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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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Mourinho to take new EPL job after Tottenham sack
Jose Mourinho is leading the race to replace Wolves manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, according to bookmakers Betfair. Espirito Santo arrived at the Molineux in 2017 and has taken the club from mid-table in the Championship to an established Premier League side. He also led Wolves to their first European quarter-final in almost 50 years. But
Mourinho to take new EPL job after Tottenham sack
EPL: Man Utd give Cristiano Ronaldo condition to return this summer
Manchester United have told Cristiano Ronaldo that he would have to cut his current salary in half, if he wants a return to the club this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The Premier League club has been in touch with Ronaldo’s agent over a move. The 35-year-old’s future in Italy has remained uncertain, ever
EPL: Man Utd give Cristiano Ronaldo condition to return this summer
EPL rule change will see clubs that try to join Super League expelled
The Premier League is set to introduce new rules, to make sure any team who attempts to join a Super League in the future, will be immediately expelled from the competition, the UK Times reports. On Sunday, 12 clubs, including the Big Six from England, announced they had agreed to form part of a new
EPL rule change will see clubs that try to join Super League expelled
EPL: Iheanacho sets personal record in 3-0 win over West Brom
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, set a new personal scoring record as they thrashed West Brom 3-0 on Thursday night in the Premier League. It was the Nigeria’s ninth goal of the season. This means Iheanacho has now surpassed his previous record of eight goals in a campaign, which he achieved after 26 matches while
EPL: Iheanacho sets personal record in 3-0 win over West Brom
Ronaldo set for free-kick ban at Juventus
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, will stop putting Cristiano Ronaldo in the team’s free-kick walls, SportingLife reports. This follows an incident this midweek during their 3-1 victory over Parma. The hosts took the lead after Gaston Brugan’s free-kick crept under the Juve wall and beat Gianluigi Buffon to make it 1-0. As Brugman took the set-piece,
Ronaldo set for free-kick ban at Juventus
Super League: Glazers final decision on selling Manchester United revealed
Manchester United’s owners, the Glazer family, will not be selling the club but will remain committed to staying at Old Trafford for the long-term, according to Daily Mail. The club’s supporters want the Glazers out after Joel Glazer, United’s co-chairman, was set to become vice-chairman of the European Super League. Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool,
Super League: Glazers final decision on selling Manchester United revealed
Super League: Arsenal owners take final decision on selling club
Josh Kroenke has revealed that his father and majority shareholder, Stan Kroenke has no intention of selling Arsenal. This is despite the unprecedented fan-led backlash they have faced in the wake of the club’s attempt to pull away from UEFA and join the European Super League, ESL. Josh was asked during an online question and
Super League: Arsenal owners take final decision on selling club
Kwara SWAN mourns state badminton coach, Bello Oyebanji
Kwara State Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has described the death of the state badminton coach, Bello Oyebanji, as unfortunate and a huge loss to the African continent. A condolence statement by the state secretary of SWAN, Olayinka Owolewa, in Ilorin on Thursday, said the late coach was returning from Lagos where he had
Kwara SWAN mourns state badminton coach, Bello Oyebanji
EPL: Kelechi Iheanacho to join Chelsea
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, is set to join Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea this summer. According to Spanish publications, Fichajes, Tuchel is very convinced in the ability of Iheanacho to improve his team’s attack next season. Iheanacho is one name being considered by Tuchel at Stamford Bridge should the west London club miss out on signing
EPL: Kelechi Iheanacho to join Chelsea
Arteta reveals Kroenke family position after failed European Super League plan
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has disclosed that the Kroenke family (the club’s owner) apologized to him and his players over the Gunners’ failed European Super League plan. Arteta stated this on Thursday ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Everton on Friday night at Emirates. Arsenal, along with Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham and
Arteta reveals Kroenke family position after failed European Super League plan
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