The draw for the knockout stages of the Copa del Rey took place this Friday. FC Barcelona will be opposed to a second division club.
Ronald Koeman's Blaugrana will head to Rayo Vallecano for a place in the quarter-finals. Thursday, the club of Catalonia qualified in pain in Cornella (2-0 ap), on goals from Ousmane Dembélé and Martin Braithwaite.
The matches will be played on January 26, 27 and 28 in a single match.

Source: Source: http://www.topmercato.com/232365,1/coupe-du-roi---le-barca-face-au-rayo-vallecano-en-8es.html

Côte d'Ivoire Elephants assistant coach Kolo Touré Abib has just obtained his UEFA A license after that of UEFA B obtained at Glasgow Rangers. Good news for the assistant to Ivorian coach Patrice Beaumelle, who will now be able to coach any top European team.

Source: Source: abidjantv.net › sports › football-lentraineur-adjoint-des-éléphants

Senegalese Club Brugge winger Krépin Diatta (21) signed up for AS Monaco on Thursday, the Principality's club announced. In the Championship, Diatta scored 10 goals in 19 matches this season. The transfer amounts to € 16 million according to RMC Sport.

Source: https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Krepin-diatta-club-bruges-signe-a-monaco-officiel/1215054

OM have found their new striker: the Polish Napoli Arkadiusz Milik is loaned for 18 months to the Marseille club with a purchase option. The 26-year-old Milik reinforces an offensive sector in pain (only 26 goals in 19 matches) and in search of a powerful center-forward: the holder Dario Benedetto has scored only 4 times in 25 matches this season.
It's the end of the January soap opera in Marseille. Expected for several weeks, Arkadiusz Milik is finally an OM player. According to RMC Sport and La Provence, this option amounts to € 8 million, plus a € 4 million bonus.

Former Lyon resident Jean-Philippe Mateta officially signed a one-and-a-half year loan agreement with Crystal Palace on Thursday, with an option to purchase from Mainz.
After two and a half seasons in the Mainz colors (27 goals in 71 games), Jean-Philippe Mateta is leaving Germany for England.

SOURCE: https://www.francefootball.fr/news/Mercato-jean-philippe-mateta-quitte-officiellement-mayence-pour-crystal-palace/1214956

CHAN 2020: la composition des 4 groupes

Groupe A :

Cameroun, Zimbabwe, Mali, Burkina Faso

Groupe B :

Libye, Niger, RD Congo, Congo

Groupe C :

Maroc, Togo, Rwanda, Ouganda

Groupe D :

Zambie, Tanzanie, Guinée, Namibie

A few weeks after the launch of Fair Play For Planet, After the Section Paloise (Rugby Top 14), it is the turn of TVEC 85 Les Sables d'Olonne to launch the Fair Play For Planet labeling process, the first label recognizing clubs and sporting events with a real environmental commitment. This amateur club operates at the regional level. Les Tigres Vendéens Étoile chaumoise 85 are a French football club based in Sables-d'Olonne. The club operates at the Rudelière sports park in Sables-d'Olonne.

Source: https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Un-premier-club-de-foot-s-engage-dans-le-processus-de-labellisation-fair-play-for-planet/1212549

After the victory in Abidjan (2-1), the Elephants provided the minimum to
Madagascar by obtaining a point out of 3 possible during this 4th day of
qualifying counting for CAN 2021. If victory seemed within reach
with the opening scoring before Franck Kessié’s quarter of an hour on a
penalty following a clumsy hand from Morel, things will go wrong in
second period

Source:https://mondialsport.ci/madagascar-cote-d-ivoire-1-1-le-penalty-de-kessie-face-au-missile-d-amada-video-12470.sport

The president of the African Football Confederation (CAF), Ahmad is no longer the only candidate for his succession. With less than a week before the deadline for submitting applications, set for November 12, the Ivorian Football Federation announced on Saturday, November 7 that its former president Jacques Anouma is running. "The FIF has decided to grant its sponsorship to Mr. Jacques Anouma for the election to the presidency of CAF scheduled for March 2021. The FIF wishes Mr. Jacques Anouma every success", we read in the press release. This sponsorship from the federation of his country is essential to claim a place in the executive committee. Already a candidate for the presidency of CAF in 2013 against Issa Hayatou, Jacques Anouma was then prevented from competing.
 

Source:  https://www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique-foot/20201107-jacques-anouma-candidat-%C3%A0-la-pr%C3%A9sidence-la-caf-contre-ahmad

Côte d'Ivoire won 2-1, in a generally controlled match against Madagascar, and glued together at the top of Group K, on ??their opponent of the day, before the return match, scheduled in 5 days, at Stadium Barikadimy from Toamasina. Gervinho launched the Elephants, before Sébastien Haller celebrated his first selection with a goal, on a service from Gradel. Paulin Voavy closed the gap by taking advantage of Aurier and Gbohouo's clumsiness.

