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Low happy to see Germany in ‘group of death’ after Euro 2020 draw
Germany coach Joachim Low had no doubt that Group F was the “group of death” after Saturday’s Euro 2020 draw, but was surprisingly happy about his side’s draw.
Low was excited about getting the opportunity to play against France and Portugal, along with the winner of Path A in the playoff round, which contains Iceland, Romania, Bulgaria, and Hungary.
ALSO READ: Chukwueze’s effort not enough to save Villarreal from Valencia defeat
“At first I feel joy because these are highlight games against France and Portugal.
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Chukwueze’s effort not enough to save Villarreal from Valencia defeat
Samuel Chukwueze featured in Villarreal’s 2-1 away defeat to Valencia in Saturday’s La Liga game.
The Super Eagles star was surprisingly dropped to the bench at the Mestalla despite starring for the Yellow Submarine in their last outing against Celta Vigo, where he found the back of the net.
ALSO READ: Victor Osimhen fires Lille back to winning ways against Dijon
After Andre Zambo Anguissa’s strike had cancelled out Rodrigo Moreno’s opener, the 20-year-old winger was then introduced for Cameroon international Karl Toko Ekambi in the 63rd minute.
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Victor Osimhen fires Lille back to winning ways against Dijon
Victor Osimhen scored the solitary goal in Lille’s 1-0 home victory against Dijon in Saturday’s Ligue 1 game.
The Great Danes have endured a miserable run of results lately, failing to clinch maximum points in their last five matches, including their Champions League defeat to Ajax on Wednesday, which ended their chance of progressing to the knock-out stage of the tournament.
ALSO READ: David de Gea admits ‘lack of quality’ in Man United
The Nigeria international, however, inspired Christophe Galtier’s men back to winning ways at Stade Pierre Mauroy with his first-half effort.
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Religious activities should be ban from stadiums — Rojenny Proprietor
Rommy Ezeonwuka, Proprietor of Rojenny Stadium and Tourists Village, has called on government at all levels to ban religious and other non sporting activities in all spots sports stadia in the country.
Ezeonwuka made the call when he received members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra chapter, who were on tour of sports facilities in the state.
The tour of sports was part of the three day SWAN Week activities in the state.
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E2%80%95-rojenny-proprietor/ Govt. should enforce ban on religious activities in stadia ? Rojenny Proprietor
Rommy Ezeonwuka, Proprietor of Rojenny Stadium and Tourists Village, has called on government at all levels to ban religious and other non-sporting activities in all spots sports stadia in the country.
Ezeonwuka made the call when he received members of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra chapter, who were on tour of sports facilities in the state.
The tour of sports was part of the three day SWAN Week activities in the state.
Continue reading Govt. should enforce ban on religious activities in stadia ? Rojenny Proprietor at Vanguard News.
David de Gea admits ‘lack of quality’ in Man United
David de Gea Quintana, Manchester United goalkeeper has suggested the Premier League side may be lacking quality in some areas.
Manchester United will be facing Aston Villa on Sunday. The team (Man United) failed to win either of their last two games, drawing with Sheffield United and then losing with a youthful team in their Europa League trip to take on Astana.
De Gea told Sky Sports, “The team is what it is, and results are what they have been recently”
“We need to win four or five games in a row to be at the top, but at the moment the team is not playing so well.”
Commenting on the team’s commitment, De Gea said “We’re giving it everything, we’re trying to get those big wins that can put us high up in the table, but the truth is at the moment we’re not consistent enough, there’s much to train and much to improve.
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Lewis Hamilton ends pole drought for F1 finale
Lewis Hamilton, a six-time champion ended his nine-race pole drought to ensure he will start from the head of grid for Sunday’s 2019 Abu Dhabi GP finale.
Hamilton’s four-month wait for just the fifth pole position of his dominant title-winning year is over after a brilliant performance saw him outpace Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas by 0.2 seconds with a Yas Marina track record 1:34.779.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was third but is promoted to the front row next to Hamilton, with Bottas to drop to 20th and last owing to a double engine change.
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Euro 2020: France, Portuagl, Germany make up group of death
Euro 2020
Draw for the group stage of the Euro 2020 finals, to be played from June 12-July 12, made in Bucharest on Saturday:
Holders Portugal were drawn in Group F with France and Germany at Euro 2020 in what is the group of death for next summer’s finals.
The #EURO2020 groups have been drawn! ?
Which matches are you excited for? pic.twitter.com/CU7SvtNAXq
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) November 30, 2019
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See other draws below
Group A
Turkey
Italy
Wales
Switzerland
Group B
Denmark
Finland
Belgium
Russia
Group C
Netherlands
Ukraine
Austria
Winner of play-off Path D or Romania should they qualify (home games in Bucharest)
Group D
England
Croatia
Winner of play-off Path C
Czech Republic
Group E
Spain
Sweden
Poland
Winner of play-off Path B
Group F
Winner of play-off Path A or Path D (if Romania win Path A)
Portugal
France
Germany
Note: Remaining four teams to qualify through UEFA Nations League play-offs in March
VANGUARD
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Mourinho invites ball-boy to Tottenham’s pre-match meal
New Tottenham coach. Jose Mourinho in an expression of his delight at the win against Olympiacos in the Champions League invited his favourite ball-boy into Tottenham’s inner sanctum on Saturday as a reward for his quick reactions during the match.
