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COVID-19: What football fans miss about viewing centres
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages and football leagues restart, fans of the game are forced to abandon viewing centres, as part of regulations to stop the virus’ spread. Some Nigerians told Vanguard what they miss about football viewing centres. Emmanuel Tevez: Why I prefer going to viewing centres to watch football is because I findRead More
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Conte expects Inter players to be angry after Bologna defeat
Antonio Conte hopes Inter players feel at least “one per cent” of his disappointment following their 2-1 Serie A defeat to Bologna at San Siro on Sunday. Inter had forged ahead in the first half courtesy of Romelu Lukaku before Bologna’s Roberto Soriano received a red card for dissent after 57 minutes. Lautaro Martinez could haveRead More
Vanguard News.
Silva says Man City has no excuse for poor away form
Bernardo Silva accepts Manchester City cannot afford to drop points away from home with such regularity if they are to compete for the Premier League title again next season. Deposed champions City thrashed title-winners Liverpool 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium in midweek but came unstuck on the road at Southampton, losing 1-0 to a stunningRead More
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Inter chief reveals Barca target hasn’t ’shown the slightest desire to leave’
Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta insists Lautaro Martinez has “not shown the slightest desire to leave” amid continued speculation Barcelona are interested in the Argentina international. Martinez, who missed a penalty in Inter’s 2-1 Serie A defeat to Bologna on Sunday, has been strongly tipped to make a move to Camp Nou at the end ofRead More
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Lacklustre Liverpool leave it late to see off Aston Villa
Sadio Mane and Curtis Jones struck in the final 20 minutes to ensure Liverpool marked their first match at Anfield since being crowned Premier League champions with a 2-0 win over struggling Aston Villa on Sunday. After a 4-0 humbling at the hands of Manchester City in midweek, Jurgen Klopp’s men again failed to hitRead More
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Austrian Grand Prix: Mercedes’ Bottas wins season-opening
Finland’s Valtteri Bottas drove his Mercedes to victory in the coronavirus-delayed season-opening Formula One Grand Prix in Austria on Sunday. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was second in an action-packed race, which started after 14 of the 20 drivers took a knee on the grid in an anti-racism statement. Lando Norris, in a McLaren, secured a first-everRead More
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La Liga: Madrid secure vital win against Bilbao
Sergio Ramos scored his 22nd consecutive penalty on Sunday as Real Madrid held on for another 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao to inch closer to winning La Liga. READ ALSO: James Rodriguez reveals Madrid blocked move to LaLiga rivals Ramos’ fifth goal in seven games since the restart gives Madrid a seven-point lead over Barcelona, whoRead More
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Hamilton leads majority of drivers in taking knee at Austrian GP
Lewis Hamilton led a majority of the 20 Formula One drivers in taking a knee in a gesture of anti-racism solidarity on the grid before the start of the belated season-opening Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday. Hamilton wore a Black Lives Matter t-shirt, while other drivers, who all lined up with him at the frontRead More
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Schalke could have been champions if they kept their best talent – Rummenigge
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge believes Schalke could have been Bundesliga champions in recent years had they not lost so many talented young players. After a promising first half to the 2019-20 season, Schalke endured a wretched run of results either side of the break in the campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic, failing to win any ofRead More
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Going Nowhere: Xavi signs deal to remain at Al-Sadd
Former Barcelona star Xavi Hernandez signed on as head coach of Qatari club Al-Sadd for one more year Sunday, putting to bed rumours of an imminent move back to the Spanish side. There had been media speculation in recent days that World Cup winner Xavi, 40, was being lined up to replace Quique Setien atRead More
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EPL: Raul Jimenez told to leave Wolves for Man Utd
