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The trial of Real Madrid FC striker, Karim Benzema, for attempted blackmail linked to a s** tape featuring his former France teammate, Mathieu Valbuena started
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Over two-thirds of English Premier League players vaccinated against coronavirus
The Premier League in England confirmed on Tuesday that 68 per cent of its players have now been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. It added
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Over two-thirds of English Premier League players vaccinated against coronavirus
The Premier League in England confirmed on Tuesday that 68 per cent of its players have now been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. It added
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Para-soccer Federation postpones 9th edition of national tourney indefinitely
The Para-soccer Federation of Nigeria (NPF) has postponed the 9th edition of the world Polio Day National Para-soccer championships due to lack of funds. The
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WHO names football star Drogba ambassador
World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, announced football legend Didier Drogba from Côte d’Ivoire as its new Goodwill Ambassador for Sport and Health. Drogba will
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World Track Cycling Championship: French envoy celebrates Nigerian cycling quartet
The newly-appointed French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mme Emmanuelle Blatmann has congratulated Nigeria’s representatives to the 11th World Track Cycling Championship for making history by being among the two African countries to qualify for the event holding at the Jean Stablinski regional Indoor Velodrome in Roubaix, France from October 20 to 24.
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2021 NBBF Electoral and Appeals Committee inaugurated
The 2021 NBBF Electoral Committee and Appeals Committee have been sworn in by the Nigeria Basketball Federation caretaker Chairman, Engr Musa Kida. The historic event
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Nigerians abroad: Ighalo scores; Kayode’s strike earns Sivasspor draw; Aluko nets brace
Ex-Nigerian international Sone Aluko scored his first goals of the season to inspire Ipswich Town to a thrilling 2-2 draw away to Cambridge United on
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Wike, Real Madrid ratify PH sports academy agreement, erase gender discrimination
Governor Nyesom Wike and Real Madrid Foundation have ratified the partnership agreement that established the Real Madrid Academy in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, to give hitherto excluded females the opportunity to benefit from the academy
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Premier League: Iheanacho grabs assist as Leicester beat Man United 4-2
By Emmanuel Okogba Kelechi Iheanacho’s assist sent Leicster City on their way to a famous 4-2 victory over Manchester United on Saturday – a win
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Champions League: Tuchel names Chelsea’s biggest rival this season
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has identified Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland as the Blues’ biggest rival in the Champions League this season. Tuchel also admitted that Chelsea are ‘talking regularly’ about the potential of signing Haaland from Dortmund. The German described the 21-year-old as a ‘fantastic’ player, who has a great profile at Dortmund. Recall that
Champions League: Tuchel names Chelsea’s biggest rival this season
EPL: Salah deserves to earn more than Ronaldo – Agbonlahor
Mohamed Salah has been told to leave Liverpool if they fail to offer him an improved contract that would see the Egyptian earn more than Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United. Former Aston Villa striker, Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that Salah deserves more pay than the highest-paid player in the Premier League, being Manchester United’s Ronaldo. Agbonlahor
EPL: Salah deserves to earn more than Ronaldo – Agbonlahor
Lampard set to become manager of Chelsea’s EPL rivals
Newcastle United are considering appointing Frank Lampard as their new manager, ESPN reports. This comes after Steve Bruce’s dismissal was confirmed on Wednesday. Bruce leaves St James’ Park after two seasons, in which he guided the Magpies to 13th and 12th place finishes in the Premier League. However, with the Saudi-backed consortium taking over Newcastle
Lampard set to become manager of Chelsea’s EPL rivals
Michael Owen, Rio Ferdinand disagree over Suarez-Salah comparison
Manchester United and Liverpool legends, Rio Ferdinand and Michael Owen, have differed over who has done better for Liverpool between Mohamed Salah and Luis Suarez. Salah has already surpassed Suarez’s goal tally for Liverpool in the Premier League, but Owen insisted that the Uruguayan star’s standout campaign remains the best at Anfield. Egypt international, Salah
Michael Owen, Rio Ferdinand disagree over Suarez-Salah comparison
EPL: Newcastle’s new owners sack Steve Bruce, pay him £8m
Newcastle on Wednesday morning announced the departure of manager Steve Bruce. Bruce was widely expected to be sacked by the new owners last week after the takeover. But the Saudi-led consortium decided to let him complete his 1,000th career game in management. That game ended in a 3-2 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, plunging
EPL: Newcastle’s new owners sack Steve Bruce, pay him £8m
Man United vs Atalanta: Solskjaer regrets signing Ronaldo – Neville
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has reckoned that the club’s boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would admit privately that Cristiano Ronaldo should not have joined the club this season. According to Neville, Solskjaer would rather manage last season’s Manchester United squad. The Portuguese forward made the sensational return to Manchester United this summer to help the
Man United vs Atalanta: Solskjaer regrets signing Ronaldo – Neville
Ballon d’Or: Kylian Mbappe names player that deserves to win award
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has backed teammate, Lionel Messi, to win the Ballon d’Or this year. Mbappe believes Messi deserves to win the 2021 Ballon d’Or, adding that the Argentina captain is the best player in the world. The France international said this following PSG’s Champions League 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig last night.
Ballon d’Or: Kylian Mbappe names player that deserves to win award
Champions League: Merson reveals four Man Utd players that refuse to pass to Ronaldo
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has named four Manchester United players who are not supplying Cristiano Ronaldo with the passes he needs to score. Ronaldo has scored five goals since he returned to United from Juventus this summer. However, the goals have dried up lately and Merson has spoken about the dynamics in the team
Champions League: Merson reveals four Man Utd players that refuse to pass to Ronaldo
UCL: Peter Crouch names club that’ll win trophy this season
Former Liverpool striker, Peter Crouch, has identified Jurgen Klopp’s men as the favourite team to win the Champions League trophy this season. Crouch said this following Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night in the Champions League. Liverpool defeated Atletico Madrid at Anfield, thanks to a brace from Mohamed Salah and a strike
UCL: Peter Crouch names club that’ll win trophy this season
UCL: Messi reacts to PSG’s 3-2 win over RB Leipzig
Paris Saint-Germain star, Lionel Messi, has reacted to his side’s Champions League 3-2 win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday night. Messi scored twice as PSG edged RB Leipzig 3-2 in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes. Mauricio Pochettino’s side took the lead through Kylian Mbappe, but Andre Silva levelled the game before the
UCL: Messi reacts to PSG’s 3-2 win over RB Leipzig
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