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Solskjaer explains why Man United signed Ighalo on loan
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained why Manchester United sealed a late loan deal for former Watford striker Odion Ighalo. Following Thursday’s big-money acquisition of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon, attention turned to bolstering Solskjaer’s strikeforce before Friday evening’s deadline. The United boss has been open about his desire to bring in an attacker this month,Read More
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Shaquille O’Neal honors Kobe Bryant during annual Super Bowl bash
Shaquille O’Neal honored Kobe Bryant several times during his Shaq’s Fun House Super Bowl party in Miami on Friday night. The seven-foot-one NBA star paid tribute to his former Lakers teammate who was killed in a helicopter crash along with his daughter Gigi and 7 other people earlier this month with a video before comingRead More
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Ighalo’s agent reveals how Man United deal materialised
Odion Ighalo’s agent says he “got the impression” a move to Manchester United wouldn’t materialize before their late offer. Ighalo, who plays for Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League, has agreed a move to Old Trafford until the end of the season. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made no secret of his desire toRead More
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Man United play goalless draw in Fernandes debut against Wolves
Bruno Fernandes could not inspire Manchester United to victory on his debut, which ended in a 0-0 draw with Wolves. Manchester United failed to capitalise on Chelsea dropping points in the race for the Premier League top four as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Wolves in Bruno Fernandes’ debut. United completed theRead More
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Most expensive January transfer signings in football
The January transfer market is relatively quiet in comparison with the summer’s, but that hasn’t stopped clubs from splashing the cash when they feel the need to. Here is a list of the biggest January market signings in football history; 20) Krysztof Piatek (Genoa to Milan – £30.9m) Thirteen goals in his first nine gamesRead More
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Europe: Liverpool, Real Madrid record fewest losses, on course for title wins
Real Madrid have discovered an admirable defensive solidity since Zinedine Zidane returned to the club, and this has helped Los Blancos recover their season which had looked like unraveling after early negative results, and the club are now sat next to Liverpool as the European clubs who have lost the fewest matches. The last timeRead More
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Benzema seals derby day victory for Real Madrid against struggling Atletico
A second-half goal from Karim Benzema saw LaLiga leaders Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid 1-0 on Saturday afternoon at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. After a first half in which Atletico were arguably the better side but lacked the final punch, Los Blancos rebounded nicely in the second period thanks to a pair ofRead More
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Haaland stars as Borussia Dortmund rout Union Berlin 5-0
Borussia Dortmund thrashed Union Berlin on Saturday afternoon, smashing five past their visitors to keep pace with Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig at the top of the Bundesliga table. Dortmund got off to the perfect start when Jadon Sancho’s shot was deflected in off of Christopher Trimmel’s leg with just 12 minutes on the clock.Read More
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Salah, Firmino shine as Liverpool blow 4-0 past Southampton
Mohamed Salah scored twice as runaway leaders Liverpool produced a second-half surge to seal a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Southampton at Anfield on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp’s world champions racked up a 16th consecutive Premier League triumph – and 24th from 25 top-flight games this season – with Salah striking twice in the last 18 minutes.Read More
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Leicester, Chelsea share spoils after Rudiger’s late leveller
Frank Lampard admitted Chelsea face a fight to finish in the Premier League’s top four after Antonio Rudiger’s second goal of the game earned a 2-2 draw against Leicester on Saturday. Rudiger put Chelsea ahead early in the second half at the King Power Stadium before Harvey Barnes and Ben Chilwell scored in quick successionRead More
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EPL: Solskjaer reveals why Woodward was absent for Man Utd’s 0-0 draw with Wolves
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has insisted that the club’s executive vice-chairman, Ed Woodward, is not deliberately avoiding matches. Woodward’s house was attacked by fans on Tuesday, but the American went ahead to seal two late transfers before January’s deadline. Bruno Fernandes arrived in a deal that could reach £67.7million, while Odion Ighalo agreed
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why Woodward was absent for Man Utd’s 0-0 draw with Wolves
EPL: Ozil’s near deadline exit from Arsenal blocked
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, almost left the club on transfer deadline day, the UK Mirror reports. The German had an offer from a Qatari club, but the deal fell through with the Gunners blocking his exit. Although Ozil was ready to consider leaving the Emirates, Arsenal felt the timing was too short. It is also
EPL: Ozil’s near deadline exit from Arsenal blocked
Guardiola admits he will be “a failure” at Man City without Champions League title
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said his time at the club will be seen as a failure, if he does not win the Champions League. Guardiola has won five domestic trophies since taking charge at Etihad Stadium in 2016. These include two back-to-back Premier League titles, the second of which formed part of a
Guardiola admits he will be “a failure” at Man City without Champions League title
LaLiga: Zidane takes blame as Real Madrid go six points clear of Barcelona
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has taken the blame for his sides slow start in their 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Karim Benzema netted early in the second, to extend Los Blancos’ lead over second-placed Barcelona to six points in LaLiga. However, Zidane’s men were sluggish in the opening 45 minutes and could
LaLiga: Zidane takes blame as Real Madrid go six points clear of Barcelona
EPL: Referees under fire for ‘favouring’ Liverpool at Anfield
Southampton manager, Ralph Hasenhuttl, has told Premier League referees to be “brave” when they officiate at Anfield. Hasenhuttl feels his side should have had a “clear penalty” during their 4-0 defeat to Liverpool on Saturday. Saints striker, Danny Ings, went down under a Fabinho challenge in the box, but referee Kevin Friend waved play on
EPL: Referees under fire for ‘favouring’ Liverpool at Anfield
US travel ban: Consequences of Buhari failing govt – Peter Obi
The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general election, Peter Obi, has said that the visa ban slammed on Nigeria by the United States was a consequence of a failing government. The U.S. President, Donald Trump, had on Friday imposed a visa ban on Nigeria and five other countries
US travel ban: Consequences of Buhari failing govt – Peter Obi
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why he signed Ighalo for Man United
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has revealed why the club signed 30-year-old former Nigeria international, Odion Ighalo. Manchester United brought in Ighalo from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua on transfer deadline day. Solskjaer said the Nigerian 2018 World Cup striker would help solve the goalscoring issues of the club. Anthony Martial and teenage striker, Mason Greenwood
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why he signed Ighalo for Man United
EPL: Rio Ferdinand sends message to Man Utd striker, Ighalo
A former Manchester United star, Rio Ferdinand, has urged the club’s new striker, Odion Ighalo, to help Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men after joining the Red Devils on Friday’s transfer deadline day. DAILY POST had reported that Manchester United signed Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua until the end of the season. Ferdinand also backed
EPL: Rio Ferdinand sends message to Man Utd striker, Ighalo
EPL: Why I started Fernandes in Man United, Wolves clash – Solskjaer
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has disclosed why he started new midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, in his side’s Premier League clash against Wolves on Saturday night. Solskjaer said he decided to start Fernandes, who only joined the club on Wednesday from Sporting Lisbon because the Red Devils needed ‘fresh legs’. He also stated that Man
EPL: Why I started Fernandes in Man United, Wolves clash – Solskjaer
LaLiga: Real Madrid make history after 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid on Saturday made history in their La Liga 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. Zinedine Zidane’s side defeated Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu, thanks to Karim Benzema’s lone goal. According to OptaJose, the Los Blancos’ victory over Diego Simeone’s men means Zidane’s men have conceded just 13 goals after 22 LaLiga games this season.
LaLiga: Real Madrid make history after 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid
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