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The Milo U-13 Champions League is set to return in December after a six-year absence, marking a significant revival of one of Ghanas most recognisable youth football initiatives. The competition was halted during the COVID period, but organisers say the new edition will introduce a refreshed structure and wider pathways for emerging players. The relaunch took place at Nestl Ghanas …

Football Italia expert Alfredo Pedullà responds to recent criticism of Kenan Yildiz and the new Juventus contract offer, noting the club has to build the team around his talent. There are plenty of issues that need to be discussed, including Italy’s World Cup qualifying campaign, and the concern at Napoli over the injury to crucial midfielder Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa. …

Former Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah has clarified that he has not held recent talks with the Ghana Football Association, despite renewed public interest in the possibility of him representing the Black Stars at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Crystal Palace forward, who scored 38 goals in 168 games for Arsenal before his 30m move in 2024, remains eligible to change …

Eddie Nketiah has responded to growing speculation about a potential international switch from England to Ghana, saying he is focused on his club football and believes the future will take care of itself.The Crystal Palace striker has been at the centre of debate in Ghana following the Black Stars qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His possible inclusion, along …

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar has been linked with a move away from the club in the coming months. The 33-year-old defender has been a very useful player for Newcastle since joining the club in 2018. He’s one of the first names on the team sheet, but he has now lost his place in the starting lineup. He is also …

Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Angola in an international friendly at the Estadio 11 de Novembro, where the hosts delivered a spirited display as part of their golden jubilee independence celebrations.Facing the world champions for the first time since 2006, 89th-ranked Angola approached the match with purpose and made a lively start, with Chico Banza almost capitalising early before …

Black Stars coach Otto Addo believes Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Japan in the Kirin Challenge Cup has provided important lessons as Ghana continues preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Speaking after the match, Addo admitted that the team’s performance revealed several areas that require improvement, especially with a squad that had little playing time together."It is still early. There are …

New Juventus CEO Damien Comolli explains how he chooses a coach for his squad, the use of statistics to pick players, and why he gave up on Turkish football. ‘There was too much politics.’ The 52-year-old French-Italian figure was formally appointed as the new CEO of Juventus and gave some insights into his vision of the game when speaking at …

West Ham United midfielder James Ward-Prowse has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The experienced midfielder has struggled for regular gametime at the London club, and the 31-year-old needs to leave to play more often. He is yet to be named in a match day for West Ham since the arrival of Nuno Espirito …

Lorenzo Pellegrini and Davide Frattesi would fit well in just about any midfield, but will Roma and Inter receive convincing offers in the January transfer window? There is a month and a half to go until the market opens up again, so is there anyone out there genuinely prepared to pay up for these two players? It is not even …

Wolfsburg defender Konstantinos Koulierakis has been linked with a move away from the German club in the coming months. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in him. However, former Everton CEO Keith Wyness believes that the defender could be heading to Tottenham instead. The 21-year-old is highly rated across Europe, and he has done well in Germany. He has …

Watch the truly remarkable goal scored by Niccolò Pisilli that has earned comparisons with Paolo Di Canio, but Italy U21 team’s defending on counter-attacks was disastrous in Poland. The Azzurrini had taken the lead in this European Under-21 Championship qualifier thanks to a moment of sheer magic from Roma midfielder Pisilli. He controlled the cross at the back post with …

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis raged at UEFA and FIFA after fresh injuries on international duty. ‘We cannot continue like this, we pay their wages, and they return smashed to bits.’ The Partenopei have not been fortunate with injuries so far this season, as Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne are both out for several months with thigh muscle tears. …

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Real Madrid attacker Endrick. The 19-year-old is desperate for more gametime, and he has been linked with an exit in January. French outfit Lyon are interested in securing his signature on loan in January, but it seems that Chelsea have now made their enquiry as well. Endrick has also been linked with Tottenham. …

Gennaro Gattuso is set to transform his Italy side to face Norway on Sunday, returning to the 3-5-2 formation, as Riccardo Calafiori is the only major doubt. It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 GMT. This is the final game in Group I, but even if the Azzurri were to win their seventh game out of a …