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Tottenham complete £27m Steven Bergwijn signing from PSV
Tottenham have completed the signing of Netherlands international Steven Bergwijn for a reported £27million. The 22-year-old winger has signed a deal until 2025 having emerged as one of the Eredivisie’s star players with PSV. ALSO READ: Obaseki commissions National Sports Festival Secretariat ahead of games’ 20th edition Bergwijn enjoyed a particularly impressive season last term, scoringRead More
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Obaseki commissions National Sports Festival Secretariat ahead of games’ 20th edition
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commissioned the secretariat complex for the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF), as the state government steps up preparations to host the games scheduled to commence from March 20, 2020. The Secretariat is located within the Edo State Government House in Benin City and would serve as the coordinating venueRead More
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Liverpool’s Alisson top Goalkeepers’ performance stats index
According to the Stats Perform Goalkeeper Index, Alisson is expected to prevent 0.58 more goals per game than the league average. Liverpool number one Alisson is the best performing goalkeeper in the Premier League according to a metric from Stats Perform. Looking at clean sheets, goals conceded and save percentages only provides a limited analysisRead More
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Iheanacho scores but Leicester crash out of League Cup
Kelechi Iheanacho scored yet again for Leicester City but his effort was not enough to stop his side from crashing out of the League Cup Tuesday night. Trezeguet struck deep into stoppage time to send Aston Villa into their first League Cup final for a decade with a 2-1 win over Leicester on Tuesday toRead More
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‘Gutted’ Rodgers bemoans ‘definite penalty’ call in Leicester loss
Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester were the “better side over the two games” as Trezeguet scored an injury-time winner to send Aston Villa to Wembley after a 2-1 win. Matt Targett opened the scoring for Villa, only for the hosts to be pegged back by Kelechi Iheanacho midway through the second half. ALSO READ: Amotekun and fearsRead More
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Man United finally agree deal for Bruno Fernandes
The longest-running transfer saga of the January transfer window may finally be drawing to a conclusion after Manchester ?United reportedly agreed a deal for Bruno Fernandes. The 25-year-old has been a transfer target for United for well over a year now, but talks over a move to Old Trafford have been progressing at walking pace,Read More
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Barcelona President confirms Valencia’s Rodrigo talks
?Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has confirmed that the club are interested in signing Valencia striker Rodrigo, guaranteeing that a new forward will join the club in the near future. La Blaugrana have been searching for a new striker all season, but their plans have been accelerated after Luis Suárez was sidelined for four monthsRead More
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Espanyol to ban 12 supporters after racist abuse of Athletic’s Iñaki Williams
The Spanish first division club Espanyol will ban 12 supporters after they were identified as having subjected Iñaki Williams to racist abuse during a match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. The club have also passed their report on to local police in case there is a legal case to answer, with the football authorities proposingRead More
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Trippier: For me, Simeone is the best coach in the world
Kieran Trippier has labelled Diego Simeone as the best coach in the world. El Cholo has come under fire recently due to Atletico Madrid’s poor run of form, but the Englishman has backed his boss. “Is Simeone the best manager in the world now? For me, personally, yes,” Trippier told the BBC”When people actually playRead More
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Fernandinho signs year-long Man City extension
Fernandinho has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester City, the English Premier League champions announced on Tuesday. The 34-year-old Brazil midfielder, whose previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season, is now set to stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2021. Fernandinho has been a City mainstay since his arrivalRead More
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Transfer: Mourinho’s Tottenham sign Dutch midfielder
Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Dutch attacking midfielder, Steven Bergwijn from PSV. Spurs made this known in a statement on their official website on Wednesday. The statement read: “We are delighted to announce the signing of Steven Bergwijn from Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven. “Steven has signed a contract with the Club
Transfer: Mourinho’s Tottenham sign Dutch midfielder
Champions League: Neymar reveals his objective
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar says his objective is to win the UEFA Champions League for the club. The Brazilian international said this ahead of PSG’s clash with Pau in the French Cup round of 16 tie on Wednesday evening. “I never play to be number one. I do it because I love football and I
Champions League: Neymar reveals his objective
Transfer: Arteta demands one more player after Arsenal seal Pablo Mari deal
Arsenal are looking to complete another loan signing, after completing the move for Pablo Mari, the Athletic reports. The Gunners are poised to land Mari from Flamengo on loan after Mikel Arteta made it clear to the board he needed a new centre-back. Mari ticks the box as a left-footed defender, which was requested by
Transfer: Arteta demands one more player after Arsenal seal Pablo Mari deal
Man City vs Man United: Michael Owen predicts winner of Carabao Cup semi-final clash
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen has predicted the winner of tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg clash between Manchester City and Manchester United. Pep Guardiola’s men defeated Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side 3-1 in the first leg encounter earlier this month. Man City head to the game after beating Fulham 4-0 in their
Man City vs Man United: Michael Owen predicts winner of Carabao Cup semi-final clash
Transfer: Bruno Fernandes speaks on move to Man Utd
Sporting Lisbon captain, Bruno Fernandes, has hinted he wants to sign for Manchester United this January. Fernandes is at the heart of a transfer tussle between United and Barcelona. The midfielder was stopped by a reporter from Portuguese television station SIC on Tuesday, who asked him questions about his future. The first question was whether
Transfer: Bruno Fernandes speaks on move to Man Utd
Transfer: Giroud in shock move to Mourinho’s Tottenham
Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud could leave the club to join Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur before Friday’s transfer deadline. According to Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio, Giroud has reportedly been offered an 18-month deal by Spurs after Mourinho’s side discussed with the player’s representatives as they attempt a late deal for France World Cup winner. Tottenham
Transfer: Giroud in shock move to Mourinho’s Tottenham
Transfer: Tottenham confirm deal for 23-year-old star after Erisken’s departure
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that 23-year-old midfielder, Giovani Lo Celso has signed a permanent deal with Jose Mourinho’s men from Real Betis that will keep him at the club until 2025. This is coming after playmaker, Christian Erisken left the club to join Inter Milan on Tuesday. Spurs made this known in a statement on
Transfer: Tottenham confirm deal for 23-year-old star after Erisken’s departure
Carabao Cup: Pogba playing with pain – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says midfielder, Paul Pogba has been playing with pain for the club. Solskjaer said this ahead of Man United’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg tie against Manchester City on Wednesday night. Pogba, who is recovering from a long-term injury, will soon be able to train on grass again after
Carabao Cup: Pogba playing with pain – Solskjaer
Copa Del Rey: Zidane names Real Madrid squad to face Zaragoza
Real Madrid have announced their squad to face Real Zaragoza in today’s Copa del Rey last-16 fixture at La Romareda. Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane named a list of 19 players through the club’s official website on Tuesday. Real Madrid head to the game after defeating Valladolid in their last encounter in the La Liga.
Copa Del Rey: Zidane names Real Madrid squad to face Zaragoza
Champions League: Joleon Lescott predicts club to win trophy this year
Former Manchester City defender, Joleon Lescott has backed Pep Guardiola’s side to win the UEFA Champions League trophy this year. Lescott believes Man City can win the Europe top-flight competition this season ahead of Barcelona and Real Madrid because Guardiola’s men are presently wiser than before. The ex-centre-back told Love Sport Radio: “I hope they
Champions League: Joleon Lescott predicts club to win trophy this year
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