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Billy Gilmour is not expected to feature for Napoli until the new year and is reportedly considering surgery to amend an issue with his groin, adding to an injury list that already includes Kevin De Bruyne and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa. 

Daniele Ghilardi finally gets his first start in the Roma jersey after working to impress Gian Piero Gasperini and warns Midtjylland have already caused Europa League surprises.

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Asante Kotoko coach Abdul Karim Zito says his team is facing extra pressure this season, insisting every opponent is eager to beat the Porcupine Warriors.The defeat leaves Kotoko three points behind leaders Aduana FC with 20 points, missing a chance to go top of the Ghana Premier League.Basake Holy Stars ended Kotoko’s ten-game unbeaten run with a 2-1 win in Ampain, a result Zito says does not reflect the visitors’ usual form."The way for every club, we all want to win the league. It's not only Kotoko. Even the way you play here, if that’s how you play every club, then you wouldn't be last," he said.He added: "Everybody wants to beat Kotoko. That is the nature of the issue. But we didn't play badly. We played good football and created chances. Putting the ball into the net was, once again, the problem. But so far, so good. We are playing the league."The Reds will next host Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday in a key clash for league positioning.Medeama currently occupy third place with 22 points, while Holy Stars remain 17th in the relegation zone with nine points, highlighting the...

Italy have officially claimed bronze at the U17 World Cup after defeating Brazil on penalties in the third-place play-off on Thursday, their best ever finish. 

Roma have Paulo Dybala and Daniele Ghilardi in the starting XI against Europa League leaders Midtjylland, as La Joya returns after three weeks out.

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Basake Holy Stars stunned Asante Kotoko 2-1 in Ampain, ending the Kumasi giants’ ten-game unbeaten run in the Ghana Premier League.The defeat leaves Kotoko three points behind leaders Aduana FC with 20 points, missing a chance to climb to the top.In his post-match comments, coach Abdul Karim Zito suggested Holy Stars’ strong showing against Kotoko was not reflective of their usual form."The way for every club, we all want to win the league. It's not only Kotoko. Even the way you play here, if that’s how you play every club, then you wouldn't be last," Zito said.He added: "Everybody wants to beat Kotoko. That is the nature of the issue. But we didn't play badly. We played good football and created chances. Putting the ball into the net was, once again, the problem. But so far, so good. We are playing the league."Kotoko will aim to bounce back when they host Medeama SC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.Medeama currently sit third with 22 points, making the encounter a crucial clash for league positioning.Holy Stars, meanwhile, remain 17th in the relegation zone with 9 points.

Fikayo Tomori believes that playing in Serie A does not harm his chances of being called up to the England national team, pointing to his Rossoneri teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jarrel Quansah, currently playing in the Bundesliga, as examples of players who have excelled after leaving the Premier League. 

Como coach Cesc Fabregas confirms Nico Paz will remain at Como in January and even refuses to rule out the Argentine’s stay at the Stadio Sinigaglia in 2026-27.

According to Il Corriere della Sera, Roma owners have determined a budget for January transfer moves, which will allow the Giallorossi to sign new players not necessarily through loan or swap deals.

It is confirmed that Italy will be in pot 4 if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup, so we take a look at the best and worst-case scenarios if the Azzurri qualify.

Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone, Alex Baena and Pablo Barrios. (REUTERS/Susana Vera)

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reportedly now had his emergency meeting with club bosses and been given a final warning over his job.

Liverpool travel to face Italian football giants Inter on 9th December for Arne Slot’s final Champions League fixture of 2025. Both teams will have ambitions of consolidating a top-eight spot in the league phase under the competition’s new format.