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Napoli are preparing a renewed push to sign Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United in the January window, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. With the Africa Cup of Nations looming and Frank Anguissa set to join Cameroon, the Serie A champions are prioritising midfield reinforcements to protect their title defence and European ambitions. Mainoo, 20, was the subject of loan discussions …

Juventus reportedly held talks with Raffaele Palladino and Luciano Spalletti on Tuesday, but the ex-Italy coach has always been the Bianconeri’s first option. Juventus are on the verge of announcing Spalletti as their new head coach as the Serie A giants reached an agreement with the Certaldo-born tactician on Tuesday. Spalletti has agreed to sign a contract until the end …

Real Madrid are weighing a blockbuster move for Erling Haaland, with the Manchester City striker reportedly at the top of their shortlist if the club decide to reshape their forward line and move on from Vinícius Júnior. As reported by Sport, Madrid have been tracking the 25-year-old Norwegian as a potential centrepiece for their next attacking cycle. Intriguingly, Haaland and …

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Luciano Spalletti will earn €3m until the end of the season, and according to SportMediaset, the new Juventus coach will be in the stands at the Allianz Stadium today. Juventus are set to announce Spalletti as their new coach. The Italian tactician reached a principle of agreement with the Bianconeri on Tuesday and the …

Cagliari President Tommaso Giulini hits back at Milan owner Gerry Cardinale and argues that ‘someone in the USA might cheer more for Cagliari than for Milan.’ Milan owner Cardinale attracted criticism from Cagliari President Giulini after claiming in a recent interview that “In the United States, no one wants to see Cagliari against Lecce, and that’s a problem. Competition is …

It has been an eventful season for Liverpool so far. The defending Premier League champions looked clear favorites to win the Premier League title and that is how they started their season. Five wins from the first five games and their record of scoring late goals showed that their mentality is unbreakable this season under the leadership of Arne Slot. …

Football pundit Jamie Carragher has tipped Arsenal defender Gabriel to win the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award if the Gunners win the league. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are leading the Premier League title race at the moment, with a four point lead at the top of the league table. They are six points ahead of Manchester City and seven …

Vinícius Júnior is weighing up a future away from Real Madrid, according to Diario AS. The 25-year-old winger, long viewed as a cornerstone of Madrid’s attack, has endured a turbulent start to the season under Xabi Alonso, and sources indicate he could even consider a January exit if his status does not improve. Reports add that Vinícius was left out …

Napoli run away, Milan pull the brake Juventus’ breakthrough, the signature tomorrow Agreement until June, renewal in case of Champions League. Chiellini decisive in the decision. Yildiz and two strikers against Udinese. Chivu to the assault: 9 points before the break The goalkeeper hits and kills an elderly man Juve, Spalletti signs Contract until June with an option to renew …

Napoli’s pursuit of Rasmus Højlund has moved into high gear. According to the Daily Mirror, the Serie A side have been given the “green light” to convert the on-loan Manchester United forward into a permanent signing as early as January, activating a £38 million option negotiated with the Old Trafford club. The 22-year-old has rediscovered his spark in Naples, and …

Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa could be at the centre of one of the Premier League’s biggest defensive transfer sagas this January. The 28-year-old has been a model of consistency for Unai Emery’s side and is now attracting interest from several of England’s elite clubs. Having also broken into the England national team setup, Konsa’s reputation has soared over the …

Striker Paul Ayongo scored his first goal in the Armenian top-flight on Saturday, 25 October 2025, to help Ararat-Armenia beat BKMA 2-1.The 28-year-old found the back of the net in the 87th minute as the home side when on the seal victory.It was Grenik Petrosyan who took the lead in the 17th minute before Ararat-Armenia levelled two minutes after the …

Black Queens defender Comfort Yeboah has expressed her excitement after scoring her first goal for the national team on Tuesday afternoon in their 4-0 thumping of Egypt.The youngster was in action for Ghana in the second leg clash of the tie against Egypt in the qualifiers for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).In the match played at …

Black Queens midfielder Evelyn Badu has expressed her excitement and determination after Ghana sealed qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.Badu played a key role as Ghana thrashed Egypt 4-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium to complete a 7-0 aggregate victory. Doris Boaduwaa stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick, while Comfort Yeboah added a …

Patrice Evra released a video attacking Juventus players as ‘soft’ and seeing comparisons between Igor Tudor’s sacking and when David Moyes was fired by Manchester United. The former Bianconeri hero is a regular on social media and put out his statement on Instagram after the surprising dismissal of coach Tudor, just 11 competitive games into the new season. A post …