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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 …

Nigeria edged past Tunisia in a pulsating 3-2 encounter on Saturday to seal qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Super Eagles seized control just before halftime when Ademola Lookman provided the assist for Victor Osimhen, who calmly finished in the 44th minute to hand Nigeria a crucial lead.Momentum remained with the West Africans …

Senegal and DR Congo shared the spoils after a 1-1 draw in their second Group D encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams cancelling each other out in a tightly contested and tactical battle that produced few clear-cut chances.The match sprang to life after the break, and it …

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a sensational move to bring Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka in the January transfer window.  Spurs had been among the clubs pushing to sign Antoine Semenyo, but after the forward rejected a move to north London in favour of joining Manchester City, Frank has been forced to switch focus to alternative targets. Frank is desperate to …

Alberto Gilardino feels Pisa ‘deserved to have a few more points’ in Serie A this season after an unlucky 2-0 loss to Juventus. ‘Their quality made the difference.’ There were plenty of close calls this evening, as Stefano Moreo and Matteo Tramoni both hit the woodwork when it was still 0-0. Bad luck turned on them again for the Juventus …

Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus ‘are a strong team, but we’ve got to prove it every time we step onto the pitch’ after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Pisa. It was a tough test for the Bianconeri at the Cetilar Arena, as Pisa hit the woodwork twice with Stefano Moreo and Matteo Tramoni. They survived that scare and took the lead …

Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz admit it wasn’t the best Juventus performance, but they managed to break Pisa down. ‘We did better in the second half and deserved the victory.’ The Bianconeri ran a few risks at the Cetilar Arena this evening, as Stefano Moreo and Matteo Tramoni hit the frame of the goal for Pisa. So did Lloyd Kelly …

Davide Frattesi’s future at Inter is once again under the spotlight as the January transfer window approaches, with interest now emerging from Turkey. According to reports from SportMediaset, Fenerbahce have joined the race to sign the Italian, with a reported €40m offer ready and waiting to send to Lombardy. The Italy international has struggled to establish himself as a regular …

Juventus battled to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Pisa on Saturday evening, with an own goal from Arturo Calabresi and a late goal from Kenan Yildiz the only thing separating the two teams. Football Italia’s Player of the Match was Weston McKennie, for his impressive work rate and involvement in the winning goal. Pisa: Semper 7; Canestrelli 6, Caracciolo 6.5, Calabresi …

Pisa were unlucky when hitting the woodwork twice before Juventus scored late on with Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz tap-ins to secure a 2-0 victory. The Bianconeri were brimming with confidence after six wins in their last seven competitive games, including back-to-back success over Bologna and Roma. Francisco Conceicao joined Juan Cabal, Federico Gatti, Daniele Rugani and Dusan Vlahovic on …

Milan are preparing to reshuffle their defence as Massimiliano Allegri looks to cover the absence of Matteo Gabbia, with Koni De Winter set to retain his place at the heart of the back line. Speaking ahead of the Rossoneri’s next fixture, Massimiliano Allegri confirmed he has been weighing up several solutions in recent training sessions, particularly regarding the role of …

Liverpool continued their encouraging run of form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolves, as goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz secured all three points at Anfield. The spotlight, however, firmly belonged to Florian Wirtz, who finally opened his goal account for Liverpool after arriving with huge expectations. The German playmaker, who arrived at Anfield with a massive reputation, …

President of the Sudanese Football Association, Mutasim Jaafar Sir Al-Khatim, held a dinner for the Falcons of Jediane ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Equatorial Guinea.Sudan takes on Equatorial Guinea in their second Group E clash, scheduled to take place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat in Morocco on Sunday, December 28, 2025.As coach Kwasi …

Cagliari coach Fabio Pisacane has hailed the rapid rise of young wing-back Marco Palestra, describing him as “an asset to Italian football” amid growing transfer interest ahead of January. Speaking to Sky Sport after Cagliari’s win away to Torino, Pisacane praised the youngster’s impact this season, while also offering a balanced assessment of his recent performances. Palestra, currently on loan …

Egyptian goalkeeper Mostafa Ahmed Shobeir has targeted victory against Angola in their final group game in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.The record AFCON title holders narrowly defeated the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in their second Group B game on Friday, earning them qualification to the knockout stage.And according to Shobeir, the Pharaohs will play better when they …