Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 28th November 2020
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Budweiser celebrates new football season with promo
By Nkiru Nnorom Budweiser Lager Beer, the official sponsor of the English Premier League and the Spanish La Liga, has launched a promo, “Budweiser Smooth Kick-off Promo” to celebrate the new football season. The under the crown promo invites consumers to send the code under the crown cork to stand a chance to win attractiveRead More
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Diego Maradona: One of the greatest footballers ever
There are few players who have commanded such a God-like status as Maradona, a footballer who has transcended eras and remains amongst the most celebrated icons the sport has seen. The Argentine was the inspiration behind his nation’s World Cup triumph in 1986 and produced arguably the finest individual performances the tournament has seen, withRead More
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Maradona and Nigeria
By Desmond Ekwueme Nigeria is 60…and Diego Armando Maradona who just passed on a couple of days ago was 60. Maradona was born on October 30, 1960….same month and year Nigeria gained her independence from colonial rule. Nigeria got her independence on October 1st, 1960. Maradona featured against Nigeria at USA 94 World Cup. HeRead More
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Maradona: The gift of the gods!
By Dr Segun Odegbami, Football is, probably, the most powerful and most followed human activity on earth. For many of its adherents to jointly conclude that one person is, probably, the greatest football player of all time cannot be considered flimsy or a mean feat, or taken lightly. It is not surprising, therefore, that theRead More
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Redemption time for Inter Milan against Sassuolo
The action continues this weekend as the 2020-21 Serie A season enters Round 9. The ultimate destination for lovers of ‘The Beautiful Game’is Supersport as all the matches will be broadcast live. Inter Milan succumbed to Real Madrid 0-2 last Thursday in the Champions League. Today’s fixture against Sassuolo in Seria A, could just offerRead More
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Retire No 10 shirt for every football team as a tribute to Maradona — AVB
Andre Villas-Boas believes FIFA should retire the No 10 shirt across the world of football as a tribute to Diego Maradona following the death of the Argentina legend. Maradona passed away on Wednesday at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home, just two weeks after undergoing surgery for a bloodRead More
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Fans clash with cops as they scramble to see Maradona’s coffin
Grieving fans of Diego Maradona have clashed with police as they scrambled to get a glimpse of the Argentine football legend’s casket in Buenos Aires. Grief and passion boiled over as heartbroken supporters broke through barriers and brawled with riot police near the presidential palace. Pictures also show hordes of tearful fans surrounding a whiteRead More
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Enwonwu wins 2020 IGCC Captains golf tourney
Chido Egwuonwu emerged overall champion in the men’s category of the Ibori Golf and Country Club (IGCC), 2020 Captain Inaugural Golf Tournament held at the club golf course in Asaba, Delta State ended in a grand style. The tournament organised by the IGCC Captain, Mr Alfred Ebreneyin, featured over 159 golfers across the country competedRead More
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FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles drop 3 places to 35th spot
Nigeria’s senior male national football team, the Super Eagles have moved down three places in latest November ranking published by FIFA Friday. The Gernot Rohr led lads were ranked 32nd in the last global ranking released in October but following four unconvincing matches played between October and November 2020 in which the team could notRead More
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2020 Lagos Women Run: Boost for sports, tourism in Nigeria
Amidst the debilitating effects of COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, the 2020 Lagos Women Run 10 km race provided a veritable escape, from the new normal, for thousands of women who defied the odds to participate in the race. There were two major running categories for this year’s Lagos Women Run; the Virtual Run and Real Run.Read More
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EPL: Arteta reveals what Arsenal need to challenge for title
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said the club will need multiple transfer windows, “at least”, before they can mount a proper challenge for the Premier League title. The Gunners have not finished inside the top four since they wound up as runners-up to Leicester City in 2016 under Arsene Wenger. Last season’s eight-place finish represents …
