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The search for the next Chelsea manager appears to be entering its final stages, with Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior touching down in the capital to formalise his move to Stamford Bridge. The English manager very quickly emerged as the favourite to replace Enzo Maresca after the Italian quit the club mid-season following a fall out with the club’s hierarchy. It …

Lautaro Martinez and Piotr Zielinski noted the importance of Inter’s tactical plan to end their Bologna curse with a 3-1 victory. ‘My hand hurts, but I go home happy tonight.’ The Nerazzurri secured a fifth consecutive Serie A victory to keep hold of top spot, but were also eager to prove a point against Bologna. They had lost a penalty …

Leicester City have reportedly blocked a potential January exit for defender Caleb Okoli, turning down a transfer approach from Italian Serie B side Cremonese. According to Sky Sports reported Gianluca Di Marzio, the Foxes have made it clear that the 24-year-old centre-back is not for sale during this window, despite the player’s fluctuating minutes in the Championship this season. Di …

Inter took revenge on Bologna after the Supercoppa, as Piotr Zielinski, Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram finally wore down Federico Ravaglia. These teams met on December 19 in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final, which ended 1-1 with Bologna winning a penalty shoot-out, but a 1-0 defeat at the Stadio Dall’Ara was also decisive in last season’s Scudetto race. Denzel Dumfries, Ange-Yoan …

Right-back Woyo Coulibaly could be set for an abrupt return to England, with reports suggesting that Sassuolo and Leicester City are discussing the early termination of his season-long loan agreement. According to a report from Tutto Mercato Web, the 26-year-old defender has struggled to find consistent playing time at the Mapei Stadium since his move in the final hours of …

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon shared his excitement on Sunday after leading the team to a 2-0 victory over Basake Holy Stars in the Ghana Premier League.Speaking in his post-match interview, Dormon praised his players for what he described as a decent performance, but stressed that his team needs to work on improving their attack.On reflection, Im a bit …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Watch Piotr Zielinski finish off a well-worked Inter move with his thunderbolt finish to give them the lead against Bologna. See how the game unfolds on the Liveblog. The Nerazzurri had tested goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia several times during the first half, including with Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martinez and Alessandro Bastoni. However, there was little he could do when Marcus Thuram’s …

Manchester United is a club currently teetering on the edge of a full-blown civil war. Ruben Amorim’s press conference after the draw against Leeds United was explosive, where he effectively challenged the board and hinted at a 2026 exit. Arron Scholes, son of the iconic United midfielder Paul Scholes, has now taken to social media to deliver a blistering, expletive-laden …

Juan Arizala had seemed to be on the verge of a move to Milan, but Udinese secured an agreement with Independiente Medellin instead worth €3m. The left-back was reported to be in advanced negotiations with the Rossoneri and Tuttosport amongst others were confident last week that a deal was close. However, problems arose because it is reported Milan had intended …

Inter President Beppe Marotta confirms talks for Al-Hilal’s Joao Cancelo could include an exchange, but there are ‘no official proposals’ for Davide Frattesi from Galatasaray. The game with Bologna kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog. The …

Aduana FCs Ghana Premier League title ambitions suffered a significant blow on Sunday as Vision FC pulled off a shock 10 away victory at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park. The decisive moment came in the 34th minute when Meschack Adjetey struck to silence the home crowd, capitalising on Vision FCs disciplined and well-organised approach. Aduana dominated possession for long …

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has sent shockwaves through Old Trafford following an extraordinary post-match press conference. After watching his side battle to a 1-1 draw against Leeds United on Sunday, the Portuguese tactician moved away from tactical talk to deliver a “bombshell” monologue regarding his authority, his contract, and his future at the club. With the January transfer window …

Torino ran riot away to Hellas Verona, as Giovanni Simeone pounced on an early error, then Cesare Casadei and Alieu Njie struck on the counter-attack. Hellas had surged off rock bottom with victories over Atalanta and Fiorentina, but the 3-0 defeat to Milan at the end of 2025 brought them back down to earth. Rafik Belghali was at AFCON, with …

Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram lead the way as Inter try to keep top spot and seek Supercoppa revenge against Bologna’s Jonathan Rowe and Santiago Castro. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT (20.45 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog. Inter ended 2025 …