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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.