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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.
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."
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.
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.
Barcelona seems to have already secured their first summer signing
The transfer of Jonathan Tah to Barcelona has moved a step closer. It appears highly likely that the 28-year-old German international will make a free transfer to Camp Nou this summer.
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.
Manchester United cut expenses, Bruno Fernandes wanted to compensate, but was not allowed
The captain of the Red Devils offered to cover the expenses for staff members so they could attend the FA Cup final, but the club did not accept.
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.