Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 25th January 2020
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Klopp: ‘No time to party’ for ‘happy’ Liverpool
Liverpool may be having an outstanding season but manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is “no party” in his mind. The Reds are 16 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand, needing nine more victories to guarantee a first title in 30 years, having dropped just two points soRead More
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Brazil’s Souza gets life ban, big fine for tennis match-fixing
Former top-100 tennis player Joao Souza has been banned for life and fined $200,000 for match-fixing and other corruption offences, the Tennis Integrity Unit said on Saturday. An investigation found the Brazilian fixed matches at ATP Challenger and ITF Futures events in Brazil, Mexico, the United States and the Czech Republic, the anti-corruption body said.Read More
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Lukaku: Conte blasted me in front of Inter teammates
Romelu Lukaku has revealed that Inter head coach Antonio Conte’s no-nonsense approach is getting the best out of his game. The Belgium international moved to the Serie A outfit from Manchester United for £75 million ($98m) in the summer and has rapidly established himself as one of the most dangerous forwards in Italy’s top flight.Read More
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E2%80%95-liverpool-boss-klopp-in-awe-of-wolves-winger/ ‘Traore is unplayable’ ? Liverpool boss Klopp in awe of Wolves winger
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described Wolves winger Adama Traore as “unplayable” following the Reds’ 2-1 victory at Molineux on Thursday night. The pacey wide forward laid on an assist for Raul Jimenez’s equaliser early in the second half, cancelling out Jordan Henderson’s opening goal, but Roberto Firmino netted late on to hand Liverpool yetRead More
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Harry Potter and the magic of the FA Cup
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is hoping a visit from a Harry Potter movie star can conjure up some FA Cup magic as well as an escape from the Premier League relegation zone. James Phelps, who plays Fred Weasley in the fantasy film blockbuster series, was a guest at training during the week where the CherriesRead More
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2020 NPFL/LaLiga U15 coaching seminar holds in Abuja
From February 4-7, 2020, the events of the 4th edition of the NPFL/LaLiga U15 tournament will commence with a Workshop for Coaches of the 20 clubs of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and other invitees. This year’s workshop which will hold at the MKO Abiola Stadium, will as in the past three editions, beRead More
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NPFL Preview: Plateau United, Rivers United, Lobi in battle for top spot
There is no doubting the fact that the 2019/20 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season is raising a buzz being the first 380 matches series the league would witness in three years. Shocking results, eye-catching football artistry, and unexpected formulations are some of the metrics that have left fans and stakeholders inRead More
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Ezenwa explains turnaround from lowest point in career
The goalkeeping role is perhaps the most unforgiving when it comes to margin of errors in the imperfect game of football. Whereas every member of the team on the pitch is allowed to make mistakes – strikers miss sitters, midfielders give wayward passes, defenders are also allowed some moments, the same is not for theRead More
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LMC seeks to end inappropriate rivalry between Katsina United and Kano Pillars supporters
…Imposes fines on both clubs for the Matchday 15 fracas in Katsina With a view to permanently ending the continued aggressive rivalry between supporters of Kano Pillars and Katsina United, the League Management Company (LMC) has ruled that subsequent Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches between Kano Pillars and Katsina Utd will be played withoutRead More
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Manchester United turn to Ighalo, Slimani for redemption
Manchester United are considering bringing former Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo to strengthen their attacking options following the long-term injury to Marcus Rashford Skysports reports. Former Watford forward Ighalo is with Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua and has two years left on his contract while Slimani is on loan at Monaco from Leicester. Ighalo scored 17 goalsRead More
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Transfer: Arteta speaks on Aubameyang signing for Barcelona
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has dismissed speculation claiming that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has agreed to join Barcelona. Earlier this week, reports in Spain claimed that Aubameyang has already told Barca that he would be willing to join them. The 30-year-old will have just one year left on his contract at the end of the season.
