The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has assured that Nigeria is committed to the high values of the Olympic movement. Osinbajo explained that the Federal Executive Council, FEC’s approval of the UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sport was a step in reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the high values of the Olympic movement of fairness in […]
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Chelsea midfielder, Willian, has named Ronaldinho as the best player of all time, ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldinho made his name at Barca, where he played alongside Messi. The Brazilian made more than 200 appearances and won LaLiga twice and the Champions League. He then left Spain for AC Milan, before winding […]
Arsenal midfielder, Granit Xhaka, could be on his way to Newcastle after the Magpies expressed interest in signing him on loan in January, the UK Telegraph reports. Xhaka is expected to leave the Emirates next year and Newcastle will offer him a chance to stay in the Premier League. AC Milan are also keen on […]
Spanish midfielder, Santi Cazorla has said he would love to return to Arsenal, as he wasn’t able to say “a proper goodbye” to the fans. Cazorla who spent six years with the Gunners suffered serious Achilles problems before he was finally released in 2018, after making 180 appearances. The 34-year-old currently plays for Villarreal, but […]
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has been appointed as the new head coach of MLS side, Montreal Impact on a two-year deal. Speaking after his appointment, Henry told Montreal’s website on Thursday that was an honour to become head coach of the Montreal Impact and return to MLS. “It’s a league that I know well where […]
Juventus striker, Mario Mandzukic has chosen to play for Manchester United. According to Tuttosport, the former Bayern Munich star, who has not featured for Juventus this campaign, has decided that he wants to move to Man United, having failed to agree on a move to Qatar earlier in the season. The Italian newspaper reports that […]
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Dickson Etuhu, has been found guilty of attempted match-fixing by the Court of Appeal in Stockholm, Sweden on Wednesday. Ehuhu, however, escaped a jail sentence but was fined and sentenced to serve probation, without further details being made public, according to BBC Sports. The court said that “the content of what […]
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will face no action from the Football Association for his actions during the defeat by Liverpool on Sunday. Liverpool beat the Premier League champions 3-1 at anfield to move eight points clear at the top of the table and nine clear of Guardiola’s City. It came after City had two […]
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers has revealed the secret behind the fine form of Wilfred Ndidi for the Foxes who are second on the English Premier League table. Ndidi has won praises for the way he has started the season particularly the improvements in his passing and also discipline in making tackles with less fouls […]
Arsenal hero, Paul Merson has identified Chelsea stars, Tammy Abraham, Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic as the three Blues players that can end Manchester City’s hope of winning the English Premier League, EPL, title this season. Merson believes the trio can inflict more pain on Pep Guardiola’s side in their title defence this term when […]
Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City for Bayern Munich, SportBild reports. It is understood that the Spaniard is leading Bayern’s shortlist of replacements for Niko Kovac, along with Thomas Tuchel and Erik ten Hag. Guardiola’s contract at City expires in 2021, but the Bundesliga champions are hoping to persuade him to return four […]
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has dropped a huge hint, that he will start Daniel Akpeyi, in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic on Wednesday. Rohr invited three goalkeepers – Akpeyi, Katsina United’s Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Fortuna Dusseldorf’s Maduka Okoye – for the matches against the Squirrels on […]
Thierry Henry has said he has always liked Alexandre Lacazette as a number nine. Lacazette has scored 38 times in 97 Arsenal games but is currently being overlooked by France manager, Didier Deschamps. He has not featured for Les Bleus, since netting a double against Germany in a friendly in November 2017. “Didier knows what […]
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is willing to let midfielder, Nemanja Matic leave Old Trafford in January transfer window if the club can sign a replacement for the former Chelsea star. According to the Telegraph, the Norwegian is eager to bolster his squad ahead of the second half of the season and would be […]
Chelsea loanee, Alvaro Morata has revealed that his teammates at Stamford Bridge drove him crazy by doubting his ability during his time at the club. Morata, who is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid, said that he had a bad time at Chelsea because when he got into space, his Blues teammates looked at him […]
Former Barcelona and Valencia striker David Villa has announced his retirement from playing football. Villa, who currently plays for Japanese club Vissel Kobe, has decided to hang his boots at the end of the 2019-20 season. He made the announcement in a tweet on his official Twitter page on Tuesday night. The 37-year-old wrote: “After […]
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, has confessed that his side is still missing the leadership qualities of ex-internationals, John Obi Mikel and Odion Ighalo. Rohr said this ahead of Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier clash against Benin Republic on Wednesday evening in Uyo. Both Mikel and Ighalo announced their retirement from […]
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has cried out over his lack of playing time at the club. Rakitic has found himself out of favour under manager, Ernesto Valverde as Arthur and Frenkie De Jong has been preferred in midfield by Barcelona coach. The 31-year-old, who joined the La Liga champions from Sevilla in 2014, has not […]
A furious Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly left the stadium early after being replaced by Paulo Dybala in the 55th minute in Sunday’s game between Juventus and AC Milan The young Dybala scored the winning goal in the 79th minute, providing Juventus with a much needed win required to top Serie A ahead of Inter Milan. According […]
Liverpool have opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a 3-1 win over Manchester City in Sunday afternoon’s clash at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side have now won 11 and drawn one of their 12 league matches this season, leaving them eight clear of second-placed Leicester City and […]
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