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“Se le cose stanno così, arrivo di corsa, Mister”. Deve aver risposto più o meno così, Donyell Malen a Gian Piero Gasperini, quando quest'ultimo – era lo scorso fine dicembre – gli diede garanzia che qui a Roma avrebbe fatto ciò che più desiderava: il centravanti in una squadra di valore. E mai intuizione – quella di Gasp – fu più decisiva nella storia recente del nostro campionato. E se appena tre mesi fa era ancora un giocatore dell’Aston Villa – 4 gol in 21 partite – il sogno di mercato di diversi club della Serie A, ora Malen, può entrare nella storia della Serie A. L’olandese ha già messo a segno dieci gol in sole 12 presenze con la maglia della Roma. Un bottino, con sei giornate ancora da disputare, che gli permette di sognare addirittura il titolo di capocannoniere della Serie A, ora distante sei gol. L’olandese re dei bomber si gioca a 9,00 su Snai, secondo in quota soltanto a Lautaro Martinez (in pole a 1,16 su Sisal) , leader a quota 16 marcature ma ai box per un infortunio muscolare che dovrebbe tenerlo fuori per alcune settimane.Mai nessun giocatore arrivato in Italia a gennaio è poi riuscito a laurearsi capocannoniere della Serie A. Con la tripletta contro il Lecce, Malen ha eguagliato a quota 10 il numero massimo di gol segnati da un nuovo acquisto di gennaio, primato condiviso con una leggenda del calcio italiano come Zlatan Ibrahimovic.Malen non sembra però intenzionato a fermarsi alla semplice condivisione del record. Con il sorpasso a Ibra ormai a un passo, il mirino è puntato su Lautaro. L'attaccante giallorosso può riscrivere le statistiche della Serie A: se dovesse riuscire a conquistare il titolo di capocannoniere, quella di Malen non sarebbe solo l'operazione di mercato perfetta, ma la più grande rimonta mai vista in un girone di ritorno. La storia è lì, a soli sei gol di distanza.

By: Oliver Fisher Yahya Idrissi-Regragui has shed some light on the decision to leave Chelsea in order to move to AC Milan in the winter window. In the past 18 months, the Milan management have showed a commitment to investing in players for the future, with over €35m spent on teenagers. The investments range from David Odogu and […] The post Idrissi-Regragui sheds light on swapping Chelsea for Milan: “I’ve always had a connection” appeared first on SempreMilan.

An ex-Premier League goalkeeper has told talkSPORT that he has had offers to keep playing – but instead wants to save a non-league club. Former Fulham star David Stockdale completed his takeo…

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis believes Antonio Conte will stay on as head coach next season despite reports linking him to the Italy job. Conte led Napoli to the Serie A title in his first season last year, though the Scudetto holders have been plagued by injuries this term. Long-term problems for the likes of […] The post Conte will never abandon Napoli at the last minute, says president De Laurentiis appeared first on Soccer News.

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Ghanaian forward Joseph Opoku admitted to being caught off guard by the wave of criticism and abuse he faced just a week prior despite securing a vital brace to keep Zulte Waregem in the Belgian top tier.The 20-year-old found himself at the center of a social media storm following a high-profile missed chance against Cercle Brugge, an experience he described as a surprising test of his professional character.The young winger, who has been a standout performer since joining from Great Corinthians, expressed a sense of shock at how quickly sentiment turned after one difficult moment on the pitch.However, rather than letting the backlash derail his season, Opoku used the 2-1 victory over FCV Dender to transform that external pressure into clinical efficiency.His two second-half goals not only silenced his detractors but also propelled "Essevee" to the top of the relegation playoff table.Reflecting on the psychological toll of the past week, Opoku emphasized the need for mental toughness in the modern game."I was shocked by how they reacted to me. Many people make fun of it, but as a top player, you know, I already knew I’m a top player.“So, as a top player,...

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LIVERPOOL legend Luis Garcia has admitted he was reduced to tears when his Malaysian club celebrated an historic win. The former Spain midfielder retired from football in 2014 before a brief return to the game in 2016. He has since worked as a pundit and didn't think he would return to football. But last summer...

By: Oliver Fisher Simone Inzaghi’s first season at Al-Hilal is turning into a nightmare. He could soon end up back in Serie A, with AC Milan not entirely ruled out. As Calciomercato.com report, Inzaghi is under severe pressure. In the league, Al-Hilal have squandered a seven-point lead against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr and now find themselves five points behind […] The post CM: Simone Inzaghi could return to Serie A – why Milan may become a concrete option appeared first on SempreMilan.

Maidstone United have announced that manager George Elokobi will be leaving his role at the end of the season. Elokobi, who played 59 times in the Premier League during his playing career, has spen…

Matt Crocker is leaving his position as U.S. Soccer’s sporting director to take a similar role with Saudi Arabia, multiple sources told me on Monday.