EPL: Arteta reveals what Arsenal need to challenge for title
EPL: Berbatov predicts Brighton vs Liverpool, Man City vs Burnley
Former Manchester United and Bulgaria striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted some of the games that will be played this weekend. Saturday’s fixtures begin with champions Liverpool away to Brighton. Then Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City welcome struggling Burnley to The Etihad. Later in the day, Leeds United will clash with Everton. On Brighton vs Liverpool, Berbatov …
EPL: Berbatov predicts Brighton vs Liverpool, Man City vs Burnley
Chelsea vsTottenham: I was under more pressure at Stamford Bridge – Mourinho
Tottenham manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed he was under more pressure during his time at Chelsea than current boss, Frank Lampard. Mourinho won three Premier League titles with the Blues over two separate stints, with Lampard one of his key players. Lampard has now returned to Stamford Bridge as manager, leading them to a fourth-place …
Chelsea vsTottenham: I was under more pressure at Stamford Bridge – Mourinho
LaLiga: Barcelona slash salaries of Messi, Griezmann, others
Barcelona have reached an agreement with their players to cut salaries by €122million over the next three years, the club has confirmed. However, the Spanish giants will still pay out around €50million per season during that period on wage packets. The club has been forced to slash their budget, after LaLiga imposed a lower salary …
LaLiga: Barcelona slash salaries of Messi, Griezmann, others
Rohr blamed for Super Eagles’ drop in FIFA rankings
Former Nigeria international, Jonathan Akpoborie, has blamed the national team’s slide in FIFA’s global ranking on head coach, Gernot Rohr’s inability to make the Super Eagles a winning side. The latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday, shows that Nigeria remains Africa’s fourth-best team, dropping three places from October’s standing. The likes of Turkey and Slovakia …
Rohr blamed for Super Eagles’ drop in FIFA rankings
EPL: Lampard reveals Chelsea record he expects Tottenham to break
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has backed Harry Kane and Son Heung-min to break a Premier League record he set with Didier Drogba. Lampard and Droga formed one of the most potent partnerships, combining to score a record 36 goals during their playing days with the Blues. Spurs stars Kane and Son are on course to …
EPL: Lampard reveals Chelsea record he expects Tottenham to break
Benevento vs Juventus: Pirlo drops Ronaldo for Serie A clash, gives reason
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has left Cristiano Ronaldo for Saturday’s Serie A clash with Benevento. Ronaldo captained Portugal for all their three matches during the international break across a seven-day period in mid-November. The 35-year-old has also played in both of Juve’s subsequent games against Cagliari and Ferencvaros. Having played eight matches since the start …
Benevento vs Juventus: Pirlo drops Ronaldo for Serie A clash, gives reason
Chelsea vs Tottenham: What Lampard said about Mourinho ahead of EPL clash
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has insisted his former mentor Jose Mourinho remains a top coach ahead of the table with Tottenham on Sunday. Mourinho has faced increasing scrutiny over his tactics and his style of man management, but his Spurs team have answered the critics in recent weeks. Lampard believes Mourinho remains a top manager, …
Chelsea vs Tottenham: What Lampard said about Mourinho ahead of EPL clash
Chelsea vs Tottenham: Lampard gives update on Pulisic, Havertz ahead of EPL match
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has provided the latest update on Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz ahead of his side’s Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening. Lampard said that Pulisic is ready to feature against Tottenham, while Havertz is also in a pretty good shape to play against Jose Mourinho’s side. Pulisic missed …
Chelsea vs Tottenham: Lampard gives update on Pulisic, Havertz ahead of EPL match
Southampton vs Man Utd: Solskjaer lists 7 players likely to miss EPL clash
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said Paul Pogba will not face Southampton in the Premier League this weekend. Pogba played three times during the international break but has not featured for Solskjaer in the two games since after aggravating a knock picked up while playing for France. Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Victor …
Southampton vs Man Utd: Solskjaer lists 7 players likely to miss EPL clash
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