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UEFA Champions League final moved to Porto from Istanbul
The 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League final match between Manchester City and Chelsea on May 29 has been moved from Istanbul to Porto, European football ruling body UEFA confirmed on Thursday. UEFA said the development was as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It is the second consecutive year Istanbul has been unable to host theRead More
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BOXING: Saudi Arabia set to host Joshua, Fury mega fight billed for August
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s epic all-British undisputed fight has finally been confirmed by promoter Eddie Hearn – who says it will take place in Saudi Arabia on either August 7 or 14. Boxing fans have been early awaiting news over the highly-anticipated showdown between the pair, which will determine the best fighter on theRead More
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Solskjaer hopeful injured Maguire makes Europa League final
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not expect Harry Maguire to feature in the Premier League again this season but remains hopeful he will be fit for the Europa League final. United captain Maguire suffered ankle ligament damage when he collided with Anwar El Ghazi during a 3-1 win at Aston Villa last Sunday. The England center-backRead More
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UEFA opens disciplinary investigation into Super League rebels
UEFA has opened a disciplinary investigation against Barcelona, Juventus, and Real Madrid, the three clubs that are yet to withdraw from the European Super League. Nine of the original 12 founding teams involved in the controversial project – including all six English clubs – have renounced the competition and promised to take all possible stepsRead More
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My birthday wish is to win Europa League, Samuel Chukwueze reveals
LiveScore.com through their partnership with LaLiga recently hosted an interaction with LaLiga Santander and Villarreal CF player, Samuel Chukwueze, on a range of topics. Victor Ogunyinka brings excerpts from the interview session where he talked about football, his journey in LaLiga. First memories in sport as a child For me, it was about street football,Read More
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2022 AWCON qualifiers: Nigeria to tackle Ghana in first round
Nine-time champions Super Falcons of Nigeria will face arch-rivals Black Queens of Ghana in the first round of qualifiers for the 2022 African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON). The draw for Morocco 2022 AWCON was conducted on Monday in Cairo by Heba Sarwat, the Senior Manager of Women Football & Futsal at the Confederation ofRead More
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Kelechi Nwakali may dump Nigeria for another country, says Agent
Mr Allwell Nwakali, elder brother and agent to 2015 U17 World Cup winner, Kelechi Nwakali, says his brother and client may consider switching allegiance to a foreign country. Nwakali made the assertion while interacting with newsmen in Owerri on Monday. He said that the attacking midfielder had not been capped for Nigeria after he scoredRead More
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NPFL resumes as Rangers pip Enyimba, Akwa United move top of log
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) resumed from the mid-season break and it was Akwa United that moved to the top of the table while Rangers claimed bragging rights after beating Enyimba in the Oriental derby. Another talking point of the MatchDay 20 was Katsina United mauling of Wikki Tourists to move out of the relegationRead More
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Aguero apologises for missed Panenka penalty against Chelsea
By Emmanuel Okogba Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero has accepted full responsibility for the penalty he missed against Chelsea over the weekend. City had the opportunity to double their lead after Billy Gilmour brought down Gabriel Jesus in the box. A win would have handed City the Premier League title with three games to spare.Read More
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Anthony Uzodimma gains promotion to Turkish Super Lig with Giresunspor
Nigerian midfielder, Anthony Uzodimma’s dream of playing top flight football in Turkey has become a reality following the promotion of Girensuspor to the Super Lig. Girensuspor gained automatic promotion to the Super Lig on Sunday following a 2-1 away win over. Tuzlaspor ensured the team emerge champions of the second division championship, otherwise called 1Read More
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Antonio Valencia: Mourinho, Rooney, Van Persie, others react as Ex-Man Utd captain retires
