Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo says his country can win the Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare to kick-off their campaign against Burundi.The Super Eagles, who last won the tournament in 2013, take on the Group B minnows in Alexandria on Saturday, hoping to take the first steps towards a fourth title.The former Watford striker said in an interview with the Nigeria Football Federation: “If...Full Story »

Kevin Strootman has admitted Marseille want to sell him after failing to qualify for the Champions League. Everton and Manchester United have been linked with the Dutch midfielder. "We didn't get European football, while at Marseille they went out for the Champions League," Strootman told Algemeen Dagblad. "So the president said in an open and fair conversation: 'You are an expensive force ...Full Story »

Coutinho considering Barcelona exit Coutinho considering Barcelona exit The Brazilian has struggled to live up to his massive transfer fee at Camp Nou Sport reports that Philippe Coutinho is mulling over his future, with an exit from Barcelona possible at the end of the season. Coutinho joined Barca from Liverpool in January 2018 for a staggering €160 million (£144m/$183m), but th...Full Story »

Notts County could be unchanged for the third game in a row against Newport.The Magpies have given their survival hopes a huge boost with back-to-back wins against Forest Green and Mansfield. Boss Neal Ardley described Saturday’s victory over the Stags as a “complete team performance” so there is a strong chance the same players will start again, if fitness permits.Kane Hemming...Full Story »

FRANCESCO TOTTI is one of the Eternal City's favourite sons - even bitter rivals Lazio said a fond farewell when he retired in 2017. And the Roma and Italy legend has a queen fit for a king: Ilary Blasi. Francesco Totti's wife Ilary Blasi - the couple have been described as 'Rome's Royal Family' TV presenter Blasi, 37, has had a long career, with her first appearance coming aged just three D...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl is a reported target for Arsenal in January ARSENAL are reportedly looking to raid Borussia Dortmund for a third time as they look to lure midfielder Julian Weigl to the Emirates in January. The Gunners nabbed both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sokratis Papastathopoulos from the German side in 2018, and now look to strike again. According to Sport Bil...Full Story »

Kevin Strootman's expected move to Marseille seems to be edging closer after the midfielder was left out of Roma's squad for their Serie A match against Atalanta. Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco has confirmed discussions are ongoing with Marseille over a move for Strootman, who joined from PSV in 2013. And it seems the midfielder's switch to the Ligue 1 club is nearing completion, with Di Fr...Full Story »

Scunthorpe will still be without goalkeeper Matt Gilks as they look to maintain their League One promotion push against Gillingham at Glanford Park. Gilks missed last week’s 1-1 draw at Portsmouth after picking up a calf injury in training and Rory Watson will continue to deputise. New boys Cameron McGeehan and Ivan Toney could come into the reckoning as the Iron look to extend their u...Full Story »

Colchester attacking midfielder Sammie Szmodics is pressing for a start for the Sky Bet League Two visit of Morecambe. Szmodics, fit again from an ankle problem, came off the bench to score a late winner at Barnet. Midfielder Sean Murray is still sidelined following knee surgery, while forward Kurtis Guthrie continues his protracted recovery from long-term ankle trouble. Winger Brennan Dicken...Full Story »

Angelo Balanta will be hoping to retain his place in the Boreham Wood team to face Blackpool in the FA Cup. The former QPR winger is only just back from five weeks out injured but started last weekend's 2-2 draw with Bromley. Since Balanta returned, boss Luke Garrard has had a fully-fit squad to select from. Bruno Andrade, the joint top scorer in the National League, will be entrusted to cont...Full Story »