Mexico head coach, Gerard “Tata” Martino, has told Raul Jimenez to join Manchester United in the future. The Wolves striker has netted 15 goals in the Premier League this season, with his club five points off a Champions League place. Juventus have been suggested as a possible destination for Jimenez, but Martino feels the striker …
EPL: Raul Jimenez told to leave Wolves for Man Utd
LaLiga: Barcelona speaks on Messi leaving Nou Camp
Barcelona president, Josep Bartomeu, has insisted Lionel Messi will not be leaving the club any time soon. There have been recent speculations that Messi could quit at the end of next season. It is believed the 33-year-old is frustrated at the Nou Camp and could take advantage of a clause in his contract to leave. …
LaLiga: Barcelona speaks on Messi leaving Nou Camp
Transfer: Lille president predicts Victor Osimhen’s fate at Napoli
Lille president, Gérard Lopez, has predicted that striker, Victor Osimhen, will become a ‘superstar’ at Napoli if he eventually joins the Serie A giants this summer’s transfer window. Lopez also said that Osimhen has the strength to perform under pressure, adding that the 21-year-old has an extraordinary life. DAILY POST recalls that Napoli are favourite …
Transfer: Lille president predicts Victor Osimhen’s fate at Napoli
EPL: Nemanja Matic signs new Manchester United contract, Solskjaer reacts
Manchester United midfielder, Nemanja Matic, on Monday signed a new three-year contract extension with the club. The 31-year-old will now remain at Old Trafford until the summer of 2023. Matic has been a key figure in Man United’s impressive form since the Premier League’s restart, coming off the bench against Tottenham before starting in each …
EPL: Nemanja Matic signs new Manchester United contract, Solskjaer reacts
Champions League: Klopp names two favourite clubs to win trophy after Liverpool exit
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has named Bayern Munich and Manchester City as the two favourite clubs that can win this season’s UEFA Champions League trophy. Klopp, whose side were knocked out from the competition by Atletico Madrid, believes Bayern Munich and Man City can succeed Liverpool as champions of Europe. Man City defeated Real Madrid …
Champions League: Klopp names two favourite clubs to win trophy after Liverpool exit
EPL: Mikel Obi set for return to English football
West Ham United are in talks to sign former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, according to Tribal Football. The Nigerian midfielder became a free agent in March, after terminating his contract with Turkish side, Trabzonspor. Mikel Obi left the club after refusing to play following the COVID-19 outbreak. The 33-year-old who has previously played for …
EPL: Mikel Obi set for return to English football
EPL: Mourinho blasts Arsenal ahead of North London Derby
Tottenham Hotspur boss, Jose Mourinho, has accused Arsenal of revelling in their downfall, even when “they don’t have much to celebrate”. This followed a Facebook post by the Gunners media team last week. After Spurs lost to Sheffield United, Arsenal uploaded highlights of their FA Cup quarter-final victory over the Blades to their 38 million …
EPL: Mourinho blasts Arsenal ahead of North London Derby
EPL: Arteta reveals what Arsenal must do to qualify for Champions League
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said they must win every game and then “wait and pray”, in order to qualify for the Champions League. The Gunners are now in Europa League spots after three straight wins in the league. Arteta’s men are eight points off fourth-place Chelsea, and six behind United in fifth. Qualification for …
EPL: Arteta reveals what Arsenal must do to qualify for Champions League
LaLiga: Barcelona president alleges VAR favours Real Madrid
Barcelona’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has suggested that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) favours Real Madrid. The Catalans are four points behind their rivals, Real, following Sunday’s round of fixtures. Barca beat Villarreal 4-1 on Sunday to keep their faltering title hopes alive, while Madrid had edged Athletic Bilbao 1-0 earlier in the day. Sergio …
LaLiga: Barcelona president alleges VAR favours Real Madrid
EPL: Why Man City lost 1-0 to Southampton – Guardiola
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said that Southampton defeated his team 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday night because the Citizens made a mistake and could not convert their chances in front of goal. Man City was defeated by Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium, after a first-half goal from Che Adams. Speaking after …
EPL: Why Man City lost 1-0 to Southampton – Guardiola
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