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Atletico vs Real Madrid set for Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah

Goal reports Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will meet in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on Thursday, January 8 (7pm local). Official tickets are available via the Saudi Pro League's WeBook.com platform, with resale options such as StubHub also listed;

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Chelsea reportedly line up €150m bid for Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr

Chelsea have reportedly lined up a €150m bid for Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr, according to the outlet's live transfer coverage. The story appeared in the outlet's "transfer news and rumours LIVE" feed and described the player as a "contract rebel"

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McKennie scores for Juventus as Aaronson shines in Leeds draw

Weston McKennie scored for Juventus in a 1-1 home draw with Lecce, and Brenden Aaronson netted for Leeds in a 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United. McKennie’s goal came four minutes into the second half and was his third of the year in all competitions and his first

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Chelsea draw with City as weekend produces mixed Premier League results

Calum McFarlane’s senior managerial debut ended in a 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Manchester City, Enzo Fernández scoring an injury-time equaliser and extending Chelsea’s run without a win against City to 12 matches. The weekend produced a string of notable results: Liverpool were held 2-2 by Fulham, with

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Amorim’s Manchester United role uncertain amid tensions with director Wilcox

Ruben Amorim’s future at Manchester United is in the balance amid a strained relationship with the club’s director of football, Jason Wilcox. Amorim believed United would back him in the January transfer window if a major signing became available, but that support is reported to have changed, causing

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FIA says 2026 F1 compression ratios measured at ambient, prompting consternation

The FIA has confirmed that compression ratios for Formula 1’s 2026 engines are measured under static, ambient conditions, a clarification that has prompted consternation among teams. Under the 2014–2025 rules the ratio was 18:1, but for 2026 it has been reduced to 16:1. The measurement is

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Liam Rosenior flies to London for talks to become Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior has flown to London to hold talks about taking over as Chelsea manager, with the Strasbourg boss due to meet the west London club on Monday. The 41-year-old is expected to replace Enzo Maresca, who left Stamford Bridge in acrimonious circumstances earlier this week. Rosenior emerged as the

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Wirtz levels as Fulham and Liverpool are 1-1 at Craven Cottage

Florian Wirtz’s 57th-minute finish was ruled onside after a lengthy check to level Fulham 1-1 with Liverpool at Craven Cottage, where Harry Wilson had given the hosts a 17th-minute lead. The Wirtz goal came at the same end as Wilson’s opener; the flag had gone up as Bradley

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Leeds name Calvert-Lewin in starting XI as Manchester United reveal team

Leeds United host Manchester United in a Premier League fixture at Elland Road, and both sides have named their line-ups ahead of the match. Leeds start Lucas Perri, Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk, Justin, Aaronson, Gruev, Stach, Gudmundsson, Dominic Calvert‑Lewin and Noah Okafor, with Calvert‑Lewin returning to the starting XI.

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Littler and Van Veen meet in youngest-ever PDC world final at Alexandra Palace

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen face each other in the PDC World Championship final at Alexandra Palace tonight in what is the youngest world final on record, their combined age 41. Littler is the defending champion and will finish the tournament as world number one. Van Veen has risen

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Driver charged after crash that killed two of Anthony Joshua's friends

The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash that killed two passengers and injured boxer Anthony Joshua has been charged, Nigerian police said. Police allege the driver was driving recklessly and without a valid national licence when the black SUV struck a stationary truck on a major road near

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McGinn brace and Watkins strike send Aston Villa to 3-1 win over Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at Villa Park thanks to goals from Ollie Watkins (45+1) and a brace from John McGinn (49, 73). Morgan Gibbs-White pulled one back for Forest in the 62nd minute. Villa dominated for long spells, creating numerous chances and completing a season-high number of

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Rangers overturn Celtic to win 3-1 after Chermiti brace and Moore strike

Rangers came from behind to beat Celtic 3-1, with Youssef Chermiti scoring twice before Mikey Moore added a third. Celtic had taken the lead through Yang’s 20th-minute goal and went into half-time 1-0 ahead after dominating early possession and chances. Rangers levelled on 51 minutes when Chermiti finished a

