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Tension is reportedly rising behind the scenes at Chelsea, with several figures within the club said to be “absolutely losing their minds” over manager Enzo Maresca’s tactical inconsistencies. According to a trusted source on X, the frustration stems from a growing disconnect between what the team practices during the week and how they perform on match days, a situation that’s …

Gianfranco Zola has given his pre-match assessment ahead of Napoli’s Champions League clash with Jose Mourinho’s Benfica on Wednesday evening, and has explained where the differences lie between Antonio Conte and The Special One.  Napoli will take on Benfica at the Estadio da Luz on Wednesday evening, coming in off the back of an impressive 2-1 victory over Juventus in …

The Premier League averaged attendances of 40,459 per game throughout the 2024/25 season. Clubs across the country averaged 98.8 per cent capacity, showing sustained interest throughout England. Larger teams continued to bring in the highest attendance figures, and smaller venues continued to face attendance constraints. Official Premier League data confirms the continued interest in live matches in the top tier …

Manuel Akanji says that Liverpool were awarded ‘one of the softest penalties I’ve ever seen’ after Inter’s 1-0 defeat against Arne Slot’s side in San Siro in the Champions League on Tuesday night.  The Nerazzurri fell to their second consecutive loss in the Champions League against Liverpool on Tuesday evening after an 88th-minute shirt pull on Florian Wirtz by Alessandro …

Manchester United and AS Roma are continuing to hold regular discussions over the future of Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, according to Sky Sport Italia, as reported by Football Italia. The 24-year-old striker, who has attracted considerable interest across Europe, could be heading out of Old Trafford with interest increasing in his services due to his uncertain future at the Premier …

Napoli have identified Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as their top transfer priority for the January window, according to La Repubblica. The Italian champions are looking to strengthen their midfield as injuries continue to hinder their campaign, and sporting director Giovanni Manna has reportedly made the 20-year-old England international his “pole position” target. With Napoli operating under financial constraints, their …

Manchester City are preparing a high-profile summer move for Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento, according to TEAMtalk. Pep Guardiola is reportedly a huge admirer of the 23-year-old, who he views as a “complete modern defender” capable of seamlessly fitting into City’s tactical blueprint, particularly in the inverted full-back role that has become a hallmark of the club’s play under the …

Liverpool remain committed to keeping Mohamed Salah at Anfield until the end of his contract, despite the growing speculation surrounding his future and his surprise omission from the Champions League squad to face Inter Milan on Tuesday night. The decision to leave Salah out of the travelling party was taken jointly by manager Arne Slot and the Liverpool board, following …

VAR doesn’t help Inter  Liverpool pass through with a penalty (0-1) Nerazzurri tricked, but in the end, they did too little and were punished. Bastoni naive ,the penalty was exaggerated. The club protests  As the Goddess commands Atalanta overturn Chelsea Scamacca and De Ketelaere secure the feat (2-1): They’re third  Juve, here’s the 9 again  Need to win against Pafos  …

The 2nd CAF Vice-President and President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has paid a working visit to Destination DC as part of a broader effort to explore strategic collaboration ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The visit follows the conclusion of the tournaments final draw, …

Liverpool’s ongoing turmoil took a surprising turn on Tuesday night when traveling supporters at the San Siro broke into chants of support for under-pressure manager Arne Slot during the club’s Champions League clash against Inter Milan. Ian Doyle reported on X that the fans of the Premier League side chanted Slot’s name during the early stages of the match against …

Argentine striker Joaquín Panichelli has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, with several elite clubs vying for his signature ahead of the January transfer window. The 23-year-old has taken Ligue 1 by storm this season, emerging as a breakout star for RC Strasbourg and now finds himself firmly on the radar of Chelsea, who are leading …

Raffaele Palladino asked for the perfect performance from Atalanta and feels he got it in a ‘magical night’ against Chelsea, setting them up for a top 8 Champions League finish. La Dea had gone behind to the Joao Pedro goal, which was originally flagged offside until VAR confirmed Reece James was level on the assist, but Charles De Ketelaere provided …

Antonio Conte called for clarity, composure and personality as Napoli prepare for a decisive Champions League trip to Benfica, stressing that his squad must “leave the pitch without regrets” despite another demanding week and a mounting list of absences. Speaking at Estádio da Luz on the eve of the match, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Napoli coach opened by saluting …

Cristian Chivu implies Florian Wirtz dived to win the Liverpool penalty, but feels Inter were more damaged by two first half injuries. ‘A draw was the right result, but we end up empty-handed.’ The Nerazzurri were fuming at the final whistle of this painful 1-0 home defeat, as VAR intervened to award a late penalty for the tiniest of Alessandro …