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David de Gea Marcus Rashford Manchester United

Man Utd made huge mistake letting 'phenomenal' player go

Manchester United have been told that they made a huge mistake in allowing “phenomenal” David de Gea to leave the club in 2023. That is the opinion of former Red Devils striker Giuseppe Rossi, who returned to Old Trafford to train alongside De Gea and Co in 2019. He has told GOAL why it has taken so long for Premier League giants to get back on the “right path” in the goalkeeping department.

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Man Utd & Arsenal-linked Tonali 'deserves to play for big team'

Sandro Tonali has been told that he “deserves to play for a big team”, with the Newcastle midfielder reported to be attracting admiring glances from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea. The Italy international has been at St James’ Park since 2023, with Giuseppe Rossi telling GOAL why big-money bids for a proven Premier League performer could be tabled during the summer transfer window of 2026.

ACF Fiorentina v Como 1907 - Coppa Italia

Morata admits 'mistake' after red card leaves Fabregas fuming

Alvaro Morata has broken his silence following a brief but nightmarish display in Como’s 2-1 defeat to Fiorentina. The Spanish striker, introduced from the bench to chase the game, received two yellow cards in under a minute during stoppage time, leaving manager Cesc Fabregas fuming. After the Como boss suggested Morata should "change careers" if he can't handle provocation, the forward has hit back on social media and admitted his error.

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Kane ends BuLi fairy tale as McTominay scores through pain

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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Sources: Fiorentina, Lazio interested in USMNT's Trusty

Italian sides Fiorentina and Lazio are interested in making a late push to sign U.S. men's national team defender Auston Trusty during the ongoing January transfer window, sources tell GOAL. Interest in Trusty comes amid several standout performances with Celtic in the Europa League, headlined by two recent goals.

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Wirtz, Mou and the weekend's biggest winners & losers

A lot of leagues and competitions take the festive period off but there was no break for players in England, Italy and Portugal over the weekend, while the action at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco resumed on December 26. The Premier League's top two, Arsenal and Manchester City, both picked up hard-fought wins on Saturday but Aston Villa remain very much in the title race after a massive win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

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Weekend winners & losers: Rogers runs riot but Vini booed

It's that time of year where leagues around Europe begin to wind down for their winter breaks. Some countries allow their top-flight teams an extended period off around Christmas, while others will only be missing from the schedules for a week or so. All the while, the Premier League will continue throughout the festive period as the title race continues to hot up.

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Fiorentina eye shock deal to appoint Spurs DOF

Serie A side Fiorentina are eyeing a shock deal to appoint Spurs' director of football Fabio Paratici. Following a change in their ownership, Tottenham announced the arrival of Italian transfer guru Paratici, who formed part of a new leadership group alongside Johan Lange. Since then, the pair has been working together across the club's transfer strategy, with Paratici's 30-month ban coming to an end.

Winners and losers of the weekend

Raphinha, Inter and the weekend's big winners & losers

Things are really heating up in the run-up to Christmas across Europe's top leagues, with Inter reclaiming top spot in Serie A, Lens surprisingly leading the way in Ligue 1 and Barcelona continuing to pile pressure on Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid. Over in Germany, though, it seems that nobody is really capable of dethroning Bayern Munich, but Premier League leaders Arsenal are looking more and more nervous with each passing week.

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The fall of Fiorentina: How De Gea & Co. became Serie A's worst team

With Christmas approaching, there are still two winless teams in Europe's 'Big 5' leagues. That one of them is Wolves is arguably unsurprising. The Fosun International-owned Premier League club sold two of their best players during the summer and squandered the proceeds on sub-standard signings. However, the fact that Fiorentina have yet to win a single game in Serie A is shocking.

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Serie A club take security measures after players threatened by fans

Fiorentina have been forced to implement urgent security measures and involve local authorities after players, staff and their families received threats from sections of their own supporters. The alarming situation erupted in the wake of the club’s latest defeat, which leaves them bottom of Serie A and still without a win this season, deepening the crisis in Tuscany.

