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Celtic have been handed a squad boost following a recent Africa Cup of Nations announcement, while Rangers could be fending off clubs in pursuit of one of their key players in the new year.

New manager Wilfried Nancy is yet to get his first win on the board with his new club, having lost against Hearts and Roma since his arrival.

Rangers are next in action on Monday against Hibs in the Scottish Premiership, while Celtic will visit Dundee United on Wednesday.

Rangers will be tempted by ‘significant January offer’ for key Ibrox star

Rangers could be swayed into selling one of their key players in January, with interest building from the Premier League.

According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur are in pursuit of Nicolas Raskin and the Light Blues will ‘find it very difficult’ to turn down a ‘significant offer’ if it comes their way.

The Belgian international has been described as a ‘hugely important’ figure in Danny Rohl’s plans but the club could let down their guard if a ‘significant offer’ comes their way in January.

Spurs have been linked with Raskin since October and they have been left impressed by his performances for both club and country recently.

Rangers are ‘extremely reluctant’ to part ways with the 24-year-old but if Tottenham table a big enough offer, the Glasgow giants may have no choice but to accept it.

Celtic given boost as AFCON update drops

Celtic will be able to call upon Kelechi Iheanacho over the coming weeks as he has not been selected to represent Nigeria for the upcoming AFCON tournament.

The Super Eagles have released their star-studded squad for the action in Morocco, including the likes of Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen, Fulham’s Alex Iwobi, and former Rangers star Cyriel Dessers.

However, there is no room for Iheanacho, who has missed the last six Scottish Premiership fixtures with Celtic due to an injury.

Nancy recently gave an update on the striker, confirming that he has been ‘training well’ as he nears his return from injury. The 29-year-old was named on the bench against Hearts and made a second half appearance in the Europa League against Roma.

“He has trained well, After that, he needs minutes. It has been a long time, two months since he really played,” Nancy said ahead of the Roma clash.

“The way we work the players who have not played regularly, we try to get them through physical work to get back into the rhythm. For the moment obviously he is not fit to play a lot of minutes, but a few minutes, yes. We will see.”

The deadline for AFCON players to be with their respective national teams is December 15th. The tournament runs until January 18th, which is when the final will be played. Depending on how far Nigeria reach in the tournament, Celtic could have been without Iheanacho for more than a month.

Rangers are back in Scottish Premiership action next weekend following the international break

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Rangers won 3-0 away at Dundee last time out before the international break. Nicolas Raskin, Mikey Moore and Djeidi Gassama got their goals at Dens Park as they secured a useful three points. The Glasgow giants are back in action next weekend with a home clash against Livingston as they look to build some momentum.

Danny Rohl was picked as their replacement for Russell Martin, who was sacked after his poor start to the season. The German caught the eye down in England during his time at Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. The Gers are sat in 4th in the Scottish Premiership table behind Hearts, Celtic and Hibernian.

Rangers update regarding Nicolas Raskin

Rangers managed to keep hold of Raskin in the summer transfer window. Their resolve may well be tested again in January. He is under contract at Ibrox until June 2027 meaning they are under no immediate pressure to sell him this winter specifically and they can wait for the right money.

In this latest update regarding his situation in Scotland, his father Thierry has said, as per a report by DHnet: “During a season that will end with a World Cup, this requires serious consideration. But the initial idea is not to leave, especially with a new coach [Rohl], who wants to rebuild something beautiful."

He added: "He knows what is expected of him in the national team and he likes showing what he’s worth. I feel he’s thriving when he’s with the national team.”

Raskin, 24, has made seven caps for the Belgium national team so far in his career. He started out with spells at Anderlecht, Gent and Standard Liege in his native country. The Liege-born man broke into the first-team of the latter in 2019 and went on to make 95 appearances in all competitions, chipping in with five goals.

What now for Nicolas Raskin at Rangers?

Rangers’ hopes of retaining the services of Raskin have been handed a boost by his dad’s comments. It appears the player wants to stay under Rohl for the time being which is a good news. He joined his current club back in January 2023 and he has since played 116 matches, finding the net on eight occasions, and he has established himself a key player.

