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DR Congo forward Cedric Bakambu says morale in camp is very high ahead of their round of 16 clash against Algeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.In a high-stale clash on Tuesday, the Leopards of DR Congo will battle it out with the Desert Foxes of Algeria at Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, with both teams seeking …

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. 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 sources.

Medeama Sporting Club sit top of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League standings at the end of the first round of the campaign.The Yellow and Mauves over the weekend faced Hearts of Oak in a tough Week 17 fixture. In the contest played at the TnA Stadium, a solitary strike from Salim Adams secured all three points for Medeama SC.On a …

Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. 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 sources.

Napoli's Rasmus Hojlund in action with Udinese's Oumar Solet. (REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini) Uncertainty continues to swirl around Stamford Bridge, with much of the conversation centred on who will lead Chelsea into the next phase of an increasingly turbulent season. Enzo Maresca’s departure on New Year’s Day followed a deeply disappointing run of form, with the Blues managing just two wins from …

Despite the denials of all concerned, the reports continue to come that Davide Frattesi is discussing a potential transfer from Inter to Galatasaray. The midfielder is getting less playing time than ever at San Siro, so the frustration is building and he is open to an exit in the January window. Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk insisted over the weekend that …

Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa is linked with a move away this month with European giants Juventus showing interest in bringing him back. The 28-year-old, who swapped the Allianz Stadium for Anfield in the summer of 2024, finds himself at a crossroads midway through his second season in England, with the Old Lady keen to bring their former star back to …

Benfica remain interested in Napoli centre-forward Lorenzo Lucca, with the idea of taking him on loan for the rest of the season. The centre-forward has been a flop since the transfer from Udinese in July 2025, which was a loan for €9m with obligation to buy at the end of the season for a further €26m plus €5m in add-ons. …

Ghana have been handed a major blow ahead of the 2026 World Cup after AS Monaco confirmed that defender Mohammed Salisu has suffered a season-ending knee injury.The Ligue 1 club announced that the Ghana international tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the closing moments of their 3-1 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais.Medical examinations later confirmed the seriousness …

Atalanta's Marco Brescianini celebrates with Mario Pasalic. (REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo) Bournemouth’s 2025/26 campaign has been a challenging one by almost every measure. A turbulent summer that saw the club lose the core of its defensive unit has taken its toll, leaving the Cherries hovering just above the relegation zone in 15th place. With only five wins from their opening 20 Premier …

Italian reports suggest Fenerbahce have now made a formal offer worth €27m for Matteo Guendouzi, so Lazio look to Bologna’s Giovanni Fabbian, Milan’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek or Jacopo Fazzini of Fiorentina. The midfielder can be sacrificed by coach Maurizio Sarri if he can bring in a player with a more creative approach to the role in the January transfer window. Lazio …

Soccer Football – Premier League – Newcastle United v Chelsea – St. James' Park, Newcastle, Britain – December 20, 2025 Newcastle United's Nick Woltemade celebrates scoring their second goal with Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes and Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' …

Multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia and Sport Mediaset are all confident Inter will not sign Joao Cancelo, as the Al-Hilal player made clear he wants Barcelona. There had been reports today that Inter agreed a deal with Al-Hilal, which would involve an exchange with either Stefan de Vrij or Francesco Acerbi moving to Saudi Arabia to reunite with their …

Fabio Capello has released a statement to ‘clarify’ his comments calling referees ‘a mafia’ organisation. ‘It was taken out of context.’ The comments were made during an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca, and hit headlines in Spain and Italy. The former Juventus, Roma, Milan, Real Madrid and England coach lashed out at the officials following recent decisions and the confusing …

More details are emerging on the negotiations between Juventus and Liverpool for Federico Chiesa, as some important restrictions are put in place. Multiple sources in Italy this morning suggested the surprising talks to bring Chiesa back to Turin, just 18 months after he was pushed out of the club. That was because his contract was running down and Juve refused …