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Inter wing-back Federico Dimarco has downplayed any hopes of a miraculous late surge in Italy’s World Cup qualifying group, admitting that overtaking Norway is “impossible” ahead of the final match.

Swedru All Blacks extended their winless run to four matches after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Hearts of Oak at the Swedru Sports Stadium on Saturday afternoon, despite creating the better chances in a lively Ghana Premier League encounter.The league returnees, desperate to halt their difficult run of results, produced one of their most spirited performances of the campaign.Backed by their vibrant home supporters, All Blacks controlled large spells of the game and carved out the clearer openings.Their closest moment came in the latter stages of the first half when a powerful effort beat goalkeeper Solomon Agbasi but crashed off the upright, leaving the home fans stunned.Hearts, still shaking off the disappointment of their Super Clash loss to Asante Kotoko, looked second-best for long periods but relied on their defensive solidity to avoid a second consecutive defeat.Agbasi proved decisive, making a couple of important saves to deny All Blacks, especially late in the game when the hosts pushed hard for a winner.Despite their dominance, All Blacks could not convert their opportunities and remain stuck in a worrying run, with just one victory in their last eight matches.The point, however, keeps their strong home record intact.Hearts, now unbeaten in five away matches, leave Swedru relieved, though the result slows their momentum in the title chase.

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.

Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz has been linked with a move away from the club. 

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.

Ghanaian singer and songwriter, King Promise has disclosed Michael Essien's influence in becoming a staunch Chelsea fan.The former Black Stars midfielder, who currently serve as an assistant coach to Danish outfit FC Nordjaelland left an indelible mark at Chelsea, helping the club to annex the UEFA Champions League title and several domestic trophies.Essien joined the Premier league giants in 2005 for 24.4 million pounds transfer fee and established himself as a key member of the team before his departure in 2014.While at the Stamford Bridge creating content for the launch of his upcoming song Bad Habits featuring Davido, which is set to be released on Friday 21 November, King Promise disclosed he fell in love with Chelsea because of Essien.I always loved football, but my love for Chelsea started because of Michael Essien, because he was a Ghanaian legend and he played for this lovely club. So I was just rallying behind him having such a great time at such a prestigious club, but even after he left it remained the club in my heart. This is my family, but it started because of Michael Essien he told Chelseas media.Essien is highly regarded at Chelsea because of his enormous achievement with the Premier League giants.

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has fired back at Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso, responding to the Azzurri boss’s recent comments about the World Cup qualifying format.

Head coach of Dreams FC, Wilfred Dormon says his outfit will not underestimate Hohoe United ahead of the Ghana Premier League clash on Sunday.The Still Believe lads will play host to Hohoe United in matchday 10 of the domestic top-flight, scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Tuba Astro Turf.Dreams FC, who recently made a mark in the CAF Confederation Cup has been inconsistent in the Premier League campaign after nine matches.However, Dormon has affirmed his outfit will not underestimate the Premier League debutants as they seeks for maximum points in the encounter.“We are expecting all kinds of challenges. They are playing some interesting football. We are not going to underrate them. We want to make sure we approach the game with the correct attitude and mentality to ensure we win the game,” he said.Dreams FC have accumulated eight points from a possible 27, and are currently 13th on the Premier League standings, while Hohoe United sit 11th position with 10 points.

Tottenham Hotspur have been continuously linked with a move for the Japanese international attacker, Takefusa Kubo. 

Italy national team head coach Gennaro Gattuso decided against saying too much more about the World Cup qualification process, which will almost certainly see Italy condemned to the play-offs for the third time in a row, as he says: ‘I hear they’re massacring me in South America’. 

Zion Suzuki, who is expected to be sidelined for three to four months, is a serious loss for Parma. 

Nigeria can heave a big sigh of relief as midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been cleared to feature against DR Congo in the 2026 African World Cup playoff final.The former Leicester City was initially ruled out of the decisive clash due to yellow cards accumulation. Upon review, the continental football governing body has confirmed Ndidi’s eligibility for the DR Congo clash, scheduled to take place at the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco on Sunday, November 16.“CAF has confirmed that Wilfred Ndidi is eligible to feature for the Super Eagles in Sunday’s playoff clash against DR Congo. Cautions accumulated during the World Cup qualifiers do not carry over into the playoffs; only confirmed suspensions apply” a statement from Nigeria reads.Ndidi has been one of Nigeria’s standout performers throughout the playoffs. The Besiktas midfielder delivered a commanding display in the 4–1 semifinal victory over Gabon, wearing the captain’s armband and providing a clever assist for Chidera Ejuke’s goal.Having been cleared to feature against DR Congo, the experienced midfielder is expected to make his 71st appearance for the Super Eagles on Sunday. .The winner of the upcoming tie between Nigeria and DR Congo will secure Africa’s spot in the...

Manchester United are interested in signing the Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes. 

Gennaro Gattuso has confirmed that Davide Frattesi will start for Italy against Norway in World Cup qualifying on Sunday evening, has suggested that either Gianluca Mancini or Alessandro Buongiorno will start at the back, and has explained why Riccardo Calafiori and Sandro Tonali will watch from the stands. 

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing the portal midfielder Victor Froholdt.