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Fresh uncertainty over international allegiance has emerged as Jeff Ekhator publicly reflected on his Nigerian roots while continuing his development within Italy’s youth system, a situation that could prompt interest from the Nigeria Football Federation. The 19-year-old Genoa CFC forward, born in Genoa to Nigerian parents, remains eligible to represent both countries at senior…
Antonio Conte has indicated his willingness to take charge of the Italian national team following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation, with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis publicly supporting the potential transition. Gattuso stepped down as Azzurri boss on Friday after Italy failed to qualify for this summer’s World Cup for the third consecutive tournament—a historic low for…
UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin has issued a firm ultimatum to Italy, warning that the country risks losing its right to co-host the 2032 European Championship unless it urgently upgrades its football infrastructure. The warning comes as Italy grapples with a deepening football crisis, having failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup just…
Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku failed to report for a scheduled training session on Tuesday, a development that has pushed the Serie A club to consider disciplinary measures, including the possibility of sidelining the Belgian international from upcoming matches. The club confirmed the absence in a brief official statement, saying, “We can confirm that Romelu Lukaku…
Inter Milan’s commanding march toward a second consecutive Serie A title hit a significant obstacle on Saturday following a controversial 1-1 draw with Atalanta at the San Siro, a result that handed crosstown rivals AC Milan an unexpected lifeline in the championship race. Atalanta striker Nikola Krstovic scored a disputed 82nd-minute equalizer that wiped…
Galatasaray’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is gearing up to spearhead his team’s charge into the UEFA Champions League round of 16, as the Turkish side defends a commanding 5-2 lead against Juventus in the second leg of their knockout play-off set for Turin on Wednesday. The match represents a pivotal moment for both clubs in…
Former Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has publicly urged his ex-teammate Cesc Fabregas to return to Stamford Bridge in a coaching capacity, describing the Spaniard as destined to become one of football’s top managers. Hazard and Fabregas enjoyed a successful partnership at Chelsea between 2014 and 2019, during which they won five major trophies, including…
