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Gian Piero Gasperini praised his Roma talent after their 2-0 win over Sassuolo, but refused to discuss Giacomo Raspadori. ‘It’s irritating and just fuels media talk.’

It took a while to break through, but Roma then scored twice in two minutes with Manu Koné and Matias Soulé to defeat Sassuolo, while Evan Ferguson went off injured.

Nikola Krstovic hopes to build on a midweek brace with Charles De Ketelaere, as Atalanta aim to climb the table against unpredictable Torino.

Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams scored as Nigeria advanced to the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a comfortable victory over Algeria in Marrakech.The Super Eagles controlled the contest from the outset, dominating possession and creating the clearer chances in the first half. Adams went closest before the break, curling just over the bar eight minutes from half-time after Nigeria had carved open the Algerian defence.Nigeria wasted little time after the restart. Osimhen broke the deadlock just 85 seconds into the second half, rising to head Bruno Onyemaechi’s deep cross down and across goal for his fourth strike of the tournament.The lead was doubled 10 minutes later when Adams rounded goalkeeper Luca Zidane and finished calmly, following a sharp through pass from Osimhen at the end of a well-worked team move. Adams later came close to adding a third, but his header from another Osimhen cross struck the left-hand post with nine minutes remaining.Algeria struggled to find a response as Nigeria managed the closing stages with composure to seal a deserved win.Runners-up at the 2023 edition, Nigeria will now face hosts Morocco in the semi-finals in Rabat on Wednesday.

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.

Edoardo Bove was at Stadio Olimpico to say goodbye, as he is negotiating the end of his Roma contract to continue his career abroad at Watford with a cardiac defibrillator.

Relegation-threatened Bechem United will hosts title-chasing Bibiani GoldStars at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with hopes of ending their poor run against the champions. Bechem United, who have found form in recent games, are without a win against the Miners in their last five meetings. GoldStars have beaten Bechem United in their last three meetings with the other two ending in a draw.Meanwhile, in their nine Premier League games, Bechem United have won only two with GoldStars enjoying majority of success.Ahead of Sunday's game, there is a lot at stake for both sides as the Hunters desperately need victory to keep their hopes of surviving alive while GoldStars want a win to keep the pressure on league leaders Medeama SC.Both teams have won three of their last five league matches, which has seen Bechem United move to 15th on the table while GoldStars sit in second place.Bechem United will heavily rely on the experience of forward Augustine Okrah while GoldStars seek inspiration from lethal forward Samuel Attah Kumi.

Maximilian Ibrahimovic is following in his father Zlatan’s footsteps by making the move from Milan to Ajax, on loan with option to buy.

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.

Vincenzo Italiano feels the red card against Niccolò Cambiaghi was harsh, but it’s also ‘a mistake he won’t make again’ after Bologna were held by Como down to 10 men.

Matteo Guendouzi has scored on his debut for Fenerbahce, just hours after completing the transfer from Lazio, and had a very special celebration against Galatasaray.

Roma director of sport Ricky Massara confirms Giacomo Raspadori’s situation will be ‘clearer’ on Sunday, while Manchester United ‘completely closed off’ any Joshua Zirkzee talks.

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has paid a morale-boosting visit to Mohammed Salisu in France as the defender continues his recovery from a serious knee injury.The AS Monaco centre-back suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a French Ligue 1 encounter against Olympique Lyonnais, a setback that has ruled the 26-year-old out for the remainder of the season.The injury also casts serious doubt over his availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Following successful surgery, Addo met Salisu to offer personal encouragement and discuss Ghana’s World Cup ambitions, reaffirming the defender’s importance to the national team despite the long road to recovery ahead.Prior to the injury, Salisu had established himself as a key figure in Monaco’s defence, delivering assured performances in the absence of Soungoutou Magassa Mawissa and experienced centre-back Eric Dier. He made 12 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring once.Addo has recently adopted a proactive and supportive approach with his players, making similar visits to Abdul Mumin, Mohammed Kudus, Ernest Nuamah and other Black Stars players sidelined by injury.The Black Stars coach is expected to announce his final World Cup squad on June...

A moment of magic from Martin Baturina in stoppages secured a point for Como against 10-man Bologna, as Niccolò Cambiaghi scored and was then sent off.

Roma look to Paulo Dybala, Matias Soulé, Evan Ferguson and Kostas Tsimikas amid an injury crisis as they host stuttering Sassuolo.