Roma legend Francesco Totti has hinted that he may return to the pitch in the near future. The 48-year-old former versatile midfielder/forward last played professionally for the Italian club back in 2017. His final appearance in a Roma jersey came as a second-half substitute for current Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. The game also happened to be the Egyptian winger’s final …
Read More »Who Will Francis Ngannou Fight Next & Will It Be UFC Or Boxing?
Francis Ngannou made an emphatic return to the Octagon over the weekend and his win against Renan Ferreira was immediately followed by questions over who the ‘Predator’ will fight next and in what sphere. Who Will Francis Ngannou Fight Next? Francis Ngannou went home as the PFL Super Fights Heavyweight champion over the weekend, in an impressive return to the …
Read More »Arsenal v Shaktar Donetsk – live blog
Join us for live blog coverage of our Champions League clash with Shaktar Donetsk, kick-off 20.00 We’ve got up to the second live text commentary, updates, goal clips, observations and occasionally witty asides. If you want to join the chat, register an Arseblog Live account. To do that, go to Arseblog Live – click login on the top right, and …
Read More »Line-ups confirmed as Gunners look to bounce back from Bournemouth loss
Arsenal have confirmed their starting XI to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The Gunners are unbeaten in the competition this season after following up a 0-0 draw with Atalanta by beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 at the Emirates earlier this month. Mikel Arteta’s men will be hoping for a much-improved performance against the Ukrainians after losing …
Read More »Callum Wilson update and Sandro Tonali call explained by Eddie Howe
Eddie Howe has been unable to confirm whether Callum Wilson will be ready to return for this weekend’s trip to Chelsea and explained his decision to take off a “fatigued” Sandro Tonali in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Brighton. After the game, Howe told the media that Wilson was “close” to making the squad but must not be rushed back. He’s …
Read More »Motsepe confirms $50m Lagardere pay-off, promises $1bn for CAF and awards bumper pay-rises
October 22 – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the organisation paid $50 million in an out-of-court settlement to former marketing company Lagardere after the 2019 cancelation of a $1 billion contract. Speaking to the 46th CAF annual congress in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today CAF president Patrice Motsepe said that the confederation had paid $50 million in …
Read More »Xavi in contention for Manchester United job months after Barcelona sacking
Thomas Tuchel’s shock appointment as the coach of the England national team means Manchester United have one less option in the market, as they continue their search for a replacement for Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman is facing immense pressure once again following yet another disappointing start to the campaign. With his future hanging in the balance, Man United are …
Read More »Juventus is ready to make Conceicao’s transfer permanent for 34m euros
Juventus has decided to pursue a permanent transfer for Francisco Conceicao, recognising the significant impact he has had since joining the club on loan from FC Porto in the last transfer window. The Bianconeri had made considerable efforts to secure Conceicao’s services permanently, and it’s clear that his presence has been transformative for the squad this season. Since arriving at …
Read More »West Ham to give Lopetegui time to turn things around
West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui will reportedly be given more time to turn things around at the club. The Hammers fell to 15th in the Premier League table following a 4-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend. The demoralizing defeat was particularly frustrating because they took an early lead in the game. Nevertheless, the East London side eventually allowed …
Read More »Chris Godwin And Mike Evans Leave Tampa Bay Loss With Injuries
The Buccaneers were hit with a double blow on their offense this week, with their two best wide receivers in Chris Godwin and Mike Evans both forced to leave the game with concerning looking injuries. Buccs Lose Evans & Godwin Both the present and the future of Tampa Bay’s offense picked up serious injuries on Monday night football, as Mike …
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