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target=_blank>Sinner sets up Australian Open blockbuster with Djokovic
The Italian second seed swatted aside the American eighth seed 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and has dropped only one set in moving ominously into the last four.
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target=_blank>CAF may weigh stricter rules on goalkeepers’ towels after AFCON controversy
President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees Committee, Olivier Safari, has hinted that the body may move to review existing regulations guiding the use of towels by goalkeepers, following the controversy that trailed their use during the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.
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target=_blank>Djokovic scrapes into Australian Open semi-finals after Musetti injury
Novak Djokovic’s journey continues at the Australian Open after he advanced to semi-finals when Lorenzo Musetti retired injured while leading by two sets.
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target=_blank>Tottenham star Randal Kolo Muani involved in car crash
Tottenham’s troubled season took another twist after Randal Kolo Muani was involved in a car crash ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash in Germany.
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target=_blank>EPL: Chelsea set to finalise Sterling’s exit before Monday
Chelsea are expected to finalise the departure of Raheem Sterling in the coming days, with the forward poised to complete a move once an agreement is reached.
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target=_blank>Gauff crashes out of Australian Open, defends epic racquet smash
Coco Gauff said Tuesday an epic racquet smash after losing heavily to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open was important to let out her frustration and was disappointed it was caught on camera.
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target=_blank>NFF mourns father of Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock and sadness over the death, in an automobile accident, of Mr. Sunday Ndidi, father of Wilfred Ndidi, captain of the senior men national football team, Super Eagles.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid’s Arbeloa like one of my ‘children’, says Mourinho
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho said his Real Madrid counterpart Alvaro Arbeloa was like a child to him ahead of their Champions League battle on Wednesday.
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target=_blank>Champions League: 7 matches that could determine which clubs make it to round of 16
The final round of the league phase takes centre stage tomorrow.
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target=_blank>Ndidi mourns father, recalls last call before motor accident
“Eeraq you call me this morning with excitement in your voice but deep down na goodbye you dey tell me … What about things we talked about, so we no go talk again Na only memories?…,” he wrote.
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target=_blank>Champions League: How 6 EPL teams can qualify for knockouts
On Wednesday evening, the final Match Day of this season’s Champions League group phase, will be played across Europe. And there is a chance that all six Premier League teams in the competition could progress into the knockouts. Arsenal are almost guaranteed to finish top of the table, thanks to a perfect run so far.
Champions League: How 6 EPL teams can qualify for knockouts
target=_blank>UCL: Onyedika returns for Club Brugge vs Marseille
Raphael Onyedika has been named in Club Brugge’s squad for the crucial UEFA Champions League clash with Olympic Marseille, DAILY POST reports. Onyedika missed last week’s clash with Kairat Almaty in Kazakhstan due to a muscle injury. The defensive midfielder returned from Africa Cup of Nations duty early last week. Club Brugge are targeting a
UCL: Onyedika returns for Club Brugge vs Marseille
target=_blank>UCL: They’re in hospital – Chelsea release statement after fans were attacked in Napoli
Chelsea Football Club has issued a statement following the unfortunate attack on two of its fans in Naples on Tuesday, just ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against Napoli on Wednesday evening. In the statement on its website, the Premier League club urged supporters traveling to Naples for the game to “be extremely cautious,”
UCL: They’re in hospital – Chelsea release statement after fans were attacked in Napoli
target=_blank>EPL: They’ve got best squad – Alan Smith names team to win title
Former Arsenal striker, Alan Smith is backing his old team to win the Premier League title. Last weekend, the Gunners saw their lead at the top of the table cut to four, after they suffered a 3-2 loss to Manchester United at the Emirates. The result saw pundits and fans question Mikel Arteta men’s mentality
EPL: They’ve got best squad – Alan Smith names team to win title
target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen targets new record at Manchester City
Victor Osimhen will be looking to set another record when Galatasaray face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday (today). Osimhen has scored 12 goals in European competitions for the Turkish Super Lig champions. The Nigeria international shared the record with Milan Baros, and Shabani Nonda. The Nigeria international will emerge as Galatasaray’s most
UCL: Osimhen targets new record at Manchester City
target=_blank>UCL: Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior names squad to face Napoli
Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior has named a 24-man travelling squad to face Napoli in the UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday night. Rosenior opted to include the likes of Enzo Fernandez, Estevao Willian and Cole Palmer to face Antonio Conte’s side. The Blues head to the game following a 3-1 win against Crystal Palace in
UCL: Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior names squad to face Napoli
target=_blank>Osimhen picks best five Super Eagles players
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has picked his all-time Super Eagles five-a-side team. In a quick-fire chat with Bleacher Report Football, Osimhen revealed his favourite players in each position. The 27-year-old selected mostly former internationals and only one of his current team-mate. Osimhen picked Vincent Enyeama as goalkeeper, when asked for his ideal Nigerian line-up. Calvin
Osimhen picks best five Super Eagles players
target=_blank>EPL: ‘Most fragile I’ve ever seen’ – Phil Jones unhappy with two Arsenal stars after Man United defeat
Former Manchester United player, Phil Jones, was unimpressed with how Arsenal central defenders, Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba played during Sunday’s Premier League game against Manchester United. He called the pair’s display ‘weak’ and ‘fragile,’ and said it was the most ‘fractious’ he had ever seen them. Arsenal suffered their first home loss of the
EPL: ‘Most fragile I’ve ever seen’ – Phil Jones unhappy with two Arsenal stars after Man United defeat
target=_blank>Liam Rosenior names untouchable Chelsea player
Chelsea manager, Liam Rosenior has named Cole Palmer as an ‘untouchable’ player in his squad. Speaking during a press conference ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League tie with Napoli on Wednesday, Rosenior also addressed rumors regarding Palmer’s status at Stamford Bridge. “Cole Palmer happy? YES. Untouchable? YES,” Rosenior said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano. Rosenior went
Liam Rosenior names untouchable Chelsea player
target=_blank>He’s number one by far – Di Maria reveals area Ronaldo better than Messi
Former Manchester United winger, Angel Di Maria has shared his thoughts on an aspect of football where Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo outshines Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi. As a player who has shared the field with both Ronaldo at Real Madrid and Messi with the Argentina national team, Di Maria holds a different viewpoint about
He’s number one by far – Di Maria reveals area Ronaldo better than Messi
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