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West Ham are continuing to struggle with striker problems, which have now been ongoing for a number of years. Currently, Nuno Espirito Santo has Niclas Fullkrug and Callum Wilson as senior options, although neither has impressed so far this season. Because of this, it is expected that West Ham will seek out the signing of a new striker when the …

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso praises Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori, calling him a ‘smart’ player who can even play as a central midfielder. Gattuso held a press conference on Monday, ahead of Italy’s World Cup qualifying games against Moldova (Thursday) and Norway (Sunday). The Azzurri boss revealed that Federico Chiesa has decided against playing for the national team this month, while Sandro …

Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher wants a Premier League return. (REUTERS/Susana Vera) Manchester United’s steady revival under Rúben Amorim continued at the weekend with a battling 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, extending their unbeaten run in the Premier League to five matches. A dramatic 96th-minute header from Matthijs de Ligt rescued a point for the Reds, keeping their upward momentum alive …

Gennaro Gattuso admits he’s unlikely to use Sandro Tonali in a World Cup qualifying match against Norway on Sunday, as the Newcastle star is one yellow card away from suspension, so he could miss the playoff semifinals. Newcastle midfielder Tonali will likely be rested in Italy’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Norway on Sunday. The Azzurri will first visit Moldova …

Leeds had made a promising start to their Premier League return, but in recent weeks, their form has taken a drastic dip, and this has meant that they are starting to linger near the bottom of the table. It is only one win (2-1 vs West Ham) in their last six Premier League matches for Leeds, and it means that …

Enzo Maresca. (Jason Mowry/Getty Images) Chelsea’s momentum continues to build under Enzo Maresca. A convincing 3-0 victory over Wolves at the weekend — coming just weeks after knocking them out of the EFL Cup with a 4-3 win — has propelled the Blues up to third in the Premier League. Malo Gusto netted his first goal for the club, while …

Paolo Di Canio believes Milan’s recent inconsistency in Serie A has exposed how much the team depends on balance, discipline and the contributions of key players like Adrien Rabiot. Speaking on Sky Sport 24’s Club, the former striker said the Rossoneri have lost the collective edge that made them so strong earlier in the campaign. “The absences are decisive,” Di …

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso held a press conference at Coverciano ahead of games against Moldova and Norway in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Football Italia was among the accredited media at Italy’s training centre; below you can read every word the Azzurri boss said. APPROACH – “Surely, it won’t be easy. I want to see the utmost commitment and continue …

Liverpool spent big in the summer, but the season so far has shown that Arne Slot’s squad still needs a number of reinforcements. One of those is a right winger to compete with Mohamed Salah, who has been below par in his performances in recent months. One player that has caught their attention is Jarrod Bowen, who is also wanted …

After the defeat against Manchester City, Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz has once again recived criticism for his performance. Signed in a £116 million move from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window, Wirtz has failed to live up to expectations. The Germany international midfielder has still not scored or assisted a goal for the Merseyside club in the Premier League. …

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso reveals that Federico Chiesa has once again decided against playing for the Azzurri: ‘I must respect what the player tells me.’ Liverpool winger Chiesa has decided against playing for the Italy national team during the November break. The decision from the ex-Juventus star was confirmed by Gattuso during a press conference attended by Football Italia on …

Real Madrid are prioritising a new long-term contract for Vinícius Júnior, according to Cadena Ser, as the club’s hierarchy move to reaffirm their faith in the Brazilian star despite recent friction with head coach Xabi Alonso. At just 25 years old, Vinícius remains one of the most influential and marketable players at the Santiago Bernabéu. However, his relationship with Alonso …

Parma have confirmed that first-choice goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has suffered a serious hand injury that could keep him sidelined for around three months, a blow that comes just as the Japanese international continues to attract interest from abroad, including Premier League side Chelsea. A medical bulletin released by the club revealed that Suzuki sustained a displaced fracture of the third …

Paulo Dybala’s future at Roma is once again in question, with reports from Argentina suggesting that the Argentine forward dreams of returning home to play for Boca Juniors. Excitement is high in Buenos Aires after Boca’s 2-0 win over River Plate in the Superclásico – a victory that also sealed their qualification for the next Copa Libertadores. According to Argentine …

Juventus owner and Exor CEO John Elkann has called on Luciano Spalletti to bring the Bianconeri back to winning ways while reaffirming his family’s historic ties to the club. Speaking at the presentation of Stellantis’ partnership with Milano-Cortina 2026, with quotes via La Gazzetta dello Sport, Elkann was clear about his expectations: “It’s important that Juventus win again, and a …