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Allardyce reveals he tried to sign Aubameyang for Everton
Sam Allardyce has revealed he tried to sign then-Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for £60m during his time as manager of Everton. The Gabonese international eventually signed for Arsenal in January 2018, with the Gunners spending a then-club record fee of £56m on Aubameyang, who has scored 49 Premier League goals during his time in northRead More
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Sterling reveals his daughter trolls him by singing Liverpool chants
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has admitted that his daughter Melody tries to tease him by chanting Liverpool songs to him at home. The 25-year-old made the switch to City from Liverpool in a deal worth £49m back in 2015, and it’s a move that isn’t exactly fondly remembered by the Anfield faithful. Speaking toRead More
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Zidane unsure whether Hazard will play for Real again this season
Zinedine Zidane is not sure if Eden Hazard will play for Real Madrid again this season. The former Chelsea playmaker is facing another lay-off after fracturing an ankle in Real’s surprise defeat to Levante in LaLiga last weekend. It was only the Belgian’s second appearance since November after recovering from another injury to the sameRead More
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Di Maria hates Man Utd so much ‘he turns TV off when they’re on’
Angel di Maria turns the TV off whenever “something related to” Manchester United comes on after his short spell at the club, according to Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Marcin Bulka. The Argentine was signed by Louis van Gaal for a then club-record £59.7m in the summer of 2014 but failed to settle in Manchester and eventuallyRead More
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Edo 2020: Tambuwal receives unity torch, reaffirms commitment to sports devt
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal Tuesday received the torch of unity totem for the forthcoming National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Edo State from April 20th. About 250 athletes are expected to attend the national festival. A delegation from the National Sports Commission led by its Zonal Coordinator Kaduna, Olushola Luke, presented the totem toRead More
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Kano Pillars Manager, Baleriya Dies at 57
Kano Pillars team manager, Kabiru Baleria have been confirmed dead.
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Van Dijk praises Liverpool’s mental strength
Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool’s ability to stay calm under pressure is the key to their astonishing Premier League title charge after they came from behind to beat West Ham 3-2. Jurgen Klopp’s side are 22 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City and need just four more wins to guarantee winning their first top-flight titleRead More
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Zidane casts doubt on Hazard return this season
Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday he cannot be sure that Eden Hazard will play again this season after the Belgian suffered another foot injury last weekend. Hazard came off during Madrid’s defeat by Levante on Saturday after making only his second start following almost three months out with a fracture in the same foot. MadridRead More
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Ekiti LG pledges to promote grassroots sports
The Oye Local Government Council of Ekiti on Tuesday assured youths that sports development programmes would be introduced to discover talented sportsmen and women. The Chairman of the council, Mr Foluso Ojo, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oye-Ekiti. Oil marketers to partner banks on products financeRead More
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Brazil and Inter legend Adriano debunks death rumour
Brazil legend Adriano has been forced to deny he’s dead after returning to his old hometown – a dangerous Rio de Janeiro favela. Pro Evolution Soccer fans, in particular, will remember Adriano for his impressive career – an absolute cheat-code of a player in PES 6. The Brazilian, now 38, retired from football in 2014Read More
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Champions League: Lampard names Bayern Munich players that must be respected after Chelsea’s defeat
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has named Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller, Jerome Boateng, Manuel Neuer, and David Alaba as the five Bayern Munich players that must be respected following his side’s 3-0 defeat against the Bundesliga giants in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg encounter on Tuesday night. According to Lampard, Lewandowski, Muller,
Champions League: Lampard names Bayern Munich players that must be respected after Chelsea’s defeat
Champions League: Wenger calls for away-goal rule to be scrapped
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has asked UEFA to scrap the away goals rule in any new Champions League format. According to Wenger, the current rule discourages home teams from playing attacking football in the first leg of a Champions League or Europa League tie. The Frenchman is currently FIFA’S head of global football development.
Champions League: Wenger calls for away-goal rule to be scrapped
Champions League: Arsene Wenger praises Gnabry after Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has praised Bayern Munich midfielder, Serge Gnabry, following the 24-year-old’s impressive display in the Bavarians’ UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg 3-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday night. Bayern Munich defeated Frank Lampard’s men at Stamford Bridge, thanks to two goals from Serge Gnabry and a strike from Robert
Champions League: Arsene Wenger praises Gnabry after Bayern Munich defeated Chelsea
EPL: VAR official punished for failing to send Lo Celso off against Chelsea
Referee David Coote has been dropped from this weekend’s Premier League games, after failing to send Giovani Lo Celso off, for a rash tackle on Cesar Azpilicueta. Lo Celso appeared to stamp on Azpilicueta’s leg in the second half, but was not even booked. Michael Oliver who was the centre referee for the match missed
EPL: VAR official punished for failing to send Lo Celso off against Chelsea
EPL: Saka says he has visited Nigeria as Super Eagles eye Arsenal winger
Arsenal winger, Bukayo Saka, has revealed that he has travelled to Nigeria before, as speculation over his international future rumbles on. Saka is eligible to play for both England and Nigeria. The 18-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the Gunners this campaign, scoring four times and providing 10 assists in all competitions. Saka has
EPL: Saka says he has visited Nigeria as Super Eagles eye Arsenal winger
Champions League: Wenger reveals why Barcelona will not win trophy
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said Barcelona are not good enough to win the Champions League this season. Barca were held to a 1-1 draw by Napoli in their last-16 first leg on Tuesday night. Although a lot of pundits and bookies have installed the Spanish giants as favourites, Wenger does not agree. When
Champions League: Wenger reveals why Barcelona will not win trophy
Champions League: Lampard reveals why Chelsea lost 3-0 to Bayern Munich
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has admitted that most of his players don’t have experience of playing in the Champions League, following their 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday. Serge Gnabry scored twice, while Robert Lewandowski also got on the scoresheet, as the Bundesliga champions put up a show at Stamford Bridge. The victory sealed
Champions League: Lampard reveals why Chelsea lost 3-0 to Bayern Munich
Champions League: Lampard singles out one Chelsea player after 3-0 defeat to Bayern
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has hailed Mateo Kovacic’s performance, following their 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday night. Serge Gnabry scored a brace, while Robert Lewandowski also got on the scoresheet, as the Bundesliga champions ran riot at Stamford Bridge. The win sealed Bayern’s place in the last-8 of the Champions League. “I thought
Champions League: Lampard singles out one Chelsea player after 3-0 defeat to Bayern
Champions League: Guardiola claims there is proof Man City won’t be banned
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed he has seen proof why they should not be banned from European competitions. City have been handed a two-year suspension, after UEFA found the Premier League champions guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. The Etihad club have already moved to appeal at the Court of Arbitration
Champions League: Guardiola claims there is proof Man City won’t be banned
Champions League: Zidane delivers “bad news” about Hazard ahead of Man City clash
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has admitted he is not sure if Eden Hazard will play for the club again this season. Hazard limped off in the second half of Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Levante on Saturday. Scans have since confirmed the Belgian suffered a hairline fracture to his right ankle. Hazard only just returned
Champions League: Zidane delivers “bad news” about Hazard ahead of Man City clash
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