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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on forward Antoine Semenyo, describing him as an “extraordinary player” ahead of Sunday’s Premier League encounter against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Guardiola acknowledged the remarkable form of the Black Stars attacker, who has been instrumental for Bournemouth this season.“It is not just this season. The way …

Marco Guida has been appointed to referee Serie A’s big game, Milan-Roma, on Sunday evening. AIA, the Italian Association of Italian Referees, has appointed the match officials and VAR for the upcoming Serie A round, which kicks off on Saturday, November 1, with Udinese-Atalanta. Marco Guida has been selected for the big match of Round 10 between Milan and Roma …

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. The 24-year-old has struggled for regular opportunities at Old Trafford, and he needs to leave the club in January to play more often. With the World Cup coming up next summer, he needs to play regularly with his club to cement his …

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Martin Guastadisegno, agent of RC Strasbourg striker Joaquín Panichelli, admits Milan have been following his client for ‘some time’ but he hasn’t heard from the Rossoneri directors in recent weeks. Panichelli’s agent, Martin Guastadisegno, confirmed Milan’s interest in his client in an interview with Milan Press. “No news with Milan. At the moment, we haven’t heard from anyone, even though …

Rafael Leao is back in contention to start for Milan when they take on Roma in a top-of-the-table Serie A clash on Sunday evening, but Massimiliano Allegri may have to do without two more of his first-team regulars according to the latest update.  Reports on Thursday confirmed that Leao was a major doubt for Milan heading into their upcoming Serie …

Luciano Spalletti held his first press conference as the Juventus coach on Friday: here are five things we learned. The Tuscan tactician has signed a contract until the end of the season, and the club will decide whether to extend his stay until 2027 at the end of the current campaign. Here are five things we learned from his first …

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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Black Princesses have commenced preparations in Accra for the second edition of the WAFU B U20 Girls Cup, set to take place in Benin from November 7 to 17, 2025.The team is currently holding training sessions at the University of Ghana Stadium as part of their build-up to the regional tournament, which also serves as key preparation for the upcoming …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is expected to have money to spend this January if there are specific players he’s keen to bring in straight away. However, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing, there is not necessarily going to be any rush to spend more money in the upcoming winter transfer window, with the club thinking more long-term. Arsenal …

The world’s oldest cup competition is back for another season, with the first round proper getting underway as we head into autumn. Last year’s final saw Crystal Palace secure their first major honour by upsetting Manchester City, as Eberechi Eze’s first-half strike proved to be the winner on a magical day for the Eagles. The FA Cup first round sees …

During his first press conference as Juventus coach, Luciano Spalletti said he tried to sign Teun Koopmeiners in the past, but ‘our resources were inferior to Atalanta’s demands.’ Spalletti was unveiled as the new Juventus coach at a press conference today. The Italian tactician replied to a question about Dutch midfielder Koopmeiners, who has so far failed to justify his …

Federico Baschirotto does not hide his admiration for Jamie Vardy but plays down comparisons with Leicester City: ‘We think about ourselves.’ Cremonese have had a fantastic start to the season as they sit 8th in Serie A with 14 points in nine games. Vardy joined the newly promoted Serie A side on a free transfer in the summer and has …

Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli explains that all club directors and the ownership agreed that the team needed a new coach and reveals they are in a ‘shortlist phase’ to appoint the new sporting director. Comolli joined new Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti for his unveiling press conference on Friday. The French director introduced Spalletti and answered questions from the media. …

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito says a lack of consistency remains the biggest obstacle preventing the club from reaching the level of top sides such as Wydad Athletic Club.The two-time African champions struggled against the Moroccan giants, who handed them a 6-1 aggregate defeat in the CAF Confederation Cup. Wydad won both legs, including a commanding 5-1 victory in …