Barca make breakthrough in Ter Stegen contract talks Barcelona and Marc Andre ter Stegen are nearing an agreement which would see the goalkeeper extend his stay at Camp Nou, reports Sport. Talks with the Germany international have prospered after initial differences, leaving the path clear for an extension that would run until June 2025. EFL clubs fear new breakaway league Clubs in Leag...Full Story »

ROMA confirmed the loan signing of Davide Zappacosta - and used the announcement video to help find missing children. The Chelsea right-back, 27, has joined until the end of January with the Italian not part of Frank Lampard's plans. Roma used the announcement video for Davide Zappacosta's loan to help support charities for missing children Credit: https://twitter.com/ASRomaEN/status/116423229...Full Story »

Davide Zappacosta celebrates his maiden Chelsea goal How the Italian scored from 30 yards out on the right touchline only he really knows, but it was a strike to remember, however he did it. There seemed no danger in the 30th minute as he burst down with purpose and zest, but when the £23m signing from Torino connected with the ball it flew across goal-wards. It may have been meant as a ...Full Story »

Chelsea marked their Champions League return with a 6-0 Group C rout of Azerbaijan's Qarabag, but sterner tests await. Goals from Pedro, Davide Zappacosta, Cesar Azpilicueta, substitute Tiemoue Bakayoko and a Michy Batshuayi double ensured a comfortable return to Europe's elite after last season's first absence since 2003-04. Chelsea next play Atletico Madrid with the saga surrounding Diego ...Full Story »