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Former Inter youth player Zinho Vanheusden was considered one of the brightest talents in their academy, but today he announced his retirement at age 26. The central defender started out at Standard Liege and was picked up by the Inter youth system in 2015, just days after his 16th birthday. He was widely expected to flourish into a key figure …

Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola addressed his usual pre-match press conference on Friday morning ahead of this weekend’s Premier League clash against Newcastle. The Spanish tactician will be hoping his Man City side can make a strong start again after the international break, having enjoyed a superb 3-0 win over reigning champions Liverpool in their last match. Up next is …

Soccer Football – UEFA Champions League – Arsenal Training – Arsenal Training Centre, London Colney, Britain – November 3, 2025 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers Arsenal are interested in Frankfurt forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya. The 20-year-old joined Frankfurt in the summer of 2024 from French club Angers and impressed during his debut season last term. …

Serie A club Cagliari has announced new investment from American-based investor group Praxis Capital Management, but Tommaso Giulini will retain full control. The investor group is led by a Sardinian native, Maurizio Fiori, who proposed the idea of building up the only major football club on the island. “As a Sardinian who grew up attending every home game with my …

Manchester United are interested in signing Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth.  The 25-year-old Ghanaian has done quite well in the Premier League, and he is on the radar of top teams. He has shown that he is good enough to play for the biggest club in the country, and Manchester United are hoping to get the deal done. According to a …

Hearts of Oak head coach Didi Dramani has indicated that his players are fired up and ready to condemn Young Apostles to a defeat in their next match in the Ghana Premier League. The Phobians are travelling to Wenchi this weekend to take on Young Apostles in their Week 11 fixture of the 2025/26 league campaign.Speaking in his pre-match interview, …

Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot. (REUTERS/Phil Noble) Liverpool’s 2025/26 season has been a nightmare compared to last year’s Premier League glory. The Reds have lost seven of their last 10 games across all competitions, leaving them eighth in the Premier League table. Defensively, they have looked fragile, while in midfield, new signing Florian Wirtz has struggled to adapt. Up front, injuries …

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 …

Luciano Spalletti has confirmed his squad of 24 travelling Juventus players to take on Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Serie A on Saturday afternoon, which includes Dusan Vlahovic despite recent concerns surrounding his availability.  Vlahovic returned from international duty with concerns regarding a potential adductor issue, but he has been cleared to join the squad for the Fiorentina …

Inter remain confident in their investment on Luis Henrique, and are unlikely to let him leave San Siro in January despite a recent inquiry from Roma, Football Italia Alfredo Pedullà reports.  Inter spent around €25m to snatch Luis Henrique away from Marseille over the summer, and remain confident that the Brazilian will come good in Serie A.  The Nerazzurri believe …

Gianluigi Donnarumma reveals Italy teammate Sandro Tonali’s pledge ahead of Newcastle vs. Manchester City. ‘I know he’d celebrate right in front of me if he scores, but he won’t manage.’ The pair face off on Sunday evening at St. James’ Park in the Premier League, having been two of the most impressive players in the competition so far this season. …

Refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi admits VAR ‘made some avoidable mistakes and must not try to replace the referee,’ but also hits out at Serie A players for bad habits. The man in charge of the Italian Referees’ Association (AIA) used the opportunity of the break for international duty to take a look at the general state of refereeing in Serie …