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Joshua Zirkzee, the Dutch striker signed by Manchester United in 2024 for approximately £35–36 million, is reportedly drawing transfer interest from up to three clubs as he seeks more playing time.

Antonio Conte gives more insight into why Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund were out of the Napoli squad against Torino. ‘I won’t force anyone to play.’

Ghana's Antoine Semenyo. (REUTERS/John Sibley)

Marco Baroni believes Torino are just starting to find their feet after a 1-0 win over Serie A leaders Napoli. ‘People want everything all at once.’

Antonio Conte insists Napoli ‘did it all by ourselves’ in gifting Torino the 1-0 victory after a Billy Gilmour error. ‘We were too busy trying to be ‘pretty’ to score.’

Inter President Beppe Marotta is impressed with Serie A leaders Roma and reiterates the Nerazzurri balance between ‘sporting objectives and economic sustainability.’

Ghana international Bernard Mensah encountered a challenging match, receiving the marching orders in Al-Nasr’s defeat to Al-Wasl in the United Arab Emirates Pro League on Saturday.The former Black Stars midfielder was handed a starting role, but his participation in the crucial encounter was cut short before the halftime break.The former Atletico Madrid star received a straight red card as Al Nasr succumbed to a 2-1 away defeat to Al-Wasl in the round six clash, held at the Zabeel Stadium.Al-Wasl shot into the lead in the 26th-minute mark through Adryelson before Ali Saleh scored to double the advantage for the home team.The visitors was forced to play with ten-men throughout the second following Mensah’s unfortunate red card in the first half.In the 53rd-minute mark, the visitors managed to pull one back through Abdoulaye Toure as the game ended 2-1 for the host.The 31-year-old Ghanaian midfielder joined Al-Nasr in the summer transfer window, signing a two-year deal with the club.Since joining the side, Mensah has made four appearances in the UAE Pro League without scoring or assisting a goal.

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.

Roma director Frederic Massara insists they have ‘other solutions’ in attack and must ‘raise our game’ against Inter this evening.

England-born Ghanaian forward was on the scoresheet, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Rizespor from a 2-1 home defeat to Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.The 23-year-old forward, on loan from Premier League outfit Crystal Palace started and played for 81 minutes as Rizespor succumbed to defeat in the round 9 fixture, held at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu.Despite the loss, the talented English-Ghanaian forward was one of the standout performers for the home side.Trabzonspor took the lead with Felipe Augusto scoring just two minutes into the game before Nigeria international Paul Onuachu doubled the visitors lead in the 19th-minute, assisted by  Christ Inao OulaiIn the 27th-minute, the English-Ghanaian attacker scored to pull one back for Rizespor. However, his goal was not enough to salvage his outfit from a defeat.Rak-Sakyi has been impressive for Rizespor in the Turkish top-flight this season, scoring three goals in three appearances for the club.

A Napoli side decimated by injuries suffered their second Serie A defeat of the season, as Giovanni Simeone was decisive for Torino, along with VAR late on.

Roma welcome Paulo Dybala back in a False Nine role with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Matias Soulé, while Inter start Ange-Yoan Bonny with Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu.

WHAT A GOAL!!! From center to goal. Dramani Awuah with a Puskas worthy strike to hand Samartex the lead against Medeama.#GPL #GPLisBack #GPLMW6 pic.twitter.com/sAW0IUKOaN

The match between Como and Juventus will not just be a test of ambition, but also an intriguing duel between young talents Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz.

Dreams FC shook off their difficult start to the season to beat visiting Nations FC at the Tuba Astro Turf on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The Still Believe scored in either half to record their first victory of the campaign.Ernest Appiah opened the scoring for the hosts just seven minutes into the game.After recess, Suraj Seidu netted on 54 minutes to seal a sweet victory for Dreams.Nations are now winless in five matches and will look to return to winning ways when they host Eleven Wonders.Dreams FC will hope to build on this win when they travel to Aduana Stars.