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Promotion hopefuls Semper Fi FC were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by WAFA SC at Sogakope, extending their winless run despite another strong display in the Access Bank Division One League Zone III.Semper Fi dominated large spells and created the better chances, but composure in front of goal deserted them at key moments. Clear openings went begging as WAFA’s …

Scott McTominay assures Napoli don’t know the meaning of the term ‘give up’ after listing all the absentees. ‘It’s like Inter without Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, Nicolò Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu.’ The title race went to the wire last term and on the strength of this match it could well be a repeat. Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu’s penalty had …

Liverpool have been dealt a severe blow to their defensive options for the remainder of the 2025/26 campaign. The club has confirmed that right-back Conor Bradley requires surgery to repair significant ligament and bone damage, effectively ending his season. According to a new report from Football Paparazzi, the severity of Bradley’s injury necessitates immediate surgical intervention. With the procedure scheduled …

Cristian Chivu saw ‘two strong teams who did everything to win’ so the 2-2 draw between Inter and Napoli was ultimately fair. ‘It’s four or five teams for the Scudetto, a fight to the end.’ They were twice leading at San Siro through a Federico Dimarco angled drive and Hakan Calhanoglu penalty, but both times Scott McTominay clawed the Partenopei …

Alessandro Bastoni admits Inter ‘should’ve done better’ on both Napoli goals, but insists the 2-2 draw and their Serie A leadership should be ‘seen in a positive light.’ It was a thrilling Scudetto race last season that went down to the wire and this was reflected in tonight’s game at San Siro too. Federico Dimarco’s angled drive opened the scoring …

Our editor Lorenzo Bettoni at San Siro examines the spectacular 2-2 draw between Inter and Napoli alongside Football Italia writer Giancarlo Rinaldi. Follow the livestream and join the show with your questions and thoughts. The Scudetto race remains wide open as Inter and Napoli shared the spoils in a tense San Siro showdown on Sunday. The Nerazzurri took the lead …

Antonio Conte did not speak to the media after his furious reaction to an Inter penalty in the 2-2 draw, so assistant Cristian Stellini preferred to focus on the ‘deserved’ Napoli result The Partenopei refused to give in at San Siro, as they twice went behind to an early Federico Dimarco angled drive and the Hakan Calhanoglu penalty that enraged …

Scott McTominay is Football Italia’s MOTM in Sunday’s 2-2 draw between Inter and Napoli. Inter: Sommer 6; Bisseck 5, Akanji 5, Bastoni 5.5; Luis Henrique 5.5, Barella 6, Calhanoglu 6.5 (87′ Sucic N/A), Zielinski 6 (61′ Mkhitaryan 6.5), Dimarco 7 (88′ Carlos Augusto N/A); Thuram 6.5 (83′ Pio Esposito N/A), Lautaro Martinez 5 (87′ Bonny N/A). Coach: Chivu 5.5 Best Inter …

Manchester United are in a state of turmoil once again. The decision to sack Ruben Amorim has failed to deliver an immediate turnaround, with results under interim boss Darren Fletcher doing little to ease the growing frustration around Old Trafford. A scrappy 2-2 draw with Burnley was followed by a damaging 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton, leaving supporters searching …

Scott McTominay scored twice to claw Napoli back into the game at San Siro and keep the thrilling Scudetto race wide open, holding Inter to a 2-2 draw. These two teams battled to the end for the title last season and the Partenopei won 3-1 when they met on October 25. David Neres didn’t recover from an ankle sprain in …

Napoli coach Antonio Conte was sent off in the second half of an away game at Inter and screamed in the face of the fourth official before making his way to the tunnel. Tensions erupted in the second half of Inter-Napoli when the Nerazzurri were awarded a penalty kick by VAR for an Amir Rrahmani step on Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s foot. …

Tottenham are reportedly bracing for another significant off-field change, with co-sporting director Fabio Paratici set to leave the club for a second time just months after his return. According to a report from The Athletic, the 53-year-old Italian will join Serie A side Fiorentina in early February to head up their football operations, citing personal reasons for the sudden move. …

Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic received nine stitches to his left temple after a brutal aerial clash in today’s game against Fiorentina, but should be eligible for the next Serie A match against Como. Milan defender Pavlovic was forced to be substituted in the second half of today’s Serie A match against Fiorentina at the Stadio Franchi after an aerial duel …

The atmosphere at Tottenham has reportedly grown toxic, with fresh claims suggesting the dressing room has lost faith in head coach Thomas Frank. According to a new update from a prominent insider, significant friction exists behind the scenes, with players believe that the Danish manager is ‘waiting’ to be sacked. However, a staggering financial obstacle may be complicating the club’s …