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Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has downplayed growing speculation surrounding Casemiro’s contract situation, insisting that his current priority is to keep the team focused on the ongoing campaign rather than long-term negotiations.

Leeds United have reportedly made an ambitious attempt to lure Jurgen Klopp back into football management but the former Liverpool boss has rejected their approach, according to a respected account on X with a team of five elite reporters.

Milan try the overtake in Parma

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a major move for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, with Xabi Alonso identifying the Italian as a potential long-term replacement for the recently departed duo Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić.

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been handed a major boost in their efforts to keep hold of star defender Micky van de Ven, amid growing interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid, according to leading transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.

[caption id="attachment_1243506" align="alignnone" width="2048"] FC Samartex[/caption]FC Samartex will look to bounce back from their shock defeat to Dreams FC when they welcome Swedru All Blacks to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena for premier league business. The Samreboi-based team tasted their first defeat of the campaign last weekend but would want to shake that off when they host All Blacks on Sunday, November 9, 2025.The Timber Giants are 6th in the league standings with 13 points, 5 behind league-leading Aduana Stars.A win for Christopher Ennins team could help them stay firm in the title race.The visitors will aim to end their poor run after recording just one win in their last six premier league games.They sit in 14th position in the league standings with 7 points and would want to steer clear danger with a win on Sunday.However, a win at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena could be a tall order as their hosts have not lost there since December 2024.

Konstantinos Koulierakis is emerging as one of Europe’s most sought-after young defenders, with multiple top clubs preparing to test Wolfsburg’s resolve in the January transfer window.

[caption id="attachment_1197715" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Young Apostles[/caption]Young Apostles will aim for a return to the winning track when they host Bechem United at the Wenchi Sports Stadium on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Apostles are winless in their last two matches would want to put that behind when they face the Hunters.Abu Abdul Hanans team occupy 9th position in the league standings with 11 points, 5 richer than the visitors who sit in the danger zone.They will hope to bank all three points to stay in the top half of the standings.The Hunters are in the relegation zone after winning only one of their premier league matches.The visitors will be keen on a victory but this could be difficult against an Apostles side who secured two of their threes win on their home grounds.Bechem would have to be excellent on Sunday to prevent their woes being further be deepened.

Manchester United are interested in signing the Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano.

Heart of Lions are seeking to make a return to winning ways as they prepare to hosts Berekum Chelsea on matchday 9 of the Ghana Premier League. After just a win in their last five matches, the Kpando-based club have slipped to fifth on the table.Meanwhile, Berekum Chelsea travel to Kpando after securing their second win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory against Vision FC last week.Coach Samuel Boadu has come under intense pressure from fans of the Blues, but the former Ghana Premier League winner confident of a positive turnaround.Heart of Lions and Berekum Chelsea have rich rivalry in the Ghana Premier League, having met ten times in the top division.The hosts have a better head-to-head over their opponents, winning five of their previous meeting, with two ending in a draw.Lions have been boosted by the return of midfielder Seedorf Asante after a lengthy lay-off while Yaw Danso and captain Ebenezer Abban are expected to play a pivotal role in Sunday's clash.Berekum Chelsea will count on the experience of goalkeeper Eric Ofori Antwi and Edwin Kuffour if they are to leave Kpando with a positive result.

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Black Satellites coach, Maxwell Konadu has invited 30 players to begin screening for the next Ghana U20 team. The players are expected to report to the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence on November 17, 2025 for a justify your inclusion.The list released includes players from the U17 team that finished second at the WAFU Zone B U17 Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.The Bibiani GoldStars gaffer will make his first selection from the first batch before subsequently inviting new players for screening.The former Black Stars B coach will build a team to represent Ghana at the WAFU Zone B championship, in hopes of returning to the U20 AFCON.Ghana were eliminated from the competition at the quarter-final stage following a penalty shootout defeat to hosts Egypt.The former world champions are seeking to qualify for the next edition of the FIFA U20 World Cup.Below is the list of 30 players invited: 

Manchester City forward Jeremy Doku has taken a new personal milestone in his life after marrying longtime girlfriend Shireen Erin Lyanda Raymond at a private ceremony. The event held at a private location was graced by family and friends, as the couple became husband and wife.In a post shared on social media, the Belgian-Ghanaian footballer expressed love to his wife with a verse from the holy book."I have found the one whom my soul loves. Song of Solomon. 3:4," wrote the winger.Doku proposed to his then-girlfriend during their vacation in Dubai in the summer. He also travelled with Shireen to Ghana, where he connected with his roots.The Belgium international is enjoying an outstanding season, playing a significant role in Pep Guardiola's team in the 2025/26 season.The 23-year-old has scored two goals in 15 appearances this season for Man City across all competitions.He is expected to start for City in their game against champions Liverpool on Sunday.

Viktoria Plzen forward Prince Kwabena Adu will join the Black Stars for the first time for the November international break.The 23-year-old has been handed an invite for the Kirin Cup tournament against Japan and South Korea. REPREZENTACE Ⓥ🌍Po nedělním utkání nás opět čeká reprezentační přestávka, která přinese další viktoriánské zastoupení v národních týmech! 📨V českých barvách 🇨🇿 se představí trojice Martin Jedlička, Václav Jemelka a Lukáš Červ 👏🏻Pozvánku do reprezentace obdrželi také… pic.twitter.com/eFU1SMFiH1— FC Viktoria Plzeň (@fcviktorkaplzen) November 7, 2025Ghanasoccernet exclusively reported the in-form striker will be part of the team, and the latest release from the Czech outfit confirmed our earlier report.The Viktoria Plzen striker has been one of the consistent Ghanaian players abroad the past two seasons.Kwabena Adu scored his fifth league goal of the season in Viktoria Plzen’s come-from-behind 2-1 win over Teplice on the road.Ghana coach Otto Addo wants to assess the 23-year-old ahead of naming his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.Adu has been one of the exciting players in the UEFA Europa League and this term he has one goal in four matches.Last season, he scored five goals in 20...