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Juventus are reportedly interested in signing the Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka. The experienced Swiss International returned to the Premier League at the start of the season, and he has done quite well for Sunderland. According to a report via Football Italia, Juventus are prepared to bring him to the club. It will be interesting to see if Sunderland are prepared …

The head coach of Medeama SC, Ibrahim Tanko, has heaped praise on goalkeeper Felix Kyei for his improved performance since the start of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The highly-rated shot-stopper was in post for the Tarkwa-based side on Sunday during their Week 10 fixture against Eleven Wonders.On the matchday, Felix Kyei saved a penalty kick, helping Medeama SC …

Asante Kotoko coach Karim Zito is worried about the growing number of injuries in his team as they prepare to face Young Apostles in their outstanding league fixture.He spoke openly to Asante Kotoko SC TV about the difficult situation he is managing.The Porcupine Warriors have many key players missing, and Zito fears the list could get worse before it gets …

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito leads his team into their league game against Young Apostles with a clear message.After the 1-1 draw with Aduana Stars, he believes the players must be hungrier. He warned the team not to wait to concede before improving their performance."The attitude should be even bigger than the one we went in to play against …

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad.  It will be interesting to see if the North London club is willing to pay the asking price for him in the coming months. They need more depth in the attacking unit, and the Japanese International will be made available for €60 million. According to former …

The head coach of Medeama Sporting Club, Ibrahim Tanko, is optimistic his team remains a candidate for the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League title following their victory against Eleven Wonders.The Yellow and Mauves played away to Wonders on Sunday and secured a narrow 2-1 triumph at the end of what was a very close contest.Speaking in his post-match interview, Ibrahim Tanko …

Former Juventus defender Mark Iuliano insists the infamous penalty incident with Inter striker Ronaldo in 1998 ‘would not have been given with VAR.’ The incident in Turin came during a showdown at the top of the table on April 26, 1998. Iuliano and Ronaldo collided in the penalty area and the referee waved away appeals, followed by a Juve counter-attack …

Chelsea are interested in signing the Real Madrid prodigy Endrick.  The 19-year-old has struggled for gametime at the Spanish club, and he needs a fresh start. Chelsea would be prepared to provide him with an exit route, as per Fichajes. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal done. They have added substantial depth to the …

Manchester United could miss out on one of their top summer targets as Liverpool lead the race to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo in the upcoming January transfer window. The highly-rated Ghanaian has reportedly been a target for both Manchester United and Tottenham, but the Reds are now leading the chase. According to a reliable transfer insider who has been …

Watch as Scott McTominay sends the Scotland fans wild with an acrobatic lead in the decisive World Cup qualifier against Denmark, very similar to the strike that won Napoli the Scudetto. Scotland had assumed they were heading to the play-offs until a surprise result when Denmark were held to a 2-2 draw by Belarus. That set up a huge showdown …

Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez. (REUTERS/David Klein) Chelsea’s season is shaping up to be their most convincing campaign since the club’s rebuild began. Enzo Maresca has his young squad humming: third in the Premier League, thriving in the Champions League, and finally showing balance in every area of the pitch. Estevão has exploded onto the scene, João Pedro has thrived …

Manchester United are interested in signing Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt.  The 22-year-old full-back has been linked with a move away from the German club in the past as well. According to a report from TEAMtalk, Manchester City and Arsenal are on the player as well. The defender has been described as a ‘smart and tactically astute’ player. It will …

Italy made up for a rough start to dominate with a 4-1 victory in Montenegro in the European Under-21 Championship qualifier. The Azzurrini had won all their games until fumbling a lead to lose 2-1 to Poland on Friday. They did the opposite in Niksic this evening, as Balsa Mrvaljevic had put hosts Montenegro in front when riding a couple …

Paolo Maldini admits he still ‘finds it difficult’ to talk about his beloved AC Milan, could never work for another Serie A club, but hails the ‘very good idea’ of Italy hiring Gennaro Gattuso as their coach. The club legend spent his entire career with the Rossoneri, following in the footsteps of father Cesare, and with his own son Daniele …

Matias Soulé admits he ‘dreams of staying with Roma for a long time’ and is relishing life under Gian Piero Gasperini, but will wait for Argentina despite ‘disappointment.’ The 22-year-old has been in Italy since 2020 with the Juventus academy, then went on loan to Frosinone before his €25.6m plus add-ons sale to Roma in July 2024. Having initially struggled …