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Ronaldo to make Portugal return against France, Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo was on Thursday named in the Portugal squad to play a friendly against Andorra and Nations League matches against France and Croatia. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner tested positive for coronavirus on October 13 when with the Portugal squad, going on to miss the 3-0 victory over Sweden. The 35-year-old finally tested negativeRead More
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Uncapped Marcus Thuram named in France squad
Marcus Thuram, the son of 1998 World Cup winner Lilian Thuram, was called up to France’s squad by coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday for the first time for internationals later this month. Borussia Moenchengladbach attacker Thuram, 23, could make his debut for the World Cup holders against Finland in a friendly next Wednesday, or inRead More
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Prudent Energy Handball League: COAS Shooters edge Delta Force 34-25
The relatively-experienced Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Shooters Handball Club on Wednesday defeated debutants Delta Force 34-25 in the female competition at the on-going Prudent Energy Handball Premier League. This victory has now taken COAS to 10 points from four matches while their Asaba-based opponents were left with five points from three matches. Both teamsRead More
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Lewandowski dedicates double to ailing ‘King Gerd’ Mueller
Robert Lewandowski dedicated his two goals in Tuesday’s Champions League thrashing over Salzburg to Gerd Mueller after the Poland striker scored on the ailing Bayern Munich legend’s 75th birthday. Lewandowski converted a first-half penalty, then headed home a second as Bayern roared back from conceding an early goal to claim a convincing 6-2 win inRead More
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Maradona recovering well from successful brain surgery on blood clot
Argentine football great Diego Maradona is recovering “without complications” from successful brain surgery for a blood clot, his personal doctor said on Wednesday. Surgeons at a specialist private clinic in Buenos Aires spent 80 minutes removing the clot on Tuesday night. “He has no neurological issues. He’s progressing without any complications,” said Leopoldo Luque. WorldRead More
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Boateng keen to remain at Bayern, says agent
Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng wants to start contract extension talks with the European champions his agent said on Wednesday amid uncertainty surrounding the future of fellow centre-back David Alaba. Boateng, 32, a 2014 World Cup winner, is out of contract in June. “We are open to contract talks and would be delighted to haveRead More
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Whyte has ‘missed his chance’ of Fury world title bout – Warren
Dillian Whyte can forget about fighting Tyson Fury next month, the world heavyweight champion’s co-promoter Frank Warren said on Wednesday. Whyte was next scheduled to be in action on November 21 but a rematch with Alexander Povetkin was scuppered when the Russian tested positive for coronavirus. Whyte’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, then raised the prospect ofRead More
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NFL: League broadens face-covering requirements, COVID-19 protocols
The National Football League (NFL) is enhancing its COVID-19 safety protocols, instructing teams to broaden the use of face coverings and improve social distancing after more players tested positive for the novel coronavirus. In a memo distributed to teams on Tuesday, the league said it is requiring players and staff to wear masks during anyRead More
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Real Madrid rekindle last 16 hopes with 3-2 win over Inter Milan
Real Madrid boosted their chances of reaching the UEFA Champions League knockout stages after a late winner by substitute Rodrygo. The win gave them a 3-2 home victory over Inter Milan in an absorbing Group B clash on Tuesday. The result left Real Madrid, winners of a record 13 titles in Europe’s premier club competition,Read More
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Oyo SWAN Chairman, Alebiosu, appointed into NFF committee
Mr Niyi Alebiosu, the Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Oyo State Chapter, has been appointed into the Media and Publicity Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Alebiosu, an Editor with the Nigerian Tribune, was among the names released by NFF on Tuesday. Reports have it that the NFF Media and Publicity CommitteeRead More
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Transfer: Man Utd reduce Pogba’s fee with player set for Real Madrid move
Manchester United have dropped their asking price for Paul Pogba to around £53million (€60m) and the player could be set for a summer move to Real Madrid, AS reports. Pogba has recently lost his place in the United starting XI despite the team’s struggles on the pitch. The Premier League side are ready to move …
Transfer: Man Utd reduce Pogba’s fee with player set for Real Madrid move
Everton vs Man Utd: Players reveal manager they want to replace Solskjaer
Manchester United players want the club to hire Mauricio Pochettino to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager. Sportsmail reports there would be significant support from inside the Red Devils’ dressing room for the former Tottenham boss to take over. Pochettino has been out of work for almost a year following his sacking at Spurs. But …
Everton vs Man Utd: Players reveal manager they want to replace Solskjaer
Europa League: Arteta makes demand from Pepe after 4-1 win over Molde
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has demanded more consistency from Nicolas Pepe following their 4-1 win over Molde in the Europa League. Arteta’s men went behind in the 22nd minute, before two own goals put them in front. Pepe made it 3-1 and then set up Joe Willock for the last goal. The Ivorian winger now …
Europa League: Arteta makes demand from Pepe after 4-1 win over Molde
Arteta hits out at Premier League, warns of “really bad news” for Arsenal
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has told the Premier League to reconsider allowing five substitutions per match. Five substitutions were permitted after lockdown in the 2019/2020 season, but top-flight clubs voted against extending the rule for the 2020/2021 campaign. The rule change aimed to decrease the burden on players during the hectic fixture schedule and was …
Arteta hits out at Premier League, warns of “really bad news” for Arsenal
UEFA demands FIFA change handball law
UEFA has sent a request to FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, to adjust the handball law again in order to provide more flexibility for referees and prevent players from being unfairly punished. In the letter, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin asked for it to be considered during the November meetings of the game’s lawmakers. This comes after …
UEFA demands FIFA change handball law
England names 29-man squad for Ireland, Belgium, Iceland games Full List
England manager, Gareth Southgate, has recalled Phil Foden, for this month’s treble header. However, Mason Greenwood did not make the 29-man squad. The Three Lions will play a friendly with Republic of Ireland and a Nations League double header against Belgium and Iceland. Both Greenwood and Foden were sent home, after they snuck girls into …
England names 29-man squad for Ireland, Belgium, Iceland games Full List
EPL: Man Utd contact Pochettino to replace Solskjaer ahead of Everton clash
Manchester United have contacted Mauricio Pochettino with a possibility of him replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager, MEN reports. Pressure is growing on Solskjaer after United’s latest defeat by Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League. The loss came just days after they were beaten 1-0 at home by Arsenal. The Red Devils are currently …
EPL: Man Utd contact Pochettino to replace Solskjaer ahead of Everton clash
Match Day 3: UEFA Champions League Players of the Week
The Champions League match day three actions have come and gone with the interesting results being the talk of the town as we’ve seen in Europe. While Chelsea seems to have improved though in an arguably a relatively easy group, the opposite seems to be the case for Manchester United. Real Madrid and Inter Milan …
Match Day 3: UEFA Champions League Players of the Week
How Arsenal could line up against Molde with Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson starting
With two wins already for Arsenal in the Europa League, Mikel Arteta can afford to rest his big guns against Molde. The Londoners play host to Molde on Thursday and are widely expected to get the job done as a firm favourite. It would be the ideal time to feature fringe players thus giving them …
How Arsenal could line up against Molde with Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson starting
UEFA Europa League: How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Ludogorets Razgrad
Tottenham Hotspurs would travel to play Ludogorets Razgrad in the Europa League hoping to return to winning ways in the Europe’s second competition. The Londoners have three points from their opening two games, having followed it up a 3-0 win against LASK Linz and a shocking 1-0 defeat away at Royal Antwerp. Tottenham would be …
UEFA Europa League: How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Ludogorets Razgrad
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