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Mourinho says Bale’s social media post a ‘contradiction’ with reality
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho said on Friday that Gareth Bale’s upbeat midweek Instagram post was a “contradiction” with reality, insisting that the Wales international had reported fitness concerns. Bale, on loan from Real Madrid, missed Wednesday’s 5-4 FA Cup defeat at Everton after he was absent from training on Monday and asked for a scanRead More
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Fabinho adds to Liverpool’s injury woes
Liverpool have suffered another injury setback with Brazilian midfielder Fabinho set to miss Saturday’s trip to Leicester. Fabinho has largely been used in central defence by Jurgen Klopp this season after Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip suffered season-ending injuries. Klopp does at least now have some center-back cover with new recruits OzanRead More
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Rashford urges social media firms to tackle abuse
Marcus Rashford has urged social media companies to do more in the fight against online abuse, saying the problem should be “easy to stop” for the technology giants. The Manchester United and England forward has been one of several players to have been targeted during a spate of incidents in recent weeks. These attacks haveRead More
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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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EPL: Chelsea told to sign Haaland ahead of Man Utd
Former Arsenal midfielder, Paul Merson, has told Chelsea to make a move for Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland. Haaland had drawn the interests of Chelsea, Man United and other top European clubs in the past, but Merson believes Chelsea need the 20-year-old more. Speaking with the Daily Star, Merson said, “Of all the teams who
EPL: Chelsea told to sign Haaland ahead of Man Utd
EPL: Arsenal transfer chief, Edu to avoid Cristiano Ronaldo mistake in Tomas talks
Arsenal transfer chief, Edu, is close to sealing a transfer deal to sign highly-rated teenage striker, Tiago Tomas, from Sporting Lisbon. According to The Sun, Edu is in direct talks with Sporting’s director of football, Hugo Viana and is close to finalising a deal for Tomas. The report added that with the current economic climate
EPL: Arsenal transfer chief, Edu to avoid Cristiano Ronaldo mistake in Tomas talks
EPL: I’m disappointed – Harry Redknapp reveals what Gareth Bale needs under Mourinho
Former Tottenham Hotspur coach, Harry Redknapp, has revealed that the club’s forward, Gareth Bale, needs confidence under the current manager, Jose Mourinho’s team. Redknapp, who expressed disappointment over the signal Bale has been getting from Mourinho, believes the Wales international needs somebody to believe in him at Spurs. Bale has made just two Premier League
EPL: I’m disappointed – Harry Redknapp reveals what Gareth Bale needs under Mourinho
‘I’ll call Messi’ – Guardiola challenges Bayern Munich to a sextuple match with Barcelona after winning Club World Cup
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has challenged manager Hansi Flick and his Bayern Munich team to a ‘battle of the sextuples.’ The challenge came after Bayern Munich matched Guardiola’s Barcelona team’s achievement with a sixth straight trophy. Bayern beat Tigres to win the Club World Cup on Thursday, adding to five other titles they won
‘I’ll call Messi’ – Guardiola challenges Bayern Munich to a sextuple match with Barcelona after winning Club World Cup
Napoli vs Juventus: Pirlo’s squad for Serie A clash confirmed
Juventus’s squad to face Napoli in today’s Serie A fixture has been confirmed. Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, released a 22-man squad to face Gennaro Gattuso’s side at the Stadio San Paolo. Pirlo announced the squad in a post via Juventus’s official website. Juventus head to the game after eliminating Inter Milan from the Coppa Italia
Napoli vs Juventus: Pirlo’s squad for Serie A clash confirmed
EPL: Joe Cole predicts Arsenal vs Leeds, Man City vs Tottenham, Leicester vs Liverpool
Former Chelsea star, Joe Cole, has predicted some of this weekend’s Premier League games. Leicester City will host Liverpool at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Manchester City will face Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium, while Arsenal will host Leeds United on Sunday at Emirates Stadium. Providing his prediction on the Man City vs
EPL: Joe Cole predicts Arsenal vs Leeds, Man City vs Tottenham, Leicester vs Liverpool
West Brom vs Man United: Solskjaer confirms player that will miss EPL clash
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has confirmed that midfielder, Paul Pogba, will miss the Red Devils’ Premier League clash with West Brom on Sunday at Hawthorns. Pogba sustained a thigh muscle injury during Man United’s Premier League 3-3 draw against Everton at Old Trafford last weekend. The France international missed Man United’s FA Cup
West Brom vs Man United: Solskjaer confirms player that will miss EPL clash
EPL: Berbatov predicts Leicester City vs Liverpool, Man City vs Tottenham
Former Manchester United and Bulgaria striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has predicted Saturday’s Premier League fixtures. Liverpool, who were thrashed 4-1 by Manchester City last week, travel to Leicester City. The Reds’ title defence is all but over. However, they will be looking to pick up points, to stay in the race for top four places. Berbatov
EPL: Berbatov predicts Leicester City vs Liverpool, Man City vs Tottenham
Man City vs Tottenham: Win trophies or you will be sacked – Guardiola warns Mourinho
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has warned his arch-rival Jose Mourinho, that his reputation will not be enough to save him at Tottenham Hotspur. Mourinho is under increased pressure, after picking up three points from 12 in the Premier League and elimination from the FA Cup at Everton this week. Both managers clash on Saturday
Man City vs Tottenham: Win trophies or you will be sacked – Guardiola warns Mourinho
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Leicester City vs Liverpool, Man City vs Tottenham
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has predicted some of the fixtures that will be played in the Premier League this weekend. Owen, speaking with Bet Victor, backed Liverpool and Manchester City to pick up maximum points. The champions will be looking to get back to winning ways following defeat last time out. They take
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Leicester City vs Liverpool, Man City vs Tottenham
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