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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?
We expect to have at least 18 matches of the 2030 World Cup in Portugal
António Laranjo, head of the 2030 World Cup organizing committee, stated that the expectation is for at least 18 matches of the 2030 World Cup to be held on Portuguese soil, with six in each stadium.
Four Dutch players among the top 100 footballers of 2024, no Frenkie
Virgil van Dijk, Jeremie Frimpong, Xavi Simons, and Cody Gakpo are among the top 100 footballers of the past calendar year. At least, that’s according to The Guardian, which has published a ranking.
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.
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.
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.
PSG boss also hits out hard at revamped Super League
The Unify League, the new tournament format proposed by the creators of the Super League, has gained little support in the football world. Most professional leagues in Europe do not see it as a good idea, and now Nasser Al-Khelaïfi of Paris Saint-Germain and the European Club Association has also spoken out strongly against it.
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.
Paul Pogba responds for the first time to brother's conviction in extortion case
Paul Pogba has spoken out for the first time following the conviction of his brother, Mathias Pogba. The former Sparta player received a prison sentence for his role in an extortion case involving his brother. Paul Pogba has expressed a sense of relief.
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.