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Mata and Solskjaer pay tribute to Rashford after 200-game landmark
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Juan Mata applauded Marcus Rashford after the striker became the third youngest player to reach 200 matches for Manchester United in Saturday’s win over Norwich City. United cruised to a 4-0 victory at Old Trafford and Rashford got two of the goals, generally impressing as he tormented the Norwich defence untilRead More
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Latest CAF Club top 10 rankings, no Nigerian club in list
The most recent update of Africa’s top 10 greatest clubs has been revealed – and North African heavyweights keep a steady grip at the summit. According to Footballdatabse, Tunisian giants Esperance de Tunis still reign supreme ahead of continental rivals Al Ahly and TP Mazembe. ALSO READ: NFF responds to report of absence at late IsaacRead More
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NFF responds to report of absence at late Isaac Promise’s burial
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has responded to media reports accusing the body of failing to attend the burial of late international Isaac Promise. The Olympics silver medalist died in October aged 31 in the United States where he played for Austin Bold. He was buried on Thursday in the south-eastern town of Umudim, Ohekelem,Read More
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Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea bid to host 2020 Africa Women’s Championship
Nigeria has formally written to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to signal it’s interest in hosting the event. NFF media director Ademola Olajire confirmed to BBC Sports that the federation will soon submit the bidding document. ALSO READ: Klopp refusing to get carried away despite Liverpool’s ‘special’ points tally “We’ve formally written to CAF aboutRead More
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Klopp refusing to get carried away despite Liverpool’s ‘special’ points tally
Jurgen Klopp described Liverpool’s record-breaking points tally as “special” but insists he will not get carried away until his side have an unassailable lead at the top of the Premier League. The Reds made it 61 points from their 21 league games this season with a 1-0 win at Tottenham on Saturday, courtesy of RobertoRead More
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Sporting boss refuses to deny Fernandes has United agreement
Sporting CP head coach Silas refused to deny whether an agreement is in place for Bruno Fernandes to leave the Portuguese club amid links to Manchester United. Sporting captain Fernandes is reportedly nearing a move to United after officials from the two clubs are said to have been in talks on Friday. ALSO READ: Better thanRead More
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Better than Barca, PSG, Bayern – Liverpool break more records with Spurs win
Liverpool broke yet more records in their latest Premier League triumph over Tottenham, achieving a benchmark that not even Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich have previously managed. Roberto Firmino scored the first-half winner as the unbeaten Reds recorded their 20th top-flight victory in 21 games to take their tally to 61 points this term.Read More
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Firmino apologized for not scoring more against Tottenham — Klopp
Jurgen Klopp says Roberto Firmino apologised for not adding to his decisive strike in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Tottenham on Saturday The result means the Reds have now won 20 of their opening 21 Premier League games of the season to sit 16 points ahead of second-placed Leicester City at the summit. That lead couldRead More
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Malaga sack coach Sanchez del Amo over explicit video
Spanish club Malaga on Saturday said they had sacked coach Victor Sanchez del Amo after an explicit video showing his semi-naked body was posted on the internet. Sanchez del Amo, a 43-year-old former Real Madrid and Spain winger, had been suspended on Tuesday by the club. However, the club said it had been unable toRead More
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Peerless Liverpool roll on as Leicester stumble
Record-breaking Liverpool beat Tottenham 1-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to a yawning 16 points on Saturday as Southampton gained sweet revenge over high-flying Leicester. Chelsea and Manchester United secured comfortable wins in the race for the top four but 10-man Arsenal fell further off the pace afterRead More
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Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic compares himself to ‘God’, gives reason
AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has stated that he celebrates like a ‘God’ every time he scores a goal because it makes him feel ‘alive’. Ibrahimovic said this after he scored and made history in AC Milan’s 2-0 away victory over Cagliari in the Serie A encounter on Saturday. Ibrahimovic, who re-joined AC Milan in
Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic compares himself to ‘God’, gives reason
Xavi confirms meeting with Barcelona chiefs, speaks on coaching La Liga champions
Barcelona legend, Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that he had spoken with Barcelona chiefs, Eric Abidal and Oscar Grau amid report linking him to replace current Blaugrana manager, Ernesto Valverde at Camp Nou. The 39-year-old also reiterated his desire to coach Barcelona where he won 25 trophies in a magnificent 17-year career at the Catalan club.
