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Gennaro Gattuso has warned Italy cannot afford any complacency ahead of their Euro 2027 qualifier against Estonia, insisting his players must continue to collect points to secure a playoff place. “The truth is we have to get as many points as possible because Israel are right there,” he told reporters on the eve of the match, via TuttoMercatoWeb. “We can’t …

Max Dowman continues to receive high praise amid the 15 year old’s soaring potential at Arsenal. Dowman dazzled during Arsenal’s pre-season and has made three appearances for the first team this season alongside numerous inclusions in matchday squads. If he makes an appearance in the competition, Dowman could become the youngest ever player in the Champions League. The Gunners have …

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on the German International winger Kevin Schade. The 23-year-old has impressed with Brentford, and he could prove to be an interesting acquisition for the north London club. He has a contract with Brentford until 2028, and it will not be easy to secure his services in the coming months. Spurs are hoping to make a …

Italy U21 continued their perfect start to Euro 2027 qualifying with a dominant 4-0 win over Sweden U21, as Niccolò Pisilli struck twice and Francesco Camarda made history from the penalty spot. Pisilli was outstanding in midfield, dictating the tempo and scoring two in the first half to put Silvio Baldini’s side in full control. The 17-year-old Camarda also got …

England are hoping that the appointment of Thomas Tuchel can be the catalyst for them to win the 2026 World Cup. On Thursday, October 10, the Three Lions continued their preparations for the tournament, with England thrashing Wales 3-0 at Wembley Stadium. Bukayo Saka received plaudits for his ‘world-class’ performance after scoring a stunning goal in the first half, while …

Enzo Maresca will be excited to put more pressure on one star to produce more for Chelsea after what they did away from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 before the international break to rise to seventh in the Premier League table, with Moises Caicedo‘s long-distance strike outshone by Estevao‘s very late winner. The moment created absolute pandemonium at Stamford …

The future of Mike Maignan at Milan is increasingly uncertain as negotiations over a contract extension remain at a standstill, with the Rossoneri already exploring alternatives in case the French goalkeeper decides to leave next summer. Maignan’s deal runs until June 2026, but talks for a renewal have stalled, raising the possibility of a sale at the end of the …

Federico Pastorello discussed the situations of two of his clients, Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi, whose contracts with Inter both expire next June, and also commented on Nikola Krstovic’s transfer to Atalanta. Speaking to SportMediaset, via TMW, the agent praised the professionalism and commitment of both Inter defenders, describing them as “extraordinary players with the club’s shirt stitched to …

Chelsea remain interested in signing the AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan in the near future. Juventus are interested in securing his signature as well, and they will face competition from the Premier League giants. Meanwhile, German champions Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on his situation as well, as per reports. Maignan has been described as a player with a “lot …

Alessandro Nesta has revealed that his move from Lazio to Milan in 2002 was not his first choice, admitting he initially wanted to join Inter and had also rejected the chance to move to Juventus earlier that summer. Speaking on the ‘BSMT’ podcast hosted by Gianluca Gazzoli, with quotes via MilanNews24, the former Italy defender recalled the turbulent weeks that …

Man United could face continuous problems if nothing changes at the club, as the pressure continues to be applied on manager Ruben Amorim. Amorim has faced calls to be sacked at Man United, with the Red Devils lying 10th in the Premier League table after seven games. Man United’s 2-0 victory over Sunderland relieved some of the pressure on Amorim, …

Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire. (Reuters/Ed Sykes) Manchester United’s start to the 2025/26 season has been one to forget. With just three wins from their opening seven Premier League matches, the Red Devils sit 10th in the table — a far cry from the standards expected at Old Trafford. New signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, brought in to reinvigorate …

Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte and Kalvin Phillips. (REUTERS/Umit Bektas) Everton’s new era at the Hill Dickinson Stadium has started brightly. Under David Moyes, the Toffees have shown real progress, climbing to eighth in the Premier League and playing some of their most confident football in years. The atmosphere around the club has lifted, thanks in no small part …

David Trezeguet revisited one of the most painful moments of his Juventus career while speaking at the Festival dello Sport in Trento, recalling the 2003 Champions League Final defeat to Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan. That all-Italian clash at Old Trafford ended goalless before Milan triumphed 3-2 on penalties, securing one of the club’s most memorable European titles after eliminating Inter in …

Tottenham’s strong start to the season hasn’t stopped transfer speculation, with Thomas Frank potentially raiding his former club. Frank was appointed Tottenham manager in the summer, leaving Brentford after an impressive six-year spell. The Dane has since stamped his authority at Spurs with his exciting play style, and he wants to continue moulding the squad to his vision. Football Insider …