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Rafael Leao was about to take off his shirt to celebrate his second goal for Milan on Sunday, but Matteo Gabbia saved him from a yellow card.

Italian media reports that Juventus coach Igor Tudor is on the brink following a 2-0 loss against Como on Sunday, which contributed to deteriorating the relationship between the Croat and director Damien Comolli.

Tottenham Hotspur’s January transfer plans are beginning to take shape, with reports suggesting that Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović could be the club’s marquee signing of the winter window.

Super Como, Juve collapse

In the aftermath of their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, Liverpool boss Arne Slot revealed a fresh injury concern ahead of a critical run in their campaign.

Guela Doué has become one of the most talked-about names ahead of the upcoming winter transfer window, as his performances in Ligue 1 continue to turn heads across Europe.

Rúben Amorim has described his side’s crucial 2-1 victory over Liverpool as the most important result in his tenure at Manchester United and in his press conference he singled out one defining ingredient behind the triumph.

Former Manchester United captain and Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane has issued a stark warning to Virgil van Dijk, questioning the Liverpool skipper’s leadership and defensive performances amid the club’s growing troubles.

Eleven Wonders will be hoping to end their winless run in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season when they hosts Karela United at the Swedru Park on Monday, October 20, 2025. The Premier League returnees have only a point from five matches, having lost four and drawn just a game, putting their survival ambitions on a thread.Meanwhile, Karela United are having a decent start to the campaign with two wins, two draws and a defeat. Their victory over league leaders Medeama was a huge statement in their quest to fight for a place in the top half of the table.In six matches between the two sides in the Premier League, Eleven Wonders have had the better of their opponents with three wins and a draw.Ahead of Monday's match, the bottom side team will be counting on the experience of Mohammed Issah, Kofi Asamoah and Edmund Afurapoe.Karela United will however rely on returning captain Fatawu Mohammed, who recently married his long-time partner, as well as UDS trio Asigre Mohammed, Habilu Alhassan and Izdeen Alhassan.While Eleven Wonders eye a first win this season, Karela United could move to fifth on the table with victory in Swedru. ...

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.

[caption id="attachment_1268839" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Morocco U20 celebrating their 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup victory.[/caption]Morocco became the second African country to win the FIFA U20 World Cup after beating Argentina 2-0 on Sunday in the final of the 2025 tournament in Chile.Yassir Zabiri, who plays for Portuguese side Famalicao, bagged a brace at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos in Santiago to shut out the six-time world champions.Argentina were the overwhelming favourites after winning all of their six matches, scoring 15 goals and conceding only two,Zabiri went racing through on goal, dinked the ball over Santino Barbi and was clattered down by the Argentina goalkeeper.Morocco wanted a red card and a penalty, but following a VAR review, a yellow and a free-kick were given.The Atlas Cubs disappointment was short-lived, however, with Zabiri majestically curling the set-piece into the top corner.Diego Placentes side immediately went on the attack, but Ouahbis charges struck them on the counter to double the advantage.Ismael Baouf recovered possession admirably and fed Othmane Maamma, whose cross was volleyed home emphatically by Zabiri.Mohamed Ouahbis are now the African country after Ghana conquered the world in 2009.

Refereeing expert Luca Marelli agrees with Fiorentina protests that the AC Milan penalty incident was ‘outside the protocol’ of VAR, because it was not a ‘clear and obvious error.’

Max Allegri explains his tactical decisions after AC Milan beat Fiorentina with a Rafael Leao brace to go top of the table. ‘I needed to have some options off the bench.’

Stefano Pioli feels Fiorentina ‘did not deserve to be on the losing side’ against Milan, as the penalty is ‘encouraging players to continue simulating, because they know it pays off.’

Rafael Leao is Football Italia’s MOTM in Milan’s 2-1 win over an unlucky Fiorentina.