Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini is not ready to back down on his row with Ademola Lookman.

Gasperini and Lookman were involved in a bitter row last week following Atalanta’s disappointing exit from the UEFA Champions League.

The Italian slammed the Nigeria international for missing a penalty.

An infuriated Lookman labelled his manager’s comment disrespectful.

Gasperini aimed another swipe at the player after Sunday night’s 5-0 thumping of Empoli.

The 67-year-old sent a reminder that while Atalanta owe a lot to Lookman, it very much goes two ways.

“Lookman has always scored a lot of goals, at least since he joined Atalanta.

“He has become an extraordinary player, especially when he puts himself at the disposal of the team,” he told a press conference.

“He said that he feels a bond with the fans and I appreciate that very much.”

Former Real Madrid star Marcelo, has opened up about how former Los Blancos boss, Jose Mourinho helped him become a better player.

According the Brazilian, the Portuguese tactician taught him how to be more aggressive on the field of play.

We reported that the former Real Madrid left-back announced his retirement from football on Thursday, February 6.

He played 16 seasons at Real Madrid, establishing himself as one of the best left-backs football has seen.

Mourinho was Real Madrid boss between 2010 to 2013, and Marcelo was one of the integral players of the Portuguese setup.

Mourinho guided Real Madrid to the 2011 Copa del Rey and 2012 La Liga triumphs.

In an interview with El Homiguero, Marcelo, who played alongside some of Real Madrid’s greatest players, spoke about Mourinho and the influence he had on his career.

“Mourinho taught me to be more aggressive. I always wanted to have the ball, but he taught me that I had to steal the ball first. He helped me a lot,” he said.

“He told me: ‘You don’t know how to defend. I’m going to teach you, and I’m going to make you the best.’ It’s nice.”

Marcelo played 113 games for Real Madrid under Mourinho, scoring 9 goals and contributing 21 assists.

Overall, the legendary Brazilian made 546 appearances for the club, registering 38 goals and 108 assists.

Nathan Tella has claimed Bayer Leverkusen’s Goal of the Month for January, We reports.

It’s the first time the Nigeria international will be winning the award since his arrival at Bayer Leverkusen.

The winger beat Alejandro Grimaldo, Florian Writz and Patrick Schick to the award.

Tella won the award for his blistering strike in Die Werkself’s 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund.

The 25-year-old unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the box after he was set up by Robert Andrich.

The goal was his first in the Bundesliga this season.

He has made 17 league appearances for Xabi Alonso’s side.