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Lindsey Heaps to join NWSL expansion Denver Summit FC

Goal reports U.S. Women’s National Team captain Lindsey Heaps is returning to her home state of Colorado to join NWSL expansion side Denver Summit FC, with the midfielder set to link up with the club after her season with OL Lyonnes concludes, expected in June 2026. Heaps, 31,

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Davide Ancelotti applied for Strasbourg job but lost out to Gary O'Neil

Goal reports that Davide Ancelotti put his name forward to succeed Liam Rosenior as Strasbourg manager after Rosenior moved to Chelsea, but the club ultimately appointed Gary O'Neil. According to L'Equipe, Strasbourg received many applications following Rosenior's departure and one of them was from

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Vinícius, Valverde and Bellingham said to have struggled under Xabi Alonso

Goal reports that, citing The Athletic, Vinícius Júnior, Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham faced challenges with Xabi Alonso’s tactical approach and coaching style, a factor cited after Real Madrid announced on Monday that Alonso was no longer head coach. Alonso had initially won 17 of his first 20 matches

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Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months; Álvaro Arbeloa to take over

Xabi Alonso has left his job as coach of Real Madrid, only seven months after arriving for his first day at the club’s Valdebebas training ground. A brief statement announced his departure “by mutual consent” on Monday evening after Madrid’s 3-2 defeat in the final of the Spanish

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San Jose Earthquakes reportedly close to signing Timo Werner

Goal reports San Jose Earthquakes are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Germany and RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner, according to The Athletic. Werner, who starred for Leipzig from 2016 to 2020, has found himself out of favour in his third stint with the club, making three Bundesliga

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Hirving Lozano to leave San Diego after club acknowledges verbal altercation

Goal reports San Diego FC have confirmed that Hirving "Chucky" Lozano will leave the club on Friday after the team acknowledged he was involved in a "verbal altercation" that saw him removed from the starting XI for the entirety of the club’s playoff run. Sporting

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Szoboszlai scores 30-yard screamer then gifts Barnsley a goal as Liverpool win 4-1

Independent.co reports Liverpool progressed in the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Barnsley at Anfield after Dominik Szoboszlai struck a 30-yard screamer but later gifted Barnsley a goal with an attempted backheel in his own six-yard box. Jeremie Frimpong added a second for Liverpool before substitutes Florian Wirtz

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Barnsley boss calls Szoboszlai 'disrespectful' after Liverpool FA Cup error

Independent.co reports Liverpool secured a 4-1 FA Cup victory over Barnsley on Monday evening, but a careless backheel from Dominik Szoboszlai in his own penalty area drew a sharp rebuke from visiting boss Conor Hourihane. Szoboszlai had opened the scoring with a 35-yard strike, yet his attempted backheel pass

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Aaronson’s career-best Leeds form is reshaping his USMNT prospects

According to Goal, Brenden Aaronson is producing the best run of his career at Leeds United and that form is prompting a rethink of his role with the USMNT ahead of the World Cup. The 25-year-old midfielder has been especially influential over the past month, scoring three goals and adding

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Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid after seven months as critics question his fit

According to Goal, Xabi Alonso has been bluntly told why he was never going to succeed as Real Madrid's manager following his sudden departure from the club. Alonso swapped Bayer Leverkusen for his former club last summer but was in charge for just over seven months, leaving less

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Szoboszlai scores and errs as Liverpool beat Barnsley 4-1 to reach FA Cup fourth round

Goal: Dominik Szoboszlai masterminded and nearly undid Liverpool's 4-1 win over League One side Barnsley at Anfield to progress to round four of the FA Cup. Szoboszlai opened the scoring with a near-30-yard screamer, but five minutes before half-time his kamikaze backheel gifted former Reds academy player Adam

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Wayne Rooney says he would join Michael Carrick's Manchester United coaching staff

According to Goal, Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney said on his BBC podcast on Monday he would accept a role as an assistant coach at Old Trafford if asked to work under former teammate Michael Carrick, who is expected to be named interim manager imminently. Rooney said, "Of course

