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Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo has reportedly left the Black Stars camp for personal reasons and will be unavailable for Ghana’s international friendly against South Korea on Tuesday.Semenyo, who captained the team in Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup, will not feature in the upcoming match after leaving the team’s camp in Seoul.The departure comes at a …

Napoli are turning their focus towards Feyenoord’s Quinten Timber in the search for a new midfielder in January, as his contract is running down. The Partenopei know that reinforcements are required in that area of the squad after serious muscular injuries to both Kevin De Bruyne and Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa, who won’t be back until 2026. They have examined …

Turkish media report that Fenerbahce have sent directors to attend Italy vs. Norway this evening, scouting players from both nations for future transfers. It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 GMT and is the final game of Group I in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Although a home victory would put them level on points, only a 9-0 result …

Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona admits that seeing Italy involved in the World Cup playoffs is a ‘paradox’ and would not be happy to meet the Azzurri in the next qualification phase. Calzona’s Slovakia can still directly qualify for the 2026 World Cup, but would need to beat Germany away on Monday. “It will be like a Final and we’ve already …

Former Italian defender Moris Carrozzieri reveals he had signed a five-year contract with Milan in 2009, but his transfer collapsed after he tested positive for cocaine. Former Sampdoria and Palermo defender Carrozzieri reveals he had agreed to join Milan in the summer of 2009, but his transfer collapsed due to a failed drug test. Carrozzieri started his career at Castel …

Italy World Cup winner Gianluca Zambrotta believes that Norway’s outstanding attacking performance has been the key factor setting them apart from the Azzurri in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Former Juventus, Barcelona and Milan star Zambrotta spoke to NRK ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Norway on Sunday. “Unfortunately, we didn’t participate in the last two editions of …

The Turkish Football Federation confirms that Inter star Hakan Calhanoglu will miss Tuesday’s game against Spain due to a wrist injury. Inter star Calhanoglu won’t be available for Turkey’s World Cup qualifying game against Spain on Tuesday. The Turkish FA said on Sunday (via FCInter1908) that Calhanoglu “has been left out of the squad due to a right wrist injury …

The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Hon. Eric Edem Agbana, has extended his goodwill message to participating clubs ahead of the kickoff of the 2025/26 Division Two League season in the Volta Region. Hon. Agbana, who also serves as President of Nukunu Sports Academy and Chairman of the MTN Elite U-19 Championship, highlighted the importance of the Division Two …

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez was close to leaving the club in the summer transfer window this year. The Argentinian goalkeeper was linked with a move to Manchester United but the Red Devils eventually signed Senne Lammens and Martinez ended up staying at Villa Park. However, his form this season has been questionable and his long term future at the …

Switzerland coach Murat Yakin praises Dan Ndoye, saying that the ex-Bologna star ‘really clicked up front’ during his time at the Stadio Dall’Ara. Former Bologna star Ndoye has been playing a key role for his national team in the World Cup qualifiers, scoring four goals and providing three assists in his last seven international matches. The 25-year-old scored one goal …

Gian Piero Gasperini has already given the green light for Joshua Zirkzee’s move to Roma in January, as he feels the Dutch striker is ideal for his playing style. Roma coach Gasperini has given the green light to Zirkzee’s move to the Stadio Olimpico in January. Sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me that the Italian tactician already …

According to TEAMtalk, West Ham United striker Niclas Fullkrug is not interested in a move to another Premier League club. The German striker joined the Hammers last year in the summer transfer window for a fee of £27million. However, his move to the Premier League has not turned out how he expected. The 32-year-old attacker has played 27 times for …

Leeds have slid down the Premier League table in recent weeks, and this has led to increased speculation on the future of Daniel Farke, who could soon be relieved of his duties as first team manager. Farke, who had been linked with being replaced in the summer despite leading Leeds to the Championship title, is under increasing pressure at Elland …

Udinese coach Kosta Runjaić is surprised by Italian striker Nicolò Zaniolo: ‘He’s even more serious than I expected, sometimes even too serious.’ Udinese coach Runjaić praised Zaniolo in his latest interview with Sky Sport Italia. “Nicolò is a great player. A professional. Udine is an important chance for him,” said the Bianconeri boss. “He’s doing a good job so far. …

Andrea D’Amico, agent of Lorenzo Insigne, confirms that the Italian winger is close to joining Lazio: ‘We’re almost there.’ Euro 2020 winner Insigne, a former Napoli star, could join Lazio in the coming weeks as his agent confirmed in an interview with Radio Kiss Kiss. “We’re almost there, but I am not giving you any scoops,” D’Amico said via SOS …