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Manchester City are in pursuit of snatching back their Premier League crown after a disappointing campaign last season. Pep Guardiola has faced little adversity during his long-standing tenure on the blue side of Manchester, but the last 12 months have been tricky to navigate on the pitch. Nevertheless, the Catalan manager has persevered through the inconsistencies and worked on building …

Evan Ferguson’s brace against Celtic might be a turning point for the Republic of Ireland international, but Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini will still need reinforcements in January. Ferguson finally unlocked himself in the Europa League, scoring a fine brace away at Celtic and showing the movements of a true centre-forward. Gasperini had motivated and pushed him on the eve …

Lautaro Martinez insists Inter lost to Liverpool earlier this week due to a ‘referee’s mistake’, but feels the Nerazzurri are ‘improving day by day.’ A controversial Dominik Szoboszlai penalty allowed Liverpool to beat Inter in a Champions League match at San Siro on Tuesday. Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni was punished for pulling Florian Wirtz’s shirt, and the German’s dramatic fall …

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.

Luka Modric is ‘waiting’ for Italy at the 2026 World Cup as missing out on qualification for the third time in a row ‘would be a tragedy.’ Italy will have to go through the playoffs to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The Azzurri will meet Northern Ireland in the semifinal and the winner between Wales and Bosnia Herzegovina if …

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed that he got death threats from Everton fans when he made the move to Old Trafford in 2004. The former England captain came through as a youngster from Everton’s academy and played for their first-team for a couple of years before being quickly snapped up by Man Utd in a big move. It …

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.

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.

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.

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Davide Frattesi’s agent has held preliminary talks with Juventus as the Inter midfielder seeks more playing time. Juventus have reportedly resumed talks with Beppe Riso, the agent of Inter midfielder Frattesi. The Italy international has been struggling with playing time this season, falling down Cristian Chivu’s pecking order. According to Tuttosport, the midfielder’s representative recently held …

Fabio Capello argues that Antonio Conte is unable to convey ‘strength’ and ‘calmness’ to his Napoli team in the Champions League: ‘It’s a psychological issue.’ Napoli are the Serie A table leaders, level on 31 points with Milan, but the Partenopei are the lowest-ranked Serie A club in the Champions League. The Partenopei have lost three games from three away …

Chelsea are one of the clubs interested in a transfer move for Sporting Lisbon centre-back Ousmane Diomande, but they face competition from Crystal Palace. As first reported here for the Daily Briefing, the Eagles are making Diomande a top target to replace Marc Guehi, who continues to be targeted by Liverpool and other big clubs around Europe. Sporting don’t want …

Luka Modric is enjoying life on and off the pitch in Milan and admits he was ‘surprised’ by Massimiliano Allegri’s personality. The Croatian star, a 2018 Ballon d’Or winner, spoke to Gazzetta dello Sport about his first few months in Milan. Modric, 40, joined the Rossoneri as a free agent from Real Madrid last summer and has started 14 league …

Arsenal have been praised for their transfer deal for Noni Madueke, who has impressed since joining from rivals Chelsea in the summer. Former Blues striker Chris Sutton says he felt at the time that Madueke’s departure from Stamford Bridge could hurt his former club, and it does seem like an increasingly smart piece of business by the Gunners. Madueke starred …

Roma, Bologna, Fiorentina and a Thursday as lions Two super interviews: Modric and Lautaro The Rossonero: ‘Allegri knows how to manage stars, this Milan is a great dream.’ The Nerazzurro: ‘I’ve never been so strong, Inter are full of energy.’ Europa League and Conference: nine points in three games Roma, Bologna and Viola: our ranking enjoys it Ferguson’s brace, Gasp …