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Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has expressed optimism about Angola’s title chances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.Despite having Angolan root, the enterprising midfielder opted to represent France at the international level and has since made 28 appearances for the Les Blues, scoring two goals in the process.Camavinga, who closely monitored the previous Africa Cup of Nations tournament, held in Ivory Coast insists Angola has a genuine chance to win the title in Morocco.“I’m supporting Angola at the Africa Cup of Nation. I followed the last Africa Cup of Nations, and we played well. I think this year we have a chance,” he said.Camavinga was born in the town of Miconje in the Cabinda province on the west coast of Angola. However, just a year later he moved to France with his family.Angola have already begun their campaign with a match against South Africa, which ended in a narrow 2–1 victory for Bafana Bafana.The Palancas Negras will take on Zimbabwe in their second group game on Friday, December 26, 2025.

Head coach of Morocco Walid Regragui has said that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be the most difficult tournament to win in history.The 35th edition of the continental showpiece which commenced last Sunday run until January 18, 2026, with 24 countries battling it out for the covetous trophy in Morocco.The Atlas Lions capped off an impressive start to the Africa Cup of Nations, inflicting a 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday, while Mali settled for a 1-1 draw against Zambia."It is going to be the most difficult AFCON to win in history. Every team is ready. We are in the best possible conditions, and everyone wants to win it.Whoever wins this one will deserve it even more than in previous years. The pitches are magnificent, the hotels are magnificenteverything is in place. We need to feel like we are at home, and the atmosphere in the stadium needs to be electric." He said.The Atlas Lions will take on Mali in their second Group A clash on Friday night, with both teams seeking for maximum points in the highly competitive clash.Having secured a win in their opening game, Morocco now stand a chance of booking a place in the knockout stage with a win against the Eagles.

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. 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 sources.

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. 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 sources.

Juventus have reportedly joined the growing list of clubs tracking Marcos Senesi, with the Bournemouth defender emerging as one of the most intriguing defensive opportunities ahead of the upcoming transfer windows

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 …

Former Black Stars assistant coach, George Boateng, has revealed that it was an honour to work for the country. The former Aston Villa U-23 head coach was named as part of Black Stars' technical set-up headed by Otto Addo ahead of the 2022 World Cup playoff against Nigeria.Following the qualification of the team, Boateng, together with Didi Dramani, were all retained ahead of the Mundial in Qatar.Born in Ghana but represented the Dutch national team at teh international level, Boateng said it was a huge honour for him to serve the country."I always feel I owe Ghana something because I could not play for them, and so when I had the opportunity to work as an assistant coach, I was honoured," he told Premier League Production.Boateng, however, expressed his disappointment after failing to qualify from the group phase of the World Cup and the AFCON tournament in Ivory Coast."I worked with Otto Addo and Chris Hughton, but it was disappointing that we could not qualify from the group phase of the World Cup and the AFCON. Working for Ghana was an honour," Boateng added.George Boateng left his role after the 2023 AFCON in Ivory...

Serie A returns to San Siro on Sunday lunchtime as second-placed Milan welcome Verona, with kick-off scheduled for 11:30 GMT (12:30 local time).

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.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the only member of AC Milan’s management who pushed for the return of Thiago Silva, according to a report. 

The Christmas break is over, at least for the players, as Serie A will resume tomorrow with Matchday 17. AC Milan will have to wait another day, but one of their rivals will be in action. 

Juventus travel to Tuscany on Saturday evening to face Pisa at the Arena Garibaldi, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45 GMT/20:45 CET on December 27.

AC Milan could undergo some corporate changes next year, as Gerry Cardinale is looking to pay off the debt he owes Elliott Management. 

Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb is increasingly likely to leave the Etihad Stadium should the club complete the signing of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, according to respected transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester United are once again weighing up a move for Atlético Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher, but significant differences remain between the two clubs over the structure of any potential deal.