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Marco Baroni believes Torino are just starting to find their feet after a 1-0 win over Serie A leaders Napoli. ‘People want everything all at once.’

Antonio Conte insists Napoli ‘did it all by ourselves’ in gifting Torino the 1-0 victory after a Billy Gilmour error. ‘We were too busy trying to be ‘pretty’ to score.’

Inter President Beppe Marotta is impressed with Serie A leaders Roma and reiterates the Nerazzurri balance between ‘sporting objectives and economic sustainability.’

Ghana international Bernard Mensah encountered a challenging match, receiving the marching orders in Al-Nasr’s defeat to Al-Wasl in the United Arab Emirates Pro League on Saturday.The former Black Stars midfielder was handed a starting role, but his participation in the crucial encounter was cut short before the halftime break.The former Atletico Madrid star received a straight red card as Al Nasr succumbed to a 2-1 away defeat to Al-Wasl in the round six clash, held at the Zabeel Stadium.Al-Wasl shot into the lead in the 26th-minute mark through Adryelson before Ali Saleh scored to double the advantage for the home team.The visitors was forced to play with ten-men throughout the second following Mensah’s unfortunate red card in the first half.In the 53rd-minute mark, the visitors managed to pull one back through Abdoulaye Toure as the game ended 2-1 for the host.The 31-year-old Ghanaian midfielder joined Al-Nasr in the summer transfer window, signing a two-year deal with the club.Since joining the side, Mensah has made four appearances in the UAE Pro League without scoring or assisting a goal.

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Roma director Frederic Massara insists they have ‘other solutions’ in attack and must ‘raise our game’ against Inter this evening.

England-born Ghanaian forward was on the scoresheet, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Rizespor from a 2-1 home defeat to Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.The 23-year-old forward, on loan from Premier League outfit Crystal Palace started and played for 81 minutes as Rizespor succumbed to defeat in the round 9 fixture, held at the Çaykur Didi Stadyumu.Despite the loss, the talented English-Ghanaian forward was one of the standout performers for the home side.Trabzonspor took the lead with Felipe Augusto scoring just two minutes into the game before Nigeria international Paul Onuachu doubled the visitors lead in the 19th-minute, assisted by  Christ Inao OulaiIn the 27th-minute, the English-Ghanaian attacker scored to pull one back for Rizespor. However, his goal was not enough to salvage his outfit from a defeat.Rak-Sakyi has been impressive for Rizespor in the Turkish top-flight this season, scoring three goals in three appearances for the club.

A Napoli side decimated by injuries suffered their second Serie A defeat of the season, as Giovanni Simeone was decisive for Torino, along with VAR late on.

Roma welcome Paulo Dybala back in a False Nine role with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Matias Soulé, while Inter start Ange-Yoan Bonny with Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu.

WHAT A GOAL!!! From center to goal. Dramani Awuah with a Puskas worthy strike to hand Samartex the lead against Medeama.#GPL #GPLisBack #GPLMW6 pic.twitter.com/sAW0IUKOaN

The match between Como and Juventus will not just be a test of ambition, but also an intriguing duel between young talents Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz.

Dreams FC shook off their difficult start to the season to beat visiting Nations FC at the Tuba Astro Turf on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The Still Believe scored in either half to record their first victory of the campaign.Ernest Appiah opened the scoring for the hosts just seven minutes into the game.After recess, Suraj Seidu netted on 54 minutes to seal a sweet victory for Dreams.Nations are now winless in five matches and will look to return to winning ways when they host Eleven Wonders.Dreams FC will hope to build on this win when they travel to Aduana Stars.

Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante delivered a top-class performance for Coventry City, scoring to inspire the side to victory over Blackburn Rovers in the English Championship on Saturday afternoon.The Black Stars attacker played full throttle of the match on his return from international duty, as his outfit cruised to a 2-0 home victory over their opponent in the Round 10 clash, held at the Coventry Building Society Arena.Thomas-Asante played a pivotal role by registering his name on the scoresheet, contributing to Coventry City’s impressive win over Blackburn Rovers. The Ghana international influence was evident as his outfit secured maximum points in the high-stake clash.The first half of the much-anticipated clash ended in a pulsating goalless, as both teams struggled to find the back of the net.Coventry City showcased determination and resilience in the second half, scoring two crucial goals to merit the three maximum points at stake.Denmark international Victor Torp opened the floodgate for the host in the 57th-minute mark before the Ghana international scored to seal victory for his outfit, three minutes later.The 26-year-old forward has been in a blistering form this season for Coventry City, scoring six goals and providing three assists in...

Injury problems are increasing for Max Allegri, because AC Milan will also be without Christopher Nkunku against Fiorentina on Sunday.

Dutch-Ghanaian attacker Deabeas Owusu-Sekyere delivered an outstanding performance as Zhejiang Professional triumphed over Shandong Taishan in the Chinese Super League.The 25-year-old attacker started and lasted the entire duration of the match as his outfit settled for a 2-2 home draw against their opponent on Saturday afternoon.Owusu-Sekyere played a pivotal role by registering his name on the scoresheet, contributing to his outfit stalemate in the round 27 clash, held at the Huanglong Sports Centre.Shandong Taishan opened the scoring through Zhengyu Huang in the 44th-minute mark before Yago Cariello pulled parity for the host as the first half ended in stalemate.Putting on a stellar performance, the Dutch-Ghanaian forward scored to extend the lead for the home team in the 54th-minute before Cryzan scored from the spot in the 79th-minute to level the score in the match.The Dutch-Ghanaian attacker has contributed nine goals in the Chinese Super League this season, scoring two and providing seven assists in 27 appearances for Zhejiang Professional.