Roma renew interest in Genoa’s Jeff Ekhator
Roma is among the clubs interested in Genoa’s 2006-born Jeff Ekhator.
The Genoa and Italian national team striker, used by coach Silvio Baldini in the friendly wins against Luxembourg and Greece, could leave Liguria during the summer transfer window.
The 19-year-old was born and raised in Genoa to Nigerian parents and represents a versatile and adaptable profile, perfect for the Roma team Gian Piero Gasperini wants to build.
🗞️ Red alert over Saudi Arabia, market heats up… Saturday’s back pages
The front pages of the sports press this June 20 are caught between competitive tension and boardroom frenzy. With the Spanish national team forced to respond at the World Cup, the biggest clubs are using the international stage to set strategic moves in motion and launch offensives that threaten to break the bank in the summer market.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 14: Manager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants walks back to the dugout during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Oracle Park on June 14, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The San Francisco Giants are embroiled in a scandal completely of their own making. And it just keeps getting worse.
The San Francisco Chronicle published a piece on Friday that confirms what I said in my opinion post on Thursday.
Jun 19, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) celebrates with first baseman Nolan Schanuel (18) after hitting a home run against the Athletics during the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park.
The Los Angeles Angels seemed to be on their way to a much-needed, loud victory against the Athletics on Friday night. An offensive barrage after back-to-back low-scoring losses is exactly what they needed — until it didn’t matter when the lead was lost.
With 12 outs to go, the Angels held what looked like a comfortable seven-run lead.
😭 Turkey aren’t alone in despair: another World Cup side is out!
The jubilation was boundless when Haiti qualified for a FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974 in November 2025. The island nation had had to wait a full 54 years for such a moment of success.
But after just two matches, Haiti’s North American adventure is already over.
The crazy numbers behind Turkey’s exit 🤯
Square feet epidemic in Turkey.
At daybreak, the entire Turkish people woke up with a hangover.
Beaten by Paraguay by the smallest of margins (0-1), Turkey is already heading out of this 2026 World Cup after just two matches.
An even more surprising fiasco given that Turkey was seen as the favorite in Group D, but one that is reflected in absolutely dreadful attacking numbers.
Real Madrid veteran affirms his commitment to the club: ‘Goal is to finish my career here’
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has once again reaffirmed his long-term commitment to the club, revealing that his biggest ambition is to bring his playing career to an end at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Belgian international remains one of the most important figures in the Real Madrid squad and, despite already being under contract until 2027, has said that he sees his future tied to Real Madrid.
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England fans in the United States have found one World Cup problem they clearly did not prepare for: the tea.
The complaint is funny, but it says plenty about traveling support, tournament routines and British habits meeting Texas reality.
England supporters came for soccer, heat, noise and group-stage pressure. They also wanted a proper cup of tea, and that part appears to have gone badly.
Ben Watkins and Oliver Smee are set to take on the Yukon 1000 race next month [Mission Memory]
A pair of twenty year olds are set to become the youngest ever duo to take part in the world’s longest kayak race.
Oliver Smee, from Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, and Ben Watkins, from Marlow in Buckinghamshire, will paddle a 1,000 miles (1,600km) through the Canadian and Alaskan wilderness next month.
The Yukon 1000 will see the Smee and Watkins kayak for 18 hours a day for up to 10 days, all whilst having to plot their own route and be completely self-sufficient.
Vinicius Jr. reacts as Raphinha suffers worrying injury setback: ‘We hope it’s not serious’
Brazil star Vinicius Jr. has shared his support for Barcelona forward Raphinha after the latter suffered an injury scare during Brazil’s World Cup victory over Haiti.
The incident has sparked concern in both the Brazilian national team camp and at Barcelona, where club officials are anxiously awaiting the results of medical examinations.
With Raphinha playing a crucial role for both club and country, any lengthy absence would come as a significant blow.