Callum Hynes met Kane and the Spurs squad and joined them for their pre-match meal at the stadium as they prepared to take on Bournemouth in the Premier League before taking up his usual place on the touchline.
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E2%80%95emmanuel-petit/ Neymar only plays for himself ?Emmanuel Petit
Former Barcelona midfielder Emmanuel Petit has launched an extraordinary attack on Neymar, accusing him of not having any respect for Paris Saint-Germain.
Neymar tried to manoeuvre an exit from PSG last summer, either to return to Barcelona or join their fierce rivals Real Madrid.
Petit does not believe Neymar is as good as the best players he played alongside in his own career and also criticised the Brazilian’s attitude.
“When I played with Zidane or Djorkaeff, I knew they were able to decide a game on their own, so we accepted their defensive neglect,” Petit told RMC Sport.
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Man Utd vs Aston Villa: Solskjaer speaks on setting goals target for Rashford, Martial
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has insisted he will not set any goal targets for his forwards. Solskjaer, a supreme finisher for the Reds during his playing days, explained that it added pressure to the players. The Norwegian sanctioned Romelu Lukaku’s move to Inter Milan and will be looking to Marcus Rashford and Anthony
Man Utd vs Aston Villa: Solskjaer speaks on setting goals target for Rashford, Martial
EPL: Tottenham fans don’t love me yet – Mourinho
Totteham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has said the fans don’t love him yet. However, he is hoping a run of three successive wins to open his reign in North London, has him heading in the right direction. Spurs hired Mourinho, after taking the decision to sack Mauricio Pochettino after five-and-a-half years. Mourinho has so far
EPL: Tottenham fans don’t love me yet – Mourinho
Ballon D’Or 2019: Sarri speaks on Ronaldo winning award ahead of Messi, Van Dijk
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has said he hopes Cristiano Ronaldo wins his sixth Ballon d’Or on Monday. Ronaldo is up against fellow five-time winner Lionel Messi and Liverpool defender, Virgil Van Dijk, in the running for this year’s award. After watching Ronaldo overcoming a persistent knee injury to play a full 90 minutes in Juve’s
Ballon D’Or 2019: Sarri speaks on Ronaldo winning award ahead of Messi, Van Dijk
Norwich vs Arsenal: Kroenke gives reasons why Emery was sacked, sends message to Ljunberg
Arsenal director, Josh Kroenke, has claimed Unai Emery was sacked to save the club’s season. Emery was dismissed on Friday morning, after just 18 months in charge at the Emirates. The Spaniard has been replaced by assistant manager, Freddie Ljungberg. Kroenke admits that the decision to sack former Sevilla boss Emery was “very difficult”, but
Norwich vs Arsenal: Kroenke gives reasons why Emery was sacked, sends message to Ljunberg
Man Utd vs Aston Villa: Solskjaer names squad for EPL clash Full list
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has rewarded Dylan Levitt for his debut, with a place in the squad for the Premier League fixture with Aston Villa, the Manchester Evening News reports. Levitt, 19, started against Astana in the Europa League on Thursday and is in contention to make a first domestic United matchday squad.
Man Utd vs Aston Villa: Solskjaer names squad for EPL clash Full list
EPL: Lampard reveals why Chelsea lost 1-0 to West Ham
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has blamed his side’s lack of qualify in the final third, for their 1-0 home defeat to West Ham. The Blues have largely impressed under Lampard this season, but lost to their London rivals at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Aaron Cresswell’s second-half strike proved to be the winner, as the Hammers
EPL: Lampard reveals why Chelsea lost 1-0 to West Ham
Serie A: Sarri speaks on Ronaldo’s lack of goals, reveals player’s only motivation
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri believes that Cristiano Ronaldo will only be more motivated to reaffirm his greatness after his recent goal slump for the Italian champions. The Portuguese returned from injury to start Juve’s 1-0 Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday but the 34-year-old has hit a slump in form by his sky-high
Serie A: Sarri speaks on Ronaldo’s lack of goals, reveals player’s only motivation
EPL: What Mourinho said about Arsene Wenger after Unai Emery’s sack
Tottenham boss, Jose Mourinho has hailed former Arsenal manager as the last of his kind, adding that it is impossible for coaches to match the 20-year dynasties that Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger achieved. He noted that Premier League bosses are now forced to “fight for our job every day.” Mourinho was appointed Tottenham head
EPL: What Mourinho said about Arsene Wenger after Unai Emery’s sack
EPL: Nigerian striker leaves Chelsea
Nigerian player, Adrian Akande has left English Premier League side Chelsea. The club did not offer a scholarship to the highly-rated winger. The U17 invitee had made it clear that he was not interested in extending his stay at Stamford Bridge. He was a member of the Golden Eaglets squad to the 2019 U17 Africa
EPL: Nigerian striker leaves Chelsea
EPL: What Mourinho said about Dele Alli after Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has hailed Dele Alli, after the player starred in their 3-2 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Alli scored twice, as Spurs held on to take maximum points against the Cherries. The England star has found his form under Mourinho, who replaced Mauricio Pochettino last week. “I don’t need to speak
EPL: What Mourinho said about Dele Alli after Tottenham’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth
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