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Roma midfielder Manu Kone has been linked with a move away from the club, and Manchester United could be a potential destination.

Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Barcelona are lining up a January move to shore up their back line, and they are keen on Nathan Ake from Manchester City.

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. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Nigeria edged past Tunisia in a pulsating 3-2 encounter on Saturday to seal qualification for the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.The Super Eagles seized control just before halftime when Ademola Lookman provided the assist for Victor Osimhen, who calmly finished in the 44th minute to hand Nigeria a crucial lead.Momentum remained with the West Africans after the break, and they doubled their advantage when Wilfred Ndidi struck early in the second half.Ademola Lookman then capped an impressive performance by adding Nigeria’s third goal, seemingly putting the contest beyond reach.However, Tunisia responded with renewed determination and reduced the deficit seven minutes later.Hannibal Mejbri delivered a pinpoint free kick that was powerfully headed home by Montassar Talbi to reignite the Carthage Eagles’ hopes.The Tunisians pushed forward relentlessly and set up a tense finale when Ali Abdi fired into the roof of the net in the 87th minute, beating goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali at close range.Despite sustained late pressure, Nigeria showed composure and defensive resilience to see out the victory, securing maximum points and confirming their place in the knockout stage.Watch the match highlights below.

Senegal and DR Congo shared the spoils after a 1-1 draw in their second Group D encounter at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.The first half was a cagey affair, with both teams cancelling each other out in a tightly contested and tactical battle that produced few clear-cut chances.The match sprang to life after the break, and it was the Leopards who broke the deadlock in the 61st minute. Cédric Bakambu was alert inside the box, reacting quickest to a rebound from Theo Bongonda’s effort and capitalising on a rare lapse from Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to put DR Congo ahead.Senegal responded positively and found an equaliser just eight minutes later. Sadio Mané showed his class with a composed finish to restore parity and keep the defending champions firmly in the contest.Despite late pressure from both sides, neither could find a winner as the match ended all square.Watch the highlights of the game below.

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a sensational move to bring Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka in the January transfer window. 

Alberto Gilardino feels Pisa ‘deserved to have a few more points’ in Serie A this season after an unlucky 2-0 loss to Juventus. ‘Their quality made the difference.’

Luciano Spalletti warns Juventus ‘are a strong team, but we’ve got to prove it every time we step onto the pitch’ after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Pisa.

Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz admit it wasn’t the best Juventus performance, but they managed to break Pisa down. ‘We did better in the second half and deserved the victory.’

Davide Frattesi’s future at Inter is once again under the spotlight as the January transfer window approaches, with interest now emerging from Turkey.

Juventus battled to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Pisa on Saturday evening, with an own goal from Arturo Calabresi and a late goal from Kenan Yildiz the only thing separating the two teams.

Pisa were unlucky when hitting the woodwork twice before Juventus scored late on with Pierre Kalulu and Kenan Yildiz tap-ins to secure a 2-0 victory.

Milan are preparing to reshuffle their defence as Massimiliano Allegri looks to cover the absence of Matteo Gabbia, with Koni De Winter set to retain his place at the heart of the back line.

Liverpool continued their encouraging run of form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolves, as goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz secured all three points at Anfield.