Maicon: Roma have reignited Brazil hopes

France international forward Loic Remy, currently on loan at Newcastle United, will consider his long-term future next summer, understands.

Remy, who joined Queens Park Rangers from French giants Olympique de Marseille in a deal worth €10 million in January, has been on scintillating form for the Magpies this season.

The former Lyon youth starlet, 26, has bagged five goals and one assist in seven Premier League appearances for Newcastle in 2013/14, playing a direct role in 6 of the Tynesiders 12 league goals.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has already expressed his desire to ink Remy to a permanent deal, but the Frenchman is considering all options ahead of next summer.

I will look at whatever offers come in whether they be from Newcastl…

Chelsea have announced the managing director Christian Purslow is stepping down from his role at the club.

The 53-year-old, who held a similar role at Liverpool, moved to Stamford Bridge in 2014 and has helped to orchestrate a number of commercial deals.

Lucrative kit and shirt sponsorship deals with Nike and Yokohama Rubber respectively helped Chelsea to increase their financial strength during a period in which they won the Premier League, and EFL Cup before last season s disappointing displays.

He will leave his post at the end of the season.

I am proud of what we have all achieved, with Chelsea ‎now enjoying great success off the field as well as on it and a commercial team in place to help cement Chelsea s position at the top of the game, Purslow …

Newcastle United s latest signing Andros Townsend is delighted to have the chance to prove himself, claiming he is in the best shape of his life.

Steve McClaren splashed out £12million on the out-of-favour former Tottenham winger to bolster Newcastle’s attacking options in order to secure Premier League survival.

Townsend believes he can prove doubters of his ability wrong after moving to the north-east and is hoping to work his way back into contention for England’s Euro 2016 squad.

I’ve got a massive point to prove now and hopefully Newcastle will benefit from that,  the 24-year-old said.

My last full 90 minutes in the Premier League was just under two years ago so I’ve not played consistently in a long time.

But the last time I pla…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been named Premier League Manager of the Season for 2019-20. 

The Reds won their first top-flight title in 30 years, finishing on a club-record 99 points, 18 clear of previous champions Manchester City. 

Klopp s side went unbeaten in their first 27 games, winning 26, and set a record for earliest title win by sealing their triumph with seven rounds of matches remaining. 

Klopp, who was named League Managers Association Manager of the Year last month, won the Premier League prize ahead of fellow nominees Frank Lampard, Brendan Rodgers and Chris Wilder. 

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold claimed the Young Player of the Season prize and is also up for the Player of the Season accolade, along with team-mates Jo…

John Terry announced his retirement from football on Sunday and left behind a career rich in achievements.

Terry came through Chelsea s youth system and made his debut for the first team in 1998, quickly establishing himself as an important player in the Blues back line.

He was soon made captain and went on to lead his side to five Premier League titles before spending the final season of his illustrious career with Aston Villa in 2017-18.

Here, we look at the numbers behind Terry s superb 20-year career.

No defender has netted more goals in Chelsea history than John Terry’s 67

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC)

17   Terry made his Chelsea debut as an 17-year-old in 1998 during an EFL Cup tie against the club he would later play for, Asto…

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 4/11 @

Two sides who have their sights set on securing a Champions League ticket in 2024, Atalanta will welcome Bologna to Bergamo on Sunday evening.

Starting with the hosts, eventually falling to a nightmare 4-0 drumming against AC Milan earlier in the week, Atalanta will certainly be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, suffering just a single domestic defeat across any competition since way back on December 23rd, La Dea have still received a string of plaudits this season. Opening this weekend’s fixtures leading the chase in the Champions League race, Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have also continued to shine with their rampant performances on home soil this year. Last seen in Bergamo storming their way to a routine …

Market: Mallorca win

Odds: 2/3 @

Looking to sign off the 2020/21 campaign with a real flurry on Sunday night, Mallorca will make the trip to the Estadio El Toralín when they face off against Ponferradina.

Starting with the hosts, while Ponferradina might have managed to wrap up a top-half finish with time to spare this year, they have endured a worrying end to the 2020/21 campaign. Showing some real signs of fatigue and a side really limping their way over the finish line, the El Bierzo-based outfit have long since seen any chance of a play-off charge go up in smoke. Last seen earlier in the week when putting in another sluggish display, La Ponfe were hit with a deserved 2-0 defeat away at Sabadell and they really failed to bounce back from that 4-1 drumming at…

Roma recruit Australian starlet

Roma have secured the signature of Perth Glory midfielder Danny De Silva, the Australian side have announced on their official website.

The 17-year-old has been signed for an undisclosed fee and he will only join his new employers after the 2014/2015 season comes to an end.

Da Silva has been regarded as one of country s hottest prospects and he has been playing for the Australia Under-20 side.

The midfielder joined Perth Glory in February 2013, becoming club s youngest ever professional player and he was handed his first team debut the following month.

Da Silva has so far featured in 15 league matches for the club, but he has yet to register his first goal.

The talented footballer is likely to profit from s…

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is optimistic Bryan Oviedo could make Costa Rica s FIFA World Cup squad, as he recovers from a broken leg.

Oviedo suffered a bad break to his left leg in Everton s FA Cup fourth-round win at Stevenage in January, and the 24-year-old looked certain to miss the finals in Brazil later this year.

However on Thursday, Martinez revealed that Oviedo s rehabilitation was going better than expected and that he may yet make a remarkable recovery in time to be a part of Costa Rica s plans.

He is really well and back in Costa Rica now, he said.

He s working with the national team and we ve got high hopes that he ll be able to be fully fit for the World Cup.

In that respect it s a nice target to hope for and he s been well ahead of the timi…

Liverpool have an excellent opportunity to end their wait for silverware this season, according to Philippe Coutinho.

The five-time European champions have not won a trophy since claiming the League Cup in 2012 after a penalty shootout against Cardiff City.

Jurgen Klopp s side are into the knockout phase of the Europa League, have reached the last four of the League Cup and face League Two Exeter City in the FA Cup third round.

And Coutinho, who has been in fine form during the first half of the season, wants to cap his progress at Anfield with a first winners medal.

We re in a very good position. It s the goal of everyone involved, we re all focused on fighting for the trophies and I think we have a great chance in the competitions we re in this ye…