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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles will open camp in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday, November 9, as preparations begin for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs.Head coach Eric Chelle is expected to unveil his squad list for the crucial mini-tournament next week, as Nigeria target qualification for the intercontinental playoffs, a pathway that could secure …

West Ham United are interested in signing the Barcelona prodigy Dro Fernandez.  The 17-year-old is highly rated, and he could develop into a quality player for the London club in future. According to a report from Fichajes, they are considering a €20 million offer to sign the player. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona are willing to sell …

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the Boca Juniors prospect Milton Delgado. The 20-year-old defensive midfielder has attracted the attention of the London club, and a report from Boca Noticias claims that the player has a €17.2 million release clause in his contract. Delgado has been linked with Manchester United as well. Chelsea certainly have the financial muscle to pay …

Alberto Gilardino saw a positive performance from Pisa to hold Lazio in a goalless draw, representing ‘another brick in the wall for our self-confidence.’ The Tuscans have tended to step up against the bigger teams, as at the weekend they were on the verge of a victory away to Milan until the last-gasp equaliser. Tonight they had the better of …

Maurizio Sarri admits he was ‘forced to try something different’ at Lazio with the transfer embargo, so he has ‘reasons to enjoy it, a few more reasons to be annoyed, I’ll take that.’ The Biancocelesti were hoping to build some real momentum following their victory over Juventus, but while the unbeaten run extended to five games, it was a frustrating …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Jarrod Bowen and Samu Aghehowa next season.  They are already putting plans in place to improve the attacking unit, and they have identified the two players as priority targets. They are likely to cost a combined fee of around €130 million (£114 million), as per Fichajes. Tottenham have spent a lot of money earlier …

Chelsea are interested in signing the Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz. The 20-year-old Turkish international has attracted the attention of multiple clubs with his performances, and Chelsea are hoping to sign him. According to a report from Team Talk, they have held discreet talks with the player’s representatives, and they have submitted a “very exciting proposal” for him. It will be …

The conversation between new Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti and goalkeeper Mattia Perin is going viral, as it already sets the scene for this different era. The former Italy and Napoli boss signed a short-term contract to June 2026 today, with an option to extend that is not automatic based on Champions League qualification, so the club could still decide to …

Liverpool are interested in signing the Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck. The 25-year-old German defender has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund are hoping to agree on a new deal with him, but they have not been able to meet his financial demands. They are reportedly offering around €8 million per season. As per reports …

As both Pisa and Lazio had big chances and forced tough saves, they had to share the points on a rainy night in Tuscany. Both teams were fresh from positive results, as the hosts were leading Milan until conceding a last-gasp equaliser for 2-2 at San Siro, while the Aquile had beaten Juventus. Pisa were still looking for their first …

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.

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.

Luciano Spalletti will make his debut on the Juventus bench against Cremonese this weekend, but his appointment has already set several records. The former Roma, Napoli and Italy boss put pen to paper today on a deal until June 30, 2026, with an option to extend if they qualify for the Champions League. He arrived at the Continassa training ground …

Burnley manager Scott Parker has defended Arsenal against the criticism of their set-piece style. He also suggested that they are a quality team and that they are not entirely dependent on set pieces.  Arsenal have been overly criticised this season for their reliance on set-pieces. They have been exceptional in that department, and it has yielded valuable goals.  However, Parker …

Former Tottenham and Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has offered a glowing endorsement of Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz, sensationally comparing the German star to Spurs and Real Madrid legend Luka Modric. Berbatov’s comments come amid increasing scrutiny over Wirtz’s start to life at Anfield following his record breaking £116m summer move from Bayer Leverkusen. Speaking on the Rio Ferdinand Presents …