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target=_blank>Liverpool beat Chelsea to Rennes defender Jacquet
The 20-year-old is not set to move to Anfield until the end of the season despite Liverpool’s need for defensive reinforcements.
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target=_blank>PL officials ‘don’t want’ Man City to win – Rodri
“I know we won too much and the people don’t want us to win but the referee has to be neutral and for me honestly, it’s not fair,” Rodri told Australian broadcaster Stan Sport.
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target=_blank>WAFCON: South Africa clarifies position after deputy minister’s comments
“These engagements form part of ongoing discussions initiated by CAF as it considers various contingencies in line with the confederation’s responsible stewardship of the continental game.
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target=_blank>Man City won’t surrender in title race – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City will keep fighting for the Premier League title despite blowing a two-goal lead in a damaging 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Atletico agree deal to sign Lookman from Atalanta
Atletico Madrid said they have agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign Ademola Lookman on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Man United continue good form, edge Fulham 3-2
Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick extended his perfect start as Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time strike sealed a pulsating 3-2 win over Fulham on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Mbappe penalty earns Real Madrid late win over nine-man Rayo
Kylian Mbappe stayed calm to roll home a 100th-minute penalty and claim Real Madrid a 2-1 win over nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in a spicy La Liga derby clash.
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target=_blank>Alcaraz sweeps past Djokovic to win maiden Australian Open title
Carlos Alcaraz swept past Novak Djokovic to win his first Australian Open on Sunday and become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam, denying the Serbian great an unprecedented 25th major.
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target=_blank>Atletico Madrid set to sign Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman
Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Ademola Lookman, with the Spanish club set to complete their first addition of the winter transfer window by landing the Atalanta forward.
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target=_blank>Deliberate and bold decisions, by Patrick Omorodion
There is an adage which says once bitten twice shy. That was what Morocco thought to itself after they lost the 2010 World Cup hosting right to South Africa. Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter wanted to compensate Africa for the support the continent gave him all the years his mandate as head of the world
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target=_blank>Transfer: Lazio rejects Premier League offers for Dele-Bashiru
Lazio has rejected offers from Premier League clubs, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, DAILY POST reports. According to transfer expert, Nicolo Schira, Lazio refused to entertain offers from Forest, and Bournemouth for the player. Dele-Bashiru has struggled for minutes at Lazio this season, and was widely tipped to seek a move away from
Transfer: Lazio rejects Premier League offers for Dele-Bashiru
target=_blank>CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos deserved to beat Rivers United – Mutapa
Power Dynamos head coach, Oswald Mutapa says his side deserved to beat Rivers United in Sunday’s CAF Champions League encounter, DAILY POST reports. The Zambian side won the matchday four fixture 1-0. Kondwani Chiboni scored the winning goal for the visitors in the 50th minute. It was Dynamos’ first-ever win in the group stage of
CAF Champions League: Power Dynamos deserved to beat Rivers United – Mutapa
target=_blank>Transfer deadline day: Arsenal in shock move for Tonali
Arsenal has asked Newcastle United about signing Sandro Tonali in a stunning deadline day deal. The Gunners are in the market on Monday, after losing Mikel Merino to a foot injury. Merino is set to undergo surgery and may not feature again this season. Tonali signed for the Magpies from AC Milan in the summer
Transfer deadline day: Arsenal in shock move for Tonali
target=_blank>NPFL: Amapakabo blames defensive error for Abia Warriors’ defeat to Katsina United
Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo has blamed defensive mistakes for his team’s defeat to Katsina United. Uche Collins’ brace gave Katsina United a 2-0 win over Abia Warriors in Kano on Sunday. The defeat extends Abia Warriors winless run to three games. Amapakabo promised to improve on the lapses identified ahead of their next
NPFL: Amapakabo blames defensive error for Abia Warriors’ defeat to Katsina United
target=_blank>NPFL: Onyebuchi reveals he rejected foreign offers for Rangers’ return
Ifeanyi Onyebuchi has revealed that he turned down a move to the Tunisian Premier League to remain with Rangers. Onyebuchi said he was determined to prove his loyalty to the Flying Antelopes. The experienced defender recently rejoined the eight-time NPFL champions for the second stanza of the season. “Rangers is not just a club, it
NPFL: Onyebuchi reveals he rejected foreign offers for Rangers’ return
target=_blank>Transfer deadline day: Chelsea confirms deal for Idrissi
On Monday, Chelsea officially announced the completion of a permanent transfer for versatile forward Yahya Idrissi to Serie A side AC Milan. Idrissi joined Chelsea’s Academy from West Ham United when he was just 11 years old. Throughout his development at Cobham, he played a pivotal role in Chelsea’s Under-17 Premier League Cup victory during
Transfer deadline day: Chelsea confirms deal for Idrissi
target=_blank>EPL: It’s a setback – Guardiola bemoans six-point gap between Man City, Arsenal
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said their 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Sunday was “a setback.” This result means City has only won one game this year. Arsenal are now six points clear of Guardiola’s after they beat Leeds 4-0 the day before. Guardiola is now hoping for a big turnaround in the title
EPL: It’s a setback – Guardiola bemoans six-point gap between Man City, Arsenal
target=_blank>Cristiano Ronaldo goes on strike, refuses to play for Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo is planning to go on strike and won’t play for Al-Nassr in their upcoming match against Al Riyadh. According to A Bola, the 40-year-old is upset with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, PIF, because they haven’t signed enough new players. Since joining the Saudi Pro League in December 2022, Ronaldo has become
Cristiano Ronaldo goes on strike, refuses to play for Al-Nassr
target=_blank>EPL: Liverpool vs Man City will decide if Arsenal win title – Micah Richards
Former England defender, Micah Richards, has said Manchester City’s next match against Liverpool, will decide who wins the Premier League title. On Sunday, Dominic Solanke scored twice in the second half, as Tottenham held City to a 2-2 draw. This leaves Pep Guardiola’s team six points behind the league leaders, Arsenal. Richards believes that City’s
EPL: Liverpool vs Man City will decide if Arsenal win title – Micah Richards
target=_blank>Transfer: Onyedika to remain with Club Brugge until summer
Raphael Onyedika has agreed to stay with Club Brugge until the end of the season, DAILY POST reports. Onyedika has been a subject of interest from Galatasaray, and VFL Wolfsburg. The Nigeria international has, however, decided to finish the season with Club Brugge after discussions with the Belgian Pro League side. Galatasaray pushed to sign
Transfer: Onyedika to remain with Club Brugge until summer
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