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Luciano Spalletti held his first press conference as the Juventus coach on Friday: here are five things we learned.

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. 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 …

Black Princesses have commenced preparations in Accra for the second edition of the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup, set to take place in Benin from November 7 to 17, 2025.The team is currently holding training sessions at the University of Ghana Stadium as part of their build-up to the regional tournament, which also serves as key preparation for the upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.Head coach Charles Sampson and his technical team are using the competition to fine-tune their tactics ahead of Ghana's third-round World Cup qualifier against South Africa in February 2026.Ghana will enter the WAFU tournament as defending champions, having won the maiden edition hosted in Kumasi in 2023. The Princesses lifted the trophy after defeating arch-rivals Nigeria 3-1 on penalties in a thrilling final.This year’s edition will feature three nations and promises to offer valuable exposure and competitive action for Ghana’s young talents as they continue their preparations for global qualification.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to have money to spend this January if there are specific players he’s keen to bring in straight away.

The world’s oldest cup competition is back for another season, with the first round proper getting underway as we head into autumn.

During his first press conference as Juventus coach, Luciano Spalletti said he tried to sign Teun Koopmeiners in the past, but ‘our resources were inferior to Atalanta’s demands.’

Federico Baschirotto does not hide his admiration for Jamie Vardy but plays down comparisons with Leicester City: ‘We think about ourselves.’

Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli explains that all club directors and the ownership agreed that the team needed a new coach and reveals they are in a ‘shortlist phase’ to appoint the new sporting director.

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito says a lack of consistency remains the biggest obstacle preventing the club from reaching the level of top sides such as Wydad Athletic Club.The two-time African champions struggled against the Moroccan giants, who handed them a 6-1 aggregate defeat in the CAF Confederation Cup. Wydad won both legs, including a commanding 5-1 victory in Casablanca."We lack a lot of things, but the most important is the consistency we don’t have. This team was built about five to six months ago," Zito said. "You can easily see that they [Wydad] have been together for about three or four seasons. It’s about teamwork, not individual players."Zito admitted that building a competitive team requires time, stability, and patience, noting that frequent player changes and injuries have disrupted the team’s progress."All we need now is to be consistent in our team building. Consistency goes with quality. Once injuries and transfers set in, definitely you won’t get the consistency," he added.Following their continental exit, Kotoko have shifted their focus to the Ghana Premier League, where they will host Karela United on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz. (Reuters/Paul Childs)

Luciano Spalletti explained why he agreed to sign an eight-month contract at Juventus and admitted he hopes to fight for the Scudetto this season.

Ghanaian international Terry Yegbe has opened up on his failed move to the English Premier League during the January transfer window.Yegbe’s potential move to the English top-flight fell through last winter, with the 24-year-old joining French Ligue 1 side, FC Metz in the summer window.The former Elfsborg star was a top transfer target for several clubs in the Premier League, but the move hit a snag.“At Elfsborg, everything went well,” he says. “The first year was great. I almost got a move to the Premier League in January, but it didn’t happen. Still, I told myself I’ll keep working. It’s all part of the process," he told Flashscore in an interview.Yegbe’s outstanding display in Sweden earned him a significant move to FC Metz during the summer window. He signed a four-year deal that will keep him at the club until summer 2029.The 24-year-old centre-back has since become a mainstay at FC Metz, making eight appearances in the French Ligue 1 this season.Having established himself as a key cog at the club, the rock-solid defender will be hoping to maintain his form throughout the campaign.

Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in a potential transfer move for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa as a replacement for Marc Guehi.

Ghanaian international defender Terry Yegbe says he was inspired by his compatriot Augustine Boakye to join French Ligue 1 outfit, FC Metz.Yegbe’s outstanding display in Sweden earned him a significant move to FC Metz during the summer window. He signed a four-year deal that will keep him at the club until summer 2029.The 24-year-old centre-back has since become a mainstay at FC Metz, making eight appearances in the French Ligue 1 this season.Speaking to Flashscore, the former Black Meteors centre-back confirmed contact with the Ghanaian midfielder before switching to FC Metz.“I had just come back from training when my agent called and said Metz really want you. I spoke to Augustine and he told me it’s a good team, good city, and they develop players. So I said, ‘why not?’ Within three or four days, everything was done.”The Ghanaian international’s early impressions of life in France have been positive, insisting it the best place to be.“It’s incredible, especially playing at home,” he smiles. “The atmosphere, the fans. It’s a good place to be.”Having established himself as a key cog at the club, the rock-solid defender will be hoping to maintain his form throughout...

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has disagreed with fellow pundit Micah Richards after his claim about Alexander Isak’s transfer to Liverpool this summer.