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Euro 2020: Yobo singles out one Italy player after penalty shoot-out win over Spain

Nigeria assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, has hailed Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma for his part in their victory over Spain in Tuesday’s Euro 2020 semi-final. Roberto Mancini’s men triumphed 4-2 over La Roja on penalties at the Wembley Stadium, to qualify for the final. The game remained 1-1 after extra-time and both teams had to be
Euro 2020: Yobo singles out one Italy player after penalty shoot-out win over Spain

Sala’s sister ‘in critical condition’ after trying to commit suicide

Emiliano Sala’s sister, Romina, is in a critical condition after trying to take her own life, the UK Mirror reports. Romina, who has been the family’s spokesperson since Emiliano died in January 2019, is being treated in hospital. Sala was flying to the UK having completed a move to Cardiff City from Nantes, when the
Sala’s sister ‘in critical condition’ after trying to commit suicide

Euro 2020: There are games you suffer – Mancini reacts as Italy qualify for final

Italy manager, Roberto Mancini, has admitted his side had to suffer against Spain in their Euro 2020 semi-final on Tuesday night. It is the Azzurri’s first major tournament final in nine years. Mancini believes they have proven the doubters wrong by qualifying for the final. The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes at Wembley, but
Euro 2020: There are games you suffer – Mancini reacts as Italy qualify for final

Copa America: Messi singles out one Argentina player after semi-final win

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has hailed Emiliano Martinez as a “phenomenon”, after he produced three saves in the penalty shoot-out against Colombia. Albiceleste will face Brazil in the final, after winning 3-2 in the spot kicks against Colombia on Wednesday. Martinez earned his first international cap last month following an impressive season with Aston Villa.
Copa America: Messi singles out one Argentina player after semi-final win

Ex-Chelsea manager tells Abramovich to sign Haaland even if it upsets Werner

Former Chelsea manager, Glenn Hoddle, has urged the club owner, Roman Abramovich, to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland this summer even if it costs Timo Werner a starting spot in Thomas Tuchel’s squad. Chelsea has been linked with a transfer move for Haaland this summer. Haaland has scored 57 goals in 59 games since arriving
Ex-Chelsea manager tells Abramovich to sign Haaland even if it upsets Werner

Copa America final: Gabriel Jesus banned from facing Argentina

Brazil striker, Gabriel Jesus, is banned for Saturday’s Copa America final. The Manchester City star was handed a two-game ban by South American football’s governing body CONMEBOL. Jesus was shown a red card for a foul on Eugenio Mena in Brazil’s 1-0 win over Chile in the quarter-final of the competition on Friday. He sat
Copa America final: Gabriel Jesus banned from facing Argentina

Tokyo Olympics: Buhari to host Team Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday host members of Team Nigeria to the Tokyo Olympics at the Presidential Villa in Abuja before the final batch of the contingent departs for the Games. Sunday Dare, the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, said this in Abuja on Tuesday at a brief send-forth ceremony for the first
Tokyo Olympics: Buhari to host Team Nigeria

Euro 2020: Rio Ferdinand predicts country to win European Championship

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has predicted England to win the Euro 2020 because the Three Lions are the best team in the competition. Ferdinand gave his prediction on Tuesday night as Italy defeated Spain 4-2 on penalties in the semi-final encounter, thanks to Chelsea midfielder Jorginho’s decisive spot-kick. Italy will now play the winner
Euro 2020: Rio Ferdinand predicts country to win European Championship

Copa America: Messi reacts as Argentina qualify for final, to face Brazil

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has paid tribute to God as they defeated Colombia 3-2 on penalties in the early hours of Wednesday to qualify for the Copa America final. Lautaro Martinez scored in the first half for Argentina, but Colombia equalized through Luis Diaz in the second half. The encounter eventually ended 1-1 after 120
Copa America: Messi reacts as Argentina qualify for final, to face Brazil

Euro 2020: Jorginho speaks after scoring penalty to send Italy to final

Chelsea star, Jorginho has spoken of the moment he scored the winning penalty against Spain to help Italy progress to the final of the Euro 2020 championship. After playing out a 1-1 draw, both heavyweights settled for a penalty shootout after 120 minutes of enthralling action. Italy goalkeeper, Gianlugi Donnarumma saved Alvaro Morata’s kick with
Euro 2020: Jorginho speaks after scoring penalty to send Italy to final

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