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The name of Scott McTominay continues to spark intrigue across Europe, as the former Manchester United midfielder is reportedly being tipped for a shock Premier League return. McTominay’s time at Napoli has been punctuated by both success and off-field turbulence and that combination may open the door for a dramatic comeback to England, according to The Sun. While his performances …

Sunderland secured a memorable victory over Chelsea on Saturday, as goals from Wilson Isidor and Chemsdine Talbi ensured a 2-1 win at Stamford Bridge. However, questions are now being asked about whether their stoppage time winner should have been allowed to stand. After good hold-up play from Brian Brobbey, he laid the ball off for Talbi to fire home Sunderland’s …

Napoli: 3-1 and first place, Inter furious  Debatable penalty from De Bruyne (who gets hrt while scoring the goal for 1-0). Marotta: ‘We’re angry, it changed the game’. Conte: ‘Stop acting like the pope’. Arguments and insults with Lautaro. Goals from McTominay and Anguissa, Calhanoglu’s penalty unhelpful Tudor: ‘Not afraid’. David with Vlahovic, Yildiz on the bench, but he is …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has offered a candid assessment of his side’s recent struggles, admitting that opponents have begun to find effective ways to nullify his team’s attacking rhythm. Speaking after another frustrating result, the Dutch coach reflected on the tactical challenges his side have faced and acknowledged that his players have yet to adapt quickly enough to the strategies …

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes continues to attract significant transfer interest, with a new report from BBC Sport revealing that the Portuguese playmaker has a €65 million release clause in his current contract. The clause, which offers a relatively modest figure for a player of Fernandes’ caliber, has reportedly caught the attention of clubs across Europe and in the Saudi …

Manchester United are growing increasingly confident of landing Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand, according to TEAMtalk. The Danish international has emerged as a priority target for manager Rúben Amorim, who knows the player from their time together in Lisbon. Amorim is believed to be pushing strongly for a reunion as he looks to reshape United’s midfield. While Hjulmand’s current contract …

Porto star Samu Aghehowa has emerged as one of Europe’s most talked-about young talents in the 2025–26 season, capturing the attention of top clubs across the Premier League and La Liga. At just 21 years old, the Spanish striker has impressed scouts with his explosive pace and intelligent movement. As his reputation soars, Porto find themselves in a delicate position, …

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Nations FC will face Eleven Wonders for the first time in the Ghana Premier League with both teams desperate for a win following a disastrous start to the season. The hosts. Nations FC, have struggled to recover from the disappointment of getting docked points which prevented them from finishing in the top four last season.Meanwhile, Eleven Wonders are yet to match …

Napoli are anxiously awaiting news of tests on the Kevin De Bruyne injury, as he was spotted using crutches and there are fears it is a similar problem he had at Manchester City in 2023. The 34-year-old converted a penalty to open the scoring in today’s 3-1 Serie A victory over Scudetto rivals Inter at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. …

Ivan Juric told Marco Carnesecchi he needs to ‘talk less’ after Atalanta were held to another disappointing draw by Cremonese. ‘We had too many scoring opportunities go to waste.’ La Dea managed to maintain their unbeaten Serie A record at the Stadio Zini thanks to a goal from substitute Marco Brescianini, after Jamie Vardy had put Cremonese in front with …

Jamie Vardy is ‘over the moon’ with his first Serie A goal, albeit with regrets that Cremonese were held to a draw, but reveals extra motivation for learning Italian. ‘My kids will take the mickey!’ The veteran finally made his mark this evening by giving Cremonese the lead against Atalanta at the Stadio Zini, his first goal since making the …

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the highly talented Montpellier striker Lacine Megnan-Pave. The French striker has been exceptional at the youth level for the French outfit, and his performances have attracted the attention of Barcelona as well. The Spanish champions are keeping close tabs on him, and they could look to make a move in the near future. On …

Semper Fi produced a commanding performance to defeat New Town Youth 3-0 in the preliminary round of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup at the McDan Sports Complex in Teshie on Saturday.The team responded strongly after last weekend’s defeat against True Democracy in the Access Bank Division One League, showing greater composure and determination throughout the game. From start to finish, …

The Black Queens of Ghana have refused to train ahead of their decisive return leg against Egypt in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers, in protest over unpaid bonuses.Reports indicate that players of the women’s senior national team are still owed $9,500 each in outstanding bonuses from their bronze-medal campaign at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco.The tournament …