New AS Roma manager, Jose Mourinho, was among the first persons to pay tribute to Antonio Valencia after the former Manchester United captain announced his retirement from football on Thursday. Valencia, who joined Mexican side, Queretaro in November 2020, has now ended his playing career. Mourinho coached Valencia, who spent ten seasons at Old Trafford
Antonio Valencia: Mourinho, Rooney, Van Persie, others react as Ex-Man Utd captain retires
BREAKING: Chelsea vs Man City: UEFA confirms new venue for Champions League final
The 2020/21 UEFA Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City has been officially moved from Istanbul to Porto. UEFA disclosed this on Thursday in a statement via its website. The Europe football governing body said the Estadio do Dragao will now host the all-English final on May 29 after Turkey was placed on the
BREAKING: Chelsea vs Man City: UEFA confirms new venue for Champions League final
Cavani clarifies news on Man Utd exit
Manchester United striker, Edinson Cavani, has admitted the possibility of signing for Boca Juniors this summer “was real”. However, the 34-year-old insists speculation suggesting he was looking for a way out of Old Trafford was “half true, half lies”. Cavani has now singed a one-year extension with the Red Devils, shelving plan of returning to
Cavani clarifies news on Man Utd exit
Juventus’ dressing room divided, players angry over club’s special treatment of Ronaldo
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been isolated in the dressing room, with his team-mates feeling he has too much freedom, AS reports. Ronaldo netted his 100th goal for the Serie A giants in a 3-1 win at Sassuolo on Wednesday, a result that keeps Andrea Pirlo’s side in the hunt for Champions League football. However,
Juventus’ dressing room divided, players angry over club’s special treatment of Ronaldo
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Tuchel explains why he didn’t play Rudiger, Werner in EPL 1-0 defeat
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has explained why he didn’t feature Antonio Rudiger and Timo Werner in his side’s Premier League 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday night. Chelsea was defeated at Stamford Bridge after Jorginho’s poor back pass was saved on the line by Kepa Arizzabalaga, before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set Emile Smith Rowe up for
Chelsea vs Arsenal: Tuchel explains why he didn’t play Rudiger, Werner in EPL 1-0 defeat
EPL: Thomas Tuchel promotes Chelsea youngster to first-team squad
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has promoted youngster Levi Colwill to the first-team squad until the end of the season because of Andreas Christensen’s injury, Goal reports. Christensen sustained a tendon problem during Chelsea’s 2-1 win against Manchester City earlier this month. The centre-back has not been able to train since then. However, Tuchel has now
EPL: Thomas Tuchel promotes Chelsea youngster to first-team squad
EPL: Brendan Rodgers speaks on comparisons between N’Golo Kante, Wilfred Ndidi
Leicester City boss, Brendan Rodgers has waved aside the comparisons between defensive midfielders, Wilfred Ndidi and Chelsea star, N’Golo Kante. Kante helped Leicester City win the Premier League title in 2015-2016 and was snapped up by Chelsea the following season. During Leicester City’s 2-1 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Tuesday, Ndidi and
EPL: Brendan Rodgers speaks on comparisons between N’Golo Kante, Wilfred Ndidi
Tuchel reveals Kante injury blow ahead of FA Cup final
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has revealed midfielder N’Golo Kante had “no chance” of facing Arsenal on Wednesday night due to an Achilles injury. The Blues lost 1-0 to the Gunners at Stamford Bridge, as Jorginho’s error led to Emile Smith Rowe’s winning goal in the first half. Kante was left out of the squad and
Tuchel reveals Kante injury blow ahead of FA Cup final
Chelsea vs Arsenal: I picked the wrong team – Tuchel reflects on 1-0 defeat
Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has blamed his team selection for their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal. Tuchel made seven changes to his starting XI ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final against Leicester City. It saw the Blues suffer only their second defeat under Tuchel, with Emile Smith Rowe scoring the winner in the 16th minute. Having
Chelsea vs Arsenal: I picked the wrong team – Tuchel reflects on 1-0 defeat
Bayern Munich reveal final decision on signing Haaland from Dortmund
Bayern Munich have said they cannot afford the transfer fee for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. The club’s next CEO, Oliver Kahn, claimed they will continue to rely on Robert Lewandowski for goals. Kahn, who will replace Karl-Heinz Rummenigge at the end of the year, said COVID-19 has impacted their finances. The 20-year-old Haaland is
Bayern Munich reveal final decision on signing Haaland from Dortmund
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