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27+ min ago (52+ words) Lars, the baby reindeer, has been hand-raised indoors in the UK, but he is ready to play his Christmas role if Santa Claus comes calling. Meet Lars the reindeer from the UK who thinks he's a dog Meet Lars the reindeer from the UK who thinks he's a dog...

34+ min ago (880+ words) Alonso's Real Madrid future uncertain after Man City defeat - analysis The deafening jeers that greeted former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola before kick-off turned into away-fan cheers after Manchester City picked up a magnificent Champions League victory at Real Madrid that leaves Xabi Alonso clinging on to his job. Guardiola's connections with Real's rivals was not forgotten by the home faithful and it is ironic that a Barca man might have been the person to hammer the final nail in Alonso's coffin. Despite reports beforehand stating Alonso could lose his job with a loss, BBC Sport understands his position is not under immediate threat and is likely to see out the next few days, but a third consecutive defeat at Alaves on Sunday could finally spell the end. When the referee's whistle was blown on the 2-1 loss to City on Wednesday,…...

57+ min ago (301+ words) PSG manager Luis Enrique's name emerged as Real Madrid are in a troubling situation as they could end the year on a challenging note. Since November 1, Real Madrid have only won three of nine games across all competitions. Los Blancos' struggles continued on Wednesday after losing 2-1 to Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid are limping to end 2025, and now questions arise whether Xabi Alonso could be one-and-done if this season goes off the rails. If the Spanish side goes without winning a trophy during the 2025-26 campaign. Enrique, as the manager of Real Madrid, could be the ideal solution to replace Xabi Alonso and revive the Casa Blanca. That's the view of Marca journalist Mat'as Prats. "[Enrique] is the only one capable of convincing these players that they need to run, press together, and put the team before…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (300+ words) Real Madrid were defeated at the Bernabeu for the second time in four days on Wednesday, as Manchester City won 2-1 in the Champions League. It is a result that has upped the pressure on head coach Xabi Alonso, who is already fighting to his save his job following his summer move from Bayer Leverkusen. The result against Man City means that Real Madrid have now won only two of their last eight matches in all competitions (D3 L3). In this time, they have gone from clear at the top of La Liga to four points behind Barcelona, while their hopes of finishing inside the top 8 in the league phase have also taken a significant blow. Given this poor run of form, there has been growing speculation on whether Alonso will be sacked as Real Madrid manager. However, it does appear that he…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (472+ words) Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Liverpool v PSV Eindhoven - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - November 26, 2025 Former Liverpool player Steven Gerrard before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble LONDON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has sympathy for Mohamed Salah after his public outburst against the club but believes his comments about being 'thrown under the bus' went too far. Club talisman Salah caused a media storm with comments after last weekend's Premier League draw with Leeds United in which he claimed he had been made a scapegoat for Liverpool's poor form and that his relationship with boss Arne Slot has deteriorated. Salah was an unused substitute against Leeds, as he was in the game against West Ham United last month, and was left out of the squad altogether for Tuesday's trip to Inter Milan. "In Mo's shoes, as the player, he is…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (24+ words) Arsenal have won their fifth Champions League game from as many matches, while Manchester City also triumphed but two traditional powerhouses slipped up again....

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (151+ words) Tom Dunstan in Betting Tips and News, Editorial, Football Accumulators, UEFA Europa League 11 Dec 2025 With just a single point separating the top six clubs in this season's tournament, there are a string of European giants who are looking to mount a genuine Europa League charge. As the likes of Premier League high-flyers Aston Villa steal centre stage, we have a stacked schedule from across the continent. So, for those of you looking to stick on a Thursday flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive Europa League betting tips. Midtjylland vs Genk Betting Tip: Midtjylland win & Under 4.5 goals @ 7/5 with Pribet Freiburg vs Red Bull Salzburg Betting Tip: Johan Manzambi over 0.5 shots on target @ 19/20 with Luckster Place a "10 bet on our Daily Double with Vegas Land and pocket "46.80 if all predictions are correct....

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (419+ words) Harvey Elliott headed to Aston Villa in the summer hopeful of securing a regular first team role and earning a permanent transfer to the Birmingham club next summer, with his loan deal structured in such a way that a "35M permanent deal would be triggered if he made ten appearances. So far, he has made five. And since has been frozen out. According to manager Unai Emery, it has less to do with whether or not he might be a useful player to a Villa side that find themselves unexpectedly in the title mix this season and more to do with the fact that the club have determined they are unwilling to pay the agreed "35M permanent transfer fee. As such, short of an emergency injury situation that might perhaps force them to give Elliott at least four more appearances as a…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (204+ words) Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has revealed his appreciation for the talents of Real Madrid star Rodrygo on Wednesday evening. This comes fresh off the Brazilian conjuring up his finest individual performance in recent memory. Real Madrid were of course back in action a short time ago, welcoming Man City to Spain's capital for a Champions League clash. When all was said and done, Los Blancos were condemned to the wrong side of a 2-1 result, making it just two wins from their last eight in all competitions. And yet, one shining light on an otherwise disappointing evening for Real all told was the display put forth by Rodrygo. The Brazilian was in scintillating form throughout the 90 minutes on Wednesday, gliding beyond tackles, creating chances, and looking a real bright spark for the hosts. Not only that, but, crucially, he…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (143+ words) Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City side are still not ready to compete for the Champions League despite beating Real Madrid at the Bernabaeu. Goals from Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland saw City come from behind to win after Rodrygo's opener, and moved fourth in the league stage table with victory. But Guardiola says his side still have a long way to go before they are ready to challenge for the trophy. "We are away," he told TNT Sports. "Still we are not ready. "Important, but in February we will be better. "We have been here in the past and played much better than today and we lose. "You come here and it's always difficult. That's why I take it. The players made an incredible effort, an incredibly good result. The spirit is unbelievable. "But still margin to improve."...