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Join us to follow the Champions League and Europa League play-off draw, starting at 12:00 CET. Serie A clubs discover their opponents in the Champions League and Europa League draw today. Inter, Juventus and Atalanta are involved in the Champions League starting at 12:00 CET, while Bologna are the Serie A representative in the Europa League, with the draw for …

The debate over the quality of Italian football drags on, with Gazzetta highlighting that Azzurri players have only scored eight goals out of 487 in the league phase of the Champions League. Italian footballers have only scored eight goals from 487 during the league phase of the Champions League, as Gazzetta reported on Friday. There were seven Italian goalscorers overall, with …

Mauricio Pochettino’s next club is sure to be the subject of plenty of speculation in the months ahead as he could become available after the 2026 World Cup. The Argentinian coach has previously done impressive work in stints in charge of Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain, so could a Premier League return be on the cards for him? Recent reports …

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus will soon resume talks to extend Weston McKennie’s contract, with both sides keen to reach an agreement. Juventus are set to meet with McKennie in just a few days to resume talks over a new contract. The USMNT star has entered the last six months of his €3m deal at the Allianz Stadium. …

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Milan have agreed a deal to bring in Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace for €30m, with the striker favouring a switch to San Siro rather than joining Nottingham Forest. Milan have made ‘big step forwards’ in negotiations for Crystal Palace striker Mateta overnight, shaking hands over a €30m deal with the English club, reports Gazzetta. …

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has already had some initial talks over a return to Serie A giants Inter Milan. As first reported here in my exclusive for the Daily Briefing, Man Utd and Onana expect to go their separate ways this summer. The Cameroon international has flopped during his time with the Red Devils, and is currently out on …

Arsenal manager Michel Arteta gave an important message to his players after last weekend’s disappointing defeat at home to Manchester United. The Gunners saw their lead at the top of the Premier League table reduced to four points after a surprise result at the Emirates Stadium, and Arteta held a special meeting with his team the following day. According to …

Italy have lost the goals Only eight Azzurri goals out of 487 in the Champions League But Pio Esposito and Vergara give Gattuso hope. Inter are about to reunite with the Dutchman Denzel’s return is closer. Negotiations for Diaby are on hold, and Perisic is getting further away. Milan, here’s Mateta Idea for June, it can still be done Thrilling …

Max Dowman has signed a scholarship contract with Arsenal in a huge boost for the Gunners for one of Europe’s biggest prospects. The 16-year-old attacking midfielder is considered one of the most exciting young talents in Europe at the moment, and he’s put pen to paper on a deal with the Gunners. According to BBC Sport, Dowman is now also …

Vision FC welcome Dreams FC to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema Newtown on Saturday afternoon as both sides chase crucial points in a tightly packed Ghana Premier League table.Vision come into the matchday 21 league fixture frustrated after conceding late to draw 2-2 with Hohoe United in their previous outing.That result extended their recent resilience, with …

Newcastle United are thought to be leading the race for a Real Madrid star who could be sold at the right price this month. The Magpies’ season sees Eddie Howe’s side firmly in the race for Europe, while they face a play-off round to make the last 16 of the Champions League. This may, at least partly, be guiding their …

Chelsea are reportedly still in talks over getting a deal done for Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet before the end of this transfer window. The Blues are joined by Liverpool and Bayern Munich in pursuing Jacquet, but Rennes remain keen to keep the talented young defender until at least the end of the season. That’s according to Ben Jacobs in a …

Raheem Sterling is reportedly in talks with a long list of clubs after being made a free agent by Chelsea this week. According to Sky Sports, the former Arsenal loanee’s representatives are speaking with as many as seven clubs of Champions League level. Sky’s report doesn’t name any specific suitors for Sterling, but there may be clues from elsewhere as …

Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has reportedly become a surprise transfer target for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Portugal international is looking set to be at the centre of a bidding war as both Real and Bayern want him as cover due to injuries in their defences. See below for details as Konur has …

Asante Kotoko head coach Karim Zito insists his team remains determined to clinch the Ghana Premier League title despite trailing Medeama SC by eight points.After 20 games this season, the Porcupine Warriors occupy second place on the league table, with Medeama leading on 43 points.“It’s a marathon race. Some teams can start well, but there may be moments when the …