Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso to undergo surgery to resolve back problems
Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso is set to undergo surgery in a bid to resolve the back problems which have limited his appearances this season. Alonso has started just four games in the current campaign and appeared three times as a substitute. The 33-year-old has not featured since playing the first hour of a Champions League […]
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Christian Eriksen insists Manchester United need to become more consistent
Christian Eriksen says Manchester United must iron out their inconsistencies after a limp defeat at Nottingham Forest that was “hard to swallow” but “nothing new”. Erik ten Hag’s side have seen forward momentum followed by setbacks on numerous occasions this season, with the conclusion to 2023 epitomising their ongoing issues. Old Trafford was rocking on […]
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Adam Sadler added to Celtic coaching staff after Harry Kewell departs for Japan
Harry Kewell has left Celtic to become head coach of Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos, with Adam Sadler replacing him in Brendan Rodgers’ backroom staff. Kewell, the former Liverpool and Leeds forward, was brought in as first-team coach at Parkhead by ex-Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou in June 2022 – his first job back in football […]
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Virgil van Dijk says he spent time off with family rather than watching football
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he has paid little attention to how their Premier League title rivals have done over the festive period. After going top of the table with a win at Burnley on Boxing Day, manager Jurgen Klopp afforded the players the luxury of two days off in a five-day spell with […]
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe believes there is more to come from Alexander Isak
Eddie Howe is hoping to see the best of record signing Alexander Isak in 2024 as Newcastle attempt to turn their season around. The £63million Sweden striker has been hampered for much of his 16 months to date at St James’ Park by niggling injuries, but has shown in flashes the talent which prompted the […]
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Martin Odegaard wants Arsenal to take fuel from 2023 title heartbreak
Martin Odegaard is hoping the “brutal” way Arsenal lost the Premier League title last season can help them lift the trophy this year. The Gunners led the way for 248 days during the last campaign before ultimately being caught and passed by eventual champions Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side are once again in among the […]
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Juventus edge past Roma to close gap on Serie A leaders Inter Milan
Juventus moved to within two points of Serie A leaders Inter Milan thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Roma. Adrien Rabiot scored the only goal of the game early in the second half as Massimiliano Allegri’s side took advantage of Inter’s draw at Genoa on Friday to close the gap on their title rivals. […]
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One thing is clear we are not consistent – Erik ten Hag urges Man Utd to improve
Under-fire Erik ten Hag says misfiring Manchester United have to “step up” and find a modicum of consistency after Nottingham Forest inflicted their 14th defeat of a chastening season. A year that began with positivity and silverware ended with the Red Devils under intense scrutiny given they are already out of Europe, the Carabao Cup […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo continues scoring streak as Al Nassr beat Al Taawoun
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 54th goal of 2023 as Al Nassr came from behind to beat Al Taawoun 4-1 in the Saudi Pro League. Aschraf El Mahdioui gave the home side the lead in the 13th minute, but Marcelo Brozovic finished off a swift passing move to equalise and former Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte […]
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Nottingham Forest battle to victory as Manchester United end 2023 with defeat
Morgan Gibbs-White fired Nottingham Forest to a first victory against Manchester United since 1994 as Erik ten Hag’s side ended a topsy-turvy year with a whimper. The Red Devils had won the sides’ last 11 meetings in all competitions, but new boss Nuno Espirito Santo would celebrate a memorable second win in just five days. […]
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