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Empoli’s next challenge comes on Wednesday as they prepare for a crucial Coppa Italia matchup against Fiorentina. The latest predictions, polls, and statistics for the Fiorentina vs. Empoli game, along with match odds, are provided below.   Fiorentina Recent form: WWLWWW Fiorentina aims to continue their winning streak after a 3-2 victory over Pafos in the Conference League. The team …

The Israeli military is fully committed to upholding the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, with the 60-day period being described as a “gradual phase to ensure the elimination of Hezbollah’s threat,” according to Israeli army spokesperson Daniel Haggari on Monday. Haggari emphasized that it is in Lebanon’s best interest to prevent Hezbollah from posing any security threats to Israel. He also …

A Hamas delegation recently met with Egyptian intelligence officials to discuss a potential ceasefire in Gaza, according to two sources within the Palestinian group. The delegation, which included senior Hamas officials, engaged in talks with Major General Hassan Rashad, head of Egyptian general intelligence, and other Egyptian representatives. The discussions focused on halting the ongoing conflict, facilitating aid delivery, and …

The United States has joined France in accusing Israel of breaching the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, according to Israeli media reports on Monday. The U.S. specifically raised concerns over Israeli drones operating over Beirut, with the complaint being relayed to Israeli officials by U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein. On November 27, Major General Jasper Jeffers arrived in Beirut to take on …

Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have moved into Syria to support the Syrian government’s efforts against a sudden insurgent offensive that saw the capture of Aleppo, the largest city in the region. This deployment was confirmed by a militia official and a war monitor on Monday. Last week, insurgents led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a two-pronged assault on …

Lebanon’s health ministry reported on Monday that an Israeli strike in the southern part of the country resulted in one fatality, while the Lebanese army stated that an Israeli drone attack injured one of its soldiers in the east. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) has consistently reported Israeli actions, including airstrikes, since the ceasefire was enacted on Wednesday. The health …

The Lebanese Football Association (LFA) has announced that all football matches in its leagues and tournaments will resume in early 2025. This announcement comes shortly after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire. Football activities in Lebanon were suspended in September following Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah’s retaliatory attacks on Israeli military facilities in the …

In the upcoming match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt, Frankfurt comes into the game with a strong and consistent record. They’ve picked up vital wins recently, including a 2-1 victory over Midtjylland and 1-0 wins against Werder Bremen and Slavia Prague, demonstrating their ability to secure narrow, disciplined victories. Their 3-2 win over Stuttgart also shows they can perform …