Junior Yekini
Football Writer
With a passion for football that stretches across continents, Junior Yekini joined Football Presse shortly after its launch. Based in London, he has a particular interest in African and Brazilian football and is dedicated to bringing readers the latest stories and developments from around the global game.
Articles by Junior Yekini
→Marchisio's son signs first pro deal as Juventus renew two more
Juventus have confirmed the first professional contract of Davide Marchisio, son of club legend Claudio, along with new deals for two other academy players.
22 September 2026
→Totti reveals he nearly returned to Serie A at 48 in new book
Francesco Totti reveals in his new book that he nearly returned to Serie A at 48, after genuine offers from both Genoa and Como two years ago.
22 September 2026
→Mancini vows to win back Italy fans in first press conference upon return
Roberto Mancini says he feels indebted to Italy's fans and wants to win back their trust, in his first press conference since returning as national coach.
22 September 2026
→Kolo Muani set for Cagliari return as Juventus weigh Neto re-signing
Randal Kolo Muani will be fit for Juventus' game against Cagliari after hand surgery, while the club weigh a reunion with free agent goalkeeper Neto.
22 September 2026
→Inter eye Spence debut against Parma as Çalhanoğlu targets return
Inter are set to hand Djed Spence his debut against Parma after the break, while Hakan Çalhanoğlu continues working to overcome an adductor injury.
22 September 2026
→Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City monitor Feyenoord's Read
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City are keeping close tabs on Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read, with Liverpool reportedly considering a January move.
21 September 2026
→Venezia weigh Stroppa's future as Tudor spotted in stands
Venezia are considering a change of coach after Giovanni Stroppa's side lost 2-0 to Lazio, their fifth defeat in five Serie A games, TuttoMercatoWeb reports.
21 September 2026
→Juventus beat Atalanta as Mazzola tribute row overshadows win
Francisco Conceição and Bremer scored in Juventus' 2-0 win over Atalanta, but a minute's silence for Sandro Mazzola overshadowed it for Luciano Spalletti and Maurizio Sarri.
21 September 2026
→Frosinone stun Como as Palmisani stands firm at the Stirpe
Giacomo Calò and Giorgi Kvernadze scored first-half goals as Frosinone beat Como 2-0 at the Stirpe, handing Cesc Fàbregas's side their first defeat of the season.
21 September 2026
→Gilmour and Jiménez cancel each other out as Fiorentina hold Napoli
Billy Gilmour and Álex Jiménez scored either side of half-time as Fiorentina and Napoli drew 1-1, leaving Paolo Vanoli encouraged and Massimiliano Allegri frustrated.
21 September 2026
→Pulisic, Rabiot and Moreira score as Milan thump Lecce
Christian Pulisic, Adrien Rabiot and Diego Moreira scored as Milan beat Lecce 3-0 on San Siro's 100th anniversary, with Rúben Amorim and Eusebio Di Francesco reacting.
21 September 2026
→Everton eye Europe as Branthwaite backs unbeaten start
Jarrad Branthwaite says Everton’s target must be European qualification again after a 1-0 win over Ipswich Town left them unbeaten through five games and fifth in the table.
20 September 2026
→Brighton’s Gross says intensity beat Arsenal: I love it here!
Pascal Gross said Brighton showed fantastic intensity to beat Arsenal, and after another influential display the 35-year-old says he is loving life at the club.
20 September 2026
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Darmian seeks Serie A club as Lecce loan Jović to Voždovac
Matteo Darmian, a free agent since leaving Inter, says he still believes he is worth a good Serie A side, while Lecce have loaned striker Miloš Jović back to Serbia.
20 September 2026
→Maldini credits Caprile after winner in Cagliari’s victory at Udinese
Daniel Maldini said Cagliari did exactly what they planned and credited Elia Caprile for keeping them in the game after his winner in the 1-0 victory at Udinese.
20 September 2026
→Roma and Inter draw 2-2 as Koné and Lautaro both score twice
Manu Koné scored twice for Roma before Lautaro Martínez hit a second-half double as Inter fought back to draw 2-2 at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday evening.