Whether we all like it or not, football is in the midst of an efficiency revolution. See it in the sudden uptick in tactical directness, as teams toss control to the side in favor of getting the ball to goal as quickly as possible; see it in the emphasis on set plays, as juggernauts like… The post Football’s Young Unicorns: The Uncategorizable first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

It took until halfway through the January transfer window for AS Roma to finally get the striker they had wanted. In the winter window, Roma were linked with Joshua Zirkzee and Giacomo Raspadori, the latter rejected Roma to go and join Atalanta after a short spell in Spain at Atletico Madrid. Zirkzee stayed at Manchester… The post Donyell Malen: Have Roma Finally Found Their Striker? first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Vitesse Arnhem could secure a surprise return to the Eredivisie this season despite sitting in the bottom half of the second division. The Dutch side are 12th in the Eerste Divisie with two matches…

Michael Carrick has defended the form of Manuel Ugarte after Gary Neville said the midfielder has been 'well short' ever since he joined Manchester United.

Which men's and women's players are defying Father Time and reaching new heights? It's time to honor this year's winners.

Vedat Muriqi is known as "The Pirate." Can he plunder Spain's golden boot award from Kylian Mbappé for himself and loot LaLiga safety for Mallorca?

How RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old sensation went from DME Academy to becoming one of Europe’s most explosive wingers When Yan Diomande scored three goals in 18 second-half minutes against Eintracht Frankfurt on December 6, 2025, he didn’t just dismantle one of Germany’s better sides. He became the second-youngest player in Bundesliga history to score a… The post From Florida High School to Bundesliga Wunderkid: The Tactical Profile of Yan Diomande first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

What are the rules on hair-pulling? Has it happened before? How do other competitions punish it? What will happen in the World Cup?

By: Oliver Fisher Serginho is confident that Massimiliano Allegri will get AC Milan over the line in the top four race, despite a recent wobble. The past few weeks have not gone the way that Allegri nor Milan planned. From being in title contention – albeit faint – the Rossoneri have lost four of their last seven games […] The post Serginho discusses Milan’s poor form, Leao’s role and why he still believes in Allegri appeared first on SempreMilan.

The top comment on the YouTube video: “19-Year Old Justin Janssen Bossing The Midfield!” reads: “It’s amazing to see your grandson playing football like Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona!! Grandpa and Grandma are incredibly proud!!” To Mr. and Mrs. Janssen, we could not agree more. Justin Janssen plays like an inconsiderate tarot reader. This… The post Justin Janssen Doesn’t See You Coming, By Choice first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

VITESSE could earn promotion back to the Eredivisie for next season... despite sitting 12th with two games to go. The Dutch side are best remembered in England for having had several loan players from Chelsea down the years. Since their relationship with the Blues eroded following Roman Abramovich's departure, Vitesse have fallen upon hard times....

Nearly one in five UK adults plan to place a sports bet in 2026, according to an OLBG survey conducted by YouGov. The FIFA World Cup, kicking off this June across the USA, Canada and Mexico, is the most anticipated sporting event of the year, drawing interest from 34% of the British public. For football […] The post Beyond the Pitch: How Football Fans Are Engaging With the Game Off-Season appeared first on Fan Banter.

Ally McCoist has laughed off claims he is a ‘deranged conspiracy theorist’ after his comments on the Scottish Premiership split. The Rangers legend had made his feelings known after the…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has offered an explanation for why Carlos Queiroz was appointed as the new head coach of the Black Stars. The 72-year-old has been confirmed as the new head coach for the senior national team on a short-term deal ahead of the 2026 World Cup.The former Egypt head coach has replaced Otto Addo, who was sacked after Black Stars' inconsistent performances ahead of the Mundial despite guiding the team to qualify for the Mundial slated for this summer in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.Reportedly, Pitso Mosimane, Kwesi Appiah, Paulo Bento, among other coaches, were all linked to the coach.Speaking to Asempa FM, the Communications Director of the GFA, Henry Asante Twum, explained why the former Real Madrid head coach was appointed."Carlos Queiroz provided a detailed analysis of his observations of the Black Stars, from their AFCON qualification failure to World Cup qualification," he said."He showed strong knowledge of the team’s player profiles and outlined how he intends to guide the Black Stars’ progress from the group stage at the World Cup," Asante Twum added.Queiroz will meet the Black Stars squad next month during their international friendly against Mexico, before concluding...

By: Oliver Fisher Italian football is going through a crucial period of change after they failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup, and movements could concern AC Milan. There was a call for heads to roll after the play-off defeat to Bosnia in the last international break, and roll they have. Gennaro Gattuso resigned as head […] The post CorSera: Rossoneri to Azzurri – Maldini and Allegri considered for top Italy roles appeared first on SempreMilan.

Arjen Robben believes “you can never write off Real Madrid” in the Champions League, but has backed Bayern Munich to progress in their quarter-final tie. Bayern currently lead the tie 2-1, with Luis Diaz and Harry Kane securing a first-leg lead at the Santiago Bernabeu last week. However, Madrid are unbeaten in their last four […] The post Robben: You can never write off Real Madrid in the Champions League appeared first on Soccer News.

