Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 22nd February 2020
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Obaseki flags off countdown to Edo 2020
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Friday flagged off the countdown to the 2020 National Sports Festival (NSF) holding in Benin, saying the festival would help to unite the entire nation. Speaking at the countdown and sensitisation rally at the Edo Government House in Benin, the governor pointed out that it was exactly 31 daysRead More
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CAF: Landmines buried in the sand!
By Segun Odegbami From atop my little observatory, high up in the hills of Wasimi Orile, I am looking down at African football and, particularly, at the Confederation of African Football, CAF. The organization is hardly recognizable from what we thought was a shambolic mess that Issa Hayatou left at the time he was justifiablyRead More
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AFN LEADERSHIP SAGA: A house divided(2)
By Yeni Olus It’s been a week since the two factions of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) both organized competitions in Ozoro, Delta State, and Akure, Ondo State respectively. It must be said though that the turn out in Akure far exceeded that of Ozoro, demonstrating that more athletes and coaches are siding withRead More
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Fenerbahce ends contract with French international Rami
Turkish club Fenerbahce announced Friday that they were ending the contract with French World Cup-winning defender Adil Rami, who had failed to make his mark since his pre-season signing. The club said the relationship was ending on friendly terms. “A mutual agreement was found with footballer Adil Rami and his contract has been ended. WeRead More
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Rivaldo: I neither understand nor agree with Braithwaite’s signing
Rivaldo has criticised Barcelona’s decision to sign Leganes striker Martin Braithwaite outside the transfer window. The former Blaugrana player explained that he would rather promote a forward from the academy instead of proceeding with an emergency signing.”Honestly, I neither understand nor agree with Braithwaite’s signing for several reasons,” he told Betfair. “Firstly, because this signingRead More
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‘Joyous’ Neymar reveals he will miss Brazil carnival
Neymar revealed on Friday that he will not be travelling to Brazil for the carnival season after receiving criticism for attending in previous years while injured. Pep insists City stars ‘completely committed’ amid Sterling rumours #vanguardnews pic.twitter.com/4IQ5zsHtOq — Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) February 21, 2020 “It is with immense joy that I won’t be goingRead More
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Investigation opened into whether Messi was spied on by Argentine government
Argentine federal judge Rodolfo Canicoba Corral has launched an investigation in Argentina on whether Lionel Messi was victim of espionage by the Mauricio Macri government. The Barcelona captain’s name appeared in a list of more than 60 people who were on a database of the Argentine revenue service (AFIP) and the country’s National Directorate forRead More
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Barcelona: Trouble in paradise for catalan giants
Barcelona are going through one of the most critical times in their recent history, the club is immersed in a crisis which has been built up by a long list of events, lies, and half-truths which have affected various figures whilst performances on the pitch have not been perfect. The main focus is now onRead More
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Pep insists City stars ‘completely committed’ amid Sterling rumours
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has shrugged off questions surrounding Raheem Sterling’s commitment to the club. Sterling did not rule out playing for Real Madrid in the future in an interview with Spanish outlet AS, although he insisted he was “really happy” at City for now. ALSO READ: Rodri breaks Premier League passing record in ManchesterRead More
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Klopp reveals talks with ‘surprised’ Mane after Liverpool defeat
Jurgen Klopp admits Sadio Mane was “surprised” at being substituted at half time in Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Liverpool boss said on Tuesday night that he took Mane off because he feared he would be sent off with the Spanish side putting pressure on the referee to issue him a secondRead More
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Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lampard hails Mourinho
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has paid tribute to Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, in recognition of the Portuguese achievements in his career as a coach so far. Mourinho, who has won league titles in Portugal, Spain, Italy and England, coached Lampard during his time at Stamford Bridge. Lampard, speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Lampard hails Mourinho
LaLiga: Real Madrid announce squad for Levante clash
Real Madrid has announced their squad to tackle Levante in tonight’s La Liga fixture at the Ciudad de Valencia. Real Madrid head coach, Zinedine Zidane, has named a 19-man squad to face the host in a post through the club’s official website on Friday night. Zidane’s side head to the match following a 2-2 draw
LaLiga: Real Madrid announce squad for Levante clash
EPL: Man City in trouble if Real Madrid come for Sterling – Guardiola
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted the club will be in trouble if Real Madrid come for Raheem Sterling. Sterling, in a recent interview, hailed Madrid as a “fantastic club”. It comes amid City’s two-year European ban from UEFA, with most of their players’ futures now uncertain. Although Guardiola insisted that he cannot question
EPL: Man City in trouble if Real Madrid come for Sterling – Guardiola
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Mourinho reveals favourite to finish in top four
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed Chelsea are the favourites to finish in the top four. Mourinho, who had two stints as Blues boss, takes his side to Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Saturday. The two teams are separated by just a point before kick-off, with Sheffield United and Manchester United just
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Mourinho reveals favourite to finish in top four
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Berbatov predicts EPL clash
Former Manchester United frontman, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted Chelsea and Tottenham to play out a 2-2 draw on Saturday. Both London clubs kick off this weekend’s round of fixtures in the Premier League. The Blues currently occupy fourth place, but are only one point ahead of Jose Mourinho’s men. Mourinho returns to his former stomping
Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur: Berbatov predicts EPL clash
EPL: Lampard reveals Chelsea board’s reaction to his decision to bench Kepa
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has said the board are in support of his decision to drop goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Blues made Kepa the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, when they paid Athletic Bilbao £71.5million last season. However, the Spaniard has struggled recently and have been replaced by Willy Cabellero for the last three matches. Chelsea
EPL: Lampard reveals Chelsea board’s reaction to his decision to bench Kepa
EPL: Lewandowski reveals he spoke with Alex Ferguson about Man Utd move
Bayern Munich striker, Robert Lewandowski, has said he almost moved to Manchester United, after speaking with Sir Alex Ferguson. Lewandowski, who was 23 at the time, had just scored 30 goals in all competitions for Borussia Dortmund. The Poland international, now 31, admits he was tempted by the offer, but Dortmund refused to do business.
EPL: Lewandowski reveals he spoke with Alex Ferguson about Man Utd move
EPL: Brendan Rodgers defends Ndidi’s decision
Leicester City head coach, Brendan Rodgers, has insisted Wilfred Ndidi was not rushed back from injury. Ndidi suffered a knee problem in January and had surgery, which was expected to rule him out of action until the end of February. The Super Eagles midfielder however returned to action 13 days after his operation and played
EPL: Brendan Rodgers defends Ndidi’s decision
EPL: Solskjaer gives condition for Ighalo to start against Watford
Manchester United manager, Ole Solskjaer, has said the fitness of Mason Greenwood and Anthony Martial, will determine if Odion Ighalo will start against Watford on Sunday. Ighalo has made two substitute appearances since he joined the Red Devils on a six-month loan. The Nigerian striker was introduced late on against Chelsea in the Premier League
EPL: Solskjaer gives condition for Ighalo to start against Watford
Chelsea vs Tottenham: Mourinho predicts Lampard’s team selection for EPL clash
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has predicted that Frank Lampard will replicate the tactical system he used, when Chelsea beat them 2-0 in December. Willian scored twice in the first half that day, as Lampard got one over Mourinho. Chelsea’s form has since dropped and they go into Saturday’s encounter, only one point ahead of
Chelsea vs Tottenham: Mourinho predicts Lampard’s team selection for EPL clash
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