Xavi confirms meeting with Barcelona chiefs, speaks on coaching La Liga champions
EPL: Mourinho, Klopp speaks on Tanganga’s performance in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur boss, Jose Mourinho has commented on defender, Japhet Tanganga’s performance after the 20-year-old made his debut in Spurs’ 1-0 defeat against Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday. Mourinho said Tanganga did ‘amazing’ after facing the Reds stars, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. Salah scored the only goal of the encounter to give
EPL: Mourinho, Klopp speaks on Tanganga’s performance in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Tottenham
Nigerian striker scores four goals as Barcelona win 6-0
Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala, bagged four goals as Barcelona thrashed Tacon 6-0 on Saturday. Oshoala opened scoring for the Spanish side as early as the second minute of the game, after an assist from Marta Torrejón. The Nigerian star then went on to add more goals in the 19th, 47th and 63rd minutes. Barca’s
Nigerian striker scores four goals as Barcelona win 6-0
Transfer: Solskjaer speaks on Bruno Fernandes joining Man United after 4-0 win over Norwich
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he has the backing of the club’s board amid report linking Sporting Lisbon midfielder, Bruno Fernandes with a move to Old Trafford. Solskjaer said this following his side’s Premier League 4-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday at Old Trafford. DAILY POST had reported that Manchester United
Transfer: Solskjaer speaks on Bruno Fernandes joining Man United after 4-0 win over Norwich
EPL: Solskjaer names ‘top class’ player after Man United’s 4-0 win over Norwich
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has named striker, Marcus Rashford as a ‘top class’ player after the England international marked his 200th Red Devils appearance in his side’s 4-0 win over Norwich City on Saturday. Two goals from Marcus Rashford, a goal from Anthony Martial and a strike from Mason Greenwood ensured Solskjaer’s men
EPL: Solskjaer names ‘top class’ player after Man United’s 4-0 win over Norwich
EPL: Lampard speaks after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Burnley, hails three players
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard has described his side’s Premier League 3-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday at Stamford Bridge as one of their best performances at home this season. Lampard also hailed Callum Hudson-Odoi, Reece James and Tammy Abraham for their brilliant performances against Sean Dyche’s men. Three goals from Jorginho, Tammy Abraham and Callum
EPL: Lampard speaks after Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Burnley, hails three players
EPL: Mourinho predicts team that will win title after Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Liverpool
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho, has reiterated that Liverpool will win the Premier League title this season. Mourinho had predicted the Reds would clinch the trophy, before taking the manager’s job in north London while providing analysis on Sky Sports. The Portuguese faced Liverpool for the first time as Tottenham boss on Saturday, and came out
EPL: Mourinho predicts team that will win title after Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Liverpool
EPL: What Mourinho said afterTottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho has reacted to his side’s Premier League 1-0 defeat against Liverpool on Saturday. Mohamed Salah scored the only goal of the match to give Jurgen Klopp’s side all three points against Spurs. Reacting, Mourinho insisted that his side deserved a point against the Premier League leaders. “I think we deserved
EPL: What Mourinho said afterTottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool
Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes history after scoring in AC Milan’s win over Caglia
AC Milan striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Saturday made history after scoring a goal in his side’s Serie A 2-0 victory over Cagliari. Ibrahimovic, who re-joined AC Milan in this January’s transfer window a few days ago, netted the second goal of the encounter in the 64 minute after Rafael Leao had given the Italian giants
Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes history after scoring in AC Milan’s win over Caglia
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