☕️🥐 Luis Enrique makes history, plus 5️⃣ stories to start your Thursday | OneFootball

Today is Thursday, December 18, 2025, and these are the five news stories that could shape the football conversation of the day.

🤒 Little Relief for Xabi Alonso

Victories against Alavés and Talavera add points and classification to Real Madrid's backpack but offer little peace. 

Xabi Alonso remains under scrutiny, and just looking at Thursday's headlines is enough to gauge the moment. "The future doesn't look good for Xabi" in Marca sums it up best.

🇺🇸 Is Lewandowski Heading to MLS?

According to Mundo Deportivo, the Barça forward personally heard the proposal from Gregg Berhalter, sporting director of Chicago Fire, who approached him for the summer.

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The idea appeals to him, but he is in no rush to decide his future.

🚀 Luis Enrique, A Coach of the Era

With his victory in the Intercontinental against Flamengo, PSG becomes the second European team to win six titles in a single calendar year (Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, UEFA Super Cup, Trophée des Champions, and FIFA Intercontinental Cup), after Barcelona in 2009. 

The common denominator is Luis Enrique, of course.

⚫️ Murder of International Player Mario Pineida

So far this year, there have been four armed attacks against footballers in Ecuador, and the latest has claimed the life of Barcelona SC's fullback, Mario Pineida, and his partner.

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🔥 Cherki Took Up His Rifle

We knew he was one of the most special footballers in the world, but watching Cherki showcase his skills in the super elite is a delight for the senses.

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His latest goal for Manchester City defines him and is worth watching on repeat.

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