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Fiorentina were able to put their Serie A misfortunes behind them to claim their third Conference League victory of the campaign with a 2-1 win at home against Dynamo Kyiv on Thursday evening: Moise Kean, Mykola Mykhaylenko and Albert Gudmundsson with the goals. Paolo Vanoli and his Viola side were nine games without a win across all competitions ahead of …

The Southern Sector Elite Academy, a partnership between the Ghana Football Association and Achimota School, has officially commenced full operations, marking a major step forward in the GFA’s nationwide elite youth development pathway.A delegation led by Joseph Tetteh Zutah, alongside Stuart McLaren, Michael Adu-Asare and Esme Mends, visited Achimota School on Monday, December 8, to hand over essential training equipment.The …

Former Swiss International midfielder Gokhan Inler has now revealed that he had the opportunity to join Arsenal during his time at Udinese.  However, the Italian outfit refused to sell him back then. The player eventually ended up in the Premier League with Leicester City, and he won the league title with them during the 2015-16 season. Arsene Wenger wanted to …

Soccer Football – UEFA Champions League – Real Madrid v Manchester City – Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain – December 10, 2025 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge Manchester City are leading the race to sign young Bahia striker Dell. The 17-year-old has become one the world’s brightest prospects after claiming the Bronze …

Evan Ferguson is given the nod to lead the line for Roma as they take on Celtic in Glasgow in the Europa League on Thursday evening. Kick-off at Celtic Park is due at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the action as it unfolds, and from Celta Vigo vs. Bologna, on the Football Italia Liveblog. The Giallorossi have …

Nations FC are leading the race to sign former Bibiani Goldstars forward Roland Frimpong ahead of the winter transfer window.Frimpong was not registered by Goldstars before the commencement of the Ghana Premier League campaign following his participation in the University games, where UDS emerged as winners.However, both parties have severed ties, with Frimpong seeking for a new challenge ahead of …

Liverpool have been linked with the move for Michael Olise in recent months. The 23-year-old is one of the finest young attacking talents in Europe and football right now, and Liverpool were reportedly keeping tabs on him. However, Christian Falk has now revealed on CFBayernInsider that there is no chance of the French attacker leaving the German club anytime soon. …

Bologna are in Galicia tonight for match day six of the Europa League league phase, where they will face off against La  Liga side Celta Vigo. The match kicks off at 20:00 GMT (21:00 local time). You can follow all the action, as it happens, on our Liveblog. Bologna have lined up with Jonathan Rowe starting on the wing, Santiago …

Thomas Frank. (Reuters/Paul Childs) Tottenham appear to have steadied themselves after a messy run of results. Following defeats to Arsenal, PSG and Fulham — a spell that raised real concerns about their direction — Thomas Frank’s side have responded with two much-needed victories. They first saw off Brentford 2–0 in the Premier League, with Xavi Simons delivering his standout performance …

Udinese are losing pieces, through injuries and with the Africa Cup of Nations approaching. There’s a flexor lesion in Jordan Zemura’s right thigh, meaning the left wing-back will not be able to join up with Zimbabwe for AFCON. For Udinese it’s another problem in a department already stripped down: Rui Modesto will leave for Angola, while Kamara is dealing with …

Liverpool continue to push for Yan Diomande, and they are now accelerating their efforts to sign the 19-year-old as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah. According to a report from Fichajes, they are prepared to invest a record amount of money in order to sign the attacker. Diomande has been an important player for the German club, and there is …

Rocco Commisso moved to end speculation over a potential change of ownership at Fiorentina, using a wide-ranging interview with La Nazione to underline that the club “is not for sale” and to urge calm during what he admits is a “difficult moment” for the Viola. The president said recent rumours of a takeover had only added “destabilisation” around the team, …

Newcastle United are interested in signing the Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. The talented young midfielder has been linked with a move away from the La Liga club, and his performances have been mediocre. According to a report from Fichajes, Newcastle United are interested in securing his signature, and they have identified him as a priority target. Guerra was linked with …

Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Guler has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly in the front row to secure his signature. Arsenal needs to add more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and the versatile Turkish International could be a useful acquisition for them. On the other …