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McGregor demolishes Cerrone in 40-second return to UFC octagon
Conor McGregor made a triumphant return to the UFC octagon on Saturday, pummelling Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone for a technical knockout victory in just 40 seconds. The mixed martial arts superstar from Ireland — returning to the Ultimate Fighting Championship for the first time since he was battered into submission by arch-rival Khabib Nurmagomedov in OctoberRead More
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Give up IBF belt, wait for Wilder or Fury, Oboh tells Anthony Joshua
By Jacob Ajom The WBO, IBF, WBF and WBA heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has been advised not to bow to pressure and go ahead with a mandatory defence fight against Bulgarian heavyweight champion and IBF number one contender Kubrat Pulev. Rather, Joshua should let go his IBF title and wait to face the winnerRead More
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What Abiola promised me — Etim Esin
*Dangote, Adenuga, Otedola can change face of Nigerian football *Why Udemezue remains Nigeria’s best *What makes Davido, Wizkid different from our football stars * Not going to the World Cup my biggest regret One of the most gifted footballers to have come out of Nigeria in the late 80s and early 90s was Etim Esin.Read More
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Liverpool’s long title wait a warning for Man Utd
Thirteen months on from the match that finally drew the curtain on Jose Mourinho’s time in charge of Manchester United, the Red Devils again find themselves living in Liverpool’s shadow ahead of their return to Anfield on Sunday. A 3-1 defeat for Mourinho’s men last December that left United 19 points behind Liverpool at theRead More
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Pearson impressed with Watford’s performance against Spurs
Nigel Pearson thought his Watford side created enough chances to win the game in a 0-0 draw against Tottenham. The Hornets skipper saw his second-half spot-kick saved by Paulo Gazzaniga, but it was another point claimed during the current resurgence under Nigel Pearson. ALSO READ: Mourinho anticipates Lloris return in early February Watford have now takenRead More
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Tuchel deals big blow to Arsenal hopes of landing left-back target
Thomas Tuchel says Paris Saint-Germain “need” Arsenal target Layvin Kurzawa and confirms the left-back will play at the weekend. The Athletic journalist David Ornstein claimed on Thursday that Arsenal were ‘in advanced talks’ to sign Kurzawa with Raul Sanllehi ‘leading the negotiations’ for the defender. ALSO READ: Again, Erema FC clinches Total E&P annual football tournamentRead More
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‘Baffled’ Man United ready to ‘walk away’ from huge Fernandes deal
Manchester United are prepared to walk away from a potential deal for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to reports. Fernandes has managed to contribute 13 goals and ten assists in 22 matches in all competitions this season for Sporting. ALSO READ: Again, Erema FC clinches Total E&P annual football tournament Reports in Portugal had claimedRead More
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Ashley Young offers goodbye message for Man United
Ashley Young has completed his move from Manchester United to Inter Milan. The England international, 34, has put pen to paper on a deal until the summer with the option of a further season with Inter after the clubs agreed a 1.5 million euros (£1.3m) fee. “Ashley Young is officially an Inter player,” Inter confirmedRead More
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Chelsea rocked as Hayden’s late strike lifts Newcastle
Frank Lampard admitted he wants to sign a new striker after Newcastle damaged Chelsea’s bid for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a dramatic 1-0 win at St James’ Park on Saturday. With Tottenham held by Watford earlier in the day and Manchester United facing runaway leaders Liverpool on Sunday, Chelsea would haveRead More
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Happening now: Anthony Joshua prostrates, takes pictures with Buhari in London
The world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, Saturday prostrated before President Muhammadu Buhari as a sign of respect, to the number one citizen of Nigeria.
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EPL: What Lampard said after Newcastle United defeated Chelsea
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has reacted to his side’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday. Isaac Hayden scored the only goal of the match to give Newcastle all three points against Lampard’s men at St. James’ Park. Speaking after the match, Lampard told Sky Sports: “We need to be clinical
EPL: What Lampard said after Newcastle United defeated Chelsea
EPL: What Arteta said about Martinelli after Arsenal failed to beat Sheffield United
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has heaped praises on striker, Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian youngster scored his first Premier League goal in the Gunners’ 1-1 draw against Sheffield United on Saturday. Martinelli started for Arteta’s men in the absence of captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was serving a three-match ban. The 18-year-old fired Arsenal in front
EPL: What Arteta said about Martinelli after Arsenal failed to beat Sheffield United
EPL: Lampard speaks on Kante, Abraham after Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has hailed midfielder, N’Golo Kante for his ‘outstanding’ display during the Blues’ 1-0 defeat against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Saturday. He also said that Chelsea must not ‘absolutely rely’ on striker, Tammy Abraham alone to get the goals for the team. Chelsea wasted the chance to go clear
EPL: Lampard speaks on Kante, Abraham after Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle
Serie A: Gattuso slams Napoli players after 2-0 home defeat to Fiorentina
Napoli manager, Gennaro Gattuso has criticised his players for their ‘embarrassing’ performance against Fiorentina in the Serie A on Saturday. Gattuso said his players were unwatchable and soulless during the encounter against the visitors as they lost 2-0 at home. Two goals from Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic gave Fiorentina all three points against Gattuso’s
Serie A: Gattuso slams Napoli players after 2-0 home defeat to Fiorentina
Barcelona vs Granada: Messi tells Setien striker he should buy as Suarez’s replacement
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has urged new manager, Quique Setien to make a bid for Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, the UK Mirror reports. Messi was summoned for a one-on-one meeting with Setien after he replaced Ernesto Valverde last week. It is believed that the Argentine told the new boss that Aguero is the perfect player
Barcelona vs Granada: Messi tells Setien striker he should buy as Suarez’s replacement
EPL: PSG to offer Guardiola huge deal to leave Man City
Paris-Saint Germain are set to offer Pep Guardiola a mega deal to leave Manchester City this summer, the UK Express reports. The Spaniard is believed to be the preferred candidate for the French champions, if they sack Thomas Tuchel. Guardiola is contracted to City until the end of next season, but there has been increasing
EPL: PSG to offer Guardiola huge deal to leave Man City
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s squad for EPL clash revealed Full list
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, will be without Marcus Rashford, when they take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. Rashford was missing from the travelling party, having picked up a back problem against Wolves in the FA Cup earlier in the week. Solskjaer has however been given a defensive boost though, with the return
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s squad for EPL clash revealed Full list
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Van Dijk speaks on ‘beef’ with Maguire
Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk, has denied having any beef with new Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire. Van Dijk cost the Reds £75m from Southampton in January 2018. The Dutchman became the most expensive defender in the world then, smashing the £52m paid by Manchester City to Monaco for Benjamin Mendy six months earlier. But
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Van Dijk speaks on ‘beef’ with Maguire
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Klopp’s team not one of the best ever – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said Liverpool are not the greatest team in Premier League history. Liverpool are on track for their first league title since 1990, holding a 13-point lead with two games in hand. One of those matches will be against United at Anfield on Sunday. Solskjaer, who won six Premier
Liverpool vs Man Utd: Klopp’s team not one of the best ever – Solskjaer
EPL: Lampard reveals players he will buy after Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has said he is looking to bring in attackers, following their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday. The Blues wasted the chance to go clear in fourth place, as they lost thanks to Isaac Hayden’s late goal. Chelsea could end the weekend nine points behind Leicester in third, if the Foxes
EPL: Lampard reveals players he will buy after Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle
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