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Premier League releases City's Christmas schedule a month early after United's fan-travel push
The Premier League has announced Manchester City's festive fixtures ahead of schedule, following lobbying from Manchester United and the Football Supporters Association over late announcements that left fans unable to plan travel and accommodation.
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Premier League confirms bumper Boxing Day schedule with Newcastle hosting Manchester City
The Premier League has revealed its full Christmas fixture list, with seven games on Boxing Day 2026 — including Newcastle vs Manchester City at 8pm GMT — after just one match was held on the day last year.
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Premier League releases full Christmas and New Year fixture schedule after fan pressure
The Premier League has published its festive fixture list covering 26 December through 7 January, with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all in action across the holiday period. The early release follows pressure from clubs and the Football Supporters' Association to give fans more time to plan travel.
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Lekjaa predicts Morocco-France final at Hassan II Stadium for 2030 World Cup
Morocco Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa insists the 2030 World Cup final will be held at Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane, Morocco, not at Santiago-Bernabéu, and dreams of seeing Morocco face France to "take revenge."
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Dion Dublin reveals he lived with Jason Statham at 17 and would love a Hollywood career
Former Aston Villa and Manchester United striker Dion Dublin has lifted the lid on an unlikely teenage friendship with action star Jason Statham, who lived with Dublin in Great Yarmouth while playing in a band with his brother.
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Deco reveals why Barcelona chose Gordon over Rashford in £69m summer call
Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why the club declined to activate their £26m option to buy on Marcus Rashford, instead spending £69m on Newcastle's Anthony Gordon, whose style Hansi Flick felt better suited the team's needs.
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Vinicius had already chosen the location for the 2024 Ballon d'Or before the ceremony
Rafa Hermoso, brother of Spanish international Jennifer Hermoso, reveals that Vinicius Jr had been informed in advance that he would win the 2024 Ballon d'Or, to the point of having already planned where to display the trophy. It was ultimately Rodri who was crowned.
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Thauvin returns to Champions League with Lens six years after Marseille's group-stage exit
Florian Thauvin returns to the Champions League on Thursday with RC Lens, six years after his last appearance in the competition. The 33-year-old winger is taking on a mentoring role with an inexperienced squad, drawing on 32 European matches earned at Marseille.
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Rice backs Kane to win Ballon d'Or despite being nominated himself
Declan Rice has publicly endorsed England team-mate Harry Kane for the Ballon d'Or, despite being among the 30 nominees himself. Kane scored 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern Munich and country this year and is considered the frontrunner for the award.
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Carrick's United need defensive reinforcements despite £415m spent over two summers
Manchester United have invested over £415m since INEOS took charge, reshaping their attack and midfield, but manager Michael Carrick will head into next summer knowing defensive additions remain the squad's most pressing need.
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Carragher stands firm on Mac Allister despite Liverpool winner against Atletico Madrid
Alexis Mac Allister scored the winner as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid at Anfield, but Jamie Carragher maintained the Argentine was wrong to air his contract frustrations publicly at a press conference beforehand.
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Bayern Munich chief admits Liverpool's £123m Barcola bid was too rich, but backs Diaz to draw bigger crowds
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has confirmed the club held genuine interest in Bradley Barcola before Liverpool's £123m move from PSG priced them out, while insisting Luis Diaz — signed from the Reds for £65.5m last summer — is the player who truly pulls fans through the turnstiles.
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Morocco's football chief insists Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final as Spain dispute intensifies
Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has publicly declared that the Benslimane area near Casablanca will stage the 2030 World Cup final, directly contradicting Spain's rival claim and drawing a firm denial from FIFA over any presidential promises.
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Manchester United open talks with Jorge Mendes to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde
Manchester United are set to open direct negotiations with agent Jorge Mendes over Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, with Luke Shaw's fitness concerns driving the club's search for cover at the position.
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France withdraws support for Infantino as Fifa re-election campaign loses more ground
The French Football Federation has officially pulled its backing for Gianni Infantino's 2027 Fifa presidential re-election bid, joining England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in withdrawing support over governance concerns.
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Nine-year-old Sabah FK arrive at Old Trafford chasing historic Champions League upset against United
Azerbaijani side Sabah FK face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Champions League, having reached the league phase just nine years after the club's founding through an analytics-driven transfer policy that ended Qarabag's domestic monopoly.
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Man United's formation switch at U21 level puts 15-year-old JJ Gabriel on path to first-team debut
Manchester United's U21 side has adopted Michael Carrick's 4-2-3-1 system, a tactical alignment designed to ease the transition for academy prospects. Fifteen-year-old JJ Gabriel, who scored 26 goals in 29 games last season, stands to benefit most as he learns the No.10 role.
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Como complete 90-day Sinigaglia overhaul to host Champions League debut at home
Como avoided a 200km relocation to Sassuolo by completing a rapid renovation of Stadio Sinigaglia, earning UEFA Category 4 status in time to host RB Leipzig, Manchester United, AEK Athens and Paris Saint-Germain in their first-ever Champions League campaign.
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Palmer inspires Chelsea's six-goal Carabao Cup comeback from two down against Leeds
Cole Palmer scored twice after coming off the bench at half-time as Chelsea overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Leeds 6-3 at Stamford Bridge, advancing to the Carabao Cup fourth round under Xabi Alonso.
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French Football Federation turns against Infantino, joins European opposition to his re-election
The French Football Federation's executive committee has officially decided to oppose Gianni Infantino's re-election at the FIFA Congress scheduled for March 18 in Rabat, joining around ten European nations including England and Italy.
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