Chelsea Set Their Sights On Ligue 1 Enforcer As Alternative To Paul Pogba

The opening of the summer transfer window is fast approaching so we’ll bring you all the latest transfer rumours and gossip from around the globe. Today, Chelsea are linked with Blaise Matuidi….

Chelsea have turned their attention to Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi after accepting defeat in their pursuit of Paul Pogba this summer, according to the Express.

New boss Antonio Conte isn’t due to officially take charge at Stamford Bridge until after he’s fulfilled his duties with the Italian squad at Euro 2016 but it looks as though the 46-year-old has already started planning for life in West London.

Paraguay reveals Copa America Centenario final roster

 

Paraguay manager Ramon Diaz has called on a veteran, mostly North and South America-based roster for Copa America Centenario.

Only five of Paraguay's 23-man squad are based in Europe, with a heavy contingent from Liga MX and Paraguay, Argentina and Chile's domestic leagues. Seattle Sounders forward Nelson Valdez is the only U.S.-based player and will be part of a potentially dangerous attack,

Iheanacho: My best is yet to come at Manchester City

May 9, 2016 16:53:06

Despite scoring 13 goals in his first season in the Premier League, the Nigerian forward believes the Citizens have only seen a fraction of his ability so far

Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has appraised his performances for the club so far and stressed that his best is yet to come.

The Nigerian international scored 13 times in 33 appearances for the Citizens this season and though many would be satisfied with that tally, the 19-year-old feels he still has much to prove.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'very sad' to see Michel Platini's ban from football upheld

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has given a mixed reception to the Court of Arbitration for Sport's decision to uphold his former boss Michel Platini's ban from football.

Platini had hoped sport's highest court would squash his six-year ban but the Lausanne-based body only reduced it to four years, effectively ending his career in the game.

Speaking to journalists in Mexico City after his first FIFA Council meeting, Infantino said: 'As president, I respect the decision of CAS, no doubt about that.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is sad at the decision to uphold his former

NPFL: Rangers, 3SC Rekindle Rivalry‎ In Enugu

Nigeria Professional Football League leaders, Enugu Rangers will look to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing 3-1 loss to Rivers United when they confront perennial rivals, Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.

The Flying Antelopes boast of a hundred percent record at home in the league this season.
They will be without two regular players; Bobby Clement and Obinna

F’Bank face Police, Dolphins battle Customs in semis

•Ijeh Fumnaya of Dolphins (right) and Emen Okon of Plateau Rocks during their Zenith Bank National Women Basketball League game played in Lagos... on Monday. Photo: Sodiq Adelakun

Pius Ayinor and Idris Adesina 

Defending champions of the Zenith Bank League, Dolphins, will take on Customs in one of the semi-final games billed for Tuesday in Lagos. The other semi final match will see former champions First Bank taking IGP Queens who defeated Delta Force 60-58 on Monday to book the game