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Nigerias hopes of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remain alive after FIFA opened an investigation into the eligibility of players fielded by the DR Congo during the African playoffs for the 2026 tournament.DR Congo secured Africas place in the intercontinental playoffs after defeating Nigeria on penalties in the final and are now preparing to face either Jamaica or …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Napoli arrived in Riyadh this evening for the Supercoppa Italiana, and as expected, Romelu Lukaku was with the squad for the first time this season. The Belgium international suffered a high-grade tear in his thigh during a pre-season friendly against Olympiacos on August 14. He has been out of action ever since and made his return to training on Monday …

Wolves midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks.​ Turkish outfit Besiktas are interested in signing him and they have already opened negotiations with the Premier League club regarding a potential move, according to journalists Yeni Açık and Ertan Süzgün. However, the player has picked up an injury and that has put a stop …

Morocco has turned its airports into festival spaces as part of a deliberate effort to make the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations an experience that starts long before kickoff on December 21. Arrival terminals across host cities now feature illuminated walkways, interactive installations and large tournament symbols designed to welcome fans and set the mood for the competition.A promotional film released …

The chaos at Fiorentina means there could be big departures in January, with reports Roma could swoop for Albert Gudmundsson. The Viola are rock bottom of the Serie A table and the only team still without a single victory in the league this season. The entire squad is kept in a training retreat indefinitely following the 2-1 home defeat to …

Morocco has moved into full operational mode at its airports ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with tens of thousands of supporters expected to pass through key cities in the coming days.The National Airports Office, ONDA, has launched a nationwide campaign titled "Welcome Football, Welcome Fans," confirming that all host-city airports are fully prepared for the tournament.Casablanca, Marrakech, …

Five days before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco, the first signs of the tournament are already visible far from the stadiums.For thousands of arriving supporters, AFCON 2025 begins the moment they step into Morocco’s airports.From Casablanca to Rabat, arrival halls have been transformed with giant AFCON-branded footballs, LED screens in tournament colours and welcoming slogans …

Ghana’s Black Galaxies put up a spirited display, but South Africa’s greater international experience proved decisive as Bafana Bafana edged a 1-0 victory in an international friendly on Tuesday.The hosts secured the win with a second-half goal, capitalising on their exposure at the highest level to see out the contest. Despite the result, the Black Galaxies showed organisation and discipline, …

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso and captain Gianluigi Donnarumma had very different ideas in their votes for FIFA The Best Men’s Player award. The trophy was won by Paris Saint-Germain and France striker Ousmane Dembele, who was a key figure in the club’s triumphant march last season. They won the Champions League, Ligue 1, Coupe de France and French Supercup, as …

Arsenal are keen on a Serie A youngster. (REUTERS/Toby Melville) Arsenal are reported to be closely tracking Milan’s highly-rated youngster Lorenzo Torriani, though the Serie A giants do not yet view the Gunners’ interest as a serious threat, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The 2005-born goalkeeper currently features for Milan Futuro, the club’s B-team, and first caught Arsenal’s attention …

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has made a surprising admission after naming a Manchester City star as the most annoying player in the Premier League. The Portuguese midfielder openly conceded that his Manchester derby rival is even more frustrating to face on the pitch than he is himself. Bruno Fernandes spoke to Portuguese outlet Canal 11, where the conversation turned …

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the AC Milan goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani.  According to a report from Gazzetta, Arsenal are very interested in the 20-year-old goalkeeper, and it will be interesting to see if they come forward with an offer to sign him. The player is highly rated at the Italian club, and they do not plan to …

Watch and listen to the latest news updates from the world of Calcio courtesy of Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà. Today, Pedullà discusses Roma’s fiery 1-0 victory over Como and how this affects the Giallorossi’s transfer strategy going forward for Joshua Zirkzee and Giacomo Raspadori. Elsewhere, AC Milan are considering Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham United, with their eye still on …