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Gian van Veen beats Gary Anderson in epic semi to set up final with Luke Littler

Gian van Veen defeated Gary Anderson in a dramatic semi-final to book a place in the world championship final against Luke Littler, who cruised past Ryan Searle. Littler won his semi 6-1, averaging 105.4, taking 20 legs from 28 and averaging more than 100 in every set. He left

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Old Firm preview: Celtic make changes as Rangers name Sterling and Barron

Celtic host Rangers at Celtic Park in an Old Firm derby kicking off at 12.30pm GMT, with both clubs enduring unusual and inconsistent seasons. Sky Sports opened with a ‘Stranger Things’-themed intro to reflect the odd campaigns both sides have had. Celtic make three changes from the 2-0

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Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea as club considers who will replace him

Chelsea and Enzo Maresca have parted ways, a development discussed on the Football Weekly Extra podcast. Host Max Rushden was joined by Lucy Ward, Lars Sivertsen and Mark Langdon to assess the end of Maresca's spell at the club. Panellists suggested the decision appears to suit both parties,

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McIlroy says Bradley could have curbed 'horrific' Ryder Cup crowd abuse

Rory McIlroy said United States captain Keegan Bradley could have used his platform to rein in abusive crowd behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Europe defeated the US 15-13 to retain the trophy, becoming the first away team to win the event since 2012, but

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Gadgets that help you stick to New Year’s resolutions

The new year often prompts resolutions around moving more, eating better, sleeping more and reducing digital clutter. A range of devices and services can turn motivation into repeatable habits by tracking progress, nudging behavior or simplifying routines. For workouts, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 offer secure ear hooks, IPX4 sweat

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Jewish leaders warned police Maccabi fan ban risked appearing antisemitic, documents show

Documents show Jewish community groups warned West Midlands police that banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an away match could be perceived as antisemitic. The minutes, obtained under a freedom of information request, cover a council-led safety advisory group meeting on 16 October, the day the ban was announced for

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Littler’s clinical semi sets up final with gritty Gian van Veen

Luke Littler and Gian van Veen, who qualified together for the world youth final in Milton Keynes in August 2023, will meet again after contrasting semi-final wins. Littler, the swaggering, vaping 18-year-old, presented the image of inevitability: clinical, confident and uncompromising. Van Veen, the softly spoken 23-year-old with a degree

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U.S. Start-Up Seeks to Break China’s Grip on Rare-Earth Processing

Phoenix Tailings, a Boston-area start-up, has begun producing rare-earth metal at a small plant in Exeter, N.H., turning taupe-colored powder into rough ingots that can be used for electric-vehicle motors and military equipment. Rare earth elements such as neodymium and dysprosium are essential for powerful magnets, lasers and medical

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Crawley’s steady '31' frames England's Ashes finale at the SCG

When the series began it was cast by some as a referendum on Zak Crawley’s England career. That question has become less dominant as other problems in England’s campaign have taken precedence. Crawley, preparing for his 64th Test — 10th on the all-time list for England openers — arrives in

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Ousmane Dembélé named the world's top male footballer for 2025

Ousmane Dembélé has been named the world's top male footballer for 2025, becoming the seventh different winner of the list. Dembélé finished ahead of Lamine Yamal, who was placed second, and Vitinha, who came third. The full ranking notes a strong showing for the Premier League and is

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Kazakhstan’s Tengiz Expansion Completed as Chevron Faces Export Risks and Contract Talks

Chevron and partners have completed a roughly $48 billion expansion of Kazakhstan’s Tengiz oil field, boosting capacity by about one-third to around one million barrels a day. Tengiz is a giant field containing an estimated 25 billion barrels, with the adjacent Korolev field holding about 1.6 billion barrels.

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McIlroy says Bradley could have reined in Ryder Cup crowd abuse

Rory McIlroy said United States captain Keegan Bradley could have used his platform to calm abusive crowd behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, but did not take the opportunity. Europe retained the trophy with a 15-13 win over the US, becoming the first away team