Alejandro Garnacho could be the latest Argentine to be sanctioned by Chelsea after engaging in cryptic social media activity. The winger arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer in a £40million deal …

By Martin Graham Julian Alvarez’s journey began in Calchin, a small town in Argentina’s Cordoba province, where his talent quickly set him apart. Nicknamed “La Aranita” by his brother because of his elusive movement on the pitch, he became a local attraction, with opponents eager to see him play. Even at a young age, […]

Communications Director of Ghana Football Association (GFA), Henry Asante Twum, has hinted that the FA will review the performance of Carlos Queiroz after the 2026 World Cup. The veteran Portuguese trainer has been appointed on a short-term basis, replacing Otto Addo, who was sacked after the back-to-back defeats against Austria and Germany in a pre-World Cup friendly game.With the former Egypt and Iran head coach set to lead the Black Stars to the Mundial, Asante Twum has revealed that his performance will be reviewed after the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico."Carlos Queiroz to lead the Black Stars until the end of the World Cup. After that, the FA will review how things turn out and decide whether to keep him or part ways," he told Asempa FM.Asante Twum also hinted that the 72-year-old has already started working."Carlos Queiroz has already begun work on the Black Stars and is expected in Ghana in the coming days," Asante Twum added.Queiroz will meet the Black Stars squad next month during their international friendly against Mexico, before concluding preparations with a final tune-up match against Wales on June 2.Ghana, preparing for its fifth World Cup appearance,...

By: Oliver Fisher The AC Milan squad must respond after losing four of their last seven, and a positive gesture came on Monday afternoon. After two consecutive defeats without scoring against Napoli and Udinese, Milan must bounce back and get back to picking up wins to move closer to their big seasonal goal: qualifying for next season’s Champions […] The post Tuttosport: Milan squad affirm commitment as every player attends ‘optional lunch’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

The Spaniard has been turning heads at Como.

Prof Stacey Pope’s showcase highlights how women have always been required to defend and justify their fandom “You can be the thickest bloke and you still think you know more about football than a woman,” reads a line from Newcastle fan named Jo around halfway into a new exhibition on women in football culture. “[They] say, ‘you don’t know what you’re talking about.’ Oh, I could wipe the floor with you, man, with my knowledge and how much I’ve been, how much I’ve seen.” “I love that quote,” smiles Prof Stacey Pope, a leading women’s football sociologist and creator of the Away From Home: The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans exhibition, alongside David Wright of Durham University’s museums, galleries and exhibitions Team.

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As we are all aware, an absolute mess was left behind by Mike Ashley, for the current Newcastle United owners to inherit. Mike Ashley over a near decade and a... You can click here to read the full article.

Jason Cundy’s Ange Postecoglou mask is Jamie O’Hara’s Kyrptonite – and it could reach boiling point at his wedding on Saturday. O’Hara’s beloved Tottenham Hotspu…

Man City closed the gap to just six points at the weekend.

ONLY Arsenal and Manchester City have lost fewer Premier League games than Bournemouth this season. Granted, the Cherries have drawn more often than Andoni Iraola would have liked but they are undoubtedly a thoroughly competitive outfit capable of beating anyone on their day. Bournemouth registered their best result of the campaign when they upset the...

Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis’ radical plans to modify the structure of football matches were brutally slammed by talkSPORT’s Jeff Stelling. The 76-year-old Italian proposed a new vision for f…

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GARY NEVILLE and Jamie Carragher disagreed as they named their top Premier League midfielders of all time. Carragher, 48, listed his top 10 during last night's Monday Night Football broadcast on Sky Sports. The Liverpool legend opted for his old team-mate Steven Gerrard at No1, ahead of Roy Keane in second Kevin De Bruyne in...

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Ghana international Felix Afena-Gyan has expressed optimism about Amedspor’s Turkish Super Lig promotion chances despite sharing the spoils against Ümraniyespor.The 23-year-old forward came off the bench as his side played out a 2-2 stalemate in their week 35 fixture, held at the Diyarbakır Stadyumu on Monday night. Introduced in the 60th minute, Afena-Gyan quickly made his presence felt, playing a decisive role in rescuing a point for his team.With Amedspor trailing on home soil, the former AS Roma youngster stepped up when it mattered most, setting up Mbaye Diagne deep into stoppage time to fire home the crucial equalizer.The visitors had earlier taken the lead through Batuhan Çelik in the 22nd minute, but Mehmet Yeşil responded just six minutes later to level matters for the hosts, ensuring both sides went into the break tied at 1-1.After halftime, Ümraniyespor regained their advantage through Albanian international Jurgen Bardhi in the 69th minute, putting them on course for all three points.However, Amedspor had the final say, with Afena-Gyan’s late assist sparking celebrations as the home side snatched a valuable draw in stoppage time.The Black Stars attacker, who has earned eight caps for Ghana, is proving to be...