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EPL: Former Man Utd defender, Gabriel Heinze to join Arsenal

Former Manchester United defender, Gabriel Heinze, is set to join Mikel Arteta’s coaching staff at Arsenal. The Athletic reports that Heinze will replace Carlos Cuesta at the Emirates. Cuesta has left the Gunners to become Parma’s new head coach. Arteta knows Heinze from their time together at Paris Saint-Germain during the 2001-02 campaign. The 47-year-old […] EPL: Former Man Utd defender, Gabriel Heinze to join Arsenal



Ex-Chelsea defender, Dorigo gives condition for Delap to emulate Drogba, Costa

Former Chelsea defender, Tony Dorigo believes Liam Delap could emulate the likes of Didier Drogba and Diego Costa in the years to come at Stamford Bridge if he can handle pressure. Recall that Drogba and Costa are arguably Chelsea’s best two strikers in the last two decades. Delap joined the Premier League west London club […] Ex-Chelsea defender, Dorigo gives condition for Delap to emulate Drogba, Costa



Dark day in football – Kanu mourns Peter Rufai, Diogo Jota

Former Nigeria international, Kanu Nwankwo has reacted to the death of former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. The Arsenal legend also mourned the death of Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota. Rufai died on Thursday after a prolonged sickness, while Jota died alongside his brother Andre in a car accident in Spain. Reacting, Kanu in a post […] Dark day in football – Kanu mourns Peter Rufai, Diogo Jota



EPL: Details for funeral of Diogo Jota confirmed

The funeral ceremony for the late Liverpool forward, Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, will be conducted at 10am in Gondomar on Saturday. A local priest, Father Jose Manuel Macedo, had initially announced that it would take place at 4pm on Friday. Father Macedo eventually made a U-turn and said the event had been […] EPL: Details for funeral of Diogo Jota confirmed



Transfer: Dortmund confirm Gittens will join Chelsea in £55m deal

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed that they have agreed a deal to sell Jamie Gittens to Chelsea. Gittens is expected to put pen to paper on a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The 20-year-old will cost the Blues around £55 million. Gittens moved to Dortmund from Manchester City in 2020, but made his senior debut in […] Transfer: Dortmund confirm Gittens will join Chelsea in £55m deal



Diogo Jota: Liverpool to immortalise No. 20 shirt

Liverpool on Thursday announced that the number 20 shirt will be immortalised as a sign of respect to their late forward Diogo Jota. Liverpool disclosed this in a post via their website on Thursday. Recall that Jota passed away at the age of 28 following a car crash in Spain that also claimed the life […] Diogo Jota: Liverpool to immortalise No. 20 shirt



Transfer: Napoli still desperate to sign Lookman

Napoli manager Antonio Conte is still desperate to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta this summer. The Partenopei won the Scudetto last season but are looking to add more quality players to their squad. Atalanta are willing to sell Lookman, but for the right price. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, La Dea want €50m for […] Transfer: Napoli still desperate to sign Lookman



Fly high, Dodomayana – Ahmed Musa reacts to Peter Rufai’s death

Super Eagles forward, Ahmed Musa, has reacted to the death of former goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Rufai died on Thursday after a prolonged sickness. Rufai, who was popularly called Dodomayana during his playing days, was 61 years old. Reacting, Musa, in a post on X, described Rufai as a hero, urging him to fly high. According […] Fly high, Dodomayana – Ahmed Musa reacts to Peter Rufai’s death



NNL: Crown FC coach Ayeni bullish ahead Super 8 playoffs

Crown FC head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni, has revealed the team’s mission ahead of the Nigeria National League promotion play-offs. Ayeni said that the Super Eight play-off is an important competition for every player in the second-tier league. Crown FC will battle with seven other teams for the four available slots for promotion to the Nigeria […] NNL: Crown FC coach Ayeni bullish ahead Super 8 playoffs



Peter Rufai: Super Eagles mourns ex-Nigerian goalkeeper

The national football team of Nigeria, the Super Eagles, has mourned former Nigeria international Peter Rufai after the ex-goalkeeper passed away. On Thursday, DAILY POST reported that Rufai died following a prolonged illness. Rufai, who is fondly called Dodo Mayana, was 61 years old. Reacting, the Super Eagles, in a post on X, insisted that […] Peter Rufai: Super Eagles mourns ex-Nigerian goalkeeper



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