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Roma striker Evan Ferguson has been ruled out of Thursday’s Europa League game against Panathinaikos due to ankle problems. Republic of Ireland international Ferguson will miss Roma’s away Europa League match against Panathinaikos on Thursday due to an ankle injury relapse, as TMW reports. Ferguson had already missed two games, one in Serie A and one in Coppa Italia, against …

Inter say that Nicolò Barella has suffered a ‘mild strain of the psoas muscle in his right thigh’ and his condition will be evaluated ‘day by day.’ Inter provided an official injury update on their midfield star Barella after the Italy international underwent medical tests on Wednesday. The Nerazzurri said exams highlighted a mild strain of the psoas muscle in …

Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku has shared how he and his fellow CAF vice presidents have come together to give strong backing to CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe in a short time.Speaking to Metro Sports, Okraku explained the close working relationship between the leadership team and how trust has played a key role in their progress."Well I think Dr …

Bournemouth and Argentina defender Marcos Senesi admits he rejected the chance to play for the Italy national team: ‘I’d have to sing the anthem of another country I don’t feel identified with.’ Argentine centre-back Senesi had a chance to play for Italy in 2022 before his senior debut with the Albiceleste. “I was at Feyenoord. The Argentina-Italy Finalissima was coming …

Liverpool and Real Madrid have set their sights on Kenan Yildiz, one of Europe’s most exciting young wingers, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The 20-year-old Juventus star has emerged as a top target for several elite clubs following a breakout season that has firmly established him as one of Serie A’s brightest prospects. Yildiz, who is contracted to Juventus until …

Chelsea tell their fans to ‘exercise extreme caution’ in Naples after two of their supporters were attacked in the city on the eve of the match. Two Chelsea fans were treated at a local hospital following an attack in Naples on Tuesday night. Gazzetta reports that the two Chelsea supporters were attacked near Piazza Santa Maria La Nova, a popular …

Italian sources claim that Yannick Ferreira Carrasco wants to join Roma this month and is ready to take a pay cut to move to the Stadio Olimpico. Belgian winger Carrasco wants to join Roma from Al-Shabab, and according to Corriere dello Sport and Gazzetta, the 32-year-old is pushing to make the deal happen. According to both newspapers, Carrasco is ready to …

Federico Chiesa’s future at Liverpool is once again under scrutiny, with reports in Italy suggesting the 28-year-old winger could be on the verge of a return to Serie A. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are actively exploring the possibility of re-signing the Italian forward, who has endured a frustrating spell at Anfield despite being part of a Premier League …

Former Napoli striker Goran Pandev admits the Partenopei are struggling due to an injury crisis, but should be confident against Chelsea, having Scott McTominay ‘one of the top three midfielders in Europe. Napoli host Chelsea at the Stadio Maradona this evening and will be looking for a win to qualify for the knock-out play-off. The defending Serie A champions have …

Manchester United are once again exploring the possibility of signing Emiliano Martínez, with Spanish outlet Fichajes reporting that the club remain strongly interested in the Aston Villa and Argentina No. 1. United had targeted Martínez during last year’s summer transfer window but ultimately opted to bring in young Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens instead. Despite that decision, the club’s admiration for …

Tuttosport newspaper reports that Tottenham are ready to cut Randal Kolo Muani’s loan spell short, but Juventus must reach an agreement with PSG as well. Tuttosport reports that Tottenham will not halt Juventus’ plan to bring Kolo Muani back to the Allianz Stadium as the North-London club are ready to part ways with their striker after less than six months. …

Chelsea have moved into pole position to sign highly rated Stade Rennais centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, with Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol revealing that the 20-year-old has expressed a clear preference for joining the London club despite interest from several European sides. Talks between Chelsea and Rennes are ongoing, as the Premier League club look to finalise a deal that would …

Liverpool have ruled out recalling Kostas Tsimikas in the January transfer window, despite holding discussions with Roma and monitoring the left-back situation closely, according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. The Reds had been weighing up their options amid increased uncertainty surrounding Andy Robertson, who has been linked with a surprise move to Tottenham Hotspur this month. Tsimikas, who …

Chief Executive Officer of Aduana FC, Collins Attah Poku, has declared his sides readiness to knock out Asante Kotoko from the FA Cup, insisting the Dormaa-based club is heading to Kumasi with a clear mission. Aduana FC have been drawn away to face the Porcupine Warriors in the Round of 16 of the 2025/26 MTN FA Cup, with the tie …

Striker Ernest Boateng has returned to his former club Rahmatganj MFS in the Bangladesh Football League.The 24-year-old has rejoined the Old Dhaka club for the remainder of the season.Rahmatganj MFS are facing financial struggles but managed to bring back their former player.Head Coach Kamal Babu believes Boateng could help them fight for the top two positions after the side played …