Cameroon boss Clarence Seedorf is hoping a visit from former team-mate Samuel Eto’o will inspire the holders ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations showdown with Ghana.Eto’o and the Dutchman were clubmates at Real Madrid, and the former Cameroon striker – who won 118 caps – dropped in on the Indomitable Lions camp as they prepared for Saturday’s Group F clash in Ismai...Full Story »

PARAGUAY'S hottest model Larissa Riquelme was showing her support for her nation ahead of the massive Copa America clash. Larissa, 34, is in the stands at the Arena do Gremio, Porto Alegre, Brazil in the quarter-final of the Copa America. She was pictured making a heart sign with her hands as she cheered on her country. Lari was also pictured with Paraguay's raucous supporters during last wee...Full Story »

BARCELONA vice-president Jordi Cardoner has revealed that Neymar does want a sensational return to the club - but the club are NOT interested. Cardoner added that no discussions over a blockbuster transfer have taken place with Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar's return to Barcelona is in limbo after the vice-president said a move is 'not on the table'Credit: BackGrid Neymar, who was spotted swiggi...Full Story »

ARSENAL are expecting three players to leave this summer, in turn releasing much-needed funds for Unai Emery. The Gunners are facing another transfer window shopping for bargain buys after club chiefs told Emery he would not be handed a wealth of riches this summer. Arsenal have a budget of around £45m, meaning the Spaniard will be forced to sell players to land his top targets. Yannick ...Full Story »

Di Marzio claims Chelsea will make the Real Madrid midfielder the first signing of the  Frank Lampard era at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are close to a £45m deal for loanee Mateo KovacicCredit: Getty Images That’s despite Kovacic failing to impress under predecessor Maurizio Sarri, scoring zero goals and registering just two assists in 51 appearances. It’s said that Chelsea...Full Story »

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has opened the door to a move to Newcastle United. Following Rafa Benitez's departure at Newcastle, the Frenchman has been linked with the vacant role at St James' Park. He told France24: "I would prefer to try another country, although my preferred time was in England because the Premier League is the place to be at the moment. "But for me it is very diffi...Full Story »

The club are aware of the speculation linking the Brazil forward with a summer switch, but insist no discussions have been held Neymar “wants to return to Barcelona”, claims the club’s vice-president Jordi Cardoner, but no discussions have been held with the Paris Saint-Germain forward. A retracing of his transfer steps has been mooted for the Brazil international. He left...Full Story »

DAVID DE GEA is expected to stay at Manchester United after the club showed no interest in signing Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, according to Spanish reports. Real were willing to sell Navas this summer with the Costa Rican only having one year left on his Bernabeu contract. Last season, the 32-year-old played second-fiddle to Thibaut Courtois, who was bought for £31.5million from ...Full Story »

England advanced to another Women’s World Cup semi-final after beating Norway 3-0 in Le Havre.Jill Scott put Phil Neville’s side ahead with a fine finish in just the third minute at the Stade Oceane, the earliest goal of the tournament so far and the fastest England have scored at any edition.Ellen White, having hit the post just before the half-hour mark, made it 2-0 with a 40th-min...Full Story »

Madagascar won their first ever Africa Cup of Nations match by beating Group B rivals Burundi 1-0 in Alexandria.Marco Ilaimaharitra’s second-half free-kick was enough to seal victory for Madagascar, one day after the nation celebrated Independence Day.The Barea, making their first appearance in the tournament finals, drew their opening match 2-2 against Guinea on Saturday, while Burundi re...Full Story »

Jean Michael Seri has brushed off criticism of his performances for Ivory Coast ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations clash with Morocco.Ivory Coast began their bid to regain the title they won in 2015, when Morocco coach Herve Renard was in charge of the Elephants, with a hard-fought 1-0 win over South Africa.But Fulham midfielder Seri came in for some criticism, with the Ivorian media...Full Story »

Juventus are closing on a €70 million (£63m/$80m) transfer for Ajax captain Matthijs De Ligt, with a deal possible in the coming hours. Sources have told Goal that the Serie A champions have received extremely positive signals from both Ajax and De Ligt’s agent, Mino Raiola, indicating a deal is close. De Ligt is set to sign a five-year contract with Juventus, which will ear...Full Story »

KEVIN DE BRUYNE has created another work of art… by ordering a £10,000 glass portrait of his missus. The Belgium midfielder regularly wows Manchester City's fans with his masterpieces from free kicks and open play. De Bruyne ordered a £10,000 glass portrait of his partner Michele LacroixCredit: Het Nieuwsblad De Bruyne has commissioned leading Belgian artist Isabelle Scheltjen...Full Story »

ARSENAL star Alexandre Lacazette is making the most of his time off by relaxing on holiday with a mystery woman. The Frenchman is finding every time to put his feet up before he returns to London ahead of Arsenal's pre season campaign. Alexandre Lacazette was pictured with a mystery woman on holidayCredit: The Mega Agency The Arsenal striker is making the most of his time off before returning...Full Story »

Man Utd have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Image: GETTY) MANCHESTER UNITED have finally made the breakthrough in their pursuit of Aaron Wan-Bissaka after agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace. BBC Sport’s David Ornstein confirmed shortly before Wednesday lunchtime that the two clubs have agreed a £50million deal which will see the 21-year-old move to Old...Full Story »

Ahmed Elmohamady and Mohamed Salah fired Egypt into the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a goal each in a 2-0 win against DR Congo.Aston Villa defender Elmohamady and Liverpool’s African Player of the Year Salah both struck first-half goals in Cairo for the Pharaohs who followed Nigeria into the knockout stage.Egypt, winners in 2006, 2008 and 2010 and beaten by Cameroon ...Full Story »

Nigeria became the first team to reach the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations by beating Guinea 1-0 in Alexandria.The Super Eagles, who beat Burundi by the same score in their opening Group B game on Saturday, secured their place in the knockout stage thanks to Kenneth Omeruo’s second-half header.Guinea proved difficult for Nigeria to break down, but were unable to rescue a point as...Full Story »

Gael Bigirimana has admitted he never dreamt of representing Burundi at the Africa Cup of Nations after leaving the war-torn country for England as a schoolboy.Bigirimana, the son of a Burundian father and a Rwandan mother, and his family headed for a new life in Britain when he was 10 years old.Some 15 years on, he is a key member of the team which will line up against Madagascar in Alexandria ...Full Story »

MATTHIJS DE LIGT put all transfer rumours to one side as he played with pigs on a beach in Barbados. And by his side on the sun-kissed sands was stunning Wag AnneKee Molenaar - the pair holding and stroking the animals. Matthijs De Ligt played with pigs, alongside stunning wag AnneKee Molenaar Credit: Instagram @annekeemolenaar Rumours continue to swirl that the Dutch centre-half will trot of...Full Story »

A decade on the blue side of Manchester is enough for the Spanish star, who says he cannot see himself playing for another Premier League side David Silva has confirmed that next season will be his last at Manchester City. The midfielder is heading into his 10th season with the Premier League champions, having signed with the club from Valencia in 2010. The Spaniard, who has played a massi...Full Story »