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Barcelona have reportedly made the decision to sign Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal at the end of the season.

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 from official sources.

[caption id="attachment_1262084" align="alignnone" width="612"] BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Benjamin Asare of Ghana at Gtech Community Stadium on May 28, 2025 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)[/caption]Hearts of Oak goalkeeper Benjamin Asare will write a new chapter in his remarkable journey as he makes his World Cup debut for Ghana, one of Africas proudest footballing nations.Since making his international debut on March 21, 2025 against Chad, where Ghana sealed a commanding 5-0 victory at the Accra Sports Stadium, Benjamin Asare has brought calm and assurance to the Black Stars' last line of defense.This evening, as Ghana edged Comoros 1-0 in front of jubilant home fans, Benjamin Asare was once again pivotal. He made decent saves, his quick reflexes and brave stops kept Ghana ahead, winning cheers from every corner of the stadium. His steady performances since making his first start in the qualifiers have helped Ghana secure their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Asare proudly carries the torch for domestic-based players, proving that talent nurtured in the Ghana Premier League can soar onto the global stage.

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Defender Kojo Peprah Oppong marked a special moment in his career on Sunday night, making his Ghana debut in the Black Stars’ 1-0 win over Comoros at the Accra Sports Stadium.The Nice defender earned his first national team call-up this month after an impressive campaign in the French Ligue 1, where his consistent performances caught the attention of the technical team.Although Oppong did not feature in Ghana’s 5-0 win over the Central African Republic last Wednesday in Morocco, he was introduced in the second half against Comoros, making his first appearance in front of the home fans.His composed showing added stability to the backline as Ghana held on to secure the crucial victory that confirmed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The debut marks another milestone in the young defender’s steady rise, and he will now be looking to cement his place in Otto Addo’s plans ahead of the global showpiece in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

When the final whistle blew at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday night, jubilation swept across the nation. Ghana had defeated Comoros 1-0, thanks to a decisive strike from Mohammed Kudus , to top Group I and book their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Federico Bernardeschi has made it clear that he wants to be included in Gennaro Gattuso’s World Cup squad assuming that Italy qualify, and says that he wants to make the cut alongside his old friend and former teammate Federico Chiesa: ‘He deserves to be there’. 

Cult hero Mario Balotelli has given his assessment of the current Italy national team and has highlighted one area where Gennaro Gattuso and his staff may find an issue: ‘I don’t like it’. 

Sunday’s reports confirm that Alessandro Bastoni is set to leave the Italy national team training camp and return to Inter on Monday following his yellow card during Saturday’s 3-1 win away against Estonia. 

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Manchester United will have been paying close attention to the weekend’s World Cup qualifier, where target Kenan Yildiz delivered a scintillating performance for the Turkey national team against Bulgaria.

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has confirmed that early talks are underway over a new contract for Oliver Glasner, amid speculation over the Austrian manager’s future.

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Francesco Pio Esposito could be in line to earn his first start for Italy against Israel in Tuesday evening’s World Cup qualifier, as Moise Kean was unable to train on Sunday and is unlikely to start in Udine according to the latest updates.