According to TEAMtalk, he is a ‘target’ for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Spurs may now have to wait until next summer before they pursue a deal though now. They turned to Thomas Frank as their head coach after sacking former Celtic man Ange Postecoglou and are positioned in 5th in the league.

After signing for Rangers, Raskin said at the time: “I feel very excited to be here and I also feel very proud to join a very big club. I’m looking forward to playing at Ibrox. It was very exciting when I was told of Rangers’ interest because it’s a big club. I’m looking forward to making my debut and I hope it can be as soon as possible.”

A Liverpool legend has gone all in on an ex-Anfield and Tottenham star becoming Celtic’s next gaffer.

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A Liverpool and England legend says a former Anfield and Tottenham star would be a good fit as the next Celtic manager.

The Hoops are hunting their next permanent boss after Brendan Rodgers’ resignation last month, with Martin O’Neill currently taking interim charge. A variety of names have been linked with the position but one of them is Robbie Keane, who is currently impressing as head coach of Hungarian side Ferencvaros, previously taking charge at Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Formerly a striker in his playing days, he had a loan at the Hoops before hanging up his boots but is more widely known for stints in England at the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. John Barnes, who briefly managed Celtic in the late 90s, has observed Keane’s management career to date. With the Hoops unlikely to attract an elite calibre manager, the Anfield and Three Lions favourite claims Keane’s past Hoops experience could edge him into strong Celtic contention.

John Barnes on next Celtic manager

He said: “Robbie Keane is one, obviously, he has that link with Celtic and I think that it would help because he's proven himself. He's been away, he's coached Ferencvaros and did well at other clubs. He has a link with Celtic so therefore the fans will like him.

“The fans will give him time and that's always important for the fans to like him, the fans to give you time. I don't think there are any huge names because obviously if Jose Mourinho wanted it or somebody like that or Jurgen Klopp wanted it, then of course it's a no-brainer.

“But I don't think that Celtic are at that moment, at that place, where you can look for a manager like that, if you like. hey took a chance with Ange when nobody knew much about Ange and it worked. But I think Robbie Keane would be a good fit. “

What type of manager do Celtic need?

Plenty of clubs in Europe now seek a head coach model, whereby a sporting director deals with much of the transfer business, leaving the head coach to focus on mainly first team matters. Barnes reckons that regardless of title, Celtic must follow some Premier League giants in ensuring the next leader is their most important person inside Parkhead.

He added: “No matter what you're calling it, you call it a head coach. Pep Guardiola is the head coach at Manchester City, but he controls, he is the most important man at the club. Mikel Arteta is the head coach at Arsenal, Jurgen Klopp was the head coach at Liverpool, but they are the most important figures. So if you're going to say a head coach is going to come and just coach but have nothing to do with the signings, nothing to do with that, I don't think you're going to get a top, top manager who wants that.

“They want control over it and that's the way it should be. That is why those three teams, Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City are the top teams. You can call them what you want, head coach, manager, big man, whatever you want to call him, but he's the number one man. He has all the control and the club, not in terms of how much money they spend and stuff like that, but which players come into the club. So I'm not really interested in titles. It's more the character of the manager and what the demands are of the manager and the power that he has. So if you're going to give a head coach all the power, then you can call him whatever you want.”

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou could be in line for an incredible return to Celtic.

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Scottish football was rocked last night be the news that Brendan Rodgers had resigned from his position as Celtic manager following Sunday’s 3-1 defeat to Hearts at Tynecastle.

Legendary former Hoops boss Martin O’Neill has taken interim charge of the team as the reigning Premiership champions look to appoint a permanent successor to the Northern Irishman for the second time. It may be less than 24 hours since his departure but speculation is already rife about who the next permanent Celtic manager could be.

The name leading the discussion early on is Ange Postecoglou with the former Celtic boss currently out of work after a short and disastrous spell at Premier League side Nottingham Forrest. Now, a new report suggests that the Glasgow club are set to ‘make contact’ with the Australian over a possible return to Parkhead.

