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Defence the best form of attack for Nigeria ahead of Morocco semi-final
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 23:35
Nigeria boss Eric Chelle has revealed that his team could adopt a more defensive approach for their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Morocco on Wednesday. Chelles team, who finished as runners-up in the 202...
'It will make us stronger' - Pep lists VAR grievances amid Carabao Cup VAR controversy
Sky Sports - 13 Jan 2026 23:30
Pep Guardiola unleashed an extraordinary rant at previous VAR calls that have gone against Manchester City following Antoine Semenyo's controversial disallowed goal in their first-leg win at Newcastle.
Howe: Cherkis goal not fatal blow to Newcastles EFL Cup hopes
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 23:28
Eddie Howe described Rayan Cherkis late goal for Manchester City as a body blow to Newcastle United but says it is not fatal at the moment. EFL Cup holders Newcastle have work to do in the second leg of their semi-final ...
Frustrating VAR calls overshadowed Man Citys EFL Cup win, says Silva
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 22:58
Bernardo Silva believes that the frustrating VAR calls made during Manchester Citys 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the EFL Cup overshadowed the contest. Pep Guardiolas team will take a two-goal lead into the second leg...
Semenyo and Cherki goals give Man City control in Carabao Cup semi-final
Sky Sports - 13 Jan 2026 22:39
Highlights of the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg match between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Newcastle United 0-2 Manchester City: Semenyo stars as visitors take EFL Cup semi-final advantage
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 22:15
Antoine Semenyo made it two goals in two games to start his Manchester City career, helping his new team take a 2-0 advantage over Newcastle United in their EFL Cup semi-final first leg. The Ghanaian, who also scored on ...
Deportivo La Coruna 0-1 Atletico Madrid: Griezmann stunner seals Copa del Rey progression
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 22:13
Antoine Griezmanns stunning second-half free-kick sent Atletico Madrid into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals following a 1-0 win over second-tier Deportivo La Coruna. In what was their first game since their semi-final ex...
Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Werder Bremen: Guirassy back among the goals in comfortable win
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 21:37
Serhou Guirassy ended his recent Bundesliga goal drought as he struck for Borussia Dortmund in their 3-0 win over Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park. With Bayern Munich not playing until Wednesday, Dortmund closed the ga...
Man City overcome VAR controversy for first-leg win at Newcastle
Sky Sports - 13 Jan 2026 21:30
Antoine Semenyo scored again for Manchester City as his new club took control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against holders Newcastle - but was controversially denied another goal by VAR.
Bastoni: Inter have made big step forward after Napoli draw
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 20:45
Alessandro Bastoni believes Inter made a definite step forward in terms of their mentality against Napoli, and he is keen to keep showing that against Lecce in Serie A. Inter were held to a 2-2 draw by Napoli on Sunday, ...
Klopp has not received calls following Alonsos Real Madrid dismissal
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 20:19
Jurgen Klopp says he has not received any calls from Real Madrid following Xabi Alonsos dismissal on Monday. Alonsos time in the Madrid dugout came to an end after 34 games, with his final match in charge a 3-2 loss to C...
Damac 1-1 Al-Ittihad: Visitors winning streak ends with frustrating draw
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 19:52
Al-Ittihad failed to make up ground on the top three in the Saudi Pro League after being held to a 1-1 draw by Damac on Tuesday. Muhannad Al Shanqiti cancelled out Abdullah Al Qahtanis strike in the first half, but the v...
Carrick named Man Utd interim head coach for rest of season
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 19:28
Michael Carrick has been named as Manchester Uniteds interim head coach for the rest of the season. United sacked Ruben Amorim earlier this month, after his position came under threat when he appeared to criticise the cl...
Robertson fumes at Szoboszlais unacceptable backheel in FA Cup win
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 18:53
Andy Robertson described Dominik Szoboszlais attempted backheel that led to Barnsleys goal in Liverpools FA Cup third-round win at Anfield as unacceptable. Liverpool had led the League One side by two goals thanks to stu...
Leverkusens Bundesliga clash with Hamburg postponed due to weather concerns
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 18:28
Bayer Leverkusens Bundesliga clash with Hamburg has been postponed due to concerns over weather conditions. The match at the Volksparkstadion was due to take place on Tuesday but has been pushed back, with the new date f...
Former Manchester United winger Nani believes his old club will be back at the top soon (Video)
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 18:23
Nani, the former Portugal international who played for Manchester United from 2007 to 2014, believes the Red Devils can be back competing for every trophy in the near future, but they need a coach with a good personality...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pleased with Liverpool boss Arne Slots words on the Martinelli-Bradley situation (Video)
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 18:17
Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli has been heavily criticized by all but the most die-hard Arsenal fans for reacting to what he perceived as time wasting by Conor Bradley, only for the Liverpool right-back to be stretche...
Atalanta steal Raspadori transfer from Roma
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 18:06
According to multiple sources, Atalanta made a surprise move for AS Roma target Giacomo Raspadori on Monday evening, and theyre now set to sign the striker from Atletico Madrid for a fee amounting to around €23million....
Cancelo completes Barcelona return to bolster Flicks defensive options
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 17:46
Barcelona confirmed on Tuesday that Joao Cancelo has returned to the club on loan from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for the rest of the season. Cancelos previous stint with the Blaugrana came in the 2023-24 campaign, w...
Chelsea vs Arsenal Bet Builder Tips - 51 EFL Cup Special, Analysis & Predictions
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 17:30
In what is a heavyweight EFL Cup semi-final showdown on Wednesday night, Arsenal will travel across the capital when they meet local rivals Chelsea for their first-leg battle. Holding a six-point buffer at the top of the...
We have to keep him fit - Arteta highlights importance of Havertz availability
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 17:15
Mikel Arteta believes it is imperative that Arsenal keep Kai Havertz fit following the forwards recent struggles with injury. Havertz made his first appearance since the opening day of the Premier League season during Ar...
Kompany: Very difficult to compare Olise and Diaz to Robben and Ribery
Soccer News - 13 Jan 2026 16:53
Vincent Kompany believes comparing Michael Olise and Luis Diaz to former Bayern Munich wingers Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery is very difficult. Olise (two goals, one assist) and Diaz (one goal, two assists) both directl...