Latest Football (Soccer) News

📅January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Today's soccer news features youth cup matches in Brazil, a club friendly in Poland, US Soccer denying Russia talks amid geopolitics, and recent Bundesliga analysis.
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Grêmio U20 Faces Atlético Alagoinhas in Sao Paulo Youth Cup Second Round

Live coverage is available for the Grêmio U20 vs. Atlético Alagoinhas match in the Brazilian Sao Paulo Youth Cup on January 12, 2026. ESPN provides live scores, highlights, and updated stats. Data is currently unavailable for real-time updates.Source 1

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Sport U20 Takes on América RN U20 in Sao Paulo Youth Cup

The Sport U20 vs. América RN U20 game is underway in the second round of the 2026 Brazilian Sao Paulo Youth Cup. ESPN offers live score tracking, highlights, and statistics. Current data remains unavailable.Source 2

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Legia Warsaw Hosts Puskas Akademia FC in International Club Friendly

Legia Warsaw faces Puskas Akademia FC today at 3:00 PM in a club friendly match. Fox Sports provides box scores, stats, play-by-play, highlights, and odds. Recent form shows Legia with mixed results including a 4-1 win.Source 3

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U.S. Soccer Federation Denies Talks with Russia for National Team Matches

The U.S. Soccer Federation has firmly denied reports of discussions with Russia about organizing football matches between their national teams. This follows Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's claims amid Ukraine peace talks. The teams last met in 2012, with Russia banned from tournaments since 2022.Source 4

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A-League Stocks Up: Perth Glory Dominates in Griffiths Era

Perth Glory delivered the most dominant performance under new coach Adam Griffiths. Meanwhile, Central Coast Mariners face challenges on and off the field. This marks a turning point in the Mariners' season.Source 1

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A-League Stocks Down: Central Coast Mariners Struggle On and Off Field

Central Coast Mariners are grappling with issues both on the pitch and administratively. Their season has taken a concerning new turn. Perth's strong showing contrasts sharply with Mariners' woes.Source 1Source 2

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Stats Highlight: Hansi Flick Maintains 100% Record in Finals

ESPN stats from the weekend show Hansi Flick with a perfect 100% win rate in finals. This underscores his strong tactical impact. Other key figures include Kane's 20th goal milestone.Source 1Source 2

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Harry Kane Hits 20th Goal in Weekend Action

Harry Kane notched his 20th goal of the season in recent matches. ESPN compiles top stats from the weekend's football. Arsenal notably took 23 set-pieces in their game.Source 1Source 2

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Arsenal Sets Record with 23 Set-Pieces in Match

Arsenal used 23 set-pieces in their latest outing, per ESPN weekend stats. This highlights their set-piece reliance. Combined with other metrics like Flick's finals record.Source 1Source 2

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Ale Moreno: Musiala and Karl Key to Bayern's Champions League Success

Ale Moreno names Jamal Musiala and Aleksandar Pavlović as difference makers for Bayern Munich's Champions League hopes. Bayern extended their Bundesliga lead. This boosts their title aspirations.Source 1Source 2

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Bayern Munich Strengthens Bundesliga Lead After Key Win

Bayern Munich widened their gap at the top of the Bundesliga table. Analysts like Ale Moreno credit players like Musiala for Champions League potential. Weekend stats support their form.Source 1Source 2

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Legia Warsaw Recent Form: Wins and Losses Ahead of Friendly

Legia Warsaw won 4-1 against LRI at home on December 18 but lost 2-1 away to FCN on December 11. They prepare for today's friendly vs. Puskas. Recent results show inconsistency.Source 3