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Gian Piero Gasperini insists that he is ‘not disappointed’ by Roma’s Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Torino on Tuesday night, believes that goalkeeper Mile Svilar is not to blame for the goals the Giallorossi conceded, and says that 16-year-old Antonio Arena is ‘very well developed’ for his age. 

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has denied ever saying that Gunners forward Kai Havertz needed to bulk up when asked about it by a reporter.

It wasn’t to be for 16-year-old Antonio Arena after scoring with his first touch in senior football as Roma fell to a 3-2 defeat at home against a Che Adams-inspired Torino in the Coppa Italia round of 16 on Tuesday night. Check out the player ratings from a crazy cup clash at the Stadio Olimpico. 

Newcastle United have been dealt a severe blow with reports confirming that defender Tino Livramento is facing a spell of around two months on the sidelines with a significant hamstring injury.

Crystal Palace are looking to strengthen their attacking unit and want to sign a reliable goal scorer. 

Roma are out of the Coppa Italia at the round of 16 after falling to a 3-2 defeat against Torino in a crazy, end-to-end affair, which brought goals from Che Adams (x2), Mario Hermoso 30 seconds after coming on, 16-year-old Antonio Arena with his first touch in senior football and a last-gasp winner from Emirhan Ilkhan.

Leeds United have been heavily linked with a move for the Union Berlin defender Danilho Doekhi in recent weeks.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes has been linked with a move away from the club in recent months.

Former Bibiani GoldStars forward Alex Aso has completed a move to Nations FC. The attacker has signed a contract with the club that will run until the end of the current season.The deal marks a notable win for Nations FC, who edged out competition for the player's signature.It was widely reported that fellow Ghana Premier League side Heart of Lions had been in pole position to sign Aso, but Nations FC ultimately won the race to land the forward.The details of the transfer, including the nature of the contract and any potential options, were not immediately disclosed. However, the signing addresses a key need for Nations FC as they seek to bolster their attacking options during the mid-season window.Aso brings experience and a proven track record in the domestic top flight from his time with GoldStars.His addition is expected to provide immediate firepower for Nations FC as they continue their campaign and aim for a strong finish in the second half of the season.

All eyes will be on Old Trafford this Saturday as Michael Carrick begins his second stint in the Manchester United dugout with the ultimate stress test, a Manchester derby against Pep Guardiola’s side.

TT Brothers has called on Ghanas technical team to approach the group stage with clear planning and focus on points if the Black Stars are to progress.Ghanaian football administrator Isaac Tetteh, popularly known as TT Brothers, believes the coaching staff must break down the group into realistic targets rather than relying on hope or reputation. Ghana has been drawn in Group L alongside England, Panama and Croatia.The Black Stars will open their campaign against Panama on June 17 at the BMO Field, a match that could set the tone for the rest of the group. TT Brothers insists that every opponent should be treated with caution and respect.The whole technical team have to sit down and plan and plan very well that this is football we are going to play. Game by game if we want our point they should consider that they should watch and see to it that every team we will face it is a team that can knock us out. So we also we will try and knock them also out we shoould plan point by point worse should be draw," as aired by Peace FM.As part of preparations, Ghana will play a friendly against Germany in March ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Chelsea are reportedly planning a mega-money assault on La Liga as a huge summer outlay on a former Premier League striker has been mooted.

Quick take: Touchline talk: leadership changes often bring short-term energy but require time for structure. Watch for shifts in pressing triggers, build-up patterns, and set-piece routines. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.