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Tuttosport newspaper reports that Juventus and Napoli are both interested in Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) and Rodri Mendoza (Elche), but the Partenopei are also watching Tarik Muharemović, on whom the Bianconeri hold a 50% sell-on clause.

President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Mr Fouzi Lekjaa, hosted Mr Mamadou Diagna Ndiaye, President of the Senegalese National Olympic and Sports Committee and Chair of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Sale.The visit formed part of continued efforts to strengthen cooperation and technical exchange between Morocco and Senegal.Discussions centred on the organisation of major sporting events, with both parties sharing their experiences and approaches. They underlined the value of constant collaboration to further enhance operational and organisational capabilities at an international level.Mr Lekjaa extended an invitation to the Senegalese delegation to work closely with the Local Organising Committee for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. The initiative seeks to promote practical knowledge-sharing and deepen the partnership between the two nations in the staging of high-profile competitions.He also outlined Morocco’s ongoing preparations for AFCON 2025, expressing confidence in the country’s readiness while highlighting the strong and longstanding ties of friendship and cooperation that unite Morocco and Senegal, particularly in the field of sport development.The meeting was attended by Her Excellency, the Ambassador of the Republic of Senegal to Morocco.

Genoa coach Daniele De Rossi praises his former Roma teammate Nicolò Zaniolo: ‘He’s a good guy and an excellent player; sometimes we had to beat him up in training because he was too strong.’

Assistant coach of the Black Stars, John Paintsil, feels confident ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the draw held in Washington, DC on Friday, December 5, 2025.The Black Stars have been drawn in Group L alongside former champions England, 2018 runners-up Croatia and Panama.Having failed to go beyond the group stage of their last two World Cup appearances, Painstil believes 2026 offers the team a golden opportunity to dominate the global showpiece."It was a long waiting. Everyone is happy now, myself I am happy for the group that we find ourselves in. It is a group that is a very good group. A group that will bring the best out of the team and the entire country. We are going to be where we are going to have more supporters coming to support the team and that is the most important thing," he told Sahara Football."I believe we can dominate this tournament," he added.Meanwhile, speaking on the team's chances, the former Ghana international is counting of the Black Stars' experience to navigate Group L."We can say much about our chances but we believe that we have more experience when it comes to such tournaments. We believe we will come out of the group stage and then we look forward for the next because we have to take it one at a time and the most important thing is to qualify from the group."

Evan Ferguson’s Roma future has been discussed by Italian and English media in recent days, but Giallorossi coach Gian Piero Gasperini insists it’s still ‘too early’ to assess the Republic of Ireland international striker.

Mikel Arteta has his best chance yet to win the Premier League as Arsenal manager, but it could be his final season at the club. His stock is continuing to rise, and soon, he could be on the radar of another of his former sides.

Ghana coach Otto Addo beleives Antoine Semenyo is ready to take the “next step”, and a transfer away from Bournemouth would be “natural” for him.The 25-year-old has been linked to Manchester United, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the January transfer window.Semenyo has a £65million release clause, which is only active until a specific date in the January window.“He has done very well at Bournemouth, but with all the respect for Bournemouth and what they’re doing, surely it is natural for him to take the next step,” Addo told The Athletic.Addo’s Ghana will face England in the World Cup, with both teams drawn into Group L alongside Croatia and Panama.The Ghana head coach said Semenyo’s future, or the timing of any potential transfer, would not have any detrimental impact to his side’s plans for next summer’s tournament.“Whether its in the winter or summer, it is a difference question but it won’t make a difference for us. I’m looking forward to him showing more of what he can to the world.”Semenyo has impressed this term with six goals and three assists in 13 Premier League appearances, having signed a new Bournemouth contract...

[caption id="attachment_1277548" align="alignnone" width="612"] LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 29: Stephen Appiah (R) and Michael Essien of Ghana[/caption]Former Ghana captain, Stephen Appiah, has jokingly poked at the Black Stars' World Cup opponents following last night's draw in Washington, DC.The Black Stars will face Panama, 1966 champions England and 2018 runners-up Croatia in Group L at the World Cup in North America next year.Appiah, who led Ghana to their first tournament in 2006, is currently a member of the management team of the national team and observed the draw on Friday.After Ghana's opponents were confirmed, Appiah took to social media to state how confident the West Africans are, adding a video from the movie Beast of No Nation.He wrote on Instagram: "England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama, we are COMING!"The Black Stars will be facing all three opponents for the first time at the World Cup, with the game England fixture setting a mouthwatering clash between the two football-mad countries.The venues and times for the matches will be revealed on Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Washington.

Gian Piero Gasperini admits it ‘hasn’t been an easy week’ for Roma and suggests he’ll rest Wesley in Sunday’s away game at Cagliari.

Man United spent in the region of £200m in the summer, and in 2026, big money will be spent again on improving Ruben Amorim’s squad. A new midfielder and forward are wanted, with two of their leading targets being in the Premier League.

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. 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: 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. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

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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. 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 …

Inter will meet their 2025 summer transfer target, Nico Paz, today, but Real Madrid have always kept control of the Como star, planning for his return in 2026.