Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club will not allow any players to leave during the January transfer period, a stance shaped by a mounting injury list and the need to protect squad depth. While outgoing transfers appear ruled out, the club remains open to strengthening the team if the right opportunity emerges.
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Tottenham Hotspur are weighing whether to renew their interest in Dutch defender Jan Paul van Hecke, a key figure at Brighton and Hove Albion, as the club looks ahead to its long term defensive planning.
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Ukrainian diver Sofiia Lyskun has been stripped of her national titles after announcing she plans to represent Russia, a move that has startled the sports community and deepened tensions between the two countries, according to Reuters and Ziare.com.
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Despite leading La Liga, Real Madrid is grappling with a widening internal rift. Vinicius Jr.’s relationship with Xabi Alonso has deteriorated to the point where the star forward is reconsidering his future at the club, The Athletic reports.
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LeBron James’ 1,297-game scoring streak ended Thursday, but by choice. He passed up the shot that would’ve kept it alive, setting up the Lakers’ buzzer-beater instead a moment that defined his night more than the milestone.
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The World Darts Championship begins with a familiar storyline Luke Littler at the center of it. After a dominant year, he returns to Alexandra Palace as the man everyone must beat, sparking renewed discussion over who could realistically derail his momentum.
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As Jude Bellingham thrives in Madrid, criticism in England persists. Supporters and former players warn that the pressure surrounding him at home could influence both his development and his long-term plans.
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After flirting with the cut line for much of Friday, Rory McIlroy steadied himself with a late sequence of birdies to post a three-under 68 and advance to the weekend at the Australian Open. Even so, he faces a seven-stroke deficit behind the tournament leaders.
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Galatasaray are reportedly exploring an unexpectedly bold attempt to sign Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, according to the Spanish website Fichajes, though financial and competitive hurdles make such a transfer highly unlikely.
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Barcelona quietly asked Atlético Madrid about a possible future move for Manchester City forward Julián Álvarez, but the conversation flipped in a surprising direction when Atlético responded with a question that shifted the balance of the discussion, according to The Athletic.
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