The agent of former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has revealed that his client is flattered by the reported interest from Roma.

The Portuguese manager has been out of job since he was relieved from his duties at Stamford Bridge in March, but has seen his name linked with various coaching positions across Europe.

Over the last few weeks, Villas-Boas has been mentioned as a possible successor to Luis Enrique at AS Roma, and his representative has confirmed that the Portuguese is interested in the coaching job at Olimpico.

“An agreement between Villas Boas and Roma? For now I cannot confirm anything, Andre is on vacation and has made no decision,” agent Carlos Goncalves told Italian radio Rete Sport.

“It’s too early to talk about this, but Villas B…

Lucy Bronze claimed The Best FIFA Women s Player award for 2020 after winning the Champions League with Lyon.

The England international came third in the running for the 2019 award but took the top prize this time after winning a third European crown in her third and final season in France.

Right-back Bronze, who subsequently returned to Manchester City, beat competition from Pernille Harder and Wendie Renard.

Wow, what a surprise to even be nominated alongside the two other players, who I know very well, she said.

Both Pernille Harder and Wendie Renard are incredible players and outstanding human beings, as well. To even be alongside two players of that stature is incredible.

To have won it, I don t think I have the words right now to explain …

Keisuke Honda s farewell to Melbourne Victory will last at least another week after the champions prevailed 3-1 over Wellington Phoenix in Friday s first elimination final.

Having announced before the match he will not be returning for a second A-League season, midfielder Honda helped to extend his stay by supplying the free-kick for Georg Niedermeier s headed opener three minutes before half-time at AAMI Park.

The outstanding Ola Toivonen assisted the second for Kosta Barbarouses after the interval and then confirmed Victory s progression to a semi-final away date against Sydney FC, scoring the third seven minutes after Roy Krishna reduced the margin.

Phoenix had appeals for a handball in the box waved away early in the contest and looked the more dangerous si…

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Looking to lay down what would be a real marker on their travels this weekend, Inter Milan will make the trip to the Stadio Olimpico when they face off against Roma on Saturday evening.

Starting with the hosts, while Roma might have thought that they had found a real boost when returning from November s international break, they certainly came crashing back down to earth in midweek. Making the trip to Bologna on Wednesday night and putting in what was a largely toothless display, Jose Mourinho s side were hit with a 1-0 loss on the road. Watching their three-match winning run from across all competitions come to an end last time out, the Giallorossi do have the feel of a side seeking some stability. Although Roma might have found an imm…

Bournemouth are interested in signing Tyler Roberts from Leeds United in the January transfer window, according to , It has been reported that the Championship club are looking at the Wales international attacking player as a potential replacement for Josh King or David Brooks.

According to , Roberts who can operate as a striker, winger or attacking midfielder has made two starts and six substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Whites so far this season. During the 2019-20 campaign, the youngster made 12 starts and 11 substitute appearances in the Championship, scoring four goals and providing one assist in the process, according to .

Roberts is essentially a squad player at Leeds, and a move to Bournemouth where he could play more could be appealing to th…

Chris Wilder feels his Sheffield United side s complete lack of leadership has been a key factor in their relegation from the Premier League.

The Blades will be playing Championship football next term after a dismal one-season return to the Premier League in which they have won just three of their 35 league outings.

Sheffield United s 25th league defeat of the season confirmed their relegation as they were hammered 5-1 away at Newcastle United on Saturday despite Anel Ahmedhodzic putting them in front at St James Park.

A drubbing ensued after Alexander Isak s leveller, and the final whistle condemned the Blades to the second tier with three games to spare.

In Wilder s view, the club needs to rectify a lack of on-field experience if the Blades are to bounc…

What the papers say

West Ham may yet pull the plug on a deal for Harry Maguire, according to The Telegraph. The Manchester United defender has been rumoured to be on the way to London Stadium for some time, but the paper says the Hammers’ management are growing increasingly fed up with the amount of time it is taking to finalise the deal and may decide to walk away if it continues to drag on.

A host of Premier League and Serie A clubs are said to be lining up to sign Lille midfielder Carlos Baleba. The Daily Mail reports Liverpool, Newcastle, AC Milan and Juventus are all interested in the 19-year-old, with Brighton believed to be leading the charge for his signature.

The Newcastle Chronicle says the Magpies have reached out to Arsenal over full-back Kieran Tierney. A…

A court in Italy has ordered Antonio Conte to stand trial to answer accusations of sporting fraud as part of a wider investigation into match-fixing.

The Italy head coach was hit with a four-month ban in 2012 after failing to report alleged manipulating of results in two matches during his time as Siena coach in the 2010-11 season.

The Court of Cremona has now requested the 45-year-old take the stand as part of a match-fixing probe, a spokesperson for the Italian FA (FIGC) confirmed to Perform.

Reports in Italy suggested Conte would be asked to stand trial, and that he could even resign as Italy boss in an attempt to clear his name, although FIGC president Carlo Tavecchio denied those claims last week.

During his time as Juventus coach, Conte steered…

West Bromwich Albion are close to agreeing a deal for former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby, .

The twenty-nine year old has spent the last ten years with the Gunners, though consistent struggles with injury limited him to just one hundred and eighty appearances for the club in all competitions, though over three quarters of those outings came before the summer of 2010.

Prior to his switch to the Premier League, Diaby played fourteen times for Auxerre in his native France, while he has made sixteen senior appearances for his country, three of which came at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

His one international goal so far came in his last game for Les Bleus, when he scored the only goal in a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Finland in September 2012. <…

that Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on securing a deal for West Bromwich Albion’s Saido Berahino though are reluctant on meeting the Baggies’ valuation of the striker.

The twenty-two year old has been strongly linked a move away from The Hawthrons this summer with Spurs the front runners to secure his services however, the North London club have so far failed to meet the £25m asking price.

In just over two years as a first team regular for West Brom, Berhaino has racked up eighty-two appearances in all competitions, scoring twenty-nine goals – nineteen of which have come in the Premier League.

Internationally, he was part of the England’s victorious squad for the 2010 UEFA European Under 17 Championships while he also has ten goals in eleven outings …