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Fiorentina have taken action after Sunday’s disappointing 2-1 loss at home against Hellas Verona in Serie A, which marked their 15th league match without a win. 

Francisco Conceicao joins Kenan Yildiz and Jonathan David upfront for Juventus in a showdown for position with Riccardo Orsolini’s high-flying Bologna.

Liverpool have reportedly taken a major step in their pursuit of Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, with the club officially opening talks regarding the forward’s payment structure.

Asante Kotoko returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Dreams FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday.The contest was tightly fought and physically demanding, with both sides struggling to create clear openings. Kwame Opoku proved the difference, scoring the decisive goal from close range after Dreams defence failed to clear their lines. The forward had earlier missed a good chance but made amends with a left-footed finish that squeezed past the onrushing goalkeeper Osman Rahman.Dreams FC pushed for an equaliser late on and came agonisingly close in the closing minutes, but their effort was cleared off the line. The chance lacked the necessary power, allowing Kotoko to survive a tense finish as they defended resolutely to protect their slender lead.Both teams looked visibly exhausted at full time, reflecting the intensity of the encounter. The match also ended with a warm embrace between Kotoko head coach Karim Zito and Dreams FC coach Wilfred Dormon, highlighting the mutual respect between the two sides.Kotoko enjoyed a slight edge in possession, though both teams registered the same number of shots on target. The victory brings an end to Kotokos four-match winless run and lifts them to third place on the league table. Dreams FC, meanwhile, slip back into the relegation zone.

Young Apostles ended their five-match winless streak in the Ghana Premier League with a hard-fought win over Karela United on Sunday, December 14, 2025.It was the hosts' fourth win at the Wenchi Sports Stadium this term which moved them level on points with Karela.Abdul Ganiyu's 20th minute belter broke the deadlock to put the hosts in front.Felix Morty pulled parity for the Pride and Passion on 36 minutes after squeezing the ball into the net in amid a scramble in the penalty.The hosts, however, restored their lead just four minutes into the second half courtesy Issah Nyaabila's strike.Apostles held on to their narrow lead to secure a crucial win which could help them build momentum.Karela were also denied a second consecutive win following their decisive victory over Hearts of Oak.Apostles are away to Nations FC for their next match while Karela United will host Vision FC.

Black Galaxies have arrived in South Africa ahead of their international friendly against Bafana Bafana, as preparations continue for upcoming competitive fixtures.The team touched down on Sunday morning via Ethiopian Airlines and will now settle in ahead of Tuesday’s encounter, scheduled for December 16, 2025, at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto. Kick-off for the match is set for 2:00 pm Ghana time.The friendly forms part of the Black Galaxies’ build-up to the next phase of the CHAN qualifiers, with head coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey using the match to assess his squad and fine-tune tactical approaches. The team has undergone intensive training in recent weeks, and the coaching staff will be keen to see how the players respond against strong opposition away from home.South Africa will also use the fixture as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Black Galaxies are expected to hold training sessions in Soweto ahead of the match as they aim to make a positive impression and build momentum for the challenges ahead.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Swedru All Blacks racked up a convincing 2-0 win over Vision FC on Sunday, December 14, 2025 to make it two wins on the spin in the Ghana Premier League.Ahmed Fathi's team also made it three wins out of four to inch up to 10th in the league standings on 18 points.Clement Tutu opened the scoring for the hosts on 25 minutes and a second-half own goal sealed victory for Fathi's team.David Ofori goal against his own team on 55 minutes not only gave All Blacks the cushion but further deepened Vision's woes.The visitors are now winless in six Ghana Premier League matches and drop to 15th in the league standings.Swedru All Blacks travel to relegation-haunted Bechem United while Vision FC will be on the road again to Tamale as guests to Karela United.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Antonio Conte admits that his players were ‘too worried, too fearful’ and that they have to improve on their record on the road after slipping to their seventh away defeat of the season in a 1-0 Serie A loss against Udinese on Sunday afternoon. 

There were some ugly scenes outside Marassi this evening ahead of Genoa vs. Inter, when two sets of fans threw objects at each other, attacked police, and cars were set on fire.

Davide Bartesaghi scored the first goals of his Milan career in a 2-2 Serie A draw against Sassuolo in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, and in doing so, became the youngest Rossoneri defender to net a brace since Paolo Maldini in 1988: ‘It’s a dream’, he said. 

Liverpool fans were impressed by Federico Chiesa’s selflessness with his attempted assist for Mohamed Salah at the end of their 2-0 Premier League victory over Brighton on Saturday afternoon: ‘We need to see more of him’. 

Cristian Chivu is impressed with how Daniele De Rossi transformed Genoa and warns Inter they need ‘quality and intensity’ after surprise results already today.