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 Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly endured a difficult game after being sent off in their final group game against Benin at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The 34-year-old defender, who led Senegal to victory at the 2021 edition of the tournament, was given the marching orders in the 71st minute mark on Tuesday as his outfit cruised to a resounding 3-0 …

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.

Arsene Kouassi stole the spotlight in Casablanca, earning Man of the Match honors with a late finish that secured Burkina Faso’s 2-0 win over Sudan and confirmed second place in Group E at AFCON 2025.Burkina Faso began with intent and were rewarded in the 16th minute when Lassina Traore climbed highest from a corner and headed past the Sudan goalkeeper. …

Anis Hadji Moussa was the heartbeat of Algeria’s performance as the Desert Foxes secured a 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea in their AFCON 2025 outing at Stade Prince Moulay El Hassan.From the opening minutes, the right winger played with confidence, stretching the pitch, driving at defenders, and forcing mistakes that kept Algeria on the front foot.His influence was felt when …

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This has certainly been an interesting year for AC Milan, and for the final article of the year, we wanted to take a look back at some of the big moments. It has been a year. That might be the best way to put it for Milan. As we know, it is never easy to follow the Rossoneri; there are …

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 …

Oliver, Anthony, Isak and Ben battle it out in the annual SempreMilan Pub Quiz, hosted by Lorenzo and created by Stefano. As is now the yearly tradition, some of the lads got together to compete in a quiz on various matters related to Milan, both past and present. There are questions on this season’s stats, as well as a picture …

Algeria stormed to a strong finish in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday, defeating Equatorial Guinea 3-1 to top Group E.The Desert Foxes set the tone early and took the lead in the 19th minute when Zineddine Belaid rose highest to meet a perfectly delivered corner kick, powering a bullet header from around …

Kwasi Sibos future at Real Oviedo looks increasingly uncertain, with the club open to selling the Ghanaian midfielder before his contract expires in June 2026.Oviedo have already received proposals from MLS sides, while a move to Mexican club Pachuca is also on the table as they assess offers they deem satisfactory. A contract renewal has not been ruled out, but …

Alexis Saelemaekers has been a standout for AC Milan this season, but the cover behind him does not inspire, or at least it hasn’t yet. So a move may be made. Since he has returned from Roma, Saelemaekers has been exemplary. The Belgian looks like a player transformed, and few wing-backs are performing as well as him in Italy this …

Everyone at Football Italia would like to extend our best wishes to readers across the globe for a Happy New Year! It’s been a thrilling year for Italian football, and the months ahead promise even more excitement with the 2026 World Cup and another dramatic race for the title in Serie A. January will see the Champions League and Europa …

Ghanaian defender Jerome Opoku is edging closer to a move from Istanbul Basaksehir to Trabzonspor, with talks between the two clubs described as intensive and progressing well.According to reports in Turkey, the 27-year-old centre-back is understood to be ready for the switch as Trabzonspor push to strengthen their squad for the Super Lig title race.Opoku only joined Basaksehir in July …

AC Milan want to renew Mike Maignan’s contract, and whilst things are looking more positive, it is not a done deal. In fact, there is still a lot to finalise.  Getting a new deal sorted for Maignan is paramount for Milan. As the club captain and one of the best goalkeepers in the world, his renewal would be a statement …

Dodo could be available in the January transfer window as Fiorentina reassess the Brazilian’s role following a difficult spell. According to the Florence edition of La Repubblica, via FirenzeViola, the right-back is no longer considered untouchable by the Viola after an inconsistent 2025, prompting the club to set a new valuation of around €15 million. That figure represents a notable …