Transfer: Arteta speaks on Aubameyang signing for Barcelona
LaLiga: Barcelona players banned from tackling Messi in training
Barcelona players are banned from tackling Lionel Messi too hard, one of the club’s former defenders, Jean-Clair Todibo, has revealed. Messi has struggled with occasional injury in recent years. And the LaLiga champions have put in place restrictions, to protect the 32-year-old from suffering more knocks “We all knew that he couldn’t get injured,” Todibo
LaLiga: Barcelona players banned from tackling Messi in training
Copa del Rey: Barcelona, Real Madrid given round of 16 opponents
The draw for the Copa del Rey round of 16 was conducted on Friday. There were no restrictions involving the top-flight teams in the draw, except that the lower-division clubs would get to play at home. Real Madrid will play second-division club Zaragoza, while Barcelona takes on Leganes. Defending champions Valencia have been paired with
Copa del Rey: Barcelona, Real Madrid given round of 16 opponents
Transfer: Eriksen to earn £320,000 per week at new club
Tottenham Hotspur playmaker, Christian Eriksen, is close to sealing a £16.8m switch to Inter Milan. The move could see him earn up to £320,000 per week, tripling his current salary. Spurs have been keen to sell the Danish midfielder this month, to prevent him from leaving on a free transfer in the summer. “Daniel Levy
Transfer: Eriksen to earn £320,000 per week at new club
EPL: Guardiola speaks on Liverpool breaking Man City’s record
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that Liverpool could break their 100-point record this season. The Reds areon course to better City’s point haul from 2017-18. Guardiola’s team followed up the next season another 98 points last season, as they pipped Liverpool to the title. Asked if he expects Liverpool to top his City
EPL: Guardiola speaks on Liverpool breaking Man City’s record
FA Cup: Lampard confirms player that will miss Hull City clash
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has confirmed that striker, Tammy Abraham will miss the Blues’ FA Cup fourth-round clash against Hull City on Saturday evening at the KC Stadium due to lack of fitness. Lampard’s men head to the game following a 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League on Tuesday. “The good news is
FA Cup: Lampard confirms player that will miss Hull City clash
FA Cup: Arsenal confirm seven players that will miss Bournemouth clash
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, might be without at least seven senior players when they play Bournemouth in the FA Cup fourth round fixture at Dean Court on Sunday. Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and defender, David Luiz are both suspended, after their red cards against Crystal Palace and Chelsea respectively. Sokratis remains a doubt with illness and
FA Cup: Arsenal confirm seven players that will miss Bournemouth clash
Transfer: Manchester United set to sign Ighalo
Manchester United are interested in signing Odion Ighalo, according to Sky Sports. Ighalo, who has previously played for Watford in the Premier League, is currently with Shanghai Shenhua. The former Super Eagles star scored 33 goals in 82 matches during his spell at Vicarage Road. United are also looking at Islam Slimani, who is on
Transfer: Manchester United set to sign Ighalo
EPL: Klopp, Henderson speak on Adama Traore after Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Wolves
Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp has hailed Wolves winger, Adama Traore after the 23-year-old’s impressive display in the Reds’ Premier League 2-1 win over ?Nuno Espírito Santo’s side on Thursday night. Goals from Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino gave the Reds all three points against the hosts at Molineux as Raul Jimenez’s strike was not enough
EPL: Klopp, Henderson speak on Adama Traore after Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Wolves
Transfer: Rivaldo tells Barcelona who to sign as Luis Suarez’s replacement
Former Barcelona star, Rivaldo, has urged the club to make a transfer move for Paris Saint-Germain striker, Edinson Cavani. The Brazilian legend believes Cavani would be a ‘magnificent improvement’ for Barca’s attack following striker, Luis Suarez’s injury. DAILY POST had reported that Suarez is set to be out of action for around four months after
Transfer: Rivaldo tells Barcelona who to sign as Luis Suarez’s replacement
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