AS Roma have officially announced the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as their new coach, following the departure of Eusebio Di Francesco. In what will be his third stint at the club as a player and coach, the former Fulham tactician will stay at the Giallorossi until the end of June. A 3-0 derby defeat against Lazio, followed by a Champions League elimination at the hands of Porto led to th...Full Story »

Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco wants everyone focused on “a game of life or death” against Porto in the Champions League rather than speculation over his future.The Giallorossi head to the Estadio do Dragao seeking a swift response following the 3-0 defeat at the hands of their fierce city rivals Lazio in Serie A, which left them fifth.Reports in Italy have suggested Di Francesco&rsq...Full Story »

Tottenham saw off Leicester City 3-1, with Son Heung-min sealing the win after Jamie Vardy missed a penalty and scored a goal. Tottenham battled to a 3-1 victory over Leicester City on Sunday to close to within five points of Premier League leaders Liverpool. A first goal for the club from Davinson Sanchez and a fine strike from Christian Eriksen were enough to give Mauricio Pochettino's side ...Full Story »

Nicolo Barella is understood to be a target for Chelsea Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella is on Chelsea's shortlist as they target a replacement for Cesc Fabregas, according to Sky sources. The 21-year-old Italy international, who is under contract at the Serie A side until 2022, could cost the Blues as much as £45m. Cesc Fabregas' appearance against Nottingham Forest is understood to h...Full Story »

Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco admits his “unpredictable” side need to find some consistency or risk missing out on a Champions League spot this season. The Giallorossi head to second-placed Napoli this weekend lying seventh in Serie A following a topsy-turvy start to the campaign. A run of five games without a win in all competitions was immediately followed by an impressive fo...Full Story »

Roma boss Eusebio Di Francesco has urged his players to restore belief among supporters by toppling Lazio in the Rome derby at the Stadio Olimpico.Two wins from six matches have left Roma in mid-table of Serie A while their capital rivals are fourth, but Di Francesco’s side are unbeaten in their last six games at the ground and thumped Frosinone 4-0 on Wednesday night.“The derby is a...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez has signed a new deal keeping him with the club until 2024. The Colombian only joined Spurs last summer, for a club-record £42 million, but has formed a good partnership with Jan Vertonghen at the heart of the club's defence. Davinson, 21, has ensured Spurs have not missed the injured Toby Alderweireld and his performances during his debut Pre...Full Story »

Matt Ritchie fired Newcastle past the 40-point mark as they came from behind to beat Arsenal and claim a fourth successive Premier League win.The Scotland international’s third goal of the season added the Gunners’ scalp to the one he collected from Manchester United in February after Ayoze Perez had cancelled out Alexandre Lacazette’s opener.A 2-1 victory which ended the Europ...Full Story »

Diego Perotti AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENELLUIS GENE Roma coach Eusebio Di Francesco complained Barcelona received help from the referee on Wednesday as the La Liga leaders "unfairly" inflicted a 4-1 defeat on the Italians in the Champions League. However, Di Francesco also conceded that his own team made too many mistakes, with own goals either side of half-time giving Barca a two-goal lead at Camp...Full Story »

Eusebio Di Francesco said he is willing to sign Mario Balotelli, a player the Roma manager feels has "huge" potential. The Italian forward's contract with Nice expires in June, at which point he will become a free agent. It is claimed talks have been held with Juventus, Napoli, Inter and Roma over a possible move. Balotelli has scored 21 goals for Nice this season and is in good form. The 27...Full Story »