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Rasmus Hojlund has once again proven his big game credentials with a goal and an assist in Napoli’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final against Milan.

Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo have been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. 

David Neres put Napoli in the lead against Milan in tonight’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final, with a touching moment after his goal where the Brazilian ran over to the touchline to celebrate with injured striker Romelu Lukaku.

Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are interested in signing the Bayern Munich defender, Sacha Boey.

Manchester United could turn their attentions toward a Premier League star as they mull over a potential approach for Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.

Fiorentina sporting director Roberto Goretti has urged unity and clarity of purpose as the Viola prepare for their Conference League clash against Lausanne, describing the current phase of the season as a decisive turning point both on and off the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur were linked with Savinho during the summer transfer window, but the move did not go through.

Inter are continuing to assess their options on the right flank as uncertainty grows around Denzel Dumfries, with Fiorentina wing-back Dodo emerging as a concrete target.

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.

Former Ghana forward Derek Boateng says Stephen Appiah set the standard for leadership during his time as Black Stars captain, describing him as a player who led by example on and off the pitch.Speaking to Sporty FM, Boateng praised Appiah’s work ethic and authority within the national team, noting that his influence shaped Ghana’s most successful modern era.Appiah is widely hailed as the greatest Black Stars captain of all time and remains the first skipper to lead Ghana to a FIFA World Cup, achieving that milestone ahead of the 2006 tournament in Germany.Boateng said Appiah’s leadership was rooted in action rather than words.“Stephen would never ask a young player to do anything he wouldn’t do himself on the field or in training. I remember watching him train, the way he ran and worked. I said to myself, ‘Look at my senior, how he’s running, how he’s playing.""I need to do more. I need to step up.’ Everything he asked us to do, he did it himself to show us we had no excuse. His leadership quality was amazing. When it was time to joke, we joked. When it was time for business, it was business.”...

Former Black Stars midfielder Derek Boateng believes injuries played a decisive role in denying Ghana major silverware during Stephen Appiah’s time as captain.Boateng said the national team consistently performed at its highest level whenever Appiah was fully fit, describing the former Juventus midfielder as central to both structure and leadership.According to him, Appiah’s influence went beyond tactics, shaping the mentality of the squad during Ghana’s strongest competitive years.However, Boateng pointed to a serious knee injury that sidelined Appiah for an extended period as a turning point.Speaking in an interview with Sporty FM, Boateng said Ghana paid a heavy price despite frequent appearances in the latter stages of competitions.“As we went to about two or three finals, semifinals thereabouts, I feel like if not for Stephen Appiah’s injuries, he could have led us to win a trophy,” he said.“But the injury came so early, at his peak. And when you start having knee injuries, it means your career is going down,” he noted.Reflecting on Appiah’s leadership, Boateng highlighted his example-driven approach.“Stephen would never ask a young player to do anything he wouldn’t do himself,” he said, praising his work ethic and authority.

Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso believes tonight’s Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Milan and Napoli is finely balanced, while also using the occasion to reflect on the state of Italian football and potential new options for the national team.

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Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in signing the Olympiacos midfielder Christos Mouzakitis.

Fiorentina in crisis play their final Conference League opening phase game away to Lausanne-Sport with Edin Dzeko and Roberto Piccoli.