According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues and Badiashile have reached a deal and the transfer is now in its "final stages". Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Monaco star Benoit Badiashile Credit: Rex The Blues have been very active ahead of the January transfer window as they have already landed Molde's David Datro Fofana and Vasco da Gama's Andrey Santos. Romano tweeted: ...Full Story »

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Vasco da Gama for the signing of young midfielder Andrey Santos, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Santos, 18, had also drawn interest from Manchester City, Newcastle United and Barcelona but the London club have moved quickest. Sources say personal terms will not be a problem now that an undisclosed fee has been agreed. The deal is expected to be complet...Full Story »

Arsenal to sign Ajax's Victoria PelovaArsenal Women look to have all but sealed the signing of Dutch winger Victoria Pelova, as revealed first by Graham Falk of LondonWorld. Jonas Eidevall has been dealt an incredibly tough hand with ACL injuries to both Beth Mead and Vivianne Miedema significantly hampering the Gunners' attacking options. But it looks as though they've successfully fended of...Full Story »

Fernando Santos has officially been sacked as Portugal coach after he failed to lead his country past the the quarter-finals of the World Cup. · Won Euro 2016· Struggled at Euro 2020 and World Cup 2022· Cristiano Ronaldo drama overshadowed Qatar campaignWHAT HAPPENED? After eight years in charge and victory at Euro 2016, the 68-year-old has now left the job. He failed to repeat...Full Story »

Portugal coach Fernando Santos revealed he had a “frank conversation” with Cristiano Ronaldo to explain why he was dropping him, but insisted the veteran forward did not threaten to leave the World Cup. Reports in Portugal claim Ronaldo was ready to walk out on his country after learning he would be on the bench for the last-16 clash with Switzerland. The 37-year-old came on in t...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo’s role for the remainder of the World Cup is something that has to be “defined”, Portugal boss Fernando Santos said after dropping his captain for their emphatic last-16 win over Switzerland.The 37-year-old was only named on the bench as Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos hit a hat-trick on his full debut to secure a comfortable 6-1 victory and set up a quarter-fin...Full Story »

Bolton manager Ian Evatt admits the club have been rocked by captain Ricardo Santos’ hospitalisation with breathing difficulties.The 27-year-old defender was absent as Wanderers snatched an added-time 1-1 draw at home to Bristol Rovers due to complications arising from a virus.“Rico was hospitalised yesterday with a really bad viral infection and some pneumonia as well. He has had a ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo could miss Portugal's final World Cup group stage game against South Korea on Friday. · Ronaldo missed training on Wednesday· Santos unsure if he will play against Korea· Portugal already through to last 16WHAT HAPPENED? Portugal coach Fernando Santos confirmed that the attacker's availability for the Group H match is in doubt after he missed training on Wedne...Full Story »

NEYMAR'S sister has wowed fans with a snap of her in a figure-hugging crop top. Rafaella Santos has uploaded two pictures within a week to her Instagram that have stunned her 5.6million followers. She uploaded two pictures of her in a revealing white topCredit: Instagram The first shows a close up of Rafaella in her white outfit while the second shows the Brazilian in the same top accompanied...Full Story »

Bolton will be without their suspended captain Ricardo Santos for the visit of Morecambe on Tuesday night.Santos was booked twice in Saturday’s goalless draw at Port Vale – in which manager Ian Evatt was also sent to the stands – as Bolton had a player sent off for a second straight match after George Thomason’s red against Salford.Declan John was an unused substitute fol...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED and England star Luke Shaw is set to welcome his second child with partner Anouska Santos. In an Instagram post alongside first child Reign London, 2, Anouska can be seen sporting a significant baby bump. Shaw posed for a picture with son Reign London and partner Anouska, sporting a baby bumpCredit: Instagram @anouskasantos The couple announced they were expecting a second c...Full Story »

Bolton have appealed the red card shown to captain Ricardo Santos against Morecambe which would see the defender suspended for Tuesday night’s clash with Charlton.Santos was sent off for deliberate handball during Saturday’s 1-1 draw at the Mazuma Stadium, which was halted late on following alleged racist abuse directed towards the Bolton bench.Midfielder Kieran Lee is a doubt having...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY are interested in signing Nuno Tavares from Arsenal, according to reports. The defender joined the Gunners from Benfica for £8million in the summer. Nuno Tavares has impressed for Arsenal this season But if City get their way, his stay at the Emirates could be a short one. According to ESPN, Pep Guardiola's side are 'watching' Tavares ahead of a potential move. City are...Full Story »

Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo could face the sack in the very near future after it emerged that the Spurs hierarchy are to hold emergency talks regarding an immediate dismissal. Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Manchester United saw the side hammered by their own fans, consigning Spurs to their fifth Premier League defeat of the season. The north London side may have approached the clash ...Full Story »

Tottenham were beaten 3-0 by Manchester United and the performance from the home side will raise concerns over the long-term future of Nuno Espirito Santo... Nuno Espirito Santo has urged Tottenham fans to stick with the team in a heartfelt apology to supporters after the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United. His side delivered, without doubt, their worst performance of the season and the display ra...Full Story »

THERE was a time when Tottenham would host Manchester United with title challenges on the line. But this season it will look more like a sack race when the two Premier League giants meet on Saturday. Nuno Espirito Santo is under pressure at TottenhamCredit: PA Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is also clinging onto his Manchester United jobCredit: PA Fans online have even dubbed the fixture 'El Sackico' ...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo said Tottenham are working to get the best out of Dele Alli after he was left out of the 1-0 Carabao Cup win at Burnley.In a throwback to Alli’s struggles under Jose Mourinho last season, the 25-year-old did not even travel to Turf Moor for the game that was won by Lucas Moura’s second-half header.With teams being allowed to name nine substitutes and make five cha...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo does not think his side have a creativity problem, despite Tottenham not having a shot on goal in the second half of the 1-0 loss at West Ham.Spurs slipped to a fourth London derby defeat of the season, having already lost to Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Arsenal, as they were undone by Michail Antonio’s 78th-minute goal at the London Stadium.Antonio continued his enjoyme...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo says his side can still qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa Conference League after a 1-0 loss to Vitesse Arnhem.Nuno changed his entire starting XI and left all of his big guns at home in order to prepare for Sunday’s Premier League match with West Ham and a second string were undone by Maximilian Wittek’s 78th-minute strike.The side Nuno...Full Story »

Ricardo Santos will be available for selection following suspension when Bolton host Gillingham.The 26-year-old defender picked up his fifth yellow card of the season against Wigan on Saturday and was forced to sit out of the Trotters’ 3-0 loss at Plymouth.Declan John is a doubt for Ian Evatt’s side.Gethin Jones will also be out of action after suffering a fractured fibula in trainin...Full Story »