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Papers: Amorim's pay-off revealed as replacements discussed
Sky Sports - 5 Jan 2026 23:50
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers
Belief key to Sunderlands season, says Le Bris
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 23:30
Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has pointed to his sides belief as one of the key reasons for their positive season thus far. The Black Cats are currently eighth in the Premier League, level on points with seventh-place Br...
Man City confirm surgery on fractured leg for Gvardiol
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 23:07
Manchester City have confirmed that Josko Gvardiol will undergo surgery on a tibial fracture later this week. The defender suffered the injury during Citys 1-1 draw against Chelsea on Sunday, going down with the problem ...
Leicester 2-1 West Brom: Stoppage-time Fatawu volley snatches all three points
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 22:07
Adbul Fatawu scored a brilliant volley in the 94th minute as Leicester secured a 2-1 victory over West Brom in the Championship. Jordan Ayew put the Foxes ahead after a fast start before Karlan Grant restored parity, but...
ONeill returns as Celtic manager for rest of 2025-26 season
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 21:32
Celtic have confirmed that Martin ONeill will take on the manager role for the rest of the 2025-26 season. This decision came after Wilfried Nancy was sacked just 33 days following his appointment, due to a poor run of f...
Nigeria 4-0 Mozambique: Osimhen and Lookman in top form again to seal last 16 win
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 21:06
A goal and two assists from Ademola Lookman, along with a brace from Victor Osimhen, helped Nigeria beat Mozambique 4-0 and reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Akor Adams also played a crucial role in ...
Time for Man Utd to get an experienced coach, says former winger Sharpe
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 20:44
Former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe believes the club should go down a more experienced route when hiring a new head coach. Ruben Amorim was sacked by United on Monday after a turbulent few weeks, which included a...
McKennie relishing new role in Juventus set-up
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 20:05
Weston McKennie is thrilled to be playing a more advanced role for Juventus, who are preparing to face Sassuolo in Serie A on Tuesday. Juventus are currently on a four-match unbeaten streak in the competition, but failed...
Frank: Spurs must have optimistic approach in league of small margins
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 19:32
Thomas Frank has urged Tottenham to have an optimistic approach to the Premier League due to the small margins of the competition this season. Spurs are 13th in the league after drawing to Sunderland on the weekend, but ...
Unpleasant scenes result in red cards in Napolis Serie A triumph over Lazio (Video)
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 19:19
In the 88th minute of the Serie A match between Lazio and Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, Napolis Pasquale Mazzocchi appeared to try to stamp on the foot of Lazios Adam Marusic. Marusic responded fiercely and a ...
Egypt 3-1 Benin (aet): Attia stars to book AFCON quarter-final spot
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 18:55
Marwan Attia scored and assisted for Egypt to secure them a 3-1 victory over Benin and a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Jodel Dossou had forced the extra 30 minutes after cancelling out Attias superb ...
Manchester City internally discuss Marc Guehi
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 18:45
Manchester City were already said to be involved in the race for the signature of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, but their interest was tied to the summer of 2026 when his contract expires, rather than the January tr...
Glasner aiming to shore up Palaces defence to end winless streak against Villa
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 18:28
Oliver Glasner wants to reinstate some defensive stability into Crystal Palace ahead of their Premier League meeting with Aston Villa on Wednesday. Palace are winless in their last five league matches, only picking up a ...
'The experiments have to stop' - Neville explains what next Man Utd boss must be
Sky Sports - 5 Jan 2026 18:20
Man Utd must appoint an experienced manager who fits the DNA of the club, says Gary Neville, insisting "the experiments have got to stop".
Fernandes and Maguire lead Amorim tributes after Man Utd sacking
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 18:05
Several Manchester United players, including Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire, have posted messages on social media to thank Ruben Amorim after the coach was sacked on Monday. The decision came after a run of poor resul...
Nuno worried about relegation but not thinking about West Ham future
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 16:17
Nuno Espirito Santo is shutting out speculation about his future ahead of West Hams huge relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest, though he admits everyone at the club is worried about their position in the Prem...
Celtic sack Nancy after 33 days in charge
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 15:50
Celtic have dismissed manager Wilfried Nancy only eight games into his reign. Nancy, a former MLS Cup winner with the Columbus Crew, only took over at Celtic Park on December 3, with Martin ONeill having led the Bhoys on...
Arteta would consider taking Man Utd job, claims Ferdinand
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 15:20
Rio Ferdinand has boldly claimed that Mikel Arteta would consider leaving Premier League title contenders Arsenal to take over at Manchester United after Ruben Amorims sacking. United announced the surprising news on Mon...
Nuno surprised and sad to see Amorim sacked by Man Utd
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 15:19
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has said he is surprised and sad to see Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United. Amorim was removed from his position as United head coach on Monday after just 14 months in the role at ...
The next appointment is huge - Bosnich urges Man Utd to select right Amorim replacement
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 15:15
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes the clubs next appointment is a huge one after they sacked Ruben Amorim on Monday. Following their 1-1 draw against Leeds United, which preceded an intense press ...
West Ham bolster attack with Castellanos signing
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 14:56
West Ham have announced the signing of Taty Castellanos from Lazio on a four-and-a-half-year deal. The forward is West Hams second signing of the January transfer window after Pablo, as the club continue to boost their a...
Guardiola concedes it doesnt look good for Gvardiol and Dias
Soccer News - 5 Jan 2026 13:27
Pep Guardiola admitted that it doesnt look good for Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias after the Manchester City pair suffered injuries against Chelsea. City had looked set to take all three points against the managerless Blu...