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Former Celtic and Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is reportedly being lined up for a return to coaching in surprising surroundings. The Northern Irishman quit his prominent role at Parkhead in October and has been waiting on enticing offers ever since. It is now being claimed that he is close to joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia.

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.

Carlo Ancelotti could remain in charge of Brazil long after the 2026 World Cup in North America, with the Confederacao Brasileira de Desportos (CBF) now locked in advanced talks over a contract extension. The Italian has impressed since becoming the Selecao’s first foreign head coach, and officials are keen to secure continuity as Brazil target global glory.

Hansi Flick has confirmed that the decision regarding Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future lies solely with the goalkeeper himself, insisting the club is happy to keep him despite his reduced role. The Barcelona boss addressed the situation ahead of the Copa del Rey fixture against Guadalajara, where he revealed that current number one Joan Garcia will be dropped to the bench to rest.

Some behind the scenes at Manchester United are said to be “very uneasy” at Ruben Amorim’s brutal handling of academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo. The England international midfielder is yet to start a Premier League game in the 2025-26 campaign. That has led to inevitable questions being asked of his future, ahead of another transfer window, and whether his manager is adopting the right stance.

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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Cole Palmer admits that he is still “nowhere near 100 per cent in terms of fitness” after getting back on the scoresheet for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. In what has been an injury-hit 2025-26 campaign for the Blues playmaker, he helped Enzo Maresca’s side to a welcome 2-0 victory over Everton. His game time will continue to be managed from here.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn was rushed to hospital after a rib injury suffered in the Magpies’ derby defeat to arch-rivals Sunderland left him “struggling to breathe”. The towering England international was sent for medical checks after being forced out shortly before half-time, and it has now been confirmed that the towering defender has suffered a fractured rib.

Bayern Munich’s frustration following their stalemate with Mainz has been compounded by the confirmation that Manuel Neuer will miss the final fixture of 2025 through injury, handing another crucial opportunity to backup option Jonas Urbig.

With Washington pushing to retain Rodman, new league mechanisms emerging, and Europe circling, her decision could redefine what comes next for both player and league.

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Cole Palmer’s stunning return to action at Stamford Bridge against Everton has drawn extraordinary praise from inside the Chelsea dressing room. The attacking star opened the scoring for the Blues against the Toffees, and Wesley Fofana later compared his team-mate to his highly successful compatriots, Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele.

AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare has insisted that the club have no intention of parting ways with Mike Maignan, promising that contract talks will take place with the goalkeeper soon. The French shot-stopper has attracted significant interest from Chelsea and Juventus as his current deal winds down, but Tare maintains that the 'extraordinary' custodian is happy at San Siro.

Hollywood superstar Timothee Chalamet has used Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal to help promote his new film ‘Marty Supreme’, with the teenage forward living proof that you should always 'dream big'. Chalamet has shared an iconic image of teen sensation Yamal alongside Argentine GOAT Lionel Messi to help hammer home his point that anything is possible.

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Antonio Conte has admitted his Napoli players were "too worried and fearful" during their damaging 1-0 defeat to Udinese on Sunday. The Italian manager urged his squad to develop more "malice" and learn the dark arts of time-wasting to manage difficult moments, warning that their lack of character away from home is threatening to derail their Serie A title defence.

Mohamed Salah’s emotional return at Anfield against Brighton may have been his final appearance in a Liverpool shirt, according to a leading body language expert. Despite a warm reception from supporters in the Kop, post-match analysis suggests the Egyptian star showed clear signs of a farewell as he prepares to depart for Africa Cup of Nations duties.

Mason Greenwood proved to be the hero for Marseille once again in their Ligue 1 meeting with Monaco. The former Manchester United winger, who has been in fine form this season, settled a keenly-fought contest at Stade Velodrome when firing home in the 82nd minute. That effort led to his manager, Roberto De Zerbi, celebrating wildly on the touchline.

Bayern Munich director Max Eberl has firmly dismissed reports of 'threats and ultimatums' from Dayot Upamecano regarding his future, labelling such claims as 'nonsense'. Amid interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, Eberl insisted that contract talks with the French defender are progressing well and remains 'very confident' a deal will be reached soon.

Mohamed Salah’s social media activity after returning to action with Liverpool has gone viral, with the Egyptian superstar considered to have offered a nod towards his future plans on Merseyside. In the wake of an explosive outburst against the Reds, which led to him being dropped, Salah stepped off the bench to a warm reception as Arne Slot’s side beat Brighton at Anfield.

Three of the four semifinalists of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 will be seen at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Jordan have laid down their readiness for the global showpiece next summer with a strong showing in Qatar. One of them will hope to land the ultimate regional crown before setting their sights on the World Cup.

Gregor Kobel has shouldered the blame for Borussia Dortmund's dropped points against Freiburg, admitting his distribution error led directly to the match-altering red card for Jobe Bellingham. The goalkeeper insisted the team was 'dominant' before the incident but conceded that they were forced to be 'satisfied' with a draw after playing the entire second half with ten men.

Ruben Amorim has delivered a clear verdict on Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo ahead of Manchester United’s Premier League clash with the Cherries at Old Trafford. While praising the Ghana international as a 'special player', the Red Devils boss played down transfer talk despite renewed January speculation regarding a move for the winger, who is being courted by multiple Premier League giants.

Ruben Amorim claims that he would be “really pleased” if out-of-favour midfielder Kobbie Mainoo asked him about a January loan transfer away from Manchester United. Questions are being asked of the 20-year-old’s future at Old Trafford amid struggles for regular game time. He may need a move in order to compete for a place in England’s plans for the 2026 World Cup.

Alexis Vega returned from injury in the second leg of the Liga MX final to help Toluca secure their 12th league championship, tying Chivas as the competition’s second-most successful club. Antonio Mohamed’s side won 2-1 on the night to level the series 2-2 on aggregate - after trailing 2-0 earlier in the tie - before lifting the trophy in dramatic fashion.

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Mason Greenwood scored a late winner against AS Monaco to earn the Man of the Match trophy as Marseille climbed up to third place in Ligue 1. The former Manchester United forward is enjoying another prolific season at the Orange Velodrome under Roberto De Zerbi. He is currently leading the Golden Boot race in France, two goals clear of Rennes' Esteban Lepaul and Strasbourg's Joaquín Panichelli.