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Gennaro Gattuso defended Italy’s performance in a hard-fought 2-0 win over Moldova and ‘cannot accept’ insulting chants from supporters. It was tough to create much enthusiasm in Chisinau, as Norway beat Estonia 4-1 in the early game, confirming that the Azzurri would not be able to catch them at the top of Group I. There were also numerous changes including …

Italy left it late to secure a 2-0 victory away against Moldova in World Cup qualifying on Thursday evening, but are practically guaranteed to finish the group in second place following Norway’s 4-1 win over Estonia earlier in the night.  It was a slower start than expected in front of goal for the Azzurri, who were unable to find the …

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been linked with a move away from the German club in recent months. Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing the England International. However, a report from Fichajes claims that the player has decided to continue with the German club. The development will come as a huge blow to Chelsea and Manchester United. …

Ali Mohammed has opened up about Hearts of Oak’s recent setback and what lies ahead.The defender spoke honestly about their 1-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko at the Accra Sports Stadium, a loss that left the team and supporters disappointed."The last game if you look at it what we were expecting didn't come to pass I will say it didn't go …

Italy had to wait until the 88th minute to push past Moldova with Gianluca Mancini and Francesco Pio Esposito headers, at least keeping pressure on Norway to the end. The Azzurri knew first place was beyond reach due to Norway’s 100 per cent record and incredible goal difference. Moise Kean and Niccolò Cambiaghi pulled out with injuries, with Nicolò Barella …

Soccer Football – Premier League – West Ham United v Burnley – London Stadium, London, Britain – November 8, 2025 West Ham United's Callum Wilson, Jarrod Bowen and manager Nuno Espirito Santo with teammates celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. …

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months. The Brazilian striker has been sidelined with a serious injury for several months, and he is close to returning to action now. The player has been linked with multiple clubs, and he has claimed that it would not make sense for him to …

Torino midfielder Ivan Ilic was taken off with a troubling-looking knee injury during the first half of Serbia’s World Cup qualifier away against England at Wembley on Thursday evening.  The 24-year-old Granata midfielder had to be helped off the pitch with what looked to be a serious knee injury after 36 minutes of the England vs. Serbia qualifier. Broadcasters ITV …

Chelsea are interested in signing the AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in the coming months. The 29-year-old goalkeeper will be a free agent at the end of the season, and he has been linked with an exit from the Italian club. According to a report from Gazzetta, Chelsea are now the prime candidates to sign the player in 2026. It …

Ghana’s Black Stars have completed their final training session ahead of Friday’s 2025 Kirin Cup friendly against Japan at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi.The session included drills on attacking combinations, defensive organisation, and set-pieces, allowing head coach Otto Addo to finalise his lineup and game plan.All 22 players participated, with particular attention given to players who arrived late to camp, …

Black Stars will receive GH150 million ($13.68 million) from the government to fund their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on Thursday, November 13, 2025, during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament.Dr Forson explained that the allocation reflects the governments ongoing commitment to supporting national teams …

Soccer Football – Serie A – AC Milan v Pisa SC – San Siro, Milan, Italy – October 24, 2025 AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo Arsenal is considering a swoop for AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. Despite investing heavily in attacking reinforcements this summer, Mikel Arteta’s side are reportedly on the market …

Cameroon will be without midfielder André-Frank Zambo Anguissa at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after Napoli confirmed he suffered a severe thigh injury while on international duty.The 29-year-old sustained a “high-grade lesion to his left hamstring,” according to a statement released by Napoli on Thursday. The injury is expected to sideline him for three to four months, ruling him …

Dreams FC head coach Winfred Dormon has set his sights on a win against Hohoe United in their next match in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. The two teams will lock horns on Sunday, November 16, in a Week 10 fixture of the ongoing league campaign.Speaking in a pre-match interview, Winfred Dormon noted that his team is putting in …

Former president of Spain’s Royal Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, was attacked during a press conference. Rubiales was forced to resign in 2023 after kissing Women’s World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso on the lips without consent during the trophy ceremony. He was widely criticised for defending his act as “spontaneous”, and he was handed a three-year FIFA ban as well. El …