Celtic to ‘make contact’ with Ange Postecoglou and ‘sound out’ former Tottenham boss over return

Per a report from Football Insider, Celtic plan to ‘make contact’ with Ange Postecoglou to ‘sound out’ their former head coach about a possible return to the club. The 60-year old is the current favourite to replace Brendan Rodgers on a full time basis.

The Australian left Celtic in 2023 after guiding them to a memorable treble while making it back-to-back Scottish Premiership and League Cup wins from his first season in charge. He left to take over at English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur where he also spent two seasons.

He managed over 100 games at the North London club and guided them to victory in the UEFA Europa League but their domestic form last season was far from acceptable and he was relieved of his duties. He was back in management by September with Nottingham Forrest but lasted just eight matches, winning zero, before being unceremoniously dumped earlier this month.

Chris Sutton says Postecoglou would be ‘smart’ Celtic appointment

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has put his backing firmly behind Postecoglou returning to the Scottish Champions. He believes bringing the Australian back to Glasgow’s east end would be ‘smart’ business.

He told Sky Sports: “I think Ange Postecoglou would be a really smart appointment. He was loved the first time round.

“His brand of football went down well in Glasgow. He’s out of work. I think that would be a pretty obvious choice, a good choice and bring a lot of positivity back to Celtic, which they need right now.”

Prior to arriving at Celtic there was very little know about Postecoglou in Northern Hemisphere football with the bulk of his managerial career up to that point having taken place in Australia and Japan. He spent four years in charge of the Socceroos national men’s team between 2013 and 2017 before moving to J-League side Yokohama F. Marinos.

He lifted the J-League title in 2019, adding to the A-League titles he had won earlier in his career with Brisbane Roar. During his time as Celtic manager he won back-to-back PFA Scotland Manager of the Year awards.

The North London side have joined other English Premier League club’s in the race

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As the International break draws to a close, Tottenham Hotspur have their eye on a Rangers player, who once again performed well for his country.

After the dismissal of Russell Martin, Rangers are now on the hunt for their fourth manager in as many years. Steven Gerrard looked to be the front runner for the job, although has now bowed out of the race due to timing issues. With their next match against Dundee United just around the corner, the Rangers board will need to act fast if they want the new gaffer to be in the dugout on Saturday.

A number of Ibrox stars featured for their countries during the break including John Souttar and Nico Raskin. In Scotland’s win over Greece, the former was a rock at the back for Steve Clarke’s side, while once again, Raskin played 180 minutes for Belgium in their draw with North Macedonia and victory against Wales. After two solid performances, the midfielder has gained some outside recognition.

Tottenham enter race for Raskin

After his Man of the Match display against Macedonia, Tottenham Hotspur have joined the transfer race for the Belgium midfielder. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace are also interested in Raskin, having failed to sign him in the summer.

According to TeamTalk, the North London side would be willing to pay the £25m Rangers want for their tenacious midfielder in January. The fee would eclipse the £19.6m Calvin Bassey deal to Ajax in 2022 as Rangers’ most expensive transfer departure. Despite this, the sudden interest has emerged at a strange time after The Gers’ recent managerial dismissal.

Raskin and Martin never appeared to see eye-to-eye at the start of the season, as the former Rangers manager dropped the Belgium International on numerous occasions. Raskin wasn’t even on the bench for the league fixtures against Celtic and Hearts at Ibrox because of the Martin feud. The former Standard Liege man looked set for a move away from Govan in the summer, but eventually decided to stay and try to build bridges between himself and the manager.

New boss, new Raskin?

Even when Martin did play Raskin, it was normally not in his favoured role of a box-to-box central midfielder. Considering his height, the 24-year old is strong in the air and has scored a number of headers for Rangers, both from set-pieces and arriving late in the box.

He was also deployed in this position for Belgium, where he has excelled of late alongside the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard and Thibault Courtois. Since receiving his Belgium debut in March, Raskin has kept his place in a star-studded starting XI.

