Former Chelsea star Salomon Kalou buried himself in charity work back home in Ivory Coast during the festive season, as per reports. The Hertha Berlin forward has a foundation he started alongside his brother Bonaventure, who used to feature for Feyenoord, Auxerre and Paris St-Germain.
The Kalou Foundation has been active since 2010, working to help orphaned girls and patients with kidney issues. They claimed to have helped over 100 girls living in Grand-Bassam, 30 km from the capital Abidjan. There are also dialysis sessions for natives in hospitals in Abidjan.
A former Napoli Director of Football Pierpaolo Marino has made several revelations about his time at the San Paolo. At the La Marsa International Football Transfer Meeting, Marino claimed he spotted numerous football talents in his career.
At Napoli, he takes the credit for Fabrizio Ravanelli, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Marek Hamsik. Hamsik has been phenomenal at Napoli through the years, now has the most goals in the history of the club.
Former Inter Milan striker Diego Milito believes that Inter Milan has a good chance of winning the title this season.
He said that the club already has a good squad and he believes has made some interesting signings during the transfer window that will allow the club to progress.
Jose Mourinho was thought to be interested in Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata while Romelu Lukaku was on his way back to The Bridge.
However, the Portuguese manager made a U-turn and in a stealth move Lukaku landed at Old Trafford in a deal that could reach £90 million plus add-ons.
Real Madrid influential team players Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos are chasing one big record when they play Juventus in the UEFA Champions League final.
It would be their first La Liga and Champions League double since 1958. Ronaldo and Ramos could join the elite league of players that have scored in three Champions League finals.
Argentina are set to face Bolivia at La Paz in a crucial World Cup qualifierbut the players that are available for selection have been reduced as suspensions, warnings and injuries creep in.
After the battle with Chile, Argentina have 13 players on warnings, just a yellow card away from suspensions as Argentina face more problems in their World Cup qualifying bid.
Newcastle United are considering re-signing England international, Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace as the Championship side targets experienced players for promotion chase.
Following their move to the top of the log after a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Brentford, Rafa Benitez looks to strengthen his squad as the tile race heats up.
Former Inter Milan striker Diego Milito says that the club have made a major mistake in parting company with Frank de Boer after just under three months in charge.
The recent results in the English Premier League should force any sensible manager have back up plans upon back up plans.
