Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insists Marc-Andre ter Stegen leaves with the club's full admiration and respect...Full Story »

Vinicius Junior making a move to Chelsea remains a ”fairytale shout”, says former Blues midfielder Jody Morris, with the Real Madrid superstar considered to be “too old” for owners at Stamford Bridge that prefer to focus on youth and potential. A ‘Galactico’ at Santiago Bernabeu is, however, generating talk of a Premier League transfer being made in 2026...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo would be prepared to join “the lowest professional league” in order to reach 1,000 competitive goals, claims former Manchester United team-mate Nani, but is not expected to be forced down that path. Instead, the Portuguese GOAT, who is still going strong in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Nassr, is being backed to grace Euro 2028...Full Story »

Chelsea have taken a major step forward in their bid to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, having agreed personal terms with the defender. Jacquet is reportedly close to joining the Blues, who are looking to bring in a new centre-back during the January transfer window. The 20-year-old has also been linked with Liverpool, but Chelsea are now in pole position to secure his signature...Full Story »

Should efforts to sign Jean-Philippe Mateta prove unsuccessful, Juventus are reportedly monitoring Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee as a potential backup option, per TEAMtalk. The Serie A club aims to secure Mateta on a loan with a mandatory purchase clause this January. However, with Crystal Palace driving a hard bargain for their French striker, Juventus may shift focus to Zirkzee, wh...Full Story »

Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final was delayed for almost 20 minutes right at the end of the game after Senegal players furiously protested a controversial penalty awarded to Morocco and fighting broke out in the stands...Full Story »

And talkSPORT says Jacquet has informed Rennes that he wants to make the move this January transfer window...Full Story »

Gerard Pique has addressed the possibility of former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi playing in the Kings League at some stage. Neymar, another iconic performer with ties to Camp Nou, has hinted that the Argentine GOAT would like to grace small-sided competition. Pique is leaving the door open for Messi, but is reluctant to speculate on whether the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will ever...Full Story »

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was at its most perplexing as Senegal claimed a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the final, marking the Lions of Teranga’s second success in the last three tournaments...Full Story »

Unai Emery has explained why Jadon Sancho was not included in Aston Villa's squad to face Everton on Sunday evening. Sancho joined the Villans on loan from Manchester United in September but has struggled for regular game time at Villa Park. Indeed, he has started just two league matches this season, with the majority of his minutes coming in the Europa League...Full Story »

[(Torino FC) Strength]: 1. Torino FC's forward Che Adams is in excellent form, having scored five goals across various competitions.2. Torino FC's Giovanni Simeone has performed outstandingly this season, scoring five goals for the team, with impressive individual displays.3. Torino FC defeated AS Roma 3-2 in the previous cup match, returning to winning ways and showing excellent form...Full Story »

[(Augsburg) Strength]: 1. FC Augsburg currently have 15 points and rank 15th in the Bundesliga. The team are focused on survival and are only 2 points above the relegation zone, making every point crucial. Their motivation is high.2. Midfielder Fabian Rieder is the main creative source for FC Augsburg's attack. The team's offensive progression heavily relies on his passing and playmaking. As a ...Full Story »

[(RC Celta de Vigo) Strength]: 1. RC Celta de Vigo currently sit 7th in the league with 29 points, just 3 points away from the top 6 European football zone. They are determined to secure all 3 points in this home game, showing strong motivation.2. Center forward Borja Iglesias has performed excellently this season, scoring 11 goals and providing 2 assists in 26 appearances for the team. He has ...Full Story »

[(Senegal) Strength]: 1. This match is the final showdown of the Africa Cup of Nations, and both teams will give their all to defeat their opponents and win the championship. There is no doubt about the determination of both sides.2. Sadio Mane performed exceptionally well in the previous match, scoring the only goal of the game to help his team defeat Egypt and advance to the final.3. Senegal ...Full Story »

[(Aston Villa F.C.) Strength]: 1. Currently sitting 3rd in the Premier League with 43 points, Aston Villa F.C. are eager to solidify their Champions League spot. A victory today would see them leapfrog Manchester City into 2nd place, making their motivation levels sky-high.2. When receiving the ball centrally, Aston Villa F.C. forward Morgan Rogers uses his physicality and pace to drive forward...Full Story »

[(Real Sociedad) Strength]: 1. Real Sociedad currently rank 13th in the standings, only 4 points above the relegation zone. The team urgently need points to improve their position and have strong motivation for this match.2. Igor Zubeldia performed heroically in the last match, scoring a last-minute equalizer to help the team draw level in regular time.3. Mikel Oyarzabal made 16 appearances in ...Full Story »

[(Bologna FC 1909) Strength]: 1. Bologna FC 1909 scored three open-play goals in the last league match, all by different players, showing a characteristic of multiple goal-scorers.2. Bologna FC 1909 defeated Hellas Verona FC 3-2 in the last league match, ending a five-game winless streak across all competitions and boosting morale.3. Bologna FC 1909 won their last two matches in AH, showing a d...Full Story »

[(Getafe) Weakness]: 1. In terms of recent form, Getafe CF lost 5 of their last 6 matches, indicating poor recent performance.2. Getafe CF scored only 3 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, showing a lack of firepower in attack.3. Getafe CF conceded 11 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging over 2 goals per game, indicating poor defensive performance.4. The two ...Full Story »

[(VfB Stuttgart) Strength]: 1. VfB Stuttgart are playing at home in this match, and the team are determined to defend their home ground, with no doubt about their fighting spirit.2. VfB Stuttgart's Deniz Undav has scored 10 goals in 17 league matches this season, currently ranking second in the league's top scorers list.3. VfB Stuttgart defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home in the last leagu...Full Story »

[(Sydney FC) Strength]: 1. Sydney FC are currently ranked 2nd in the A-League Men standings. Facing Wellington Phoenix, who are 3rd from bottom, Sydney FC are poised to dominate at home and are highly motivated.2. In the last league match, Sydney FC secured a 3-0 victory over Macarthur FC with goals from Piero Quispe, Victor Campuzano, and Patrick Wood.3. Sydney FC recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and ...Full Story »