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EUROPA LEAGUE: Olayinka scores in Slavia win, Iheanacho, Chukwueze fire blanks
By Temisan Amoye Slavia Prague striker Peter Olayinka scored his second goal in the Europa League to inspire his team to a crucial 1-3 away win over Nice at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, France. Slavia took the lead through a smashing long-range strike from Ondrej Lingr in the 15th minute but were peggedRead More
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Griezmann, Umtiti take aim at police violence in France
French World Cup winners Antoine Griezmann and Samuel Umtiti on Thursday took aim at police violence after video footage was released of a black music producer being attacked by three officers in Paris. “I feel bad for my France,” Griezmann tweeted along with a mention of French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin and the Loopsider videoRead More
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Premier League clubs given green light for return of fans
Liverpool, Chelsea, Brighton and West Ham will be able to allow fans into their stadiums next month under a new tier system to tackle the spread of coronavirus in England. The Premier League clubs are within tier-two areas, meaning clubs can welcome up to 2,000 fans. However, the two Manchester giants United and City asRead More
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Sanusi nets maiden Champions League goal in Porto’s win over Marseille
By Temisan Amoye, Super Eagles defender, Zaidu Sanusi scored his maiden Champions League goal for FC Porto, in their vital 2-0 away win over Marseille at the Orange Velodrome last night. Sanusi who put in a man of the match performance almost broke the deadlock in the 38th minute, where he rifled aRead More
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Tributes flow in for Argentina’s football great Maradona, dead at 60
Argentina’s football great Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, the Argentinian Football Association said on Wednesday. The forward, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986, underwent surgery for a bleed in the brain earlier this month. Doctors had said it was a success. Media reports said he suffered a heartRead More
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E2%80%95-who/ Pandemic or not, people must ‘exercise’ ― WHO
The coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for not getting enough exercise, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, warning that even before the crisis many were getting too little physical activity. In an update of its physical activity guidelines, the UN health agency stressed that exercise was vital to physical and mental health, while sedentary behaviourRead More
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Maradona ‘truly great’ but ‘hand of god’ still riles Shilton
Diego Maradona who died aged 60 on Wednesday possessed “greatness but not sportsmanship” said former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton who was victim to the infamous “hand of god” goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. Shilton told the Daily Mail he did not like that the Argentina football legend had never apologised for the firstRead More
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FIFA releases nominees for ‘The Best’ football awards 2020
By Temisan Amoye, FIFA, today, released the list of nominees shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards™. The nominees selected by a panel of experts in seven different categories are as follows: The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Thiago Alcântara (Spain / FC Bayern München / Liverpool FC), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal / Juventus FC), KevinRead More
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Tributes pour in as football legend Diego Maradona dies at 60
Arguably the greatest footballer of all time, the death of Diego Armando Maradona is being met with an outpouring of reactions. Fans, sporting icons have taken to social media to mourn the loss of the iconic captain of Argentina’s world cup winning squad in 1986. Brazilian great Pele tweeted: “What sad news. I lost aRead More
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Diego Maradona – Five of his greatest goals
Few players mastered the spectacular quite like Diego Maradona. From stunning free-kicks to winding dribbles, the Argentine, who has died at the age of 60, scored some of the most famous — and thrilling — goals in football history. Here AFP Sport picks five of the best from arguably the greatest footballer to ever playRead More
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Chelsea vs Tottenham: Lampard reveals two players he relies on in dressing room
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has admitted he ‘relies’ on role models, Thiago Silva and Olivier Giroud in his dressing room. The duo are two of the more senior players currently in the Blues’ squad at the age of 36 and 34 respectively. Silva moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer after eight years at Paris …
Chelsea vs Tottenham: Lampard reveals two players he relies on in dressing room
Two Tottenham players, Arsenal star named in UEFA Europa League team Full list
Two Tottenham Hotspur players, Carlos Vinícius and Harry Winks have been included in the UEFA Europa League team of this week. UEFA released the Europa League team in a post on its official website on Friday following the conclusion of the group stage match-day four fixtures on Thursday. Vinicius netted a brace, while Winks scored …
Two Tottenham players, Arsenal star named in UEFA Europa League team Full list
EPL: Three key Premier League matches to watch this weekend
The Premier League returns this weekend as Champions League and Europa League took centre stage in the midweek. The talents of Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona’s Martin Braithwaite and Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United were on display midweek as they stole show. But with matches lined up in the EPL this weekend, there is more to …
EPL: Three key Premier League matches to watch this weekend
Can Arsenal beat Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium this weekend
The stage is set for some of the best players in the Premier League to display their wares as matches return in the English topflight. Arsenal would be saddled with a game against Wolves as they aim to return to winning ways. The Gunners would rest some players ahead of this match to ensure optimum …
Can Arsenal beat Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium this weekend
Can Chelsea overcome Tottenham Hotspur this weekend at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea would host Tottenham Hotspurs at home needing to perform against their fellow London rivals. It promises to be an epic encounter as the Blues trade tackles with Spurs at Stamford Bridge. The home side is in fine form and should get a result but with Tottenham beating Pep Guardiola’s side at the weekend, it …
Can Chelsea overcome Tottenham Hotspur this weekend at Stamford Bridge
Arsenal target, Aouar dropped from Lyon squad as punishment
Arsenal transfer target, Houssem Aouar, has been punished by Lyon after refusing to take part in a warm-down session, according to L’Equipe. The Gunners tried several time to sign the 22-year-old in the summer, but were unable to agree a deal with the Ligue 1 side, who were demanding a €60million (£55.5m) transfer fee. Aouar …
Arsenal target, Aouar dropped from Lyon squad as punishment
Europa League: Arteta reveals player who refused to leave Arsenal after 3-0 win at Molde
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has praised Reiss Nelson’s mentality following the player’s display in their 3-0 win over Molde in the Europa League on Thursday evening. Second-half goals from Nicolas Pepe, Nelson and Folarin Balogun ensured maximum points for the Gunners, who are now guaranteed a place in the knockout stage. Nelson, who was making …
Europa League: Arteta reveals player who refused to leave Arsenal after 3-0 win at Molde
Southampton vs Man Utd: Rashford clears air on penalty takers after Bruno Fernandes decision
Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford, has said penalty takers would continue to change after he took a spot-kick ahead of Bruno Fernandes this week. Fernandes passed up the chance to score a first-half hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Istanbul Basaksehir in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. In a previous Champions League fixture against …
Southampton vs Man Utd: Rashford clears air on penalty takers after Bruno Fernandes decision
Europa League: Arsenal’s flight back to London after 3-0 win at Molde cancelled
Arsenal players have been forced to spend one extra night in Norway, after their flight back was cancelled, following their Europa League group game with Molde, SportsMail reports. Mikel Arteta and his squad were due to return to London immediately after the game. However, they have had to change their places, because of foggy weather …
Europa League: Arsenal’s flight back to London after 3-0 win at Molde cancelled
Europa League: All the teams that have qualified for the knockout stages
A total of four teams have qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League following Thursday’s matches. They are: Arsenal, Leicester City, Hoffenheim and Roma. The Gunners progressed to the round of 32 with two games to spare, following a 3-0 win at Molde. Nicolas Pepe, Reiss Nelson and Folarin Balogun all scored in …
Europa League: All the teams that have qualified for the knockout stages
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