the top Reddit posts from r/soccer for the past day
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Adebayo Akinfenwa says he may play until he's 40 as he fears being unable to provide for his kids: "I was on the bike thinking 'this is killing me' but everyone has a purpose in life. Mine is pushing through the pain barrier. I am inspired by a fear of not being able to care for & feed my children."
[Spanish source] Barça players (who are paid twice a year - December and June) did not get their full payment this December because the club says they did not have cash. They are expected to receive the rest in February
[Sky Sports Scotland] Steven Gerrard on Frank Lampard's sacking: "I did think it was an opportunity for them to reach out and support him during this tough period of results, rather do what they've done. But Chelsea have got a history for that, so it was no surprise"
2020 /r/soccer Census Results
Chelsea [3] - 1 Luton Town - Tammy Abraham (hat-trick) 74'
[Ian Wright] Wenger came in. No salt, no anything. Everything was just for fuel. Couldn't have tea. I shared a room with Dennis. I snuck in some tea bags. Dennis said, "Okay. The whole team is doing it, but you're not doing it. When we need you most, you're probably going to let us down."
Simon Sluga (Luton Town) penalty save against Chelsea 86'
Chelsea 2 - [1] Luton - Jordan Clark 30'
Jose Mourinho on Didier Drogba
[OFFICIAL] Fenerbahce has announced that the club has agreed for the Mesut Ozil transfer with the player and the club
Juventus [2] - 0 Bologna - Weston McKennie 71'
Sunday Support
[FootballJOE podcast] Joe Cole on losing 6-0 to Man City and being pitied by Pablo Zabaleta: “I’ve never seen a player looking at me with pity. After 70 mins, I’m chasing him back and he just said, “Why do you play like this?”. I couldn’t even breathe, I just said, “I don’t know geez.”
[Rangers] Steven Gerrard will today take charge of Rangers for his 150th match. He's looking to go 23 points clear at the top of the league.
Neymar could be given extended leave by Mauricio Pochettino for his sister's birthday
James Ward-Prowse almost scores from a corner vs Arsenal
Szczęsny says he was too good against Napoli that they "immediately took me to another room to do the doping test, so I didn't have time to celebrate with the boys!"
Post-Match Thread: Southampton 1-0 Arsenal [FA Cup]
Southampton [1] - 0 Arsenal - Gabriel (OG) 24'
Some old Nepalese women enjoying a penalty shoot-out. Football truly is a beautiful game.