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Serie A Round 17 begins tomorrow, Saturday, December 27, with Parma-Fiorentina, but it will be a weekend where relegation candidates will cross paths with title contenders. Serie A will know no break during the Christmas festive period as the Round 17 will be played between Saturday, December 27 and Monday 29. Table leaders Inter have a big game coming up …

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has insisted his side will not be distracted by individual threats as they prepare to face Egypt in their second Group match later today. Bafana Bafana lock horns with the record African champions at the Adrar Stadium, with both teams coming into the encounter on the back of opening-day victories. Egypt edged Zimbabwe 2-1 …

Liverpool’s search for short-term attacking cover following Alexander Isak’s injury has led them to assess a number of options across Europe. The latest name to get linked with the defending Premier League champions is Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth. According to Radio Marca, the Spanish giants would demand a fee in excess of £30 million to part ways with the …

The race to sign RB Leipzig’s highly rated winger Yan Diomande is gathering serious momentum, with the player’s agent travelling to England to hold discussions with Premier League clubs over a potential transfer. According to a trusted source on X, the agent’s primary purpose is to explore the terms Manchester United would be prepared to offer should they reach an …

Liverpool have received a major boost behind the scenes after the club’s medical staff reported extremely positive signs following Alexander Isak’s recent operation. According to a trusted source on X, the procedure went smoothly and exactly as planned, with doctors and physiotherapists encouraged by how well the striker responded in the immediate aftermath. The Sweden international underwent surgery after suffering …

Marseille’s highly rated teenage midfielder Darryl Bakola has rapidly emerged as one of the most talked-about young talents ahead of the winter transfer window, with interest intensifying from Premier League giants and Europe’s elite clubs alike. At just 18 years old, Bakola’s composure and maturity have elevated him from a promising academy prospect into a genuine transfer-market hot topic. Several …

Swiss tactician Fritz Markus Schmid has emphasised that he is excited with his new role as head coach of Ghana Premier League side Bibiani Gold Stars.The former assistant coach of Tottenham Hotspur was confirmed as head coach of the defending Ghana Premier League champions on Monday, December 22.Speaking to Gold Stars TV ahead of the team’s next match against Dreams …

Former Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor has criticised Jamie Carraghers recent comments about Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, calling them unfair and disrespectful to one of footballs most consistent stars.Carragher had questioned Salahs leadership and influence during a tough spell for Liverpool, suggesting the Egyptian winger was becoming more of a problem than a solution. Adebayor, speaking to BeanymanSports, rejected the assessment.I …

In the smoke-filled rooms and the sun-drenched piazzas of Rome, the talk has shifted. For years, the Biancocelesti faithful have lived in a state of perpetual, gritted-teeth patience. But as of late December 2025, the air around Formello feels different. The heavy cloak of financial restriction—that “market embargo” that has felt more like a chokehold—is finally being lifted. To understand …

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has refused to confirm whether captain Yves Bissouma will feature in Friday’s Group A clash against hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder missed Mali’s opening match against Zambia due to injury, but his presence alongside Saintfiet at the pre-match press conference in Rabat has fuelled speculation over a possible …

Mali head coach Tom Saintfiet has underlined his side’s determination ahead of their Group A clash with hosts Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite contrasting starts for the two teams.Mali were held to a draw by Zambia in their opening match, a result that has increased the importance of securing points in Rabat. Morocco, by contrast, began …

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 …

Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko is hoping his team will be on top of the league at the end of the first round, and that target is shaping their approach ahead of the game against Heart of Lions.The Mauve and Yellow have shown steady form in recent weeks. They have won two matches and drawn three in their last five …

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 …