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Dreams of direct qualification may have all but gone, but Italy secured the next best thing with the World Cup play-offs in the bag. Giancarlo Rinaldi weighs up the successes and failures of Rino Gattuso’s latest games in charge. 

West Ham United have reportedly explored a surprise loan move for Ivan Toney, with the Hammers weighing up a short-term deal to inject goals into their attack.

We are at the playoffs. Super Retegui, Israel beaten

A new report has raised eyebrows on Tyneside by claiming that a release clause exists in the contract of Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon.

Tottenham Hotspur are considering a January move for Mario Gila, with the Lazio centre-back emerging as a serious candidate to reinforce Thomas Frank’s defense, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council member Eugene Nobel has officially welcomed regional teams to the maiden U-15 Elite Girls Championship at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram.Speaking at the opening ceremony on Tuesday, Nobel encouraged the young footballers to seize the opportunity to display their abilities and reaffirmed the GFA’s commitment to the growth of women’s football.“On behalf of President Kurt Okraku, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to this historic maiden U-15 girls’ championship,” he said. “This marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s women’s football, showcasing immense talent and potential. The GFA is committed to providing a platform for talented individuals to shine, learn, and grow.”He expressed appreciation to GFA President Kurt Okraku for his leadership and support, describing his vision as instrumental in making the tournament possible.“To our young footballers, seize this opportunity to showcase your skills, make memories, and forge careers. This championship is about talent identification, skill development, and representing your regions with pride,” Nobel added.The tournament runs from October 14 to 19, 2025, at Prampram.

Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on Casemiro’s future at Manchester United. 

England manager Thomas Tuchel responded to some of the chanting from fans in tonight’s World Cup qualifying win over Latvia.

Italy are now practically guaranteed to go into the 2026 World Cup play-offs, so here is an idea of who they could face and when.

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has been a bit unlucky to find himself playing a few games as a makeshift right-back so far this season.

Gianluigi Donnarumma admits he would ‘love’ to go back in time and play the defeat to Norway again, but Italy must look forward. ‘I am certain we will get to the World Cup.’

Manchester United have held positive talk with Harry Maguire over a new contract.

Manuel Locatelli admits he had ‘problems with consistency’ in his career, but praises Gennaro Gattuso with a dig at previous Italy bosses. ‘He’s a real man who says things to your face.’

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino put in another superb performance for the Spanish national team on Tuesday night, scoring twice in his country’s 4-0 win over Bulgaria.