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Football Italia’s transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà comments on Kenan Yildiz’s contract situation at Juventus and labels ‘shameful’ the fact that Italy will ‘go to the World Cup draw with an X.’ Alfredo Pedullà’s latest video on the Football Italia YouTube channel examines Juventus’ negotiations to extend Yildiz’s contract and the state of the Italy national team ahead of Friday’s World …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Igor Thiago from Brentford in the coming months. The Brazilian joined Brentford in a club record deal in 2024, and he has been outstanding for them. He has done quite well in the Premier League this season, and naturally, his performances have attracted the attention of multiple clubs. Along with Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston …

With the World Cup group stage draw taking place on Friday, December 5, 2026, we take a look at what Italy need to be in the competition hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada next year. The Azzurri once again finished as runners-up in their World Cup qualifying group, so they’ve been forced to go through the play-off to qualify …

Milan have been eliminated from the Coppa Italia Round of 16, and Italian media look at four regrets the Rossoneri have after a 1-0 loss against Lazio. Milan lost their second game this season on Thursday, suffering a 1-0 loss away at Lazio that eliminated them from the Coppa Italia Round of 16. The Biancocelesti captain Mattia Zaccagni scored the …

La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist Luigi Garland reflects on Federico Chiesa’s goal-line clearance in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland: ‘He wasn’t only chasing Isidor…’ Italy winger Chiesa helped Italy salvage one point in a home Premier League game against Sunderland earlier this week with a dramatic 93-minute goal-line clearance, sprinting half the pitch to deny Wilson Isidor. Chiesa received praise …

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly preparing a £40 million bid for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke in 2026, as the club looks to strengthen its backline for the long term. According to TEAMtalk, Spurs have been long-time admirers of the Dutch centre-back and view him as an ideal fit for their defensive system. Van Hecke, 25, has …

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma’s next away game at Cagliari will be a ‘last call’ for Evan Ferguson as the Republic of Ireland international will have to ‘convince the coach and the club not to terminate his loan.’ Ferguson’s future at the Stadio Olimpico is uncertain as Roma could even decide to terminate his loan from Brighton in …

In Washington at 18:00 in front of Trump There’s the World Cup draw We are in pot 4. If we qualify, we risk big Lazio win 1-0 and go to the quarter-finals Leao fails, Zaccagni scores, and Sarri takes revenge. Allegri: ‘It was our target.’ Bologna advance: 2-1 win over Parma. Dangerous crossroads Spalletti returns to the Maradona, and Conte …

Vice Chairman of the Black Stars Management Committee, Stephen Appiah, is confident that Ghana has the talent to make a deep run at the 2026 World Cup.After a disappointing campaign in 2024, the Black Stars bounced back strongly to secure qualification for next summer’s tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.As the four-time African champions …

Barcelona appear to be leading the race to secure Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal, with the English forward thriving since his move from Manchester United last summer, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. Rashford joined the Catalan giants on a season-long loan after Barça missed out on Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams, and he has since become …

Liverpool are struggling to find consistency this season, despite spending heavily in the summer transfer window. The Reds signed the likes of Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz and others to strengthen their squad after winning the league title last season. However, their season has turned out to be a huge disaster so far and they have already lost ground …

English midfielder Conor Gallagher has spoken candidly about his situation at Atlético Madrid, admitting that while he’s content at the club, he craves more consistent playing time, comments that have reignited speculation about a potential move back to the Premier League. The 25-year-old joined Atlético Madrid from Chelsea in the summer of 2024 and has since become part of Diego …

Newcastle United are reportedly preparing a major move for Palmeiras sensation Allan Elias, one of the brightest young talents in Brazilian football. According to ESPN Brazil, the Magpies have stepped up their pursuit of the 18-year-old midfielder ahead of the January transfer window, with the South American giants open to negotiations if the price is right. The teenager, who has …

Premier League leaders Arsenal have confirmed a landmark agreement to sign twin brothers Edwin Quintero and Holger Quintero from Ecuador’s famed academy side Independiente del Valle. This is a deal that will see the 16-year-old phenoms officially join the North London club in August 2027, on their 18th birthdays. Arsenal’s official statement described the Quintero twins as “two of the …

President of the Ghana Football Association, Kurt Edwin Simeon Okraku, has arrived in the United States ahead of Friday's World Cup group draw.The FA boss, one of many federation heads expected to grace the mammoth event, touched down in Washington to a warm reception from some fans of the Black Stars.Okraku, the second FA president to lead the Black Stars …