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Barca president admits Neymar’s return is ’unlikely’
Neymar returning to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain is “unlikely”, according to the LaLiga club’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The Brazil forward left Camp Nou for the French capital in a world-record €222million deal back in 2017, but a return to Barcelona – where he won eight major trophies across four seasons – has long beenRead More
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Austrian-born Nigerian left-footer, Okugbowa joins German champions, VFB Lubeck
Austrian-born Nigerian midfielder, Osarenren Okugbowa, has joined German Regionalliga Nord champions, VfB Lubeck, in a deal which the German side have described as a progressive addition. In a statement on their official website, the German division three winners said Okugbowa joins then on a one-year contract from Austrian division two team, Floridsdorfer AC, where heRead More
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E2%80%95-rodgers/ ‘Remarkable’ Leicester can reach Champions League ― Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers has backed Leicester to qualify for the Champions League despite a late-season wobble in the Premier League. The Foxes travel to Arsenal on Tuesday as they battle to return to Europe’s elite club competition for the first time since 2016/17. Rodger’s Leicester are third in the Premier League table after Saturday’s 3-0 winRead 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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JACKPOT: NFL star seals most lucrative contract in sports history
The Super Bowl MVP agreed to a 10-year, $450 million contract with the Kansas City Chiefs that runs through 2031, ESPN reported Monday. While the contract isn’t completely guaranteed many NFL contracts aren’t the total value of it surpasses the 12-year, $426 million deal Mike Trout signed with the Los Angeles Angels in 2019 asRead More
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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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Oladipo to continue rehab, plans to return next season
Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo says he will sit out the remainder of the NBA season because he doesn’t want to risk re-injuring his surgically-repaired right knee. Oladipo wants to complete his rehabilitation and hopes to get back to 100 percent fitness before playing competitive games again in the 2020-21 season. “I really want toRead More
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World Cup 2022 organisers to cut staff: sources
The organisers of the 2022 World Cup will lay off an undisclosed number of staff as gas-rich Qatar cuts costs amid the coronavirus economic downturn, several sources have told AFP. The job losses, which have not previously been reported, follow similar redundancies at state-run organisations including Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Airways. The government body organisingRead More
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Lampard applauds Jorginho’s professionalism
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has praised the professionalism of Jorginho as he looks set to recall the midfielder in place of the injured N’Golo Kante. Kante suffered a hamstring problem in Saturday’s Premier League win over Watford and, while Lampard revealed it is only a “low-level” issue, the France star is expected to miss theRead More
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Paris Marathon gets November 15 as new date
The Paris Marathon has been moved further back to November 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic, organisers announced on Monday. The race had originally been rescheduled for October 18 from its traditional April date due to the COVID-19 outbreak. READ ALSO: Farah caught up in controversy over 2014 London Marathon injection Last month, marathons in NewRead More
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EPL: Jose Mourinho makes Premier League record after Tottenham defeated Everton
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho on Monday night made Premier League history following his side’s 1-0 win over Everton. Mourinho’s men defeated Everton, thanks to Michael Keane’s own goal. Tottenham’s win against Everton means Mourinho has now become the fifth manager in Premier League history to reach 200 victories, with only former Manchester United manager, …
EPL: Jose Mourinho makes Premier League record after Tottenham defeated Everton
EPL: Dortmund give Man Utd one condition to complete Jadon Sancho transfer
Bundesliga club, Borussia Dortmund have told Manchester United that if they want to sign their winger, Jadon Sancho, this summer’s transfer window, a deal must be completed by August 10, according to the German newspaper, BILD. Sancho, 20, is keen on a return to the English Premier League, but Man United and Dortmund remain poles …
EPL: Dortmund give Man Utd one condition to complete Jadon Sancho transfer
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Arsenal vs Leicester City, Crystal Palace vs Chelsea fixtures
A former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted that Chelsea will beat Crystal Palace in today’s Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Owen also backed Arsenal to defeat Leicester City 2-0 when both teams clash at the Emirates Stadium tonight. Chelsea defeated Watford 3-0 in their last Premier League clash over the …
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Arsenal vs Leicester City, Crystal Palace vs Chelsea fixtures
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Lampard reveals how Pulisic is different from Hazard
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has spoken on the distinctions between winger, Christian Pulisic and former Blues winger, Eden Hazard ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Tuesday evening. Hazard left Chelsea last summer to join Real Madrid after leading the club to win the UEFA Europa League. Pulisic joined Chelsea from …
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Lampard reveals how Pulisic is different from Hazard
Tottenham vs Everton: Lloris reveals why he fought with Son on pitch
Tottenham Hotspur captain, Hugo Lloris, has played down his half-time row with Heung-Min Son, following the 1-0 win over Everton. The two players clashed as they walked back to the dressing room and had to be pulled apart by their team-mates. Speaking with Sky Sports after the match, Lloris said he confronted Son, because he …
Tottenham vs Everton: Lloris reveals why he fought with Son on pitch
Arsenal vs Leicester: Arteta to use Lacazette in swap deal for Partey
Arsenal could use Alexandre Lacazette in a swap deal for their top target, Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey. Lacazette has two more years left on his current contract with the Gunners, but manager Mikel Arteta has preferred Eddie Nketiah for some games since the restart. Arteta’s priority this summer remains to extend Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s deal, while …
Arsenal vs Leicester: Arteta to use Lacazette in swap deal for Partey
Victor Osimhen to become Nigeria’s most expensive footballer
Victor Osimhen may become Nigeria’s most expensive footballer, as his move to Napoli draws close. DAILY POST had reported that the 21-year-old has since arrived in Italy for talks with the Serie A club. However, the Super Eagles striker is yet to put pen to paper on a four-year deal that will see him earn …
Victor Osimhen to become Nigeria’s most expensive footballer
Tottenham vs Everton: Mourinho names Cup he is not interested in winning
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he has no interest in winning the “Fair Play Cup”. This follows the on-field spat between goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris and Heung-Min Son at the end of the first half of their 1-0 win over Everton on Monday. Mourinho said the fight should have happened in the dressing room …
Tottenham vs Everton: Mourinho names Cup he is not interested in winning
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Lampard names key players to miss EPL fixture
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, on Monday, confirmed that N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Fikayo Tomori would miss the Blues’ Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Tuesday evening at Selhurst Park due to injury. DAILY POST recalls that Chelsea had earlier provided an injury update on Kante, Kovacic and Tomori. However, speaking at his pre-match …
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Lampard names key players to miss EPL fixture
Messi offered no.10 shirt to leave Barcelona
Estuadiantes Chairman, Juan Sebastian Veron, has told Lionel Messi that the No 10 shirt will be his if he decides to join Barcelona. Veron, however, admits he does not see his compatriot leaving the Nou Camp. There have been speculations linking Messi with a move away from Barca, with his current deal set to end …
Messi offered no.10 shirt to leave Barcelona
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