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Derrick Kohn exclusive: Union Berlin hopes and choosing Ghana

Derrick Kohn’s career path has been anything but linear, yet each stop has shaped a modern full-back comfortable at the highest level. From Bayern Munich’s famed academy to senior football across Europe, the German-born defender has built his journey patiently and now finds himself back in the Bundesliga, chasing new dreams with Union Berlin. Advertisement

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Premier League picks: Arsenal vs. Bournemouth prediction, odds, expert bets

Arsenal aim to keep things rolling Saturday when they head south to face Bournemouth in an English Premier League match. The Gunners (14-3-2) come in off a huge 4-1 victory against third-place Aston Villa on Tuesday that increased their lead in the EPL table to five points over Manchester City, who have a game in

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Premier League January transfers: All confirmed ins, outs for every club

ESPN Jan 2, 2026, 08:03 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions The January transfer window is up and running, and Premier League clubs are bidding to improve their squads for a crucial second half of the season. Below, ESPN has rounded up the confirmed deals of all 20 clubs — including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool,

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Marco Materazzi net worth: Italian football career, salary, contract details, endorsements, and more | International Sports News

Marco Materazzi (Image Source: Getty) Marco Materazzi, renowned as one of football’s greatest defenders, captivated fans not only with his skill on the field but also by inspiring many throughout his career. His net worth combines earnings from his playing contracts with several football clubs and lucrative endorsements acquired during his career. Marco Materazzi had

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No guarantees for Marcus Rashford! Barcelona ‘uncertain’ about loanee’s future as Man Utd outcast is told to ‘improve’ in key areas to earn permanent transfer

Rashford has scored seven goals and set up another eight for Barcelona after pressing for a loan move to the Catalans all summer. He has impressed coach Flick, who led the push to sign the attacker after he was placed in Ruben Amorim’s ‘bomb squad’ after returning from his loan spell at Aston Villa and

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Serie A return unlikely for Maresca after Italian sacked by Chelsea

After eighteen months in charge, Italian coach Enzo Maresca has left Premier League club Chelsea, with a breakdown in relations between the board and the coach partly responsible. After some inconsistent results, the relationship grew more fractured between club and coach, coming to a boiling point after Maresca reportedly revealed to the Chelsea directors that

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Serie A return unlikely for Maresca after Italian sacked by Chelsea

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 24: Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, reacts as he speaks to the media during a Chelsea Press Conference at Stamford Bridge on November 24, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) After eighteen months in charge, Italian coach Enzo Maresca has left Premier League club Chelsea, with a

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Premier League predictions: Man City vs Chelsea, Leeds vs Man Utd, and the rest of Matchday 20

Welcome to week 20 of The Athletic’s Premier League predictions challenge, which is already interfering with my New Year’s resolutions. Rather than dusting down my trainers and getting out for a much-needed — desperately needed — run, I find myself ruminating over the Premier League fixtures and how they affect our predictions challenge. Each week

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Conor Gallagher: Man United handed clear instructions to beat Spurs in race for La Liga midfielder – Man United News And Transfer News

22 It is increasingly appearing as though Conor Gallagher may not remain at Atlético Madrid for the rest of the 2025–26 season. Having departed Chelsea in the summer of 2024 with ambitions of establishing a reputation in Spanish football, Gallagher enjoyed a respectable debut campaign. However, the Englishman has not managed to build on that

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Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae (29) rejects multiple approaches

1 Bayern Munich’s Kim Min-jae (29) has received several approaches for a January move but the South Korean defender intends to stay at the Allianz Arena, according to Sky Germany. The 29-year-old has received an offer from former club Fenerbahçe, while several Italian clubs are also monitoring the player’s situation, but Kim is rejecting all

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Fantrax & Sleeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Premier League GW20

Fantrax and Sleeper waiver wire pickups for Premier League Gameweek 20, featuring low-rostered players with improved roles and short-term upside. Ahead of each Premier League gameweek, we identify Fantrax and Sleeper waiver wire pickups rostered in under 50 percent of leagues whose roles, form, or fixtures have recently improved. These are players worth targeting in

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Top 10 Italian scorers in 2025: A golden year for Retegui and Orsolini

HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 20: Mateo Retegui of Al Qadisah looks on during the Saudi Super Cup semi final between Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah at Hong Kong Stadium on August 20, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Mateo Retegui is the leading Italian goalscorer for the

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Premier League report cards: Who gets top marks? Who gets an F? Who has surprised?

In the words of Jon Bon Jovi, we’re halfway there. Woah! As we enter a new year, the Premier League reaches the halfway mark, a perfect time to assess how each team has performed in their first 19 games of the season. We asked The Athletic’s writers to send in their report cards. Here, they

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Which players do Roma need to sign in January?

Gian Piero Gasperini has demanded attacking reinforcements for his Roma side in January, but the Giallorossi will also be looking for new faces at the back and in central midfield. Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee are Roma’s priority targets in attack this month. Advertisement Roma’s primary options in attack MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 04: Joshua

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1. FC Köln in talks to sign Manchester City’s Jahmai Simpson-Pusey

1 1. FC Köln have been struck with an injury crisis in defence this season, and now the club’s management are acting in the transfer window. Regional outlet Express reported earlier on January 1 that Köln have reached an agreement with an unnamed defender. Hours later, The Telegraph named the Bundesliga club as one of

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Man City and Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws in Premier League to leave Arsenal with 4-point lead :: WRALSportsFan.com

By STEVE DOUGLAS, AP Sports Writer Erling Haaland and Manchester City were frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Sunderland on Thursday, leaving Arsenal with a four-point lead at the halfway stage of the Premier League season. Liverpool couldn’t manage a goal against a promoted team, either, laboring to a 0-0 draw against Leeds at Anfield.

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