Serie A outfit Lecce have initiated extensive legal proceedings against winger Lameck Banda and Libyan side Al Swehly following his controversial departure. President Saverio Sticchi Damiani has moved aggressively across three distinct legal fronts, citing an illegitimate contract termination and blatant image-rights infringement by the buyer.
Lecce have turned to FIFA to take legal action against Lameck Banda after the Zambian international failed to report for pre-season training four weeks ago. Despite remaining under contract in Serie A until June 2027, the winger has cut off all communication with the club as reports link him with an unapproved move to Libyan side Al Swehli SC.
The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.
Weston McKennie has reacted to Jonathan David’s Panenka penalty woe at Juventus, with the USMNT star also discussing his new role in the Bianconeri’s plans. The Turin-based giants endured a frustrating outing against Lecce at the start of 2026, as they were held to a 1-1 draw, with Canada international forward David fluffing his lines from the spot.
AC Milan director Zlatan Ibrahimovic took to social media to congratulate Lecce striker Francesco Camarda, who is on loan from the Rossoneri, after the 17-year-old scored his first Serie A goal. Ibrahimovic shared an old conversation in which Camarda thanked him for joining Milan and called him his idol. Reflecting on Camarda’s achievement, Ibrahimovic stated that with this goal, everyone will now know who he is.
Lecce.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
.png?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
.jpg?auto=webp&format=pjpg&width=3840&quality=60)