Source:https://www.footmercato.net/a8240257518717763498-suivez-la-rencontre-cote-divoire-madagascar-en-direct-commente

Initially scheduled for Thursday 12 November at 7 p.m. GMT at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Ebimpé, the Côte D'Ivoire vs Madagascar Match will take place at 4 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. as previously indicated.
The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) has indeed indicated, without reason given, that the match will indeed be held on the date and at the place indicated. But at 4 p.m. GMT. The return match will be held on November 17 in Toamasina at 1 p.m.

Source: https://mondialsport.ci/elim-can-2021-cote-d-ivoire-madagascar-change-d-heure-12336.sport

Senegal will have to wait before being able to count on Pape Gueye. The Olympique de Marseille midfielder announces that he has not made up his mind on his selection. He who can also evolve with France.
“For the moment I am concentrating on my club, I have not yet made my choice for the selection,… I am the Senegal team like a true supporter during the competitions, Sadio Mané is a player that I like and I dream of playing with him, ”Gueye told the microphone of Canal + International.

Source: https://www.africatopsports.com/2020/10/27/pape-gueye-senegal-ou-france-je-nai-pas-encore-fait-mon-choix/

Josep Maria Bartomeu is no longer the president of FC Barcelona. According to information from Sport newspaper, the 57-year-old leader presented his resignation on Tuesday.
The Blaugrana boss and his administrators have decided to leave their functions after an emergency board of directors, and this before the vote of the motion of censure against the boss of Barça set on the 1st and November 2, a vote of no confidence that he wanted to reject. Barça have not yet formalized the news. In office since January 2014, Josep Maria Bartomeu had been questioned for many months. Critics have accelerated following the humiliation against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on August 14.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228401,1/barca---bartomeu-a-presente-sa-demission.html

After a slight jump ahead of last month, the Elephants downgraded the FIFA rankings this October following their two friendly clashes against the Red Devils and the Samurai respectively. Ranked 60th last month, elephants have lost one place and now rank 61st globally and 12th in Africa just behind the DRC. Patrice BEAUMELLE and his men will have to do better in November during the double confrontation against Madagascar.

Source: https://mondialsport.ci/classement-fifa-octobre-2020-la-cote-d-ivoire-retrograde-la-france-menace-la-belgique-12102.sport

The extension of Gennaro Gattuso's contract with Naples is becoming clearer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian coach is in the process of reaching an agreement with his leaders.
The transalpine newspaper understands that the 42-year-old coach will be back for two more years, until June 2023, with an optional additional season. The former AC Milan technician will receive an annual salary of 1.9 million euros excluding bonuses, linked to the team's results. The officialization of the deal is expected by the end of the year.

Source:http://www.topmercato.com/228277,1/naples---gattuso-vers-une-prolongation-jusqu-en-2023.html

The English press takes stock of the succession of the former FC Barcelona technician. According to information from the Daily Mail, two names emerge to land on the bench of the Mancunian club, opposed Tuesday evening to Olympique de Marseille during the second day of the group stage of the Champions League. The Citizens are watching Mauricio Pochettino. The 48-year-old Argentine has been free of any contract since his departure from Tottenham in November 2019. Another track mentioned by our colleagues, the one leading to Julian Nagelsmann. The 33-year-old German has been coaching RB Leipzig since the summer of 2019.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228322,1/man-city---deux-profils-cibles-en-cas-de-depart-de-guardiola.html

FC Barcelona central defender Samuel Umtiti spoke in an interview with Canal Football Club about his summer transfer window. The 26-year-old footballer has raised the possibility of a return to Olympique Lyonnais.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228315,1/barca---umtiti-revient-sur-son-retour-avorte-a-l-ol.html

Montpellier announced on Monday the arrival of striker Beni Makouana.
The 18-year-old Congolese footballer has signed up with the MHSC for a contract period which has not been communicated. The native of Brazzaville inherits the number 28 and will train initially with the reserve of the Hérault formation.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228008,1/montpellier---un-attaquant-congolais-au-mhsc-officiel.html

The 27-year-old Senegalese striker has initialed a three-season contract with Dijon, current L1. The Burgundy club formalized the news on social networks during the day, without revealing the amount. The Senegalese, silent this season in L2 (in 4 games), arrives as a joker.

Source:http://www.topmercato.com/228067,1/dijon---konate-signe-trois-ans-officiel.html

Marcello Lippi took advantage of an interview with Radio Sportiva to take stock of his situation. The Italian has revealed he has decided to end his coaching career.
"I'm definitely done with the job of coaching, but maybe I could be useful in other roles, we'll see. But until spring nothing," said the 72-year-old manager.

Source:http://www.topmercato.com/228143,1/italie---marcello-lippi-met-fin-a-sa-carriere-d-entraineur-officiel.html

The Spanish Football League has revealed the identity of the referee chosen to lead the Clasico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
The poster between the Blaugrana and the Merengue, scheduled this Saturday at Camp Nou at 4 p.m. on the occasion of the 7th day of La Liga, will be refereed by Martinez Munuera. The 38-year-old Spaniard orchestrated the first Clasico of his career.

