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Barcelona attacker Roony Bardghji has been linked with a move away from the club during the January window. The Swedish international has struggled for regular opportunities at the Spanish club, and he needs a fresh start. According to a report via Football España, Leeds United are interested in signing the talented young attacker. They have already opened talks with the …

Inter were fortunate not to be behind at the half-time interval after a lengthy VAR intervention ruled out a goal for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. After a corner kick was floated in the box, both Virgin Van Dijk and Hugo Ekitike went for the header, bouncing off of the Dutchman’s head and onto his teammate’s arm, and onto Konate who …

West Ham United defender Max Kilman has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. Crystal Palace have been linked with the player, and it appears that West Ham are prepared to sanction his departure. They paid around £40 million to sign the player from Wolves, but he has not been able to live up to …

Canadian forward with Liberian and Ghanaian roots, Alphonso Davies, marked his much-awaited return from injury on Tuesday night, climbing off the bench to feature for Bayern Munich in their UEFA Champions League clash against Sporting CP.The versatile full-back has been out of action for up to nine months with an ACL injury.Davies suffered a right knee ligament injury in March …

Chelsea forward Joao Pedro put his side 1-0 up against Atalanta in Bergamo this evening, the Brazilian’s first goal in the Champions League. After a slick ball across the face of goal from Chelsea star Reece James, Joao Pedro was there to poke it in and, after a lengthy VAR check, the goal was confirmed. Atalanta could have done their …

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito believes the FA Cup is the moment his team needs to correct their poor run in the Ghana Premier League.After four league games without a win, the Porcupine Warriors are searching for a fresh start.Kotoko have taken only two points from their last four matches, losing twice and drawing twice. They have scored just three …

Inter faced a worrying start to their Champions League match against Liverpool tonight, with talismanic central midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu forced off in the first 12 minutes after what appears to be an issue with his thigh. The match had barely had time to breathe before the Turkish star was replaced by Piotr Zielinski, with the former Bayer Leverkusen man visibly …

The football world has rallied behind Mohamed Salah in a powerful show of solidarity, with global icons Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland leading the support after the Egyptian superstar was dramatically excluded from Liverpool’s Champions League squad. Salah, 33, was dropped from Arne Slot’s travelling squad for the clash with Inter Milan as punishment for his explosive post-match interview, where …

Cristian Chivu warns that ‘intensity is the mantra of Liverpool’ and Inter need to match them in the Champions League this evening. It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Atalanta vs. Chelsea on the Liveblog. The Nerazzurri are coming off a morale-boosting 4-0 …

Almost a month ago, back on November 16, we told you something very clear: for Gian Piero Gasperini, the perfect signing for the January window is Joshua Zirkzee. Not a narrow preference, but by far ahead of every other name offered or monitored, Yuri Alberto included. The Dutch forward, now at Manchester United, has exactly the kind of profile Gasperini …

Inter President Beppe Marotta notes the importance of the ‘experience’ gained since last facing Liverpool in the Champions League, and doesn’t believe Arne Slot’s side is in crisis. It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Atalanta vs. Chelsea on the Liveblog. The Nerazzurri …

Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move away from Bournemouth in recent weeks. The 25-year-old could be on the move during the January transfer window, and several clubs are keen on him. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham want to sign the African attacker. However, Semenyo has made Liverpool his preferred choice now. The …

Raffaele Palladino explains his own surprising Atalanta choices and gives his reaction to Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea picks. ‘Chelsea are strong, but we want to prove what we can do.’ It kicks off at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Inter vs. Liverpool …

Federico Dimarco warns Inter that tonight’s Champions League opponents Liverpool ‘can be dangerous in any situation’ and they’ve got to ‘give everything for each other.’ It kicks off at San Siro at 20.00 GMT. You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Atalanta vs. Chelsea on the Liveblog. The Reds are in crisis …

José Mourinho insists Benfica’s injury problems are more damaging than Napoli’s ahead of their Champions League meeting, but warned that Antonio Conte’s side have become “a better team” after changing system. Speaking on the eve of the key league phase match, with quotes via La Repubblica, Mourinho pushed back against the idea that Napoli’s missing stars would tilt the balance. …