Whoever the new boss is will have a decision on their hands whether to play him as a six or an eight, but with Martin gone, the shackles will be off the midfielder. Rangers fans will be hoping in their latest new managerial era that their Belgian star can play with freedom.

The latest news and transfer rumours for Rangers and Celtic during the international break

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Rangers’ current search for a new manager could trigger a domino effect on their squad, according to new reports.

As the struggling Glasgow side continue their efforts to patch together this dismal start to the season, here’s the latest on how their efforts could impact the team at Ibrox.

Mikey Moore’s Rangers stint depends on new manager appointment

Mikey Moore could potentially be recalled from his role at Rangers, according to TEAMtalk. The rising star was sent to Ibrox to pursue regular minutes to boost his chances of breaking into the senior team at Tottenham Hotspur.

However, with zero goal contributions in 10 appearances and the chaos of Russell Martin’s sacking, Moore’s position at the club hangs in the balance. Whether he remains at Ibrox or returns to Spurs rests heavily on who Rangers bring in as their new manager, as the club fear the lack of positive experience could impact him.

“There was a good feeling about Moore making the move to Rangers but it has been difficult for him to shine on the pitch during a period of crisis and revolt,” Dean Jones told TEAMtalk.

“It’s still a huge learning experience for him and I know there remains hope that he experiences more positive times but they have to make sure this next phase under a new manager is helpful to him.

“There have been some murmurs about whether they [Spurs] should look into bringing him back. The club are trying their best to make sure he has a future pathway into the team at Spurs so we will have to see what happens with the the next Rangers manager before understanding what can happen to keep this stage of his career moving forwards.”

Midfielder tipped as ‘perfect solution’ for Celtic

Following their underwhelming summer transfer window, Celtic have been a hot topic of conversation heading into the new year. While the Hoops remain unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership, Hearts are proving to be stiff competition, and currently hold the top spot while the league pauses for the international break.

Data analytics firm SciSports has highlighted a target who would benefit from a move to Parkhead, as well as provide Celtic with a strong new signing. The assessment provided (via Football Transfers) has put Ajax midfielder Kian Fitz-Jim forward into the Celtic eyeline.

SciSports has reportedly given the Hoops a Club Fit rating of 87, which takes into account a variety of factors, including how well a player will fit into the team, their potential development and amount of expected playing time.

This high score suggest Fitz-Jim is a ‘perfect solution’ for Celtic who are looking to push their attacking style further forward.

The 22-year-old has had a mixed run of playing time at Ajax so far this season, making three Eredivisie starts, coming off the bench three times but also being an unused substitute on two occasions.

Fitz-Jim currently has an Estimated Transfer Value of €6.5 million (£5.6m). He is under contract with Ajax until 2027, so the club may be inclined to sell next year rather than allow him to enter the last 12 months of his deal.

Rangers have been in Scottish Premiership action this weekend

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Rangers have made a slow start to the new Scottish Premiership season. The Gers are looking to hit some form over the coming weeks as they look to close the gap on Hearts and Celtic above them. Russell Martin was picked as their head coach over the summer.

It has been a tough first few months for the 39-year-old at Ibrox. He has been the subject of widespread criticism over recent times. Prior to his switch to the Gers, he had spells down the border in England with the likes of MK Dons, Swansea City and Southampton.

Rangers loanee Mikey Moore’s honest verdict on spell so far

Rangers swooped to sign attacker Mikey Moore on loan from Tottenham Hotspur this past summer. He was given the green light to leave the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a temporary basis to get some experience under his belt. The youngster is due to spend the whole campaign with the Gers.

He has had this to say about his spell in Glasgow so far, as per Sky Sports Football on X: “It’s a massive, massive club. I think myself personally I could have been better so far. I’m looking to change it and I think the whole team are looking to change it. We’re all together. We’re looking to change the way it’s been going.”

Moore, 18, has been on the books of Spurs for his whole career to date. He has risen up through the academy ranks of the Premier League side. The teenager was a regular for them at various different youth levels.

