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Moise Kean is a major doubt to feature for Fiorentina against Cremonese, as he was absent from today’s training session with his teammates. The first Serie A match of 2026 for the Viola will be at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday at 14.00 GMT (15.00 CET). Kean had been expected to lead the attack, as they try to clamber …

Ghana Premier League side Swedru All Blacks are aiming to strengthen their squad with the reported signing of Eleven Wonders winger Emmanuel Boateng.The Agona Swedru-based club has entered the race to secure the attacker’s signature ahead of the upcoming January transfer window.The move is seen as a bid to add quality and firepower to their frontline as the 2025/26 league …

Although they did not win any silverware, Roma had a stronger points average in the calendar year 2025 than any other team in Serie A. Napoli won the Scudetto in May following a battle with Inter, pipping them to the top in the final round. The Partenopei are again in an intense challenge with the Nerazzurri and AC Milan for …

Ghana Premier League giants Asante Kotoko are actively pursuing the signature of Nations FC defensive midfielder Prince Badu, according to exclusive reports.The move would see the 25-year-old join the title-chasing Porcupine Warriors from their domestic rivals.The potential transfer comes with Asante Kotoko sitting top of the league table with 30 points from 16 games, holding a narrow lead on goal …

Weston McKennie’s agent has hit out at ‘lies and propaganda’ about contract renewal talks with Juventus and a potential move to MLS. The midfielder is only tied to the club until June 2026 and negotiations for a new deal have not progressed. This prompted reports from amongst others transfer pundit Matteo Moretto suggesting the delays were due to agent commissions, …

According to reports, Roma are only prepared to offer a loan with option to buy for €17m, so Atletico Madrid could give Giacomo Raspadori to Galatasaray. The Italy international is frustrated at the lack of playing time in Spain since the €22m plus bonus move from Napoli in August. He still managed to contribute two goals and three assists, but …

Tanzania have qualified for the AFCON Round of 16 for the first time with only 2 points as one of the Best Third Placed Teams.They qualified ahead of Angola on goals scored. They both had 2 points and the same goal difference (-1).Tanzania scored 3 goals, Angola had 2. pic.twitter.com/NvDNdw9mU1 Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across …

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Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. 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 …

Davide Massa is the referee assigned to Lazio-Napoli, while Atalanta-Roma is officiated by Michael Fabbri, and Inter-Bologna goes to Marco Guida. Serie A will open in 2026 with its Week 18 fixtures, which run from Friday January 2 to Sunday January 4. The Lega Serie A announced the referees who have been appointed to the various matches, along with those …

Fiorentina have reportedly set their sights on Inter Miami’s Argentinean forward Mateo Silvetti for the January transfer window. The Viola are set to revolutionise their squad mid-season when new director of sport Fabio Paratici arrives from Tottenham Hotspur. Among the areas that need to be changed are the wide attackers, and there are several candidates including Nice’s former Sassuolo man …

Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent reveals the Italy goalkeeper delayed his wedding for the World Cup, while he immediately bonded with Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. The Azzurri have failed to qualify for the last two editions of the World Cup and are not yet sure if they’ll participate in the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico …

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Netherlands defender Jayden Oosterwolde. According to a report from Turkiye Gazetesi, Newcastle United are hoping to sign the 24-year-old defender, and they are in contact with the player’s agent regarding a potential move. The player is reportedly valued at €20 million, and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle can complete the …

Rasmus Hojlund is full of praise for Antonio Conte and Romelu Lukaku, revealing that when Manchester United ‘made it quite clear I wasn’t part of their plans,’ then he only wanted Napoli. The striker had been a huge investment for Manchester United, who spent nearly €80m to pick him up from Atalanta in the summer of 2023. Just two years …

Lecce coach Eusebio Di Francesco must sit out a two-match touchline ban in Serie A for insulting the referee, while Diego Carlos of Como is suspended. The Disciplinary Commission has given its verdict following the conclusion of the Serie A Week 17 fixtures on Monday evening. There is only one player suspended, as Como defender Diego Carlos accumulated enough yellow …