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Tottenham poised to hijack Conor Gallagher from Atletico amid Villa interest

Tottenham look set to hijack Aston Villa's proposed deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, Goal reports. Spurs have bid £34.7m ($47m) for the 25-year-old; the offer is expected to be accepted and Gallagher is said to be keen on the move. Fabrizio Romano had reported that

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Ronaldo scores but 10-man Al Nassr lose 3-1 to Al Hilal

Goal reports Cristiano Ronaldo is facing another trophyless season after Al Nassr threw away a one-goal lead and lost 3-1 to title rivals Al Hilal. Ronaldo put his side ahead in the 42nd minute with his 16th goal in all competitions from a neat assist by Kingsley Coman, after Al

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PGA Tour 2026 schedule and how to watch

Goal lists the PGA Tour 2026 schedule as the 111th season opens with the Sony Open in Hawaii, scheduled for 15-18 Jan. The preview notes Scottie Scheffler finished the 2025 season with six PGA Tour wins — including the Masters, The Players and The Tour Championship — and claimed Olympic gold at

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Macclesfield target another Premier League tie after shock Palace win

Goal reports Macclesfield boss John Rooney is hoping his non-league side can upset more Premier League opposition after they dumped FA Cup holders Crystal Palace out of the competition. The National League North club beat Oliver Glasner's team 2-1, a victory that came despite being 117 places below

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Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual consent after Super Cup loss

Goal reports Real Madrid announced on Jan 12, 2026 that manager Xabi Alonso has left the club by mutual consent following their Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The club said it had 'decided to end his time as first team coach', thanked

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U.S. to send deep figure skating squad to Milano Cortina

Time reports Team USA is sending one of its strongest figure skating squads ever to Milano Cortina. The U.S. Olympic Trials doubled as the national championships in St. Louis, with three Olympic spots available in the women’s, men’s and ice dance events and two spots in pairs,

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Michael Carrick poised to be named Manchester United interim manager

Goal reports Manchester United are tipped to name Michael Carrick as the club's new interim manager by Wednesday, after weighing candidates including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Darren Fletcher. Multiple reports on Monday afternoon say a deal is almost done and that final details are being ironed out, with

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MLS preseason roundup: offseason winners, coaching changes and Josh Sargent to Toronto FC?

Goal's U.S. writers have debated the MLS offseason as preseason approaches, weighing the league’s biggest winners, notable coaching hires and whether USMNT forward Josh Sargent should join Toronto FC. Preseason starts next week for most teams, and the discussion highlights Inter Miami’s market dominance a

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Where to buy UEFA Europa League 2025/26 tickets and how much they cost

Goal reports that tickets for the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League are sold club-by-club and not directly through UEFA, with the final the only match sold via UEFA’s official channels. Fans should buy seats from the individual club websites for the fixture they want and may need to sign

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Scotland unveil dark navy home kit for 2026 World Cup

Goal reports adidas and the Scottish FA unveiled Scotland's 2026 World Cup home kit on 5 November 2025, with shirts hitting shelves and online stores on 6 November 2025. The home jersey has a deep blue base with embossed Saltire motifs and a centralised crest that gives it

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Manchester City open talks to sign Marc Guehi for £35m in January

Goal reports Manchester City have opened talks to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi this month and are prepared to meet the club’s £35 million valuation rather than wait for his contract to expire in the summer. City are moving quickly to avoid a crowded summer auction for the

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Amorim sacking hands Kobbie Mainoo a Manchester United lifeline as Yorke urges no loan

Goal reports Manchester United's decision to sack Ruben Amorim has reopened first-team opportunities for midfielder Kobbie Mainoo and has effectively stalled reports that he was set for a January exit. Mainoo had been frozen out after Amorim's arrival, with the Portuguese coach favouring a 3-4-2-1 system

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Real Madrid to back Xabi Alonso despite Supercopa Clasico loss

Goal reports Real Madrid are prepared to be patient with manager Xabi Alonso despite a 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, a result that has intensified scrutiny of the former midfielder. Alonso returned to the Bernabeu in summer 2025 after succeeding Carlo Ancelotti and had earlier ended