20 September 2026
→Cagliari beat Udinese 1-0 as Maldini punishes defensive error
Maldini scored the only goal after a costly defensive error as Cagliari beat Udinese 1-0 at the Bluenergy Stadium, sending the hosts to a third straight Serie A defeat.
20 September 2026
→Bologna and Torino draw 1-1 as Bernardeschi and Kulenovic score
Federico Bernardeschi and Sandro Kulenovic scored as Bologna and Torino drew 1-1 at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, with new coach Raffaele Palladino only three days into the job.
20 September 2026
→Lazio beat Venezia 2-0 to secure record start under Gattuso
Lazio won 2-0 at Venezia to reach 13 points from their first five games, their best start in the club’s history, but Gennaro Gattuso is refusing to get carried away.
20 September 2026
→Coventry edge Nottingham Forest 1-0 as VAR rules out late goal
Jay Dasilva scored the only goal in the second half as Coventry City won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, whose late equaliser from Igor Jesus was ruled out by VAR.
20 September 2026
→Fulham boss Arbeloa targets Anfield level against Man United
Álvaro Arbeloa says Fulham must repeat their Anfield performance to beat Manchester United on Sunday, despite the visitors’ Carabao Cup exit and derby defeat.
20 September 2026
→Real Madrid eye Benfica's Tomás Araújo as Bayern circle
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Benfica centre-back Tomás Araújo next summer as they prepare for possible departures at the heart of their defence.
19 September 2026
→Allan thrilled after he scores and assists on Man City debut
Allan needed only one match to leave his mark on Manchester City, scoring once and setting up another in a 5-0 League Cup win over Norwich at the Etihad on Thursday.
19 September 2026
→Feyenoord teenager Schaken dreams of Man City and Real Madrid
Feyenoord teenager Jerayno Schaken, the youngest player to score on his Eredivisie debut, has made no secret that he wants to play for Manchester City and Real Madrid.
19 September 2026
→Iraola hints at Araújo's future as Liverpool loanee impresses
ndoni Iraola has praised Ronald Araújo's humility and experience, prompting talk that Liverpool may make the defender's loan from Barcelona permanent.
19 September 2026
→Monza's Varela celebrates brace while revealing why he became a striker and not a defender
Gustavo Varela has revealed that he chose to become a striker because he loved the idea of celebrating with the fans, even though his father was a strong defender.
19 September 2026
→Varela double gives Monza first win leaving Jurić "very happy"
Gustavo Varela scored twice in the second half as Monza claimed their first win of the Serie A season, beating Sassuolo 2-1 at the U-Power Stadium on Friday.
19 September 2026
→Behrami and Džemaili slam Swiss FA over Cagliari's Romano defection
Former Switzerland internationals Valon Behrami and Blerim Džemaili have criticised their federation for losing Alessandro Romano to Italy, calling it a serious mistake.
19 September 2026
→Lecce extend Antonino Gallo's contract until June 2029
Lecce have tied Antonino Gallo to a new contract until June 2029, rewarding a left-back who has grown from a Serie C loanee into a fixture of their defence.
19 September 2026
→Svilar explains why he stayed loyal to Roma over Juventus
Mile Svilar has addressed Juventus's reported interest, saying he is not the type of player who signs a contract until 2030 and then goes back on that decision a year later.
19 September 2026
→Cardinale backs Amorim after crunch Milan summit but demands turnaround against Lecce
Gerry Cardinale has spoken to Rúben Amorim after Milan's Europa League defeat to Benfica, backing his coach but demanding a clear improvement against Lecce on Sunday.
19 September 2026
→Andrews delighted as Brentford thrash Chelsea 3-0 at home
Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 to continue their strong start to the season, with Keith Andrews delighted by the manner of a big derby win.
19 September 2026
→Real Madrid star Mbappe ends Nike partnership to become ambassador for On
Nike's 15-year partnership with Kylian Mbappe has come to an end, with the France captain unveiled as an ambassador for Swiss running brand On.
