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Ronaldo more likely to rejoin Man Utd than Real Madrid
Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo is more likely to return to Manchester United during this summer’s transfer window than rejoin Real Madrid. The 36-year-old’s future in Turin is currently being called into question, and Madrid have been strongly linked with a move for their former player. However, according to Tuttosport, Man United would be the favouritesRead More
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E2%80%95-sutton/ Leicester can trust Iheanacho to deliver ? Sutton
Former Blackburn and Norwich City, Chris Sutton believes Kelechi Iheanacho has earned Brendan Rodgers’ trust him as Leicester City plan for life after Jamie Vardy. Iheanacho took his red-hot form to new levels on Sunday as he blasted a hat-trick in the Foxes’ 5-0 trouncing of Sheffield United. Having been back-up to Vardy for soRead More
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Kano Pillars’ French coach quits over non-payment of salary, interference
Kano Pillars and their French coach Lionel Soccoia, have parted ways after he quit his position citing interference in his job and non-payment of salaries amounting to $25,000. “I am hereby informing you that I have resigned as technical director of Kano Pillars with immediate effect,” he said in his resignation letter. ALSO READ: Don’t goRead More
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Don’t go to Port Harcourt for any meet, AFN warns athletes
By Ben Efe Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, has warned its athletes not to attend the meet reportedly being organised in Port Harcourt to select athletes who will represent the country at the African Championships, World Relays and U-20 World Championships. A press statement signed by one S.Y Pepple had called on States Associations, Para-Military,Read More
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Abramovich sets sight on Dortmund’s Haaland this summer
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is ready to make Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland his primary target this summer. The Norwegian sensation has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bundesliga, with the Blues along with Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona all believed to be interested in his services. ChelseaRead More
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Ahead of £200m fight with Fury: Mayweather to train Joshua
Floyd Mayweather has revealed that he intends on working closely with Anthony Joshua ‘real soon, with the two talking ‘all the time’ according to the boxing legend. Joshua and Mayweather’s relationship has blossomed in recent years and even saw the 44-year-old surprisingly turn up to see the Brit successfully defended his IBF, WBA and WBORead More
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Europa League: Ibrahimovic fit for AC Milan’s clash with Man Utd
Zlatan Ibrahimovic will return from injury for AC Milan’s Europa League last 16, second-leg clash against the Swede’s former club Manchester United in the San Siro, coach Stefano Pioli said on Wednesday. Pioli said that forward Ibrahimovic and midfielder Ismael Bennacer are both fit to play a role on Thursday as Milan target the quarter-finalsRead More
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Reactions trail UEFA’s move to have fans at every Euro 2020 match
Plans by European football’s governing body UEFA to ensure fans can attend all fixtures at this year’s delayed pan-continental Euros has sparked fury in Germany, where Munich will host matches. Held over from 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the European championships are due to be held in 12 different countries from June 11-July 11,Read More
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Kamaru Usman battles Masvidal April 24 in UFC
The UFC has announced that it will welcome fans back in a mouth-watering UFC 261 on April 24 in Jacksonville, Florida, as Kamaru Usman defends his welterweight title against Jorge Masvidal. Dana White has yearned for the return of fans since being forced to put the sport behind closed doors at the start of theRead More
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Scottish champion, Aribo named Nigeria’s most successful player
In its latest post, CIES Football Observatory has highlighted the footballers who have won the highest percentage of domestic league matches in which they participated as starting 11 players since 15th March 2020. Only players who started at least 20 games in their current league (regular season or playoff matches) have been considered in theRead More
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French clubs refuse to release African players for AFCON qualifiers
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has confirmed that French clubs will bar their players from travelling for any international games outside Europe. The decision was reached following a meeting between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs on Wednesday. Most African countries have their top players in France and won’t have them for the final
French clubs refuse to release African players for AFCON qualifiers
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Ziyech reacts after scoring first Champions League goal, hails Werner, Havertz
Chelsea star, Hakim Ziyech, has expressed ‘good feelings’ after scoring his first Champions League goal for Chelsea in their 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge. Ziyech also singled out Kai Havertz and Timo Werner for praise following their impacts on his goal. The Moroccan international described his goal as ‘important’,
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Ziyech reacts after scoring first Champions League goal, hails Werner, Havertz
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Why I substituted Suarez during Champions League defeat – Diego Simeone
Atletico Madrid boss, Diego Simeone, has explained why he substituted ‘angry’ Luis Suarez during his side’s Champions League round of 16 second-leg 2-0 defeat against Chelsea on Wednesday night. Simeone’s side was eliminated from the Champions League against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge following two goals from Hakim Ziyech and Emerson Palmeri. Suarez was visibly ‘angry’
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Why I substituted Suarez during Champions League defeat – Diego Simeone
Champions League: What Tuchel said about Emerson Palmeri after Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has named Emerson Palmeri as one of the ‘nicest’ guys in his squad following the Blues’ Champions League 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night at Stamford Bridge. Tuchel said that Emerson is always friendly despite the fact that the player suffers all the time from his decision. According to
Champions League: What Tuchel said about Emerson Palmeri after Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid
Arsenal vs Olympiacos: Arteta’s squad for Europa League tie at Emirates confirmed
Arsenal’s squad to face Olympiacos in today’s UEFA Europa League round of 16, second-leg tie at Emirates Stadium has been revealed. Arsenal had defeated Olympiacos 3-1 in the first leg in Greece. Mikel Arteta’s men head to the game after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 last weekend. According to Football London, Arsenal’s full squad against Olympiacos
Arsenal vs Olympiacos: Arteta’s squad for Europa League tie at Emirates confirmed
EPL: Aguero ready to join Man City’s rivals
Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, is ready to sign for another Premier League side, if the Citizens don’t offer him a new contract. Aguero has enjoyed a successful 10-year stint at the Etihad. However, the Argentine’s current deal is due to expire in June, and there has been little indication that fresh terms will be
EPL: Aguero ready to join Man City’s rivals
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Tuchel names player his team misses during Champions League win
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has named midfielder, Mason Mount, as the player his team missed during their Champions League round of 16 second-leg 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. Tuchel admitted that Chelsea missed the England international’s work-rate and intensity during the Blues’ win over Atletico Madrid. Mount had missed Chelsea’s clash with
Chelsea vs Atletico Madrid: Tuchel names player his team misses during Champions League win
Europa League: Mourinho reacts as Dinamo Zagreb manager is jailed
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted that his game plans against Dinamo Zagreb have not changed, despite their manager stepping down after being handed a prison term. Zoran Mamic and his brother Zdravko were found guilty on corruption charges in 2018. And on Monday, they were ordered to spend four years behind bars. Mamic’s
Europa League: Mourinho reacts as Dinamo Zagreb manager is jailed
Champions League: Why I played Ziyech in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid – Tuchel
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has given reasons he featured Hakim Ziyech in Chelsea’s Champions League round of 16 second-leg 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. Tuchel said he played Ziyech against Atletico Madrid because the Moroccan international has good experience in the round of 16 during his time at Ajax. Ziyech and Emerson
Champions League: Why I played Ziyech in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid – Tuchel
Champions League quarter-final: Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Man City to discover opponents
All the teams that qualified for the Champions League quarter-final will discover their opponents on Friday. The eight clubs left are: Bayern Munich, FC Porto, Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea and Manchester City. At this stage, there will be no seedings and no country protection, which means the remaining teams can face anyone. The
Champions League quarter-final: Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Man City to discover opponents
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