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West Ham United are hoping to sign Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart.

Luciano Spalletti had a stark warning for Juventus players ahead of his debut against Cremonese tonight. ‘Courage is fundamental, so either play the right way, or step aside.’

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.

Cesc Fabregas was full of pride after Como held reigning Serie A champions Napoli to a goalless draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, praising his young players for their courage and intensity.

Liverpool have now joined the race for the River Plate winger Ian Subiabre. 

Weston McKennie reveals what Luciano Spalletti said in his first meeting with Juventus players ahead of the debut with Cremonese. ‘Of course, we all want to win the Scudetto.’

Ghanaian international Eugene Ansah delivered a top-class performance for FC Ashdod on Saturday, scoring to inspire his outfit to an emphatic home victory over Hapoel Haifa in Israeli top-flight.The 30-year-old Ghanaian attacker played full throttle of the match, as his outfit made light work of their opponent in the round 9 fixture, held at the Yud-Alef Stadium.Ansah played a pivotal role by registering his name on the scoresheet, contributing to FC Ashdods impressive 4-1 home victory over Hapoel Haifa. The Ghana international influence was evident as his outfit secured maximum points.The home team were handed an early scare after Javon East gave Hapoel Haifa the lead, just two minutes into the match.However, FC Ashdod responded with an equalizer in the 33rd-minute through Ibrahim Diakite before Jean Batoum doubled the advantage for the host in the 37th-minute.Ashdod continued their dominance in the match, with Ori Azo scoring to extend the lead before the half hour mark.However, it was the Ghanaian international who cemented the win for the host after scoring deep into stoppage time.Ansah has been outstanding since the commencement of the current campaign, scoring five goals and providing five assists in nine appearances for FC Ashdod in the Israeli top-flight.

Luciano Spalletti keeps Cremonese guessing on the tactical set-up for his Juventus debut, insisting only he wants ‘more quality on the field, as this is how we can try harder to win games.’

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has now laid down a challenge for Amad Diallo for the remainder of the season.

Ghanaian teenage sensation Hafiz Gariba has caught the attention of Barcelona first team following an impressive performance for the Juvenil A team this season.Gariba secured a move to the Spanish giants in early 2025, penning a three-year deal with the Juvenil B team following an impressive trial in Spain.The 18-year-old Ghanaian defender earned promotion to the Juvenil A before the commencement of the current campaign.According to sources, Barcelona are impressed with Gariba’s progress, with insiders tipping him for a potential first team promotion.Gariba has already made four appearances in the league, while featuring two times in the UEFA Youth League this season, showcasing a strong defensive abilities.He has been outstanding for the Juvenil A side this season, displaying maturity, composure, and strong ball-playing ability that align perfectly with the club’s style.The young defender began his career with Ghanaian outfit, Zinaps FC before developing further at Villarreal CF Africa and the Marcet Soccer Academy in Spain.

Luciano Spalletti makes his debut on the Juventus bench with Dusan Vlahovic, Loic Openda and Filip Kostic upfront in a 4-3-3 formation, visiting Jamie Vardy’s giant-killers Cremonese without Kenan Yildiz.

Napoli were held to a 0-0 draw by a brave Como side who were only denied a shock victory thanks to another huge penalty save from Football Italia’s Man of the Match: Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.

Napoli were fortunate to grab a point in this goalless draw with Como, as Vanja Milinkovic-Savic saved his second consecutive penalty, denying Alvaro Morata.

Semper Fi recorded their first home league win of the season with an impressive 2–0 victory over Golden Warriors at the McDan Sports Complex in Teshie on Saturday.The result marked back-to-back triumphs for the side, following their win over New Town FC in the preliminary round of the MTN FA Cup. They carried that momentum into the Access Bank Division One League, earning only their second league win of the campaign in convincing fashion.Semper Fi dominated proceedings from start to finish, dictating the tempo and creating several scoring opportunities. Their pressure paid off in the 37th minute when Samuel Adonteng Owusu broke the deadlock with a powerful close-range finish after a series of blocked attempts inside the Warriors’ box.Three minutes after the break, Semper Fi doubled their advantage with another well-worked goal that effectively sealed the victory. The home side maintained control for the rest of the game, displaying composure and tactical discipline to keep their visitors at bay.The win temporarily lifts Semper Fi to fourth on the table, though several teams below them are yet to play. They will now turn their attention to a crucial clash against Great Olympics in their next fixture.

There was tension between Antonio Conte and Cesc Fabregas on the touchline during Napoli’s Serie A game with Como, as they reunited after their time at Chelsea.