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Dzeko admits Fiorentina 'playing like sh*t' but slams fans

Edin Dzeko has delivered a scathing assessment of Fiorentina's current form, admitting they are "playing like sh*t" after a shock 1-0 defeat to AEK Athens in the UEFA Conference League. However, the veteran striker also blasted the club's fans for booing the struggling team, urging them to provide support instead of adding to the pressure.

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Fiorentina sack Pioli amid winless Serie A start

Italian side Fiorentina have announced the sacking of Stefano Pioli as head coach. The decision comes amid a dismal 10-game winless run that has left the club rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table. Pioli joined Fiorentina following successful spells with AC Milan and Al-Nassr, having won the Scudetto with the Rossoneri.

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Fiorentina set to sack Stefano Pioli

Serie A outfit Fiorentina are set to part ways with Italian head coach Stefano Pioli after their defeat to Lecce. The Viola are currently navigating profiles who could be potential replacements for Pioli and are assessing the financial impact of removing their head coach.

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De Gea feared 6-0 loss as Fiorentina rescue draw

Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea has admitted he feared a 6-0 loss before VAR intervened in his club's dramatic 2-2 draw with Bologna in Serie A. The goalkeeper dismissed pressure as "an excuse" as La Viola remain winless in the relegation zone, relying on two late penalties to salvage a point against their 10-man opponents.

Stefano Pioli Milan Fiorentina

VAR 'encouraging' players to dive, says furious Fiorentina boss

A drama erupted at San Siro as VAR once again took centre stage in AC Milan’s 2–1 win over Fiorentina. A late, controversial penalty awarded to Milan after Santiago Gimenez went down softly in the box ignited fury from Fiorentina’s camp. Sporting director Daniele Prade called the officiating “scandalous,” while manager Stefano Pioli accused VAR of “encouraging simulation,” reigniting the debate on fairness and football’s integrity.

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Leao reveals Modric's promise as Milan top Serie A

Rafael Leao has detailed the supportive welcome he received from new teammate Luka Modric after his match-winning brace sent AC Milan to the top of Serie A. The Portuguese star, who ended a long goal drought at the San Siro against Fiorentina, is eager to learn from the former Real Madrid icon and propel the Rossoneri forward to make the most out of his career.

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📽️ | Fabregas gives passionate on-field speech to Como stars

Cesc Fabregas’ Como completed a remarkable turnaround on Sunday, coming from 1-0 down to secure a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina. After the match, the Spanish coach gathered his players in a huddle, urging them to take pride in their performance, trust one another, play with courage and continue forging a strong team identity as they grow together in Serie A.

Frequently asked questions

Crystal Palace was originally founded in 1861 by the members of the Crystal Palace Company, who first founded a cricket club in 1857. The football team remained amateur until turning professional in 1905. Crystal Palace are the oldest football club still actively playing professional football in the world.

Steve Parish, who bought a stake in the club in 2010, has a 10% stake in Crystal Palace. American businessman John Textor, through his company Eagle Football Holdings, owns a 45% majority stake. Josh Harris and David Blitzer own 18% stake each, while investor Robert Franco owns 5% stake in the club.

Crystal Palace play their games at the Selhurst Park, which has been the club's home ground since 1924.

Selhurst Park has a capacity of 25,486. From 1985 to 1991, and from 1991 to 2003, Charlton Athletic and Wimbledon shared the venue with Crystal Palace, respectively.

Crystal Palace are yet to win a single major honour, making it to the FA Cup final twice.

No manager has led Crystal Palace to an English top flight title yet, with their best-ever finish coming in the 1990-91 season, when they finished third.

Former Scottish centre-back Jim Cannon holds the record for making the most appearances for Crystal Palace, playing 600 games while spending his entire career at the Selhurst Park.

Peter Simpson scored 165 goals during his five-season stint at the club (1929-30 to 1933-34) and is Crystal Palace's all-time top goalscorer.

Wilfried Zaha, Ian Wright, Wayne Hennessey, and Christian Benteke are some of Crystal Palace's most famous players ever.

Edmund Goodman, Terry Venables, Alan Pardew, Roy Hodgson, Frank de Boer, and Patrick Vieira are Crystal Palace's most famous managers ever.

Crystal Palace are famously known as The Eagles, a reference to their club badge which consists of an eagle holding a football.