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West Ham v AFC Bournemouth: Moyes set for return (Match Preview)
David Moyes will hope to make a winning start to his second spell as West Ham United manager, with the Hammers in 17th place, just one point and position above the relegation zone. AFC Bournemouth are looking to end a run of seven defeats in nine matches, which has seen them slip to 16th place,Read More
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Brighton v Chelsea: Seagulls eye top half (Match Preview)
Back-to-back home victories for Brighton & Hove Albion following their 2-0 win against AFC Bournemouth could take them into the top half. Fourth-placed Chelsea are seeking their eighth away win of the season and a league double over Brighton, after triumphing 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in September. Team news Graham Potter has no fresh injuryRead More
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Colombia footballer Quintero wants update on missing father
“I have the right as a son to know what happened to my father,” Colombian international footballer Juan Fernando Quintero on Monday demanded from the country’s new army chief, the fate of his father who went missing almost 25 years ago. “I don’t want to take advantage of the new General of the Army (Enrique)Read More
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Bucks’ Antetokounmpo scores 23 in return from back injury
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed two games with a back injury, tallied 23 points and 10 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks breezed to a 123-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Khris Middleton scored a team-high 25 points and Eric Bledsoe scored 15 points in his return from a leg injury for the first placeRead More
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Sports Development : Okowa calls for Commitment
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa has said that in spite of the huge investment in sports development, a lot is still needed to be done to take it to the desired level.
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Sport in 2019: Twelve big moments in pictures
The action was spectacular, exciting and colourful for 12 months around the globe, but the thrilling and sometimes surprising images also caught the wider significance of modern sport. Megan Rapinoe Megan Rapinoe lapped up the rapturous reception when the US women’s football team appeared in New York on July 2 two days after winning theRead More
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I did not Impregnate the President’s Daughter! Donatus Edafe Laments
Donatus Edafe is not a household name, but the footballer was in the news recently, not for his exploits on the pitch, rather for allegedly scoring points with his club President’s daughter off the pitch. Edafe, 26, moved from Nigeria to Slovenia chasing his dream of a great football career and while there in theRead More
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Managers who like David Moyes returned for second spell at same club
David Moyes returned to manage Premier League strugglers West Ham for a second time on Sunday. West Ham fans who hope Moyes can save them as he did in a six-month spell in the 2017-2018 season may not be encouraged as AFP Sports picks out three other managers who had two spells at the sameRead More
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Colombia footballer Quintero wants answers to mystery of missing father
Colombian international footballer Juan Fernando Quintero on Monday demanded answers from the country’s new army chief over the fate of his father who went missing almost 25 years ago. “I don’t want to take advantage of the new General of the Army (Enrique) Zapateiro…. taking office, but I hope to be able to start aRead More
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David Moyes: What you should know about West Ham’s new head coach
David Moyes returns to the Premier League following his appointment as the new head coach of West Ham. According to the club, the appointment is the right step towards ensuring that the club gets out of the wrong side of the league table. Moyes replaces Manuel Pellegrini who was sacked on Saturday after a 1-2Read More
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EPL: Aubameyang set to leave Arsenal
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, is set to lose Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the striker desperate to play in the Champions League again, the UK Telegraph reports. A summer exit is looking likely for the 30-year-old, who joined from Borussia Dortmund for £56million in January 2018. Aubameyang was handed the captain’s armband in a bid to
EPL: Aubameyang set to leave Arsenal
EPL: Arteta warned against Ozil ahead of Man Utd clash
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has been warned to get rid of “lazy” Mesut Ozil. After getting the job, Arteta hailed Ozil’s ability, insisting he can be a key man for his side moving forwards. The German playmaker has put in impressive displays since Arteta’s arrival, showing an improved work rate when out of possession.
EPL: Arteta warned against Ozil ahead of Man Utd clash
Transfer: Chelsea midfielder set to join Premier League rivals
Aston Villa are keen on signing Danny Drinkwater on loan from Chelsea when his Burnley deal expires, according to Sky Sports. Drinkwater has struggled to make an impact during two years at Stamford Bridge and was loaned out to Burnley. However, he only made his debut against Manchester City in December, after getting injured outside
Transfer: Chelsea midfielder set to join Premier League rivals
EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash
Manchester United could be without Scott McTominay for up to eight weeks, after scans confirmed injured knee ligaments, SportsMail reports. The news will be a big blow to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, especially after Paul Pogba complained of a reaction to his foot injury, which makes him a doubt for Wednesday’s trip to Arsenal. Solskjaer
EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash
Transfer: Man Utd to land £50million striker from Premier League rivals
Manchester United will now look to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton, after missing out on top target Erling Haaland, the UK Sun reports. Haaland was heavily linked with United, but has now signed for Borussia Dortmund in a £18million move. Now, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has his eyes on Calvert-Lewin, who the Toffees value at £50million.
Transfer: Man Utd to land £50million striker from Premier League rivals
Xavi reveals club that may win Champions League this season, gives reasons
Barcelona legend, Xavi Hernandez has tipped Pep Guardiola to win the Champions League with Manchester City this season. Xavi said that having lost out on the race to win the Premier League, Guardiola will now set Manchester City’s focus on winning the Champions League. City trail Liverpool by a whopping 14 points on the Premier
Xavi reveals club that may win Champions League this season, gives reasons
EPL: Burnley’s key man joins Manchester United
Burnley’s goalkeeping coach, Craig Mawson has left Turf Moor to join Manchester United. He joined the Red Devils in a senior goalkeeping coaching role. Mawson leaves his position as head of goalkeeping coaching within the Burnley Academy to join Ole Gunner Solskjaer’s where he will work with the first-team keepers under senior goalkeeping coach Richard
EPL: Burnley’s key man joins Manchester United
EPL: Unai Emery reveals one Arsenal player who didn’t say goodbye to him when he was sacked
Former Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has revealed one of his former players that did not say goodbye to him when he was sacked at the Emirates Stadium. Emery was sacked in November after a poor run of form which saw Arsenal slip further adrift of top four finish. Arsenal said the decision to sack the
EPL: Unai Emery reveals one Arsenal player who didn’t say goodbye to him when he was sacked
EPL: Referee Craig Pawson dropped after failing to send Jorginho off against Arsenal
Craig Pawson will not take charge of any Premier League game in Matchweek 21. According to the schedule of match officials published on Monday, Pawson will be at the Emirates Stadium as a fourth official. Pawson will be returning to Arsenal’s home ground for the second time in three days, after failing to send Jorginho
EPL: Referee Craig Pawson dropped after failing to send Jorginho off against Arsenal
EPL: Football lawmakers accuse Premier League of using VAR wrongly
International Football Association Board (IFAB) has said Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, should only be called on to reverse “clear and obvious” mistakes regarding offside. Last weekend’s Premier League fixtures saw a number of marginal offside decisions which were checked by VAR, with goals ruled out for Wolves, Crystal Palace, Norwich, Brighton and Sheffield United.
EPL: Football lawmakers accuse Premier League of using VAR wrongly
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