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The FIGC has confirmed that the World Cup play-off semifinal against Northern Ireland on March 26, 2026, will be played in Bergamo.

Mohamed Salah is not happy with his situation at Liverpool after being dropped by manager Arne Slot for the team’s last two Premier League games in a row.

Aston Villa produced one of the most dramatic turnarounds of the Premier League season on Wednesday night, edging Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 in a pulsating clash at the Amex Stadium.

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi admits Juventus-linked Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is unlikely to leave in the January transfer window and says it’s ‘very hard’ to replace Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has been criticised by Arsenal legend Ian Wright for the way he spoke about being interviewed for the Chelsea and Manchester United jobs.

Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini regrets Dusan Vlahovic’s ‘serious’ injury, but hopes it will give an ‘opportunity’ to Jonathan David, while coach Luciano Spalletti is a ‘man on a mission’ and ‘lives for Juve.’

Juventus defender Federico Gatti underwent arthroscopic meniscectomy surgery this morning: ‘It was a complete success and the footballer immediately began his rehabilitation programme,’ the Bianconeri said.

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar has opened up about his current situation and made it clear he’s not happy with just being a squad player at St James’ Park.

Federico Chiesa made a vital goal-line clearance to stop a late Sunderland winner last night and received praise from Arne Slot: ‘He could have thought it’s nothing for me to do anymore.’

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Roma have opened preliminary talks with Giacomo Raspadori’s entourage through an ‘important’ intermediary.

Football pundit Stephen Warnock has called Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice the ‘best player in the league’.

Juventus’ Federico Gatti and Dusan Vlahovic will undergo surgery today, the defender in Lyon and the striker in London.

Tomorrow the draw in Washington

Liverpool’s turbulent start to the season has taken another dramatic turn, with reports suggesting that manager Arne Slot’s position is now under serious threat following a string of poor results and growing unrest within the dressing room.

Manchester United are reportedly looking like a logical fit for exciting young FC Cologne winger Said El Mala.