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Lazio president Claudio Lotito has moved to calm concerns among supporters amid a busy January window, confirming that the club’s pursuit of Petar Ratkov is the result of long-term planning rather than a rushed reaction to recent departures.

Kingsley Braye took center stage as Medeama booked their place in the MTN FA Cup Round of 32 with a 3-1 win over Bibiani Gold Stars, delivering a memorable hat-trick at home.The Medeama forward set the tone early, showing sharp movement and calm finishing to give Ibrahim Tanko’s side the lead in the 27th minute. His opener rewarded a bright start from the Ghana Premier League leaders, who controlled possession and pressed with intent.Braye struck again just before halftime, doubling Medeama’s advantage and placing the hosts firmly in charge heading into the interval. Gold Stars attempted a response after the break and briefly lifted belief when Gideon Anaba pulled one back in the 52nd minute.Medeama, however, stayed organised and patient, slowing the game and reducing space as they searched for the goal that would end the contest. That decisive moment arrived late on, when Braye completed his hat-trick in the 85th minute to cap a dominant display."I’m very happy with my hat-trick. To be a top striker you always have to score goals. If you score goals then people will know you are a top striker," he said after the game."It’s your responsibility to score...

Napoli drew 2-2 with Hellas Verona in Naples this evening, in a disappointing result for Antonio Conte’s side – yet one that saw them fight back from two goals down to pick up a point at the very least.

Scott McTominay and Giovanni Di Lorenzo completed the Napoli comeback from 2-0 down, but this was still a disappointing 2-2 home draw with relegation-threatened Verona.

Nikola Krstovic was a late change to the starting XI, but he scored both goals as Atalanta won a huge game in Bologna to leapfrog them in the table.

Serie A leaders Inter visit Parma with Francesco Pio Esposito and Lautaro Martinez, while Lazio start Matteo Guendouzi against Fiorentina and Torino face Udinese.

Roma’s ownership and technical leadership held a key internal meeting on Wednesday as the club looks to sharpen its January strategy and support Gian Piero Gasperini’s plans for the second half of the season.

Liverpool may reportedly still be in the race for the potential transfer of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi this January, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Lazio are stepping up their midfield rebuild as Matteo Guendouzi moves closer to a January exit, with the club advancing talks on two separate fronts.

Milan are continuing their search for a defensive reinforcement ahead of the January transfer deadline, with Joe Gomez emerging as a potential option.

Napoli team manager Lele Oriali warns ‘ingenious’ Antonio Conte had few alternatives with new injuries against Verona, while he refuses to comment on Giacomo Raspadori reports.

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Chelsea are reportedly preparing to swiftly enter the transfer market by targeting high-profile names for new manager Liam Rosenior.

Napoli make rare changes as they host relegation-threatened Verona, with Noa Lang replacing injured David Neres alongside Rasmus Hojlund.

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