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Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

Torino midfielder Ivan Ilic was taken off with a troubling-looking knee injury during the first half of Serbia’s World Cup qualifier away against England at Wembley on Thursday evening. 

Chelsea are interested in signing the AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in the coming months.

Ghana’s Black Stars have completed their final training session ahead of Friday’s 2025 Kirin Cup friendly against Japan at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi.The session included drills on attacking combinations, defensive organisation, and set-pieces, allowing head coach Otto Addo to finalise his lineup and game plan.All 22 players participated, with particular attention given to players who arrived late to camp, including Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare and AS Monaco defender Mohammed Salisu, ensuring they are fully ready for the match.The final training provided an opportunity to build cohesion among the squad and assess player fitness ahead of the international friendly.Ghana will face Japan on Friday, with the match serving as part of preparations for the 2026 World Cup and the team’s subsequent friendly against South Korea. Images from the training session captured the intensity, focus, and determination of the Black Stars ahead of kickoff.

Black Stars will receive GH150 million ($13.68 million) from the government to fund their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 13, 2025, during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament.Dr Forson explained that the allocation reflects the governments ongoing commitment to supporting national teams in major international tournaments and promoting sports development across the country."The governments sustained investment in sports has yielded impressive results, with the Black Stars qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup," he said."An amount of GH150 million has been allocated for the Black Stars to participate in the World Cup."Ghana will learn its opponents at the World Cup during the official draw in Washington, DC, on December 5.The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will feature 48 teams, will offer a record $652 million in prize money, up from $440 million in Qatar 2022.Each team will receive a fixed amount based on the stage they reach, as outlined below:Group Stage: Teams eliminated will receive $10 million each.Round of 32 and Round of 16: $13 million and $15 million, respectively.Top Finishers: Winners will earn $50 million, runners-up $35 million, third place $32 million, and fourth place $30 million.

Soccer Football - Serie A - AC Milan v Pisa SC - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 24, 2025 AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

Cameroon will be without midfielder André-Frank Zambo Anguissa at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Napoli confirmed he suffered a severe thigh injury while on international duty.The 29-year-old sustained a “high-grade lesion to his left hamstring,” according to a statement released by Napoli on Thursday. The injury is expected to sideline him for three to four months, ruling him out of the tournament that begins on December 21 in Morocco.Anguissa has been an influential figure for Cameroon since making his debut in 2017. His absence leaves a significant gap in Cameroon’s midfield as they prepare to face Gabon, the Ivory Coast, and Mozambique in the group stage.Anguissa’s exclusion is a major blow for Cameroon head coach Marc Brys, who will now have to adjust his plans ahead of the AFCON, where expectations for the Indomitable Lions remain high.He has contributed four goals and two assists in 15 appearances for Napoli across Serie A and the Champions League.

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon has set his sights on a win against Hohoe United in their next match in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The two teams will lock horns on Sunday, November 16, in a Week 10 fixture of the ongoing league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Winfred Dormon noted that his team is putting in all efforts to ensure they overcome the opponent on the matchday.“We are approaching this game very, very seriously. We are not leaving any stone unturned. We want to make sure that we build on our last away game with Karela.“We are expecting all kinds of challenges [in our next game against Hohoe United]. 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,” Winfred Dormon told Dreams FC TV.The Week 10 fixture between Dreams FC and Hohoe United will kick off at 3:30 pm on Sunday at Tuba AstroTurf.

Former president of Spain’s Royal Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, was attacked during a press conference.

Inter medical staff are on their toes after Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman confirmed Denzel Dumfries sustained an injury on international duty.

It is now almost mathematically impossible for the Italy national team to qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, as Norway’s 4-1 win over Estonia means that the Azzurri require two victories and a swing of 20 goals from their next two matches to avoid the play-offs. 

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.

Manchester United signed Senne Lammens during the summer transfer window, but they are not done improving the goalkeeping unit yet.

Gennaro Gattuso’s Italy assistant manager Luigi Riccio warns of ‘hidden dangers’ in tonight’s trip to Moldova, as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup qualifying play-offs.

Gennaro Gattuso discusses ‘the biggest mistake’ Italy could make against Moldova, reveals he turned down other national team roles and ‘didn’t think this opportunity would arrive’ so early.