesday evening.
Allegri expects tough Napoli assignment with Leao participation in doubt
Massimiliano Allegri may already have led AC Milan to one victory over Napoli this season, but he expects a tough test when the sides meet again in the Supercoppa Italiana on Thursday.
What They Say
Messi must come back, says Barcelona presidential candidate
Lionel Messi could be in line to make a return to Barcelona, should presidential hopeful Marc Ciria be elected next year.
Xabi Alonso: "Our goal was to qualify, so I head home satisfied"
"Mbappé was decisive with his two goals," stated the coach.
Zaire-Emery: Best still to come from PSG after six-trophy year
Paris Saint-Germain's Warren Zaire-Emery hopes there is more to come from Paris Saint-Germain in 2026 after they capped a stellar 2025 with a sixth trophy.
Fixtures of the Day
Arab Cup
Saudi Arabia VS UAE 2025/12/18 11:00 UTC
Jordan VS Morocco 2025/12/18 17:00 UTC
Copa Del Rey
Burgos CF VS Getafe 2025/12/18 18:00 UTC
Real Murcia VS Real Betis 2025/12/18 20:00 UTC
Supercoppa Italiana
Napoli VS Milan 2025/12/18 19:00 UTC
UEFA Conference League
Crystal Palace VS KuPS 2025/12/18 20:00 UTC
