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The Black Stars of Ghana enter Group L of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the lowest-ranked team, according to the final FIFA Men’s Ranking for November.Drawn alongside global powerhouses England, 2022 semi-finalists Croatia, and CONCACAF side Panama, Ghana is classified as the technical underdog in the group.The rankings, utilised for the final seeding process leading into the draw held …

Watch and listen to the latest news updates from the world of Calcio courtesy of Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà. Today’s themes include a rundown on which coaches were the winners and losers of this week’s Coppa Italia matches. Maurizio Sarri came out on top against Massimiliano Allegri, after Lazio and Milan met twice in the space of a week. …

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.

Liverpool are thought to be eyeing one of Italian football’s brightest prospects, as it was recently revealed that the Reds have a four-man “backup” transfer shortlist. The Reds were busy in the summer, with Arne Slot splashing the cash on the likes of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz. Unfortunately, hopes of successfully defending their Premier League crown are hanging by …

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.

History will repeat itself when Mexico and South Africa face each other in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The highly anticipated clash, scheduled for June 11, 2026, at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, officially marks the first time an opening game from a past edition is repeated.The draw, which took place in Washington D.C. on …

Napoli winger Noa Lang says he is thriving in his new surroundings and already feels the weight and intensity of Sunday’s showdown with Juventus, describing it as “a match unlike any other” during an interview with Radio CRC. The Dutchman arrived in the summer with high expectations and has settled in well in Antonio Conte’s system, adding verticality, energy and …

Lazio midfielder Toma Basic is one of the revelations of the season. And not only for what he is providing on the pitch, but for the motivations that brought him back from total invisibility: from out of the squad to an untouchable starter. He returned out of sheer necessity, too many injuries, in the away match at Genoa, and from …

Ederson is becoming more and more of a fundamental reference point for Atalanta. However, his contractual situation, expiry set for June 30, 2027, does not allow for endless reflection. And there is a detail that weighs even more: his agent, André Cury (the same representative following Yuri Alberto, a target for Roma), no longer intends to discuss any renewal. Another …

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is now complete, and Italy have learned that they will be in a group with Canada, Qatar and Switzerland should they qualify for the final tournament. The 2026 World Cup group stage draw took place in Washington, D.C. on Friday evening, in an eventful ceremony that brought appearances from President …

Despite the careers of Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti and Napoli boss Antonio Conte being long and storied, both coaches spending lots of time leading clubs in Italy’s top flight and abroad, the two have never met in a competitive capacity. Other than one pre-season friendly, the two coaches have never come head-to-head until this weekend’s clash. The Gazzetta dello …

Mamadou Sarr. (REUTERS) Chelsea’s loan army is once again spread across Europe, with several youngsters enjoying standout campaigns. Nicolas Jackson is settling well at Bayern Munich as Harry Kane’s dependable understudy, while Aaron Anselmino is thriving at Borussia Dortmund — so much so that BVB reportedly want to make his stay permanent. Elsewhere, Caleb Wiley is progressing at Watford, and …

Ah, Federico Chiesa. It has been a turbulent five years for the Italian forward: from leaving Fiorentina in a massively hyped move to Juventus, to shining for Italy at the EUROs in 2021, to the injury disappointment that followed and his mixed spell in the Premier League with Liverpool. However, 2025 has revealed a small, glimmering light at the end …

Soccer Football – Premier League – Chelsea v Arsenal – Stamford Bridge, London, Britain – November 30, 2025 Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Troy Parrott in the coming months. The Irish international striker has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and his former club is hoping to bring him back. As per Fichajes, Tottenham are prepared to pay €35 million to sign the 23-year-old striker. Parrott has done quite well in the Netherlands, and …