Source:http://www.topmercato.com/228146,1/liga---l-arbitre-du-clasico-barca-real-a-ete-revele.html

Released from his number 1 status by Edouard Mendy, as confirmed by Frank Lampard, Kepa Arrizabalaga could leave Chelsea. Blues management are said to be willing to cede the Spanish goalkeeper in the form of a loan.
According to information from Estadio Deportivo, Sevilla FC would have come to the information to revive the 26-year-old goalkeeper, now in competition with the former footballer from Stade Rennais.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228178,1/chelsea---un-pret-en-espagne-pour-kepa.html

Lazio Rome announced the departure of their central defender Bastos on Thursday.
The capital club say the Angolan footballer was permanently transferred to Al-Ain, Saudi Arabia, for an amount that was not given. Recruited in the summer of 2016 for 5 million euros, the 29-year-old was no longer part of Simone Inzaghi's plans. Since the start of the season, Bastos has played two Serie A matches, without any tenure.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228171,1/lazio-rome---bastos-s-en-va-a-al-ain-officiel.html

Arnaud Lusamba, 23, has decided to commit as a joker with Amiens, who started his championship badly for his return to L2 (16th). The midfielder, spent four years with OGC Nice, signed for two seasons with the Amiens club. Last season, the French played 15 games, in all competitions, with the Aiglons, for 1 goal and 2 assists.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228077,1/amiens---lusamba-s-engage-pour-deux-saisons-officiel.html

According to information from The Athletic, Spurs see the extension of the French goalkeeper as their next priority. The media does not reveal any details on the terms of the new contract to be offered to the 2018 world champion, which currently runs until June 2022. Recruited during the summer of 2012 for the sum of 12.6 million euros, the he former Olympique Lyonnais footballer is part of José Mourinho's squad. Since the start of the 2020-2021 season, the Niçois have played seven matches in all competitions, for five Premier League matches.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/228128,1/tottenham---les-spurs-veulent-aussi-blinder-lloris.html

As indicated by its director of operations Omar Berrada, the Mancunian club has not closed the door to a future recruitment of the 33-year-old footballer, under contract until next June with the Blaugrana. And according to the Daily Star, the Citizens are considering getting their hands on "La Pulga" in January. Mancunian leaders could spend 15 million pounds during the next winter transfer window to secure the services of the native of Rosario, or 16.5 million euros. Even if this offer would make it possible to recover a sum of money, Barça undoubtedly wants to keep his star until the end of the 2020-2021 season.

http://www.topmercato.com/227950,1/barca---une-offre-de-man-city-pour-messi-en-janvier.html

Bayer center-back Leverkusen has signed up with the Greens in the form of a one-season loan with option to buy. The 22-year-old Greek footballer will wear number 4 in Claude Puel's squad. Linked until June 2022 with the German formation, the player loaned last January to Sheffield United was not part of the plans of Peter Bosz

Manchester United are set to take a big hit in the transfer market. According to the French and English press, the Mancunian club will secure the services of the Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani.

Source: http://www.topmercato.com/227231,1/man-utd---edinson-cavani-va-signer-pour-deux-ans.html

The Ebimpé Stadium will be inaugurated on October 3, 2020 by HE Mr. Alassane Ouattara. The first match to be played there occasionally rhymes with ASEC-Africa. 10 months after December 14, 2019, Ivorian football will give birth to its historic derby for a moment of history. Since it was chosen to illuminate the sky of the Olympic Stadium in Ebimpé, the doors of which will be officially open at the beginning of October 2020.

Source:  https://www.sport-ivoire.ci/football-ligue-1/asec-africa-pour-inaugurer-le-stade-debimpe

Le football mondial est fortement impacté par le coronavirus. Afin de sortir ce sport adulé par des millions de fans au monde et particulièrement en Afrique où le football est plus qu’un simple sport, la Confédération africaine de football (CAF), en partenariat avec l’Union européenne de football (UEFA), s’est lancée dans un projet de développement des Ligues nationales en Afrique, dans le but d’améliorer la structure organisationnelle et la durabilité économique des compétitions, rapporte l’instance continentale dans un communiqué publié sur son site officiel.

Source:https://aujourdhui.ma/une/football-la-caf-sallie-a-luefa-pour-le-developpement-des-ligues-nationales-en-afrique

David Silva's signing to Real Sociedad surprised everyone and especially Lazio.

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/mercato-lazio-sen-prend-a-david-silva-369785.html#item=1

After a brilliant season at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema looks set to step into the ring after his career ...

Source:https://www.sports.fr/football/benzema-reconversion-boxe-366990.html

Expected for a few days, the signing of Emmanuel Lomotey in Amiens was formalized by the Picard club.

Source:https://www.onzemondial.com/transferts.html

After leaving Chelsea at the end of his contract several days ago, Pedro will now continue his career under the colors of AS Roma.

Source:https://www.onzemondial.com/transferts.html