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Italy’s victories over Estonia and Israel during the international break have helped push them one place higher in the latest FIFA World Ranking, moving up to ninth. Gennaro Gattuso’s side strengthened their position with back-to-back wins that kept them on course for a play-off place in World Cup qualifying. With Norway still in control of top spot in Group I, …

It promises to be a real spectacle on Sunday at 12:30: Como-Juventus means Nico Paz against Kenan Yildiz – the talent of two great artists worth the ticket alone. We’ve come through some important months, with Real Madrid working in tandem with Como to fend off every approach for the young playmaker. The idea is clear: to prepare his return …

Inter director Piero Ausilio has strongly denied rumours linking Neymar with a move to the Nerazzurri, describing the story as “a load of nonsense,” while also insisting he has no plans to leave for Saudi Arabia. The speculation emerged earlier this week suggesting Neymar’s representatives had offered the Brazilian to Inter, but Ausilio swiftly shut it down when contacted by …

Leeds United have been linked with the move for Gustavo Hamer in the past, and they could rekindle their interest in the player in January. According to Football Insider, they are definitely interested in the 28-year-old Netherlands midfielder, and it remains to be seen whether they can sign him in the coming weeks. They could use more quality and depth …

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Liverpool have a tough test coming up in the Champions League on Wednesday night as they travel to take on Eintracht Frankfurt away from home. BUY FRANKFURT VS. LIVERPOOL TICKETS The Reds could do with picking up three points after a mixed start to their European campaign, having won at home to Atletico Madrid in their first fixture but then …

Antonio Conte admits Scott McTominay’s status ‘has changed’ as he receives ‘completely different attention’ from opponents, but is confident that Billy Gilmour has what it takes to replace Stanislav Lobotka. Napoli visit Torino tomorrow, Saturday, October 18, and Conte previewed the game at a press conference on Friday. One of the talking points during the break concerned the efficiency of …

Fiorentina coach Stefano Pioli would have liked to meet his former club Milan ‘at another time’ and says a decision on Moise Kean’s availability will be made tomorrow: ‘He’s feeling good.’ Pioli’s Fiorentina are still winless in six Serie A matches and visit Milan at San Siro on Sunday. Pioli, a former Milan coach and a Rossoneri Scudetto winner in …

Newcastle coach Eddie Howe is convinced that new sporting director Ross Wilson is already ‘looking into the contract length’ of several key players, including Sandro Tonali. Italy star Tonali is one of the Newcastle players expected to receive a contract extension offer in the coming months, alongside Tino Livramento and Sven Botman. Tonali’s current deal expires in June 2028, but …

Soccer Football – Primeira Liga – FC Porto v Benfica – Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Portugal – October 5, 2025 FC Porto's Victor Froholdt in action REUTERS/Pedro Nunes Manchester United have joined the race for Porto midfielder Victor Froholdt. The 19-year-old has caught the eye of several top European clubs including United’s Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. Froholdt has …

Leon Bailey is still unavailable for Roma, but Gian Piero Gasperini hopes the Aston Villa loanee will return to action in one or two weeks: ‘The encouraging thing is that we are close now, after eight weeks.’ Bailey joined Roma on an initial loan deal from Aston Villa over the summer, but has yet to make his debut with the …

Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini reiterates that Inter and Napoli are the best teams in Serie A, but notes that ‘nobody talks about winning the Scudetto anymore.’ The Italian tactician held a press conference on Friday, on the eve of a Serie A match against Inter. Angelino will likely be ruled out due to asthmatic bronchitis, but Leon Bailey is …

Inter coach Cristian Chivu admires Roma’s Gian Piero Gasperini, but Marcus Thuram’s return date remains uncertain. Chivu previewed Saturday’s Serie A match between Roma and Inter at a press conference on Friday. “Roma have done well to give continuity to Ranieri’s work. Gasperini has added man-marking and they’ve found he right balance, maintaining solidity,” said the Nerazzurri boss as quoted …

Arsenal right-back Jurrien Timber has been branded the best in the Premier League in his position right now after some stunning stats on the Dutchman emerged. The 24-year-old has been a key player for the Gunners since joining from Ajax in the summer of 2023, even though he missed so much of that first season in north London with a …

Tuttosport reports that Manchester United are eager to offer €70m for Italy star Mateo Retegui, but are also interested in Inter’s Federico Dimarco. Italy stars Dimarco and Retegui have reportedly attracted interest from Manchester United. Tuttosport newspaper reports that the Red Devils’ coach, Ruben Amorim, is a long-time admirer of Dimarco and already tried to bring him to Old Trafford …