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Slot at the top with Liverpool: but how often does the 'Christmas champion' win the title?
Liverpool is the leader of the Premier League heading into Christmas. Arne Slot's team is at the top with a comfortable margin, but that certainly doesn't guarantee anything. Because how often has the 'Christmas champion' actually won the league title?
Crisis at Sporting: Amorim's successor already sacked
João Pereira has already been dismissed as the coach of Sporting Portugal. This has been reported by reputable Portuguese sources such as Record and A Bola. The 40-year-old successor to Rúben Amorim, who was promoted from coaching the second team, lasted less than two months in the role.
Atlético Madrid as leaders in 2025: 'Even Flick's best Barça can't stop them'
Atlético Madrid enters the holiday season and the new calendar year as the leaders of La Liga. The Spanish media now view Diego Simeone's team as serious title contenders, although their victory in Barcelona – where they hadn’t won in 18 years – was seen as particularly fortunate.
Indispensable club icon Celta de Vigo signs a contract extension
There is a strong likelihood that Iago Aspas will finish his career at Celta de Vigo. The 37-year-old club icon has extended his contract by an additional year, until the summer of 2026.
Inter continues its advance and breathes down Atalanta's neck
Internazionale heads into the Christmas holidays in good spirits. A goal by Carlos Augusto secured a victory on Monday evening. The reigning Serie A champions are now unbeaten in eleven consecutive league matches and have league leaders Atalanta within reach.
Saka got injured and will be out for 'several weeks'
Bukayo Saka suffers a muscle injury during Arsenal's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace, sidelining him for "several weeks."
De Roon does not expect to be called up by Koeman anymore
Marten de Roon no longer expects to be called up for the Dutch national team. He has not retired but says that head coach Ronald Koeman is choosing younger players.
Winter, which left behind El Clásico, has given way to an unexpected spring
Spanish media enjoyed Real Madrid on Sunday afternoon. In the final match of 2024, the Madrid team dominated against Sevilla. A gala performance as they are accustomed to at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, complete with an impressive farewell for Sevilla icon Jesus Navas.
Frenkie de Jong has advice for Yamal
Frenkie de Jong is very impressed with his teammate Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old winger recently received the Golden Boy award for the best young talent in the world. De Jong has one piece of advice for him: keep enjoying the game.
I can still play at the highest level for at least three to four more years
Virgil van Dijk is open to extending his time at Liverpool. The defender's contract expires in the summer of 2025, and discussions about a renewal are currently underway.