ADRIANO celebrated his 40th birthday with family and friends who included a pretty blonde half his age. The retired Brazilian frontman is reportedly dating 21-year-old Ceu Oliveira. Oliveira wished Adriano all the 'happiness in the world' The pair were pictured arriving in Sao Paulo around a week ago in the former footballer’s private jet. And keep-fit fanatic Ceu got tongues wagging b...Full Story »

Paul Ince has been appointed as interim Reading manager after Veljko Paunovic was sacked despite winning 3-2 at Preston on Saturday.Lucas Joao netted twice inside the first 20 minutes before John Swift put the Royals in total control, although it was not enough to save Paunovic, who was dismissed shortly after full-time with the club five points above the relegation zone.Daniel Johnson and Camer...Full Story »

Charles Yohane, who represented Zimbabwe at two different Africa Cup of Nations, has been shot and killed in South Africa after working as a taxi driver when he hung up his boots Former international footballer Charles Yohane, 48, has been killed in an apparent car-jacking incident. Yohane was part of the Zimbabwe squad for the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations as well as the 2006 Africa Cup of Natio...Full Story »

Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo is being watched by Premier League clubs this season. Tuttosport says Liverpool are one of three clubs showing an interest in Zaniolo - but are behind in the race. The report states that Juventus are keen to sign Zaniolo, but would need to sell Weston McKennie in order to fund a deal. It has also been claimed that Manchester United are also in the running to s...Full Story »

England could be set to lose one of their brightest young attacking talents.That’s according to a recent report from London World, who claims Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is considering changing his nationality. Hudson-Odoi, 21, has spent his entire career with Chelsea after joining their youth academy all the way back in 2007. Since forcing his way through the Blues’ youth ...Full Story »

Torres deal close to completionSources confirm the Chicago Fire and Atlas have agreed to terms for Jairo Torres, though nothing signed and sealed *just* yet. Fire very, very close to finishing things up on the deal for the talented young Mexican player. — Paul Tenorio (@PaulTenorio) February 16, 2022Middle East attracts Man Utd pairThe teams of Qatar and Saudi Arabia are interest in Ju...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists their 2-0 win over Inter Milan in their Champions League last-16 tie does not mean they can put their feet up for the home leg.Late goals from Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah secured a fourth successive European away win for the first time since 2006 but this was by far the scrappiest.Salah had already scored in the San Siro against AC Milan in December a...Full Story »

Liverpool executed an old-fashioned European smash and grab in the San Siro as goals from Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah handed them a huge advantage against Inter MilanJurgen Klopp’s side were well below their best, especially for 30 minutes of the second half, but have the knack of knowing how to win when it matters and late goals left their opponents with a 2-0 deficit to overcome at...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly ready to ramp up their interest in Jacob Ramsey after a sensational season with Aston Villa. The 20-year-old has made a big impact on Steven Gerrard, who has made him a key player at Villa Park. Dean Smith gave Ramsey his breakthrough campaign last year but the youngster has taken his game to a new level this season. And there has even been talk of a call-up to the En...Full Story »

Serie B Como are taking a closer look at former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. Wilshere is currently training with his former side and even joined them on their warm-weather training camp in the UAE a fortnight ago. The 30-year-old is keeping his fitness up having failed to find a club since leaving Bournemouth at the end of last season. Wilshere trained with Como last summer and was clo...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is eyeing Inter Milan veteran Arturo Vidal. El Deportivo says while there is the option of extending his contract for another season, Vidal is expected to leave on a free at the end of the campaign. Spurs manager Conte is monitoring his availability and will swoop to sign him in the coming months. The Italian coach has previously acquired the Chilean internation...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola brushed off suggestions Manchester City are the best side in the world after moving 12 points clear in the Premier League.The champions saw off Brentford 2-0 on Wednesday to tighten their already firm grip on the title race.Their form continues to attract plaudits but manager Guardiola, who felt his team had needed to dig deep and be patient to see off the Bees, claimed only to be ...Full Story »

Liverpool FC have reportedly registered an interest in a transfer deal for Juventus forward Paulo Dybala as his future remains up in the air ahead of the summer. The Argentina international has had a fine career in Serie A, but it may be that he'll be heading to the Premier League this summer if recent transfer rumours are to be believed. Dybala's contract is set to expire at the end of the ...Full Story »

The winger says he will not return to the national team and is now solely focused on his club career Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech says he will not return to the Morocco national team amid an ongoing war of words with head coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Ziyech was excluded from Morocco's Afcon squad and, after their elimination, Halilhodzic said Ziyech would not be welcomed back into the team "even if...Full Story »

Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi says there'll be no underestimating Roma in Tuesday's Coppa Italia quarterfinal clash. Inter meet the Giallorossi as favourites, despite their derby defeat. "We meet a strong team with many quality players and a great coach like José," Inzaghi told Sportmediaset. "The Coppa Italia is a very important target for us. It must be in the DNA of Inter. "Now ...Full Story »

Ralf Rangnick has told any players looking to leave Manchester United it is in their interests to perform well for the remainder the season.And the German, who has been appointed as interim manager until the end of the campaign, admits he would be happy if the knock-on effect of that is finishing fourth in the Premier League.Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard, Edinson Cavani and Juan Mata are all in the ...Full Story »

Interim manager Mike Dodds admits he does not know if he will be in charge of Sunderland on Tuesday night.The club, who are searching for a replacement for Lee Johnson, saw their top-two hopes slump further with a shock 2-1 defeat to basement side Doncaster.Reo Griffiths and Tommy Rowe scored in the first half, and a late consolation from Corry Evans was unable to turn the tide on the day Jermai...Full Story »

The Belgian landed himself in hot water last December after claiming he would '100 per cent still be at Inter' if they'd offered him a new contract. Lukaku modelled Chelsea's new pre-match kit which looks strikingly similar to Inter's colours Credit: CHELSEA FC Lukaku also expressed his desire to play at Inter again riling Blues fans. But in a sit down chat with the club's media channel in th...Full Story »

Despite missing out on a transfer last summer, according to recent reports, Chelsea has reignited their interest in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. That’s according to a recent report from Spanish outlet AS, who claims the French centre-back still has many admirers at Stamford Bridge. At one point during the later stages of last summer’s transfer window, Chelsea appeared to be clo...Full Story »

Derby County boss Wayne Rooney will not be returning to Goodison Park as Everton manager after revealing he has turned down the chance to interview for the position left vacant by Rafael Benitez Wayne Rooney has rejected an interview for the Everton manager's job and will not replace Rafael Benitez at Goodison Park. Rooney had been one of the frontrunners for the job, which has been vacant fol...Full Story »