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Refereeing designator Gianluca Rocchi explains why the controversial Udinese goal will be ‘discussed with IFAB’ over a gap in the rules, but assures Lazio he’s ‘ready to resign if anyone doubts our good faith.’ The last-gasp equaliser caused a firestorm in the Italian sports media when Keinan Davis charged down a shot with his arm and then scored the goal …

Said El Mala has been linked with a move away from German club Koln in recent weeks. The 19-year-old is a tremendous talent with a bright future, and he has impressed with his performances in Germany this season. The player has registered nine goal contributions in just six starts this season. Naturally, clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham …

Manchester United are interested in signing the Ecuadorian midfielder Edeson Castillo. As per Futbol Ecuador, Manchester United are keen on signing the 17-year-old, and he will cost €6.4 million. Manchester United certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen whether they can sign the young in the coming months. Manchester United have …

Evan Ferguson faces an uncertain future at Roma as the Giallorossi have already opened talks to sign Giacomo Raspadori and Joshua Zirkzee in the January transfer window. Roma could decide to send Republic of Ireland international Ferguson back to Brighton in January as Gian Piero Gasperini aims to get attacking reinforcements in the winter transfer window. Ferguson has failed to …

Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli has confirmed that the league has taken steps to replace the controversial and non-inclusive orange winter ball that has been used in recent weeks.  Serie A moved away from the traditional yellow ball that is typically used in the winter in an attempt to ensure maximum visibility in adverse weather conditions.  However, what was …

Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk, Axel Disasi, Raheem Sterling and Alfie Gilchrist. (REUTERS/Isabel Infantes) Chelsea are preparing for a busy January transfer window, looking to strengthen key areas while offloading players who have fallen out of favour. Injuries have hit the Blues’ backline hard this season, and with Liam Delap struggling in attack, reinforcements are needed at both ends of the pitch. …

The legendary Roberto Baggio has weighed in on the issues surrounding the Italy national team and believes there is only one way to ‘fix’ Gennaro Gattuso’s side: ‘Fewer foreigners and more chances for youngsters’.  The Azzurri legend was a guest speaker at the World Sports Summit in Dubai and spoke alongside his daughter in an interview with his former teammate …

As West Ham United grapple with a mid-season crisis under Nuno Espírito Santo, the search for a savior has inevitably led back to familiar faces. However, one legendary figure has effectively ruled himself out of a return to the London Stadium in the most “Harry” way possible. Harry Redknapp, now 78, was recently cornered at Newbury Racecourse by ITV Racing’s …

Arsenal are interested in signing the Brazilian midfielder Breno Bidon from Corinthians. The 20-year-old is highly rated in South America, and he could prove to be an excellent long-term investment. Manchester United have been linked with the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal can get the deal done. According to a report via Bolavip, Arsenal …

Milan have still not managed to arrange a new contract extension for the expiring Mike Maignan, and the latest updates claim that the Rossoneri are looking to settle the issue in face-to-face talks with the player’s agent in the coming weeks.  If he does not agree to a contract extension, Maignan will be available as a free agent at the …

Sunderland’s rise since returning to the top flight has not only caught the eyes of fans across the country but has also shifted the club’s sights toward the elite of European talent. No longer content with merely surviving, the Black Cats are reportedly preparing to battle some of the Premier League’s biggest heavyweights for the next generation of midfield stars. …

Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig.  According to a report from the BBC, Brennan Johnson is closing in on a move away from the club. Tottenham have already agreed on a fee with Crystal Palace, and the player is now deciding whether to join them. The north London outfit are looking at potential alternatives, and …

Crystal Palace are interested in signing the Tottenham Hotspur attacker Brennan Johnson. The Welsh International has been linked with a move away from the London club, and Palace are hoping to secure signature. According to Sky Sports, they have agreed a £35 million fee with Tottenham. However, the player is still waiting to make a decision on his future, and …

Reports in Italy claim that Roma are still pursuing a January deal for Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, but updates in the UK suggest that Everton, under the same ownership as the Giallorossi, could also make a move for the former Bologna attacker in the next few weeks.  The latest updates in Italy claim that Roma have already sent their …

Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. Chelsea and Liverpool have been mentioned as potential destinations. However, Bolavip are now reporting that Chelsea have pulled out of the deal to sign the 21-year-old. It seems that Liverpool are now front runners to get the deal done. It will be …