Official: Udinese sell Wague to Nantes
Udinese have officially sold Mali international defender Molla Wague to French side Nantes. The 28-year-old signed a three-season contract with the Ligue 1 outfit, as confirmed by both clubs this…
Milan scout Mali striker Koita
Milan have been scouting RB Salzburg striker Sekou Koita, who scored against Italy for Mali in the Under-20 World Cup. According to Calciomercato.com, Rossoneri representatives were in the stands when…
Nicolato: ‘Azzurrini keep surprising’
Italy U20 Coach Paolo Nicolato said they “just won’t stop surprising” after beating Mali to reach the U20 World Cup semi-finals. The Azzurrini are still unbeaten in the tournament with…
U20 World Cup: Italy reach semi-finals
Andrea Pinamonti bagged a brace, but 10-man Mali put up a huge fight in a 4-2 thriller, with Alessandro Plizzari saving another penalty, as Italy will face Ukraine in the…
U20 World Cup: Italy will face Mali
Italy will play Mali in the Under-20 World Cup quarter-finals, as the Africans caused an upset by eliminating Argentina on penalties. The Azzurrini secured their spot with Sunday’s 1-0 win…
Roma target €18m Mali midfielder
Roma are said to be targeting the signing of Malian midfielder Diadie Samassekou from Red Bull Salzburg. The Giallorossi’s busy summer pursuit of new signings continues, with the 22-year-old’s name…
Diabate ‘can’t wait’ for Milan clash
Cheick Diabate wants to stay in Italy regardless of Benevento’s Serie A status and “can’t wait” to face Milan defender Leonardo Bonucci. It kicks off tonight at 19.45 UK time…
Official: Benevento sign Diabate
Benevento have officially signed striker Cheick Diabate on a six-month loan from Osmanlispor. The 29-year-old forward is a Mali international with 15 goals in 37 senior caps. He put pen…
Wague: ‘I escaped terrorist attack’
Udinese defender Molla Wague reveals he was in the Mali hotel just before it was attacked by terrorists. “I just about escaped the Bamako massacre,” he told the Messaggero Veneto…
Keita has muscular lesion
It’s reported Seydou Keita’s calf muscle has a lesion, which would rule him out of Roma’s game with Bayern Munich. The midfielder limped off 30 minutes into Mali’s match against…
Keita reveals injury warning
Roma midfielder Seydou Keita is not feeling optimistic after picking up a calf injury with Mali. He limped off during an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Ethiopia on Saturday…
Keita: ‘I hope injury isn’t serious’
Seydou Keita hopes “it isn’t a serious injury. I’ll be back soon and stronger” for Roma and Mali. The midfielder limped off just 30 minutes into today’s African Cup of…
Keita adds to Roma injury crisis
More worries for Roma, as Seydou Keita went off injured during Mali’s qualifier with Ethiopia today. The midfielder has been a regular so far this season, filling in for the…
Keita: ‘Roma at highest level’
Seydou Keita explains he chose Roma because he “wanted to play at the highest level, especially the Champions League.” The Mali international midfielder has been a surprise so far this…