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Black Stars head coach Otto Addo says Ghana’s qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar remains more significant to him than their latest qualification for the 2026 tournament, citing the difficult circumstances under which the team earned their place three years ago.Addo made history by becoming the first Ghanaian coach to guide the Black Stars to two consecutive World Cups.He first achieved the feat in 2022 as interim coach, leading Ghana past Nigeria in a tense playoff.The Black Stars drew 0–0 in Kumasi before securing a vital 1–1 result in Abuja, qualifying on the away goals rule thanks to Thomas Partey’s strike.Reflecting on that campaign, Addo admitted it was a defining moment in his coaching journey.“The first World Cup qualification was more massive than this because we had a really short time. The conditions were not good because we had to play Nigeria."Also, nobody except my close circle believed in me at that time,” he told Joy Sports.Under Addo’s renewed leadership, Ghana later went unbeaten in the 2026 qualifiers, finishing top of Group I with 25 points to secure another World Cup berth.

Weston McKennie reveals how Juventus coach Igor Tudor put diplomacy aside to warn the USMNT midfielder he needed to lose weight. ‘This was the first summer I didn’t mind taking my shirt off at the pool!’

Inter have confirmed that defender Matteo Darmian sustained a muscular problem to his left leg and will miss the upcoming matches.

Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito and injured Liverpool defender are the two Italy representatives on the shortlist for the 2025 Golden Boy award, but both have been included as wildcard picks rather than qualifying directly. 

Watch the highlights as Italy secure their World Cup play-off spot with a 3-0 victory over Israel, including a Mateo Retegui brace, but Gianluigi Donnarumma had to make two big saves.

Peter Schmeichel believes Napoli can revitalise Rasmus Hojlund the same way they did Scott McTominay. ‘He’d be a 25-goal striker for Manchester United, but he needs service.’

Midtjylland defender Ousmane Diao has revealed his admiration for Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike and claimed that he would love to play alongside the French international. 

Tuttosport has officially announced the 25-player shortlist for the 2025 Golden Boy award, which includes two young Italy talents and two players currently playing in Serie A. 

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the Italian striker Mateo Retegui. 

There is mixed news from the Roma treatment room, as while Leon Bailey might finally be ready for his debut, Angelino’s problem is more serious than previously believed.

Manchester United's Harry Maguire. (REUTERS/Isabel Infantes)

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Inter announced the club ran at a profit of €35.4m this year, something they had not achieved ‘in modern history,’ including a record €567m revenue.

Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in signing the Aston Villa attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to add more quality to the attacking unit, and they have been linked with the Brentford star, Kevin Schade.