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Niclas Fullkrug says he had a ‘perfect debut and start to the year’ at Milan: ‘I already feel at home.’ The German striker made his Milan debut on Friday night in the first game of the year in Serie A. The former West Ham forward was introduced as a substitute in the second half in the Rossoneri’s eventual 1-0 win …

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone insists that Giacomo Raspadori’s attitude in training doesn’t suggest the Italian will leave in January, but the Colchoneros are ‘open to whatever may happen’ in the winter transfer window. Atletico Madrid coach Simeone provided transfer updates on Italian striker Raspadori, who has been linked with a return to Serie A, with Roma and Lazio interested. …

Inter coach Cristian Chivu isn’t interested in fuelling controversies with Napoli and Antonio Conte and has ‘trust’ in Stefan de Vrij and Davide Frattesi: ‘They’ll have plenty of chances to play.’ Chivu held a press conference on Saturday on the eve of a big Serie A game against Bologna at San Siro. Bologna already beat Inter on penalties just a …

All eyes will be on Swedru on Matchday 17 as Swedru All Blacks host in-form Asante Kotoko in what could be a decisive night for head coach Ahmed Fathi.Reports around the club suggest the hierarchy are seriously considering sacking him if he fails to beat Kotoko, adding intense pressure to an already high‑stakes fixture.On the pitch, All Blacks have shown …

Struggling Ghana Premier League side Hohoe United have fired head coach, Tijani Abdul Rahim Bashiru after five months in-charge.The former Young Apostles coach led the newcomers into relegation zone after 17 matches- the first half of the season.Friday’s uninspiring 0-0 draw with regional rivals Heart of Lions drafted his obituary and that informed the management’s decision.He was tasked to steer …

Lennon Miller was praised by Udinese coach Kosta Runjaić despite the Bianconeri’s 1-0 loss in Como, but the Scottish midfielder insisted that his team ‘should have scored’ in the second half. Udinese’s summer signing Miller made a substitute appearance in the Bianconeri’s 1-0 loss against Como on Saturday. The 19-year-old was introduced during the break after a disappointing first-half display …

In-form Karela United travel to Abrankese for the final round of games in the first half of the season to face wobbly Nations FC.The Tamale-based club have enjoyed a strong first half, sitting comfortably in seventh position with 24 points from 16 matches.Meanwhile, Nations FC, who were contenders for the title last season have falling drastically, leading to the sacking …

A Lucas Da Cunha goal from the spot was all Como needed to secure a 1-0 win over Udinese and continue their unbeaten run at home. Nico Paz started on the bench as he had not trained in the previous week, as Fabregas explained before kick-off. Udinese made the first shot in the game with Nicolò Zaniolo after recovering the …

This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games, including Juventus-Lecce, Atalanta-Roma, Sassuolo-Parma and Genoa-Pisa. The Week 18 fixtures began last night with Milan’s 1-0 victory away to Cagliari, while Como host Udinese in the early kick-off. …

Walton and Hersham boss Jakub Pietrzak could not hide his enthusiasm after securing the signing of attacker Francis Amartey, describing him as exactly the kind of profile he wanted to bring into the squad.“We are excited to welcome Francis to the club. When I heard he became available, I was interested in a profile like that straight away,” Pietrzak explained, …

Chelsea’s recruitment team are reportedly weighing up a huge offer worth €150m for Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. As we reported yesterday, Rogers is firmly on Chelsea’s radar, and there’s the feeling within the industry that Villa might have to sell due to PSR reasons. Now a report from Fichajes takes the story up a notch, stating that Chelsea …

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Napoli remain interested in Kobbie Mainoo, but a deal with Manchester United is possible only if Noa Lang leaves. Napoli will be looking for midfield reinforcement in the January window, and Mainoo remains a top target for the Partenopei. According to Gazzetta, the defending Serie A champions will have the financial resources to try …

Walton & Hersham have added English-Ghanaian forward Francis Amartey to their attacking options, a signing that brings proven non-league experience and fresh energy to the Swans’ frontline.The 26-year-old arrives from Bracknell Town, where he made 23 appearances this season before moving on at the start of the New Year.Amartey’s journey has taken him across several well-known non-league sides, including Aldershot …

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.

Liam Rosenior to Chelsea is reportedly advancing well and expected to go through unless something “extraordinary” happens. That’s according to a slightly mixed update from reliable Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg, who has made it clear the deal is not done yet and could still fall through. Rosenior is currently in charge of Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, and will have …