The Gambia Revenue Authority launched a new Integrated Tax Administration System to modernize tax processes and improve taxpayer services. The digital platform, supported by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs and funded by the World Bank, introduces e-registration, e-filing, and e-payment functions.
On Monday, GRA held a training session at the Senegambia Beach Hotel for government and private sector representatives, with media in attendance. Project Manager Samba Sallah said the event aimed to prepare users and gather input for a smoother rollout. Deputy Commissioner General Essa Jallow called the system a transformative reform that will allow taxpayers to complete all key tasks online, boosting efficiency and transparency.
Real Madrid announced on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, that captain Dani Carvajal underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Dr. Manuel Leyes performed the operation with oversight from the club’s medical team.
Carvajal will start his recovery program in the coming days under the treatment plan set by the doctors. Real Madrid leads the Spanish league with 27 points, five ahead of second-place Barcelona, which has 22 points.
Josep Martinez, Inter Milan’s second goalkeeper, struck and killed an elderly man in a wheelchair with his car. The Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported the crash happened at 9:30 AM in Appiano Gentile, near the club’s training ground.
The 27-year-old Spanish player could not avoid the man, who reportedly had a medical issue and moved into the opposite lane. Emergency responders tried but failed to save the man. Inter canceled manager Cristian Chivu’s press conference about the upcoming Serie A match against Fiorentina following the incident.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is struggling to adapt to Real Madrid’s system under Xabi Alonso, according to Marca. The English defender has yet to secure the right-back role, hindered by a September muscle injury and tactical demands that clash with his natural style. His performance now affects Federico Valverde’s position, as Valverde has filled in at right-back during Arnold’s absence and Dani Carvajal’s unavailability.
Valverde prefers midfield but faces limited opportunities there with Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga returning to central roles. Alonso rarely uses a three-man defense and deployed Camavinga as a false right winger in the recent Clásico, further crowding Valverde out of his preferred zone. Arnold must prove his...
Luciano Spalletti addressed speculation about taking over at Juventus after Igor Tudor’s exit. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said he has not approached any Italian clubs but expressed a desire to return to management. He praised Tudor as a serious and principled coach who always worked with sincerity, and offered sympathy for his situation, saying Tudor would succeed elsewhere. Spalletti added that whoever steps into the Juventus role will inherit a well-prepared team.
Radio Marca reported that senior figures at Real Madrid expressed concern over the decision to substitute Vinicius Junior during the recent Clásico. The move has strained relations between the Brazilian forward and coach Xabi Alonso. Club leadership now faces a difficult choice, with president Florentino Perez potentially forced to choose between keeping Alonso and retaining Vinicius, who wields considerable influence within the organization.
Some inside the club have said there are many coaches but only one Vinicius, underscoring his value. The report added that Vinicius does not wish to continue under Alonso, casting doubt on his future at the club. He showed visible frustration after being taken off in the match, which Real Madrid...
Kevin De Bruyne will undergo surgery on October 29 in Antwerp, Belgium, after tearing a thigh muscle during Napoli’s match against Inter Milan last Saturday. Football Italia reported the Belgian midfielder is expected to miss three to four months, with a return likely in February 2026.
De Bruyne has already arrived in Belgium ahead of the procedure. This marks his second surgery for the same injury in two years; a similar tear in 2023 sidelined him for five months, causing him to miss 28 club matches and one game with Belgium. Teammate Romelu Lukaku, who suffered a comparable injury in August, chose non-surgical treatment instead.
Journalist Sami Maqbel reported that Arsenal has made progress in securing a new long-term contract with Bukayo Saka. Sources say the winger is set to become one of the club’s highest-paid players once the deal is finalized. Saka’s current contract runs until the summer of 2027.
Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves rejoined Paris Saint-Germain’s group training after recovering from their injuries. The Spanish and Portuguese midfielders are expected to be available for selection in the upcoming match against Lorient in the tenth round of the French league. PSG currently leads the league with 20 points.
