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Kayode fires Turkish club to victory
Nigeria international, Olarenwaju Kayode continued his fine goal scoring form as he inspires his Turkish side, Savaspor to come from 2-0 down to win 3-2 yesterday at the Eryaman Stadyumu. Kayode, who was brought on in the 46th minute for Isaac Cofie, levelled proceedings for Sivasspor in the 83rd minute with a fine strike afterRead More
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Super League cannot go ahead, says Agnelli
Founder of the breakaway European Super League and Juventus chairman, Andrea Agnelli, called time on the project on Wednesday after six English clubs withdrew. He then blamed the involvement of politicians for the league’s downfall. Twelve of Europe’s leading football clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced a breakaway league on Sunday. But after 48Read More
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European Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw
The European Super League collapsed on Wednesday as eight of the 12 founding members from England, Italy and Spain abandoned the breakaway project. The project collapsed after it came under massive pressure from fans, politicians, football officials and even the British royals. Founder and Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli told Reuters he was reluctantly calling timeRead More
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Alaba reaches agreement to join Real Madrid on five-year deal
By Emmanuel Okogba Bayern Munich defender, David Alaba has reportedly agreed to join Spanish giants Real Madrid on a five-year deal that will start at this end of this current season. Although the Austria international is yet to sign a contract, both clubs are expected to make an announcement anytime soon. Talks to extend hisRead More
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All 6 English clubs withdraw from Super League amid outrage
Plans for the European Super League fell further into crisis late Tuesday, with all six English clubs announcing they were turning away from their involvement in the controversial project. Manchester City were the first to formally confirm on Tuesday night that they were quitting the competition, two days after it was announced amid wide-ranging outrage.Read More
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European Super League: Everton accuse Premier League six of ‘betraying’ fans
Everton have accused the six Premier League clubs who have signed up to the European Super League of “betraying” football supporters. Plans for a breakaway league were announced on Sunday, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham among the 12 teams confirmed to have signed up. The news was met with aRead More
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NPFL: Ahmed Musa to miss most of Kano Pillars’ away games
By Emmanuel Okogba Kano Pillars new signing, Ahmed Musa will miss most of his side’s away matches in the Nigeria Professional Football League due to issues bad roads. Vanguard learnt that while Musa will be available for home matches, he will only appear in away matches that are close to Kano or those he canRead More
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British government launches review into football after European Super League furore
The British government is launching a “fan-led” review into how football in England operates after the Super League scandal. A statement to British parliament on Monday by Digital, Culture, Media and Sports Secretary Oliver Dowden revealed this. It said the review would cover the “financial sustainability” of the game, “governence and regulation, and the meritsRead More
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How domestic leagues will look if Super League’s 12 are expelled
Sunday’s announcement of a long-feared European “Super League” raised the possibility of unprecedented change in football. Already, the 12 founding clubs are seemingly at threat of being kicked out of other competitions as a result. The Premier League’s so-called “big six,” Spanish giants Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and Serie A trio Juventus,Read More
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Battle lines drawn with Super League slammed as Champions League expanded
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has threatened to ban players from international competitions after plans for a breakaway Super League competing with the Champions League sparked a furious row. Ceferin, chief of the European football ruling body, reacted angrily on Monday to Super League plans unveiled by a dozen top teams. This came just hours beforeRead More
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UCL: There’s a small possibility Real Madrid vs Chelsea may not go ahead – UEFA
UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin, has said there is a “small possibility” that the Champions League semi-final first leg between Real Madrid and Chelsea next week, may not go ahead as punishment for their role in the European Super League. Real and Chelsea were both part of the 12 big clubs, who announced their intention to
UCL: There’s a small possibility Real Madrid vs Chelsea may not go ahead – UEFA
UCL: Real Madrid President, Perez mocks Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has mocked Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp after the German claimed that the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie was not held at a ‘proper stadium’. Real Madrid sent Liverpool out of the Champions League with a goalless draw at Anfield after the Spanish giants had secured a 3-1
UCL: Real Madrid President, Perez mocks Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool
No club has left yet – Super League chairman, Perez insists
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has insisted that no team has left the European Super League yet. In an interview with El Larguero, Perez made it clear that anyone who thinks the project is dead is “completely wrong”. Perez, who is also the president of the Super League, was speaking 24 hours after the controversial
No club has left yet – Super League chairman, Perez insists
EPL: Mourinho blasted Tottenham players for four hours after he was sacked
Jose Mourinho ripped into Tottenham Hotspur’s players at the club’s training ground for over four hours after he was sacked, the UK Telegraph. The 58-year-old was sacked on Monday and replaced on an interim basis by Ryan Mason. Mourinho left Spurs in seventh place in the Premier League and had crashed out of the Europa
EPL: Mourinho blasted Tottenham players for four hours after he was sacked
Real Madrid president, Perez blames one English club for collapse of Super League
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has pointed fingers at an unnamed Premier League club, for the collapse of the European Super League idea. As at Wednesday, eight of the 12 clubs that signed up for the breakaway competition, announced they were pulling out. The Premier League’s Big Six – Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur,
Real Madrid president, Perez blames one English club for collapse of Super League
EPL: Arsenal, West Ham battle for Samuel Chukwueze
Arsenal are one of three Premier League clubs chasing Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze, according to Fichajes. Last year, the Super Eagles star was a potential target for Liverpool, but a deal never materialized. But the Gunners remain admirers of Chukwueze, who continues to impress in LaLiga under Unai Emery. Arsenal are looking for more options
EPL: Arsenal, West Ham battle for Samuel Chukwueze
Aguero confirms his next club
Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero, has told his family and close friends that he will be joining Barcelona next season, SportingLife reports. Last month, Aguero confirmed he will be leaving The Etihad at the end of the current campaign. It will bring an end to his 10-year stay with City. During that time, the Argentine
Aguero confirms his next club
EPL: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United, City, others to bring Celtic, Rangers to English Premier League
The so-called ‘big six’ clubs in the Premier League want to bring Scottish Premier League sides, Celtic and Rangers into English football’s top-flight. The top six are demanding a massive overhaul of the EPL following the collapse of the European Super League. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham were forced into withdrawing
EPL: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United, City, others to bring Celtic, Rangers to English Premier League
EPL: Replace Mikel Arteta with Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry – Kanu Nwankwo tells Arsenal
Arsenal hero, Nwankwo Kanu, has advised the club to hire Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry in place of current boss, Mikel Arteta. Kanu spent about five seasons at Arsenal, scoring 43 goals in 197 appearances under Arsene Wenger. Kanu told Ladbrokes: “I agree with William Gallas that Patrick Vieira would be a good fit as
EPL: Replace Mikel Arteta with Patrick Vieira, Thierry Henry – Kanu Nwankwo tells Arsenal
EPL: Gareth Bale takes swipe at Mourinho after Tottenham beat Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur, Gareth Bale, seemed to take a swipe at former manager, Jose Mourinho, after their 2-1 win over Southampton on Wednesday. Spurs had dropped 20 points from winning positions under Mourinho, with the Portuguese criticised for his overly pragmatic approach. It was the reverse situation against the Saints under interim boss Ryan Mason, as
EPL: Gareth Bale takes swipe at Mourinho after Tottenham beat Southampton
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