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Swedru All Blacks were forced to settle for a share of the spoils after being held to a 1-1 draw by Karela United in their Ghana Premier League matchday 16 encounter at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The hosts came into the game eager to respond to last weekends defeat to Bechem United and started the match with purpose, …

Kwasi Appiahs Sudan kept their Africa Cup of Nations hopes alive with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea on a cold 14-degree evening in Casablanca, a result that has thrown Group E wide open.The contest was finely balanced for long spells, with Sudan showing resilience and discipline after their opening defeat. The decisive moment arrived in the 74th minute …

Christian Pulisic has hit out at the bizarre rumours suggesting the AC Milan and USMNT striker was dating actress Sydney Sweeney. ‘Need to hold sources accountable.’ The forward was on target yet again in this afternoon’s 3-0 Serie A victory over Hellas Verona at San Siro, along with a brace from teammate Christopher Nkunku. He celebrated by making a ‘heart’ …

Antonio Conte outlines how Rasmus Hojlund has improved after the winning brace against Cremonese, but reiterates Napoli are ‘not at the same level’ as Juventus, Inter and AC Milan. The Partenopei were brimming with confidence after their Supercoppa Italiana triumph in Riyadh on Monday, but also knew they had to get back on track in Serie A after the defeat …

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. 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 …

Rasmus Hojlund jokes his Napoli brace with the weaker foot ‘doesn’t happen very often,’ but feels he is ‘getting better every season’ and hails teammate Matteo Politano. The Partenopei were still celebrating the Supercoppa Italiana victory in Riyadh, where they beat AC Milan and Bologna 2-0 to lift the trophy. Their last Serie A match before that trip to Saudi …

Gian Piero Gasperini has explained what makes Paulo Dybala such a valued member of the Roma first-team squad, and has explained why he would pick the Argentine over centre-forward Evan Ferguson every week if he had the option to do so.  Gasperini is preparing to lead his Roma side into battle with his former club Genoa in Serie A on …

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 …

Liverpool have been in hot pursuit of Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, but fresh reports suggest they may have to wait even longer to secure the defender. The Reds have endured a difficult season so far after spending heavily during their summer recruitment drive, which saw a major overhaul in the attacking third with Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Florian …

Rasmus Hojlund was clinical with both goals as Napoli conquered Jamie Vardy’s Cremonese to end 2025 on a high. The Partenopei lost top spot in Serie A with defeat to Udinese, but were revitalised by their Supercoppa Italiana triumph in Riyadh. Romelu Lukaku, Sam Beukema, Mathias Olivera, Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, Billy Gilmour, Alex Meret and Kevin De Bruyne missed …

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 …

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 …

Gian Piero Gasperini has confirmed that Roma will still be without Artem Dovbyk for Monday evening’s Serie A match against Genoa, and that Mario Hermoso is a doubt approaching kick-off.  The Giallorossi will be visited by their former head coach in Daniele De Rossi, who will lead his Genoa side into the Stadio Olimpico, hoping to pull themselves away from …

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 …

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.