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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?
Valencia fans are on the brink of despair and plan to boycott the match against Real
Valencia is in a crisis that seems never-ending. The relegation worries are greater than ever this season for the fallen giant. During the holiday season, the club faces the grim task of presenting its fans with a shared last place. The Segunda División is closer than ever.
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.
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.
Isak aims arrows at Premier League milestone of Shearer and Cole
Portman Road was a playground for Alexander Isak on Saturday. Whatever the Ipswich Town defenders tried, the Newcastle United striker proved unstoppable. With his first Premier League hat-trick, Isak helped the visitors secure a convincing victory.
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.
Flick proud of Barça despite defeat: 'This is how I want to see my team play'
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was very pleased with his team’s performance despite their 2-1 defeat against Atlético Madrid in the Spanish showdown. The German coach remains confident that the results will soon follow.
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.
Rashford left out of Manchester United squad again
The English forward is not an option for this Sunday's game. It is the third consecutive match he will miss.
New Valencia coach arrives from England
The club of Thierry Henry will pay the release clause of Carlos Corberán, coach of WBA.