18 September 2026
→Xabi says Chelsea overhaul was an update, not a reset
Chelsea finished last season in 10th place in the Premier League, but have made a reasonably encouraging start to this one under new boss Xabi Alonso.
18 September 2026
→Valerenga wonderkid Rajkovic, 15, attracts Barca and Man United scouting interest
Valerenga winger Gabriel Rajkovic has become one of the hottest properties on the transfer market, despite being just 15 years of age this season.
18 September 2026
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Spalletti hails balance as Juventus thrash NEC 5-0
Juventus eased to a 5-0 win over NEC in their Europa League opener, with Nick Woltemade and Kerim Alajbegovic both among the goalscorers on the night.
18 September 2026
→Woltemade delighted with first Juventus goal in thumping Europa League win
Nick Woltemade scored his first goal for Juventus during Thursday's 5-0 Europa League win over NEC, converting from the penalty spot in Turin itself.
18 September 2026
→Costacurta hails Alajbegovic after big Juventus Europa League win
Alessandro Costacurta praised Juventus's 5-0 win over NEC Nijmegen in their Europa League opener, singling out Kerim Alajbegovic for special praise.
18 September 2026
→Dragusin's agent reveals Napoli and Bayern interest
Radu Dragusin's agent has revealed that Napoli, Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur were all interested in signing his client back in 2023 already.
18 September 2026
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Palladino explains why he felt an instant fit at Bologna
Raffaele Palladino says he felt an immediate connection with Bologna's ownership, in his first press conference since replacing Domenico Tedesco.
18 September 2026
→Lecce tie down defender Tiago Gabriel with new deal to 2030
US Lecce have extended Tiago Gabriel's contract through to the end of the 2029-30 season, tying down one of the squad's most important defenders.
18 September 2026
→Nottingham Forest confirm signing of Ntege twins from Reading
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of twin brothers Joseph and Jubilee Ntege, who join the Championship club's academy after leaving Reading at the end of last season.
17 September 2026
→Benfica beat Milan for first time as Amorim searches for answers
Benfica beat Milan for the first time in a competitive fixture on Tuesday, opening their Europa League league phase with a 2-0 win at San Siro that left Ruben Amorim's side facing early questions.
17 September 2026
→Jashari says Milan players must take blame for Benfica loss
Ardon Jashari says Milan's players, not the club's rebuilding project, must take responsibility for a below-par Europa League opener, after the Swiss midfielder started as Ruben Amorim's side lost 2-0 to Benfica at San Siro.
17 September 2026
→Bowie urges caution despite Sassuolo's bright start
Kieron Bowie is refusing to get carried away by Sassuolo's bright start to the season, insisting the club's Serie A returnees still have plenty to prove.
17 September 2026
→Genoa send young striker Zulevic on loan to Iraklis
Adam Žulevič has completed a move to Greek football, with Genoa sending the young Slovak striker out on loan to Iraklis Salonicco, who will be coached this season by veteran Italian Walter Mazzarri.
17 September 2026
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Milik frozen out at Juventus as Gulf clubs circle
Arkadiusz Milik has no future at Juventus, with several of the leading clubs in the United Arab Emirates now making enquiries before the window closes.
17 September 2026
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Vanoli hails clean sheet as Fiorentina beat Pisa to reach last 16
Paolo Vanoli said keeping a clean sheet meant as much to him as the result itself after Fiorentina beat Pisa 3-0 in the Coppa Italia to set up a last-16 tie with Napoli.
16 September 2026
→Parma sign second Mikolajewski brother for youth academy
Parma have signed Maksymilian Mikolajewski for their Under-18 side, adding a second sibling to the club's ranks after his older brother Daniel's breakout season.
16 September 2026
→Allegri's fury at Lucca overshadows Napoli's win over Bologna
Massimiliano Allegri's furious reaction to a wasted chance from substitute Lorenzo Lucca stole the headlines from Napoli's 1-0 win over Bologna at the Maradona.
16 September 2026