The England youth international made his first-team debut for his parent club back in May 2024 in a league fixture against Manchester City. He has since gone on to make 21 appearances in all competitions for them to date and has chipped in with one goal. The prospect has taken a while to get going so far at Rangers but has plenty of time on his side to make an impact.

Mikey Moore eyeing Rangers impact

Rangers landed Moore to give them something different at the top end of the pitch. He provides them with more competition and depth in their attacking department. Supporters have had to be patient with him so far.

After sealing his move in the last transfer window, he said at the time: “I’m excited to get going. As soon as I heard Rangers were interested and wanted me to come, it was a massive opportunity for me. I’m excited to be here and hopefully I can show the fans and everyone what I can do.

“I’ve always loved Rangers as a club. My family have always loved them. I think with the new boss and the way that we play, it’s a great place to be at the minute. It was a pretty easy decision for me to come here.”

Martin added: “We are thrilled to bring Mikey on loan for this season. His profile as a brave, aggressive attacking player is one that we were keen to add to the squad, and he is certainly a player who, despite his age, can make an impact on the team from day one.”

The 18-year-old attacker is still finding his feet in Glasgow after a slow start to his season-long loan move

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Michael Stewart has called out Rangers for placing too much faith in Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore to produce the goods in the final third.

The outspoken BBC pundit has slammed recruitment chiefs at Ibrox for billing the 18-year-old as a ‘world beater’ after bringing him north of the border on a season-long loan deal over the summer, with no obligation or option to buy.

Moore enjoyed a breakthrough year in North London last term, where he made 19 first-team appearances under former Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou and picked up a Europa League winners' medal in the process

However, the winger has struggled to make much of an impact for the Light Blues so far, with head coach Russell Martin already facing calls to be sacked after failing to win in any of his first five Premiership matches.

Rangers have placed too many demands on Mikey Moore

Moore played 76 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 Premiers Sports Cup quarter-final win over Hibs that bought Martin some more time in the dugout but Stewart reckons they have placed demands on the teenager that are simply too much for him to contend with at this stage of his fledgling career.

Speaking on the Premier Sports Scottish Football Social Club, he said: “This strikes me that the people who are making these decisions behind the scenes at the club don't really recognise how difficult it would be for a youngster to come from England and have so much pressure (to perform).

“They made him out to be a world beater who was coming into a misfiring team to spearhead it. The guy is a youngster. I don't really understand the strategy of spending mega bucks on loan fees to bring in really young, inexperienced guys for you then to develop other club's talent.

“You would get greater value and productivity out of signing Vaclav Cerny who was a solid, already made starter who would have had an impact on the team.

“To be fair, over on the left I think (Djeidi) Gassama is looking like a good addition. But Mikey Moore doesn't comfortable on the right. They are loaded with right footers who want to play on the left but don't have many options on the right.

“You are then asking this kid to play on the other side, which he is not totally comfortable with in a team that has not really found it's feet yet. He is still trying to learn the game and I think it's a lot to put on the youngster's shoulders.”

Pundit fears Mikey Moore is trapped in ‘toxic’ Ibrox environment

Amid the unrest, it’s safe to say the environment Moore is currently operating in is far from ideal for a player eager to impress and looking to build on his burgeoning reputation.

And former Celtic striker Chris Sutton fears the Spurs talent might not get a proper chance to express himself because he is now trapped in a “toxic” situation

Speaking on BBC Radio Five Live’s Monday Night Club last week, Sutton commented: “It’s a really difficult place to play. Rangers have recruited a fair few young players, and the environment to play in is toxic.

“Another player whose gone to Rangers from down south, who I was really excited about, to see how he’d do, Mikey Moore, the young Tottenham Hotspur talent. I think from the cameos we’ve seen of him, you’re thinking ‘blimey’.

“I really feel sorry for the young players because they are carrying such a burden on their shoulders, and these are young players; it’s affecting their careers. It will be interesting to see whether they can come back from that.”

Former Hoops boss has defended his shaky start to life at the City Ground following his appointment earlier this month

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Nottingham Forest’s decision to appoint Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach earlier this month was met with plenty of backlash from fans as he seeks redemption following his controversial dismissal from Tottenham Hotspur.

