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Mourinho reveals when he knew Liverpool would be champions
Jose Mourinho says he had a “feeling early in November” that Liverpool would go on to win the Premier League title this season. Only a collapse of monumental proportions would see Liverpool fail to pick up the Premier League crown this season as Jurgen Klopp’s men have built a 22-point lead at the top ofRead More
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10 premier league players with most game time this season
The premier league has embarked on a winter break, a welcome development to help players recover from what has been a grueling season. We take a look at the ten players with most minutes under their belt in the 2019/2020 football season. 10) Andrew Robertson (3064 minutes) Even a complete absence of involvement in domesticRead More
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Boca Juniors lose CAS appeal over 2018 Libertadores final
The legal fallout from the violence surrounding the 2018 Copa Libertadores final between Boca Juniors and River Plate ended on Tuesday with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ordering the latter to play two matches behind closed doors. CAS that it “considered that the appropriate sanction to be imposed on River Plate for theRead More
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Rodgers confident winter break will help Ndidi overcome knee injury
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is confident the winter break will give Wilfred Ndidi the time required to overcome his latest knee injury. Ndidi made a remarkable recovery last month following surgery to remove a piece of floating bone from the meniscus, returning to action just 12 days after the operation. ALSO READ:Mourinho wants referees toRead More
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Gervinho exiled by Parma after training absences
Ivorian forward Gervinho has been exiled from the Parma first-team squad after missing several training sessions, the Serie A club said Tuesday. The 32-year-old reportedly missed three days of training last week while he was trying to force a move to Al Sadd, the Qatari club coached by former Barcelona star Xavi. Parma said GervinhoRead More
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Mourinho wants referees to have final say on VAR calls
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho reiterated his call for major changes to the use of VAR in the Premier League after a video of him berating the fourth official in a 2-0 victory over Manchester City went viral. Mourinho and his assistant Joao Sacramento charged towards the fourth official after Raheem Sterling was not shown aRead More
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Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredrojevic takes over as Zambia coach
Former Uganda boss Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has been appointed as coach of Zambia on a two-year-deal. Zambia have been looking for a full-time coach since Sven Vandenbroeck’s contract was not renewed in March after Chipolopolo failed to qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Serbian Micho has been without a job since he leftRead More
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Accugas Judo Masterclass: Knott, Nsirim, Ewa express satisfaction
By Jacob Ajom Judo: The Chief Executive Officer of Savannah Petroleum Company, Andrew Knott has expressed the readiness of his organisation to contribute to the growth and development of Nigerian sports in whatever way they can. Knott said this in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital during a two-day Judo event, the Accugas Judo MasterclassRead More
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Ighalo needs a month to settle at United, says Sanchez
Former Watford coach, Quique Sanchez has backed Odion Ighalo to score goals for Manchester United, but he needs a month to settle down. Ighalo made a deadline day loan transfer to United from Shanghai Shenhua and many soccer pundits have warned coach Ole Gunnar Solksjaer not expect much from the former Super Eagles frontman.Read More
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Alex Iwobi happy with Everton winning return
Everton attacking midfielder, Alex Iwobi revealed his excitement at making a winning return from injury as the Toffees came from behind to beat Watford 3-2 at the weekend. Iwobi missed the previous seven games for Everton, he was playing his first game under new coach Carlo Ancelotti. “There is no better feeling than coming backRead More
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EPL: Christian Eriksen explains why he snubbed Man Utd for Inter Milan
Inter Milan playmaker, Christian Eriksen, has said that he wanted a ‘new challenge’ away from the Premier League, and that is why he snubbed a move to Manchester United. The Denmark international joined Antonio Conte’s side last month from Tottenham Hotspur for around £17million. However, before the move, he attracted interest from Man United. Speaking
EPL: Christian Eriksen explains why he snubbed Man Utd for Inter Milan
Champions League: UEFA lists records Cristiano Ronaldo can break at 35
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has listed the records Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, can break in the Champions League. According to UEFA, Ronaldo can become the 50th player aged over 35 to score in the Champions League since the competition was introduced in 1992/1993 and also overtake the goals record of Didier Drogba
Champions League: UEFA lists records Cristiano Ronaldo can break at 35
EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals who should be awarded Premier League Player of the Year
Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has named top stars he believes should win the prestigious Player of the Year award. Ferdinand named Liverpool’s Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson; Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne as the players best suited for the award at the moment. The Former Man
EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals who should be awarded Premier League Player of the Year
Solskjaer includes Ighalo in Europa League squad Full list
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has included Odion Ighalo in his update Europa League squad. Ighalo was unveiled on Tuesday, after agreeing a six-month loan from Shanghai Shenhua. The Nigerian striker has now been added to the group for the knockout stages of the competition, along with fellow January arrivals Bruno Fernandes and Nathan
Solskjaer includes Ighalo in Europa League squad Full list
FA Cup: Klopp makes promise to Liverpool youngsters ahead of Chelsea clash
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp has promised the club’s Under 23 youngsters that some of them will get an opportunity to play against Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth-round clash next month. Liverpool’s Under 23 coach, Neil Critchley made this known following the Reds’ 1-0 victory over Shrewsbury in the FA Cup fourth-round encounter on Tuesday
FA Cup: Klopp makes promise to Liverpool youngsters ahead of Chelsea clash
EPL: Rio Ferdinand predicts position Man United will finish this season
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has backed the club to finish in the Premier League top four this campaign and qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are currently six points off the Champions League spot, with Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur also aiming to steal a top four place this term.
EPL: Rio Ferdinand predicts position Man United will finish this season
EPL: Di Maria hits out at Man Utd for making him wear no.7 shirt
Angel Di Maria has hit out at Manchester United, for forcing him to wear their iconic no. 7 shirt during his spell at Old Trafford. The Argentina forward joined United from Real Madrid, in a then club-record £59.7million transfer in August 2014. After his arrival, Di Maria asked for the no.11 shirt, which Adnan Januzaj
EPL: Di Maria hits out at Man Utd for making him wear no.7 shirt
FA Cup fifth round: Liverpool to play Chelsea, Rooney faces Man Utd
Liverpool will take on Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round, following a 1-0 win over Shrewbury on Tuesday night. The Reds could only draw 2-2 in the original tie. However, a Liverpool side with an average of 19 years and 102 days, secured a place in the next round at Anfield, thanks to a
FA Cup fifth round: Liverpool to play Chelsea, Rooney faces Man Utd
EPL: Premier League takes decision on use of VAR
Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Masters, has insisted that the Video Assistant Referees (VAR) is going nowhere, despite huge backlash from fans. Masters, however, hinted that there could be change in marginal offside decisions, which has been the biggest complaint from supporters. Football’s lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), are meeting in Belfast at
EPL: Premier League takes decision on use of VAR
EPL: Mourinho reveals when Harry Kane is likely to return
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has said captain Harry Kane could be fit for their last two fixtures in the Premier League this season. Kane underwent an operation to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring in January. The club announced he would be back to training in April. Mourinho, speaking to the media
EPL: Mourinho reveals when Harry Kane is likely to return
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