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Antonio Conte was named Serie A Coach of the Year and praised his players for ‘doing something extraordinary’ beating Inter to the Scudetto.

Sheffield Wednesday’s season has plunged into further chaos after the EFL announced a fresh six-point deduction for the club on Monday.

Serie A and France legend Lilian Thuram received an award this evening, but confessed he ‘never expected to see my sons play at this level,’ learning something special from Marcus and Khephren.

Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to rethink their attacking system amid increasing criticism that the team relies too heavily on Mohammed Kudus to create goalscoring opportunities.

DR Congo head coach Sebastien Desabre has unveiled his 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The list features several key players who helped the Leopards reach the playoffs of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.Captain Chancel Mbemba leads the group, which also includes Axel Tuanzebe, Noah Sadiki, Fiston Mayele, Meschak Elia and Cedric Bakambu, but injured Yoane Wissa misses out.Since taking charge, Desabre has emphasised consistency, current form and a balanced team structure. His latest squad reflects that philosophy, combining experienced internationals with emerging talents who have impressed at club level.The Frenchman believes the group remains well equipped to push for a strong tournament campaign in Morocco, with a familiar core retained from recent competitive fixtures.DR Congo begin their group stage journey on 23 December against Benin before facing Senegal in a highly anticipated match on 27 December. Their final group fixture will come on 30 December against Botswana.

Eleven Wonders finally recorded their first win of the season with a 2-0 triumph over Dreams FC at the University of Ghana Stadium on Monday.The goals came from Mathew Amponsah and Edmund Afurapoe, both heading home in each half to secure a long-awaited breakthrough.Amponsah opened the scoring in the 33rd minute after rising highest to connect with a well-delivered cross. Afurapoe then doubled the lead in the 55th minute, meeting another aerial opportunity to put Wonders firmly in control.The bottom-placed side had endured 11 winless matches entering the fixture but showed renewed determination and organisation, marking a second consecutive positive result following their 1-1 draw against Hohoe United. Despite the victory, Eleven Wonders remain at the foot of the table, now on six points. They will look to continue their recovery when they meet Swedru All Blacks next.Dreams FC, who remain just above the drop zone, struggled to take advantage of their chances despite registering 10 total shots. They will aim to regroup ahead of their upcoming home game against Bechem United.The win is seen as a sign of resurgence under head coach Emmanuel Aidoo, the club’s third manager this season after the departures of...

Medeama SC have reclaimed their place at the summit of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League table after Matchweek 12.The Tarkwa-based outfit is on 23 points despite being held to a 2-2 draw by Asante Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.The league leaders share the same points tally with Heart of Lions and Aduana FC, but Medeama remain top thanks to their superior goal difference.Bibiani Goldstars follow closely in fourth with 22 points, while Asante Kotoko sit fifth on 21 points after their spirited performance against the league leaders.Hearts of Oak also occupy 21 points in sixth place, with FC Samartex 1996 completing the top seven.Further down the table, Young Apostles, Hohoe United, and Vision FC occupy mid-table positions, while Nations FC and Swedru All Blacks remain just above the drop zone.Basake Holy Stars, Dreams FC, and Bechem United continue to battle near the bottom, with Eleven Wonders sitting last on six points.With the competition heating up, Medeamas grip on first place remains firm, but the title race is wide open as the chasing pack closes in heading into Week 13.A slip during the upcoming Round of games would see changes on the league log, especially in the top four.

Lautaro Martinez insists he ‘really needed a coach like Cristian Chivu’ at Inter and jokes he ‘gets more hugs from him than from my wife.’

President Aurelio De Laurentiis is ‘convinced this Napoli team is stronger than last season’ after winning the Scudetto, and urges new rules for club and international football.

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Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has discussed the slow start to life at the club from summer signing Xavi Simons in his latest press conference.

Former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly looking for a way out of Al-Hilal just four months after his high-profile move to the Saudi Pro League.

Bologna know that a victory would take them into joint second place with Inter and Roma, but Jamie Vardy’s Cremonese need points too after a negative run of results.

Francesco Pio Esposito accepted the Italian Golden Boy Award and said he is ‘honoured’ by Christian Vieri comparisons, but he is living the ‘dream and I want to do this for my whole life.’

Christian Pulisic is hoping to be part of the AC Milan squad for the Coppa Italia against Lazio or at most Torino, but Santiago Gimenez’s recovery remains a problem.