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This page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page! Today’s World Cup draw is scheduled to kick-off at around 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET). 48 teams have been divided into four pots of 12 teams based primarily on FIFA’s World Rankings. There are some expectations to the seeding, including the three host nations, who …

Como head coach Cesc Fabregas has revealed that he attempted to sign who would eventually go on to join Inter during the summer transfer window: ‘It means we must have good eyes’.  The Como boss, who has been linked with jobs at Barcelona and Manchester City on Friday, revealed that he came close to landing the services of Petar Sucic …

Argentina and Serie A legend Gabriel Omar Batistuta sees no difference between Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez and feels they can play together for the national team, but ‘one has to sacrifice more than the other.’ Former Fiorentina, Roma and Inter striker Batistuta praised Inter captain Lautaro Martinez, saying that his compatriot could well partner Julian Alvarez as the starting …

Newcastle United were heavily linked with a move for the Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi during the summer transfer window. However, the Italian outfit decided not to sell the player back then. It seems that Newcastle remain keen on the player, and they have been handed the opportunity to sign him in January. According to Calciomercato (h/t SportWitness), the player …

Leeds United are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of AC Milan Striker Santiago Gimenez, as per Fichajes. The 24-year-old Mexican has not been able to hold down a regular starting spot at the Italian club, and he needs to move in order to get his career back on track. He has previously shown his quality in …

Serie A legend Gabriel Omar Batistuta admits he doesn’t enjoy watching football games these days and notes that centre-forwards like him or Christian Vieri ‘no longer exist.’ Former Fiorentina, Roma and Inter striker Gabriel Omar Batistuta shared his view on today’s football in an interview with TyC Sports in Argentina. “Football is evolving. A No.9 like Batistuta or Vieri no …

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes has been linked with a move away from the Spanish club, and Tottenham are keen on him. According to a report from Team Talk, they are one of the clubs the Brazilian would consider joining in January. It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid are prepared to sanction his departure. Endrick has been …

Pep Guardiola. (REUTERS) Pep Guardiola’s tenure at Manchester City has been nothing short of extraordinary. In nearly a decade at the Etihad, the Spaniard has reshaped modern football, guiding the club to six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four EFL Cups, and the club’s first-ever UEFA Champions League, part of a historic treble in the 2022/23 season. Despite this …

Scott McTominay has been the poster boy of Napoli’s domestic success over the last 18 months, but the Partenopei need their talismanic midfielder to step up now more than ever when they take on Juventus in Serie A on Sunday evening.  The former Manchester United midfielder has gone from strength to strength after swapping Old Trafford for the Stadio Maradona …

England's Marc Guehi, Conor Gallagher, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden. (Reuters/Jason Cairnduff) Manchester United were left frustrated on Thursday as they were held to a 1–1 draw at Old Trafford by struggling West Ham. Diogo Dalot opened the scoring for the hosts, but Soungoutou Magassa’s late equaliser ensured the spoils were shared. The result leaves the Red Devils eighth in …

Former Napoli and Juventus striker José Altafini feels the Partenopei are more affected by injuries than the Bianconeri and names Rasmus Hojlund and Francisco Conceiçao as the potential key players in Sunday’s meeting at the Stadio Maradona. Antonio Conte’s Napoli will host Juventus in the big match of Serie A Round 14 on Sunday. Both sides have been dealing with …

Manchester United are reportedly set to make a pivotal transfer decision ahead of the looming January window. The Red Devils have had an up-and-down season, with an early Carabao Cup exit tempered by renewed hopes of European qualification amid an uplift in form. But recent setbacks at home to Everton and West Ham mean that United have just one win …

Liverpool's Milos Kerkez, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. (REUTERS/Peter Powell) Liverpool are enduring a frustrating spell on and off the pitch. Midweek, the Reds were held to a 1–1 draw by high-flying Sunderland, relying on a late own goal from Nordi Mukiele to rescue a point that many felt they did not deserve. It was another game that exposed …

Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss has been linked with a move away from the club permanently.  The midfielder is currently on loan at Stuttgart, and they have an option to buy the player for a fee of around £22 million. Meanwhile, clubs like Newcastle United are keeping tabs on his progress as per TEAMtalk. They could use more quality …

Sunderland has been linked with a move for the French international midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Sunderland are looking to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and they have identified the 26-year-old central midfielder as a target. Newcastle are keen on Guendouzi as well. The Lazio midfielder has been linked with a …