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Juventus are bracing for a difficult trip to Florence on Saturday and with Dusan Vlahović a major doubt, Luciano Spalletti is doubling down on the one player he trusts most: Kenan Yildiz. Vlahovic was forced off with Serbia due to a muscle issue, and although tests have eased initial fears, the striker remains at clear risk for his return to …

English-Ghanaian musician Fuse ODG, known in real life as Richard Nana Abiona, has been named in a star-studded list to perform at the 2025 CAF Awards.The multiple award-winning singer becomes the second Ghanaian since Shatta Wale in 2015 to perform at the continent's biggest sports award show.Fuse ODG will join legendary Congolese musician Awilo Longomba and fast-rising Moroccan singer Douaa …

Cesare Casadei’s first full season at Torino is beginning to take shape and it has put him back on Italy’s radar after what many around him view as three wasted years between Chelsea and various loans. According to La Stampa, via TuttoMercatoWeb, Azzurri head coach Gennaro Gattuso is following the 22-year-old closely ahead of the 2026 World Cup play-offs, encouraged …

Two supporters of Aduana FC have died after an accident involving a tricycle in Aboabo, Kumasi, on Sunday evening, after the club’s 1-1 draw with Asante Kotoko.The incident occurred when the tricycle transporting the fans veered off the road and overturned, resulting in the fatal crash.In a statement, Aduana FC confirmed the loss and noted that two other supporters are …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot. (Reuters/Jason Cairnduff) Liverpool’s Premier League title defence has derailed far more abruptly than supporters would have feared. After Arne Slot delivered the championship in his first campaign, the expectation was that the Reds would build on that momentum. Instead, the current season has spiralled, with performances and results dipping sharply. Defensive errors have become frequent, key …

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.

Italy are set to learn their route to the 2026 World Cup with the European play-off draw on Thursday, with the Azzurri guaranteed to be one of the top seeds. Gennaro Gattuso’s side finished second in their qualifying group behind Norway, meaning they’ll now face a two-step play-off route to book their ticket to North America. Sixteen nations will enter …

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. 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 sources.

Lazio confirmed that the club has a new eagle, with an image posted on social media last night revealing the club’s new bird. It has been almost a year since the departure of the Biancocelesti’s last eagle, Olympia, when the club’s former handler, Juan Bernabé, was fired after sharing images of a genital implant on his private social media, before …

West Ham are expected to pursue a number of signings in January, and striker is one area that needs to be addressed. The expected departure of Niclas Fullkrug means that a new number nine would be essential, and one of their targets has been in the headlines over the last 48 hours. Troy Parrott, who was linked with Leeds prior …

Fabio Grosso says that he hopes people stop making comparisons between the current Italy national team and the side that won the World Cup in 2006, insisting that it ‘doesn’t help’ emerging young players, while also praising the qualities of Francesco Pio Esposito: ‘He’s proof there are good guys coming through’.  Unlike the 2006 squad, Italy will have to go …

In six weeks’ time, Liverpool could be left powerless to stop Ibrahima Konate leaving Anfield as a free agent. The powerful defender is out of contract at the end of the season, and he has been linked with a number of top clubs across Europe – most notably, Real Madrid. Liverpool are aware that time is running out in their …

Man United are expected to explore the possibility of a new signing or two when the transfer window opens in January, and one of the players that could arrive at Old Trafford is Conor Gallagher. In recent weeks, Man United have stepped up their interest in Gallagher, who has struggled for prominence at Atletico Madrid this season. He’s made just …

The Italy national team have confirmed their spot in the World Cup play-offs following a 4-1 defeat at home against Norway on Sunday evening, but it remains to be seen where the Azzurri will play in the play-off semi-finals and in the final should they qualify.  Despite leading through Pio Esposito at the interval, Italy went on to concede four …

It is no secret that Tottenham are planning to sign a new winger in 2026, as they seek to add further attacking quality to Thomas Frank’s squad. A number of targets have been identified, and one of those is Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo. Kubo, formerly of Real Madrid, has had a difficult season in La Liga, but a change of …