The move - potentially driven by his close personal connection with fellow countryman and controversial club owner Evangelos Marinakis - has been viewed as a risky gamble, with the Aussie back in the dugout just three months after being sacked by their Premier League rivals.

That came despite leading the North London club to Europa League glory last season, but their worst-ever league campaign led Daniel Levy to wield the axe and the former Celtic boss will now attempt to end Forest’s lengthy trophy drought which stretches back to 1990.

However, supporters remain unconvinced he is the right man to take the Reds forward, particularly in Europe with one punter even suggesting “he’ll take us from Betis to Barnsley”.

Asked if he feels any added pressure to deliver results to try and change the narrative over his arrival at the City Ground, Postecoglou stated: “I think there's been negativity around my arrival since I got to the Premier League. So that's kind of the constant space I'm in. So, no, look, it's not about me.

“Like I said, I think it is important we win on Saturday. Not for me to ease the pressure, I think. But we've lost the last two games in the Premier League, and in the Premier League, every game is tough.

“You don't want to sort of be in a position where you haven't won because then you start chasing the game a little bit. We've got to try and make amends after two poor Premier League results to try and get points on the board and start moving us in the right direction on the table.”

Nottingham Forest ‘paid the ultimate price’ in Carabao Cup exit

Discussing Forest’s recent form, Postecoglou admits he is expecting a positive performance from his side when they visit fellow early season strugglers Burnley this weekend.

He felt his players “paid the ultimate price” in the final 15 minutes of their midweek 3-2 Carabao Cup defeat to EFL Championship opponents Swansea having found themselves 2-0 up, but saw signs that the squad he has inherited from Nuno Espirito Santo are taking his ideas on board.

Postecoglou added: “It's just disappointing in a game where we did so many good things that we just sort of let the game get away from us. And you exit a competition where you could potentially have some success in.

“But again, that's just part of the process we're in at the moment. I know the players were disappointed with the way we handled the last sort of 10, 15 minutes of the game. And we paid the ultimate price for it. That's what happens in cup competitions.”

The Ibrox legend enjoyed two successful seasons in Glasgow during the late 1980s

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Former Rangers star Graham Roberts has revealed he is battling prostate cancer - with the Ibrox great now aiming to raise money via a fundraiser set up by his daughter to treat the illness.

The 66-year-old spent two season with the Light Blues between 1986 and 1988, scoring three goals in 69 appearances to help Graeme Souness' all-conquering side win both the league title and a Scottish League Cup.

A no-nonsense defender who was renowned for his leadership on the pitch, Roberts arrived in Govan following a successful six-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur, where he won two FA Cups and the UEFA Cup in 1984.

After leaving North London, the six-time capped England international then moved to English rivals Chelsea and was part of the side that lifted the old Second Division title in 1989.

He also turned out for West Brom and a string of English lower league clubs before hanging up his boots in 1999. Roberts embarked on a coaching career thereafter and later had a spell in charge of Clyde and the Nepal national team.

Graham Roberts provides health update amid ongoing prostate cancer battle

In a heart-breaking message on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he has provided an update on his fight against prostate cancer and has asked fans for donations for the charity, Prostate United ahead of taking on a challenge.

His post read: “I'm undergoing radiotherapy treatment and brachytherapy for prostate cancer and would love to raise money for this charity.

“This October, my daughter is walking 5km each day and I am going to try and do as much as I can as well. Please donate to this," followed by a link to the fundraising page.”

On the Prostate Cancer website, Hollie wrote: “My dad Graham Roberts is currently undergoing radiotherapy treatment and brachytherapy for prostate cancer.

“Prostate cancer kills one man every 45 minutes - that’s half a football match. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

“This October, I’m joining Prostate United by walking, 5km every day with my fellow football fans to help save men’s lives. Dad is also going to try and walk each week as well after his treatment.

“Sponsor me to help fund lifesaving research for men and their families affected by this disease. Thank you.”