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Italy are preparing for the World Cup play-offs in March 2026, with reports the semi-final will be in Bergamo, and the potential final in Rome. The Azzurri play their last game of Group I this evening at San Siro, hosting Norway at 19.45 GMT. Although a victory would put the two teams level on points, it would require an incredible …

Champions Bibiani Gold Stars returned to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Karela United on Sunday at the Dun’s Park in BibianiSanou Razak settled the contest in the 38th minute, finishing calmly to hand the Miners a deserved win and lift them back into the top four.It was a controlled display from Gold …

Dreams FC were made to sweat in their 1-0 victory against visiting Hohoe United at the Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday, November 16, 2025.Second-half substitute Jonathan Nemorden scored the only the game of the match to make it three-wins on the spin at home for the 'Still Believe.'Nemorden who replaced Kolani Baboulin in the 57th minute broke the deadlock for …

Arsenal fans can breathe a collective sigh of relief as transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that defender Riccardo Calafiori will be available for the highly anticipated North London Derby against Tottenham this weekend. The news comes after the Italian international was forced to withdraw from the Italy squad during the international break, initially sparking concerns that Arsenal would be …

Asante Kotoko remain the only unbeaten side in the Ghana Premier League after fighting back to secure a 1-1 draw against Aduana FC at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday.Aduana took the lead in the 6th minute when Emmanuel Marfo reacted quickest to a rebound, finishing after goalkeeper Dari Aziz failed to hold an initial effort. With first-choice goalkeeper Mohammed …

Lazio are living through a quite surreal season and the Nicolò Rovella issue just sums up the chaos and confusion at the club, which has seen too much time wasted by bad advice. The player decided not to go under the knife for a recurring sports hernia problem, opting instead for conservative treatment that has not provided results. When it …

Berekum Chelsea returned to winning ways in the Ghana Premier League after defeating Nations FC 2-1 at the Golden City Park on Sunday.The Blues, who have been under pressure after just two wins in nine matches, scored in either half of the game to ensure they collected all three points.Just before half-time, Faisal Shaibu opened the scoring before Marvin Owusu …

AC Milan are reportedly trying to secure Barcelona veteran Robert Lewandowski as a free agent when his contract expires in June 2026, and he is giving hope to the Rossoneri. According to Sky Sport Deutschland, Lewandowski has rejected a proposal from Fenerbahce and is eager to continue playing at a high level next term. This gives Milan hope they can …

Bechem United secured a convincing 2-0 win over FC Samartex 1996 to climb out of the relegation zone in their matchday 10 clash at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.Brace hero, Emmanuel Abban netted either half on Sunday, November 16, 2025 to end his team's three-match winless streak. It was also 'the Hunters' second victory of the campaign after a difficult …

Eleven Wonders’ difficult return to the Ghana Premier League continued on Sunday as they fell 2-1 to Medeama at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Legon, despite putting up one of their more competitive displays of the season.The home side created early pressure and later earned a penalty that could have changed the game, but Medeama goalkeeper Felix Kyei …

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 …

Basake Holy Stars and Vision FC shared the spoils in a lively 2-2 draw on Sunday afternoon, a result that offered drama from start to finish at the AAK II Arena.Holy Stars made a blistering start, taking the lead inside two minutes through Prince Tweneboah. Vision responded strongly and drew level in the 15th minute when Abdul Sumaila finished off …

Fiorentina director Alessandro Ferrari admits ‘we all got it wrong’ with Stefano Pioli, but is threatening to pull out of the Stadio Artemio Franchi project unless there is a deal by December. The Viola have had a disastrous start to the season, culminating in the dismissal of coach Pioli after failing to win any of the first 10 Serie A …

Lazio and Italy international midfielder Nicolò Rovella had tried desperately to avoid surgery for a recurring sports hernia issue, but it’s reported he will now go under the knife. The matter has been dragging on for months, even from last season, and the player resisted proposals from the Lazio medical staff to undergo and operation and resolve it once and …

Riccardo Calafiori has been ruled out of the Italy squad for tonight’s World Cup qualifier with Norway, but Arsenal are confident he’ll be ready to face Tottenham. The match kicks off at San Siro this evening at 19.45 GMT. The defender had already skipped Thursday’s 2-0 victory in Moldova with a hip issue and never returned to full training with …