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JUST IN: Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19
Former Brazil striker Ronaldinho Gaucho said on Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and was self-isolating. The ex-FC Barcelona and Paris St-Germain (PSG) player was in Belo Horizonte, where he played for local side Atletico Mineiro, when he got his diagnosis. “I arrived in BH (Belo Horizonte) yesterday (Saturday) and I took the COVIDRead More
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GUO partners Aspire FC on grassroots development
In a one-of-a-kind event of music and football, GUO Transport Company, demonstrated once again their commitment to grassroots talent development in Nigeria. The Aspire FC Egwu Ogene Football/Music Contest provided a unique opportunity for local Ogene groups in Anambra State to showcase their skills to the world.
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Formula 1 great Lewis Hamilton lends voice to #EndSARS campaign
Record-winning British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has joined a host of international superstars lending their voices to the #EndSARS campaign, which was started Nigerian youths to call for an end to police brutality Hamilton took to his Twitter account with 5.9 million followers to help raise awareness for the campaign and seek justice forRead More
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Man City stumble again as Man Utd draw with Chelsea
Manchester City squandered more points against West Ham on Saturday to leave them languishing in the lower half of the Premier League table as Manchester United and Chelsea played out a soggy stalemate. Substitute Phil Foden rescued a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium but the disappointing result means Pep Guardiola’s team have taken justRead More
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Saudi ’89 gave me my break, says Mutiu Adepoju
Mutiu Adepoju said, “after the match, I was still asking myself in the dressing room, whether what had happened was real.” He gave us a vivid account of how it all happened.
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No home comforts as Man Utd held by Chelsea
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blamed Manchester United’s latest Old Trafford flop on the absence of fans as Saturday’s 0-0 Premier League draw against Chelsea left them without a win in their first three home league games for the first time in 48 years. Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani almost scored on his debut with his first touchRead More
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Lewandowski hits hat-trick as Bayern Munich rout Frankfurt
Robert Lewandowski took his Bundesliga tally to a record 10 goals in the first five games this season with a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thumped Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 on Saturday, then issued a warning to the European champions’ future opponents. “I hope that we will keep this form for a very long time — itRead More
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Arteta owes fans ’honest explanation’ over Ozil’s exile – Agent
The agent of Mesut Ozil has told Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta that fans deserve “an honest explanation” over the midfielder’s exile from the team. Ozil has been omitted from the Gunners’ Premier League and Europa League squads, meaning he is effectively excluded from first-team action until at least January, when changes to the player listsRead More
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Happy birthday greatest No. 9, Rashidi Yekini’s daughter celebrates football icon
Yemi Yekini, the daughter of late Rashidi Yekini, one of Nigeria’s greatest football stars, has sent out a posthumous birthday greeting to her father, describing him as one of the greatest strikers to have played for Nigeria.
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Moyes asks why fans can watch West Ham in cinema but not stadium
David Moyes has called on British authorities to explain why fans cannot watch West Ham’s match against Manchester City at the London Stadium when they can watch it at a nearby cinema. A cinema in a shopping centre just a 10-minute walk from the ground is showing Saturday’s match, which can also be watched inRead More
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Arteta names Arsenal players responsible for 1-0 defeat to Leicester City
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has pointed fingers at his forwards for failing to convert their numerous chances, during the 1-0 defeat to Leicester City on Sunday. Jamie Vardy came off the bench to snatch all three points for the Foxes at the Emirates. The Gunners controlled the game in the first half, but they failed …
Arteta names Arsenal players responsible for 1-0 defeat to Leicester City
Arteta given strong warning ahead of Man Utd game after losing 1-0 to Leicester
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has warned that his former club could come unstuck against Manchester United on Sunday, after their struggles against Leicester City on Sunday night. The Gunners lost 1-0 to the Foxes at the Emirates, thanks to Jamie Vardy’s late header. Mikel Arteta’s side dominated the game in the first half, but failed …
Arteta given strong warning ahead of Man Utd game after losing 1-0 to Leicester
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa now clubless
Saudi Pro League side, Al Nassr, have officially announced Ahmed Musa’s exit from the club. The 28-year-old is now a free agent and is believed to have parted ways with the club mutually. Musa hopes to continue his career in Europe. “Thank you Nigerian falcon, wishing you all the best in the future Ahmed Musa!,” …
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa now clubless
Champions League: Barcelona suffer major injury blow ahead of Juventus clash
Barcelona will be without Philippe Coutinho for their trip to Juventus in the Champions League next week. Coutinho picked up a hamstring problem during their 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday. Barca only confirmed the full extent of the issue on Sunday. “A test on Sunday morning has revealed that Philippe Coutinho has a …
Champions League: Barcelona suffer major injury blow ahead of Juventus clash
Arsenal vs Leicester City: How Arsenal could line up against Leicester City
Arsenal would entertain Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City side at home in a Premier League battle on Sunday. The Gunners have won three out of their five opening matches with their only defeat being against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool and Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side, all away from home. The Gunners sit behind Sunday’s opposition in the …
Arsenal vs Leicester City: How Arsenal could line up against Leicester City
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why he benched Pogba for last three matches
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has claimed that he benched Paul Pogba for their last three fixtures because he is still returning to full fitness. Pogba was named in the starting XI for United’s first three league games. However, the 27-year-old has started as a substitute for their last three matches, coming off the …
EPL: Solskjaer reveals why he benched Pogba for last three matches
Former EPL referee speaks on penalty denial for Chelsea during Man Utd 0-0 draw
Former Premier League referee, Dermot Gallagher, has admitted Chelsea were wrongfully denied a penalty against Manchester United during their 0-0 draw on Saturday. Gallagher feels VAR officials were under too much pressure to make a quick decision. United was fortunate to avoid giving away a penalty in the first half, after Harry Maguire wrapped his …
Former EPL referee speaks on penalty denial for Chelsea during Man Utd 0-0 draw
EPL: Solskjaer singles out one Chelsea player after 0-0 draw with Man Utd
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has singled out Chelsea goalkeeper, Eduoard Mendy for praise, following their 0-0 draw on Saturday. Speaking with the media, Solskjaer labelled Mendy as the “match winner”. In a tight game at Old Trafford, neither team produced many chances. United had two big chances through Marcus Rashford, but on each …
EPL: Solskjaer singles out one Chelsea player after 0-0 draw with Man Utd
EPL: Lampard questions VAR officials after Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Man Utd
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, was left furious after his side was not awarded a penalty, after Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire pulled down Cesar Azpilicueta during a corner kick in Saturday’s 0-0 draw. Maguire bear-hugged the Spaniard in the 40th minute and although the Blues called for a penalty, neither the referee nor VAR decided …
EPL: Lampard questions VAR officials after Chelsea’s 0-0 draw with Man Utd
LaLiga: Koeman reveals why Barcelona lost 3-1 to Real Madrid
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has hit out at the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), following their 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday. Federico Valverde gave the visitors the lead, before Ansu Fati levelled with a smart finish. However, a VAR review led to Madrid being awarded a penalty, with Clement Lenglet deemed to have pulled …
LaLiga: Koeman reveals why Barcelona lost 3-1 to Real Madrid
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