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FA Cup: Chelsea, Southampton secure quarter-final berths
Chelsea’s impressive start to Thomas Tuchel’s reign continued with a 1-0 win at Barnsley to move into the FA Cup quarter-finals on Thursday, while Southampton put their miserable Premier League form behind them to reach the last eight by beating Wolves. Tuchel has won four and drawn one of his five games in charge sinceRead More
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Tokyo Olympics boss to resign for saying women speak too much in meetings
Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori is to resign after he sparked outrage in Japan and abroad with his claims that women speak too much in meetings, reports said Thursday. Multiple major Japanese media outlets, citing anonymous sources, said Mori told officials of his wish to step down and intends to announce his resignation at aRead More
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FIFA Legends anticipate ground-breaking FIFA World Cup in Qatar
…Kaka, Javier Mascherano and Julio Cesar visit Al Bayt Stadium on eve of FIFA Club World Cup final FIFA Legends Kaka, Javier Mascherano and Julio Cesar believe the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will unite and inspire football fans from across the globe. The South American trio – all previous winners of the FIFA ClubRead More
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Tony Mmoh’s son faces Nadal
Michael Mmoh, the son of Nigeria’s tennis icon Tony Mmoh plays Rafael Nadal in few hours in the second round of Australian Open. Tony Mmoh was a regular in the tennis circuits in the 1980s and the 90s. He once ranked 105 in the world. Michael once ranked 96 in the world. He plays againstRead More
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Sofoluwe to be buried today
By Jacob Ajom The remains of former Super Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe will be buried today at the Atan Cemetery. Former Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Waidi Akanni, who was a close friend and former teammate of late Nigeria international told Sports Vanguard that Sofoluwe’s body was taken from the Lagos University TeachingRead More
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Atletico Madrid v Chelsea Champions League match moved to Bucharest
Atletico Madrid’s home match against Chelsea in the Champions League last-16 has been moved from Spain to Bucharest as a result of coronavirus restrictions, UEFA confirmed on Wednesday. The first-leg tie will be staged at the Arena Nationala in the Romanian capital. Chelsea said in a statement on their website that the date of theRead More
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Ex-Eagles defender, Yisa Sofoluwe, is dead
Popularly known as Minister of Defence, Yisa Sofoluwe, is dead. Yisa Sofoluwe was on life support at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, for some days before he passed on. He was said to have suffered an ailment that affected his brain. Sofoluwe won about 40 caps for the national team in his time.
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Ahly coach Mosimane praises Qatar’s organisation of FIFA Club World Cup
Al Ahly SC manager PitsoMosimane applauded Qatar’s commitment to safely hosting the FIFA Club World Cup during a press conference on Sunday. Mosimane and his players have spent five weeks in a medical bubble in order to participate in the tournament, which got underway on Thursday night. Qatar has implemented strict health and safety protocolsRead More
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2021 CHAN: Kenyan referee to handle Morocco-Mali final
Kenyan Peter Waweru Kamaku will officiate the final of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) between defending champions Morocco and Mali on Sunday, 7 February, 2021, at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium, Yaounde. Waweru, a lecturer of the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, will lead the team of match officials as the curtains onRead More
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Messi happy again at Barcelona, says Koeman
Ronald Koeman said on Friday he believes Lionel Messi is happy again at Barcelona but admits only the Argentina forward will decide his future at the club. Messi can leave for free when his contract expires in June, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain both expected to make a fresh attempt to sign the striker.Read More
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EPL: Cavani could leave Man United for new club
Edinson Cavani could leave Manchester United this season, as the club is yet to make a decision over extending his deal. Another player that could exit Old Trafford is Juan Mata, who has four months left on his current contract. Cavani has made a fine start to life in England, since arriving at United as
EPL: Cavani could leave Man United for new club
Chelsea, Inter Milan considering Jorginho-Eriksen swap deal
Chelsea are looking to bring Christian Eriksen back to the Premier League and sending Jorginho to Inter Milan as a part of a swap deal, Calciomercato reports. The shock move would see Eriksen who previously played for the Blues’ bitter rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, move to Stamford Bridge. Out-of-favour playmaker Jorginho would then make the switch
Chelsea, Inter Milan considering Jorginho-Eriksen swap deal
FA Cup: Tuchel criticizes Chelsea players after Barnsley win, singles out Kepa
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has criticized his players for being “too passive” and lacking “intensity”, following their 1-0 win over Barnsley in the FA Cup on Thursday. Blues goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga, kept the score at 0-0 by half time with two good saves in the opening 45 minutes. Tuchel’s men looked better after the break
FA Cup: Tuchel criticizes Chelsea players after Barnsley win, singles out Kepa
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Tuchel’s men complete FA Cup quarter-final line-up
Chelsea became the last team to qualify for this year’s FA Cup quarter-final, thanks to a narrow 1-0 win against Barnsley on Thursday. Tammy Abraham tapped in Reece James’ cross in the second half, to see off the battling Championship side. Thomas Tuchel made as much as 10 changes to his team from the Sheffield
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Tuchel’s men complete FA Cup quarter-final line-up
Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third highest goalscorers in football history as Romario takes first spot
A new study has ranked Portugal and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo third in all time highest goal scorers’ chart, according to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, IFFHS. The study shows that the former Manchester United forward might not be the outright all-time leading goalscorer in football history. Ronaldo, 36, scored his record-breaking 760th
Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third highest goalscorers in football history as Romario takes first spot
EPL: Mino Raiola makes promise about Pogba’s future at Man United
Mino Raiola, agent to Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has promised not to address his client’s future at Old Trafford after the player was linked with a return to Juventus. Reports had emerged in Italy that Juventus are preparing a move for Pogba at the end of the 2020/21 season. Pogba has less than 18
EPL: Mino Raiola makes promise about Pogba’s future at Man United
FA Cup quarter-final draw Full fixtures
The draw for this year’s FA Cup quarter-final has been conducted Thursday evening. Big favourites Manchester City are away at Everton, who dumped Tottenham out yesterday. There is a South Coast derby between Bournemouth and Southampton. Leicester City will host Manchester United, while Sheffield United will face the winner of Barnsley/Chelsea. All the games will
FA Cup quarter-final draw Full fixtures
Liverpool: Dejan Lovren drops hint on Salah’s future at Anfield
Former Liverpool defender, Dejan Lovren, on Thursday, backed forward Mohamed Salah to remain at Anfield despite rumours linking him with a move away from the Premier League champions. Recall that Bayern Munich CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, had said earlier this week that it would be “an honour” if Salah joined the Bundesliga champions. Salah had since
Liverpool: Dejan Lovren drops hint on Salah’s future at Anfield
EPL: Michael Owen reveals only thing Chelsea needs to win Premier League title
Former Liverpool and Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has revealed that the only thing Chelsea needs to win the Premier League title was to sign a top centre-forward. Owen believes Chelsea have not had a top striker since Didier Drogba, who last played for the club in 2015. The former Real Madrid attacker, who spoke
EPL: Michael Owen reveals only thing Chelsea needs to win Premier League title
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel’s squad for FA Cup clash confirmed
Chelsea’s squad to face Barnsley in tonight’s FA Cup fifth-round tie has been revealed. According to Football London, Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has named a 23-man squad to tackle Barnsley at the Oakwell Stadium. Tuchel’s men head to the match after beating Sheffield United 2-1 in the Premier League in their previous fixture last weekend.
Barnsley vs Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel’s squad for FA Cup clash confirmed
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