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Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has appealed to fans to stop a fundraising campaign set up to pay the $100,000 fine imposed on him by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following incidents in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The tournament saw Thiaw lead the Lions of Teranga to a 1-0 victory over host nation Morocco, securing the nations continental …

Footmercato claim that Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi has asked to be released from his contract with Olympique Marseille after their Champions League elimination. The Ligue 1 side crashed out of the tournament following a shock 3-0 defeat to Club Brugge in the final round of the league phase. There were reports swirling around this afternoon that Olympique Marseille were …

Adam Wharton has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace in recent months, and clubs like Real Madrid are interested in signing him. According to Fichajes, Real Madrid are looking to bring in a midfield controller, and they have identified the 21-year-old Premier League star as a target. He is a complete midfielder and has shown he can …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the former Aston Villa attacker Moussa Diaby. Spurs are looking to add more quality in the final third before the January window closes, and the Frenchman could prove to be a quality acquisition. Diaby has shown his quality in the Premier League before, and he could make an immediate impact at the north London …

Roma director Ricky Massara confirms Paulo Dybala will ‘have tests’ on his knee tomorrow, so won’t play against Panathinaikos, while Yannick Carrasco is ‘off the table.’ It kicks off at the Spyros Louis stadium in Athens at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs. Bologna …

Spurs have reportedly ‘taken the lead’ in the race for an accomplished midfielder after making direct contact over a possible move. Tottenham’s bleak season was offered some respite in midweek as they qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League, avoiding a potentially gruelling play-off round to slightly ease their fixture schedule. While their Premier League form has shown …

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has urged the club to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton at the end of the season. The African has performed well in the Premier League with the Seagulls, and he could be an excellent addition to Manchester United. They need more physicality, defensive steel, and drive in the middle of the park, and the …

Liverpool are interested in signing the Tromso midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl. The 20-year-old central midfielder is also on the radar of Bologna and Lazio. According to TMW, Liverpool are interested in securing his signature. It remains to be seen whether they follow up on their interest with an official proposal at the end of the season. Out of the clubs, interested …

 Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. The 28-year-old has been linked with the move away from Crystal Palace in recent weeks, and Spurs are prepared to secure his signature. According to Orazio Accomando of Sport MediaSet, Randal Kolo Muani could leave the club this month, with Mateta as his replacement. It remains to be seen whether …

Chelsea are reportedly confident in their ability to lodge a sizeable bid for one of La Liga’s most promising stars. The Blues have picked themselves up after a rocky start to the new year, racking up four successive wins under new boss Liam Rosenior. Their recent run has them into the last 16 of the Champions League, while they are …

Lecce have been busy today, officially sending Mohamed Kaba to FC Nantes, while Youssef Maleh is set for Cremonese. You can keep up to date with the latest transfer news in Serie A on our Liveblog. The Salentini released a statement this evening confirming that midfielder Kaba has officially completed his transfer to FC Nantes. It is a paid loan …

Liverpool have been linked with a surprise move for the French international attacker Ousmane Dembele. The PSG attacker recently won the Ballon d’Or, and he’s one of the best players in the world. According to a report from Fichajes, the player is struggling to agree on a new contract with PSG, and Liverpool is prepared to swoop in and secure …

Roma know a victory away to Panathinaikos would secure direct access to the Europa League Round of 16, so Matias Soulé starts with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Bryan Cristante. It kicks off at the Spyros Louis stadium in Athens at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET). You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Maccabi Tel-Aviv …

Torino have agreed a loan with option to buy worth €7m for Cagliari midfielder Matteo Prati, but problems suddenly emerged after a medical for Corinthians defender Tchoca. The Granata are working to transform their squad under the guidance of coach Marco Baroni after a dismal start to the campaign. Multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia and more all confirm …

Tottenham are interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta if Randal Kolo Muani leaves this month. Kolo Muani is the subject of increased interest from former club Juventus, who he spent the second half of last season with on loan with from PSG. He enjoyed a fruitful stint in Turin, scoring eight goals in 16 Serie A appearances. The …