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Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has reiterated that he has faith in ‘real man’ Antonio Conte, but tension between the coach and the team remains, according to reports in Italy. Napoli are just two points behind Serie A leaders Roma and Inter, but the Partenopei have lost two of the last five league matches and have not scored in the …

Chivu commands in everything The coach’s breakthrough: he has made Inzaghi forgettable in Serie A and Champions with a scary attack Infinite Modric extends. With Milan at 41. De Laurentiis: I rely on Conte Napoli dismantle the case, but the relationship between the club and the team remains frosty Spalletti looks for a regista: Juve on Bernabé and Hojberg Chiesa …

Pressure is mounting on Leeds United manager Daniel Farke after a disappointing run of results has left the club hovering dangerously close to the Premier League relegation zone. Reports from The Daily Mail suggest that Brendan Rodgers, recently departed from Celtic, has now emerged as a serious contender to take over at Elland Road if the board decides to make …

Aston Villa are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi in the upcoming January transfer window, according to transfer journalist Ekrem Konur. The French centre-back, who joined Chelsea from AS Monaco in 2023, has found regular game time hard to come by under Mauricio Pochettino, prompting speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge. Sources suggest that Villa …

Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Paris Saint-Germain’s Portuguese midfielder Vitinha ahead of the January transfer window, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. The Premier League champions explore potential reinforcements to strengthen their midfield options under Arne Slot. The Portuguese midfielder has made 169 appearances for the French club, scoring 21 goals and providing 22 assists. …

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Ghana coach Otto Addo has been dealt a major blow ahead of the teams Asian tour, as several key players will be unavailable for the upcoming friendlies.Alexander Djiku, Thomas Partey, Jordan Ayew, Fatawu Issahaku, Joseph Paintsil, and Mohammed Kudus have all withdrawn from the squad due to recent injuries or knocks.While initially named in the team, they will remain with …

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has defended its choice of accommodation for the Super Eagles in Rabat, following concerns raised after midfielder Alex Iwobi’s social media post.A viral snap from Iwobi, showing a dilapidated view from a hotel window, prompted widespread questions about the team’s welfare ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifying play-off against Gabon. Alex Iwobi shared the conditions …

Asante Kotoko head coach Abdul Karim Zito opened up on the tactical approach that earned his side a hard-fought 10 victory over rivals Hearts of Oak in the Ghana Premier League on Sunday.Playing away from home, the Porcupine Warriors showed great discipline and composure to edge the Phobians in the first Super Clash of the season.A lone goal from Guinean …

Alex Iwobi shared the conditions outside his hotel room in Morocco ahead of Nigerias World Cup playoff match. pic.twitter.com/V80r3XIhEY 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 …

Frank Junior Adjei scored a stunning opener to set Hammarby on course for a 3–0 victory over Elfsborg in the Swedish Allsvenskan. The Ghanaian midfielder struck in the 17th minute with a right-footed effort from outside the box that flew into the top corner, giving the home fans plenty to cheer about at the 3Arena.Frank Junior Adjei was at the heart …

Aduana Football Club have retained their position at the summit of the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League table at the end of Week 9.The team from Dormaa over the weekend hosted Medeama Sporting Club at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park.Facing tough opposition, Aduana FC put up a strong performance, securing a crucial point at the end of the game, which …

The head coach of Ghana’s Black Princesses, Charles Sampson, has stressed the importance of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Girls Cup, noting that it is helping his players to develop.Speaking after guiding his team to a 2-0 win over host Benin on Monday morning, the coach applauded organisers for putting together the tournament.“This has been a really good tournament for …

Sandro Tonali has named three Italy colleagues in his all-time best XI of teammates past and present, along with a core of Milan stars from the last five years including Rafael Leao and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.  Tonali, who teamed up with the Italy national team squad at Coverciano on Monday, has revealed his all-time best XI of teammates in a promotional …