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target=_blank>What I want from Lookman aside scoring goals – Simeone
Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised Ademola Lookman for his strong start at the club but stressed that the Nigerian winger still has room to improve.
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target=_blank>Meet 16-yr-old Nigerian Jared Ejiasian who broke world record in 60m hurdles
Nigerian-born athlete, Jared Ejiasian has broken the U18 world record in the men’s 60 meters hurdles.
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target=_blank>EPL: 13 players to miss Tottenham vs Arsenal clash
Arsenal and Tottenham will go head-to-head in the North London Derby on Sunday afternoon, with both sides needing three points for very different reasons: Arsenal in the title race and Tottenham battling relegation worries.
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target=_blank>Why Nigerian athletes are switching nationalities – Ajunwa
Former Olympic champion, Chioma Ajunwa has attributed the growing trend of Nigerian athletes switching allegiance or relocating abroad to poor welfare systems and the absence of long-term security for athletes after their competitive careers. Speaking on the issue, Ajunwaexplainedthatmany athletes are forced to look elsewhere not because of a lack of patriotism, but due to
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target=_blank>Morocco as sore losers, by Patrick Omorodion
In sports, you either win or lose. But in the spirit of Olympism, everybody is a winner. That is why it is said the joy of the Olympics is in participation. In football, to drive home the fact that winning is not everything, the world governing body, FIFA preaches Fair Play at all times. And
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target=_blank>Lookman scores again as Atletico see off Espanyol 4-2
Diego Simeone’s side, fourth, earned their first victory in four league matches in a goal-riddled game at their Metropolitano stadium.
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target=_blank>Man City close gap on Arsenal after O’Reilly sinks Newcastle
Pep Guardiola’s side weren’t at their best but they held on for a victory that moved them within two points of leaders Arsenal.
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target=_blank>Chelsea, Aston Villa held in blow to Champions League hopes
Chelsea’s chances of Champions League qualification were dented as Burnley snatched a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, while Aston Villa also struck late to salvage a point against Leeds on Saturday.
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target=_blank>James Milner breaks Premier League appearance record
James Milner set a new record of 654 Premier League appearances when the 40-year-old started for Brighton in Saturday’s trip to Brentford.
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target=_blank>Floyd Mayweather announces return to professional boxing after Tyson exhibition
Floyd Mayweather has confirmed he is coming out of retirement to resume professional boxing following his upcoming exhibition bout with Mike Tyson this spring, the 48-year-old boxing legend announced on Friday. Mayweather, who retired unbeaten in 2017 with a perfect 50-0 record, has remained active in exhibition fights since then. In a statement to AFP,
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target=_blank>EPL: Pressure on Arsenal as Tottenham plot Arteta’s downfall to avoid another derby defeat
The pressure is now on Arsenal to overcome Tottenham Hotspur when both teams clash in the Premier League derby on Sunday evening. This follows Manchester City’s 2-1 win against Newcastle United on Saturday night at the Etihad Stadium. Recall that Pep Guardiola’s side defeated Newcastle at home, thanks to Nico O’Reilly’s brace. The outcome of
EPL: Pressure on Arsenal as Tottenham plot Arteta’s downfall to avoid another derby defeat
target=_blank>LaLiga: Simeone hails Lookman’s performance in Atletico’s win over Espanyol
Atletico Madrid head coach, Diego Simeone has expressed satisfaction with Ademola Lookman’s performance in the team’s 4-2 win over Espanyol, DAILY POST reports. Lookman was among the goal scorers for Atletico Madrid in the thrilling encounter. It was the Nigeria international’s first league goal for the Red and Whites. The 28-year-old has scored four goals
LaLiga: Simeone hails Lookman’s performance in Atletico’s win over Espanyol
target=_blank>EPL: Merson snubs Rodri, names player to help Man City catch Arsenal in title race
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson has snubbed midfielder Rodri and named defender Marc Guehi as the player to help Manchester City catch Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Man City are now two points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League standings after they defeated Newcastle on Saturday at home. However, Merson believes Guehi
EPL: Merson snubs Rodri, names player to help Man City catch Arsenal in title race
target=_blank>EPL: He’s clearly an issue for Newcastle – Alan Shearer on Nick Woltemade
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has criticized striker, Nick Woltemade following the team’s Premier League 2-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday night. Shearer believes that Woltemade poses a challenge for Newcastle and is not aligning well with the tactical approach of manager Eddie Howe. Woltemade struggled to make a significant impact against the Cityzens.
EPL: He’s clearly an issue for Newcastle – Alan Shearer on Nick Woltemade
target=_blank>‘I belong to Saudi Arabia’ – Cristiano Ronaldo
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that he belongs to Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo stated this while insisting that he wants to continue playing in the Saudi Pro League amid reports linking him with a move away from Al-Nassr at the end of the season. Recall that Ronaldo was recently linked with a move away from
‘I belong to Saudi Arabia’ – Cristiano Ronaldo
target=_blank>EPL: Guardiola reacts as Man City beat Newcastle, go 2pts behind Arsenal
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has told his team to keep on the intensity and fight in the Premier League title race. Guardiola was speaking to BBC Match of the Day, after they held off Newcastle to win 2-1 on Saturday night. Nico O’Reilly scored twice for City, while Lewis Hall got the only goal
EPL: Guardiola reacts as Man City beat Newcastle, go 2pts behind Arsenal
target=_blank>EPL table: Man City now only 2pts behind Arsenal after 2-1 win over Newcastle
Manchester City have clawed their way to within two points of Arsenal after they held on to defeat Newcastle United 2-1 on Saturday night. Pep Guardiola’s men came into the match keen to close the gap after the Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw at Wolves in midweek. And they took the lead in
EPL table: Man City now only 2pts behind Arsenal after 2-1 win over Newcastle
target=_blank>Saudi league: ‘Back to where we belong’ – Ronaldo reacts to Al-Nassr’s win against Al-Hazem
Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to his side’s Saudi Pro League, SPL, 4-0 win against Al-Hazem on Saturday. A brace from Ronaldo and a goal each from Kingsley Coman and Ângelo Gabriel gave Al-Nassr the victory against the visitors. Reacting after the game, the Portugal forward expressed happiness as he insisted that Al-Nassr are
Saudi league: ‘Back to where we belong’ – Ronaldo reacts to Al-Nassr’s win against Al-Hazem
target=_blank>LaLiga: Ademola Lookman sets record after Atletico Madrid’s 4-2 win against Espanyol
Atletico Madrid forward, Ademola Lookman, on Saturday, set a record following his side’s LaLiga 4-2 win against Espanyol. Recall that a brace from Alexander Sørloth and a goal each from Giuliano Simeone and Lookman gave Diego Simeone’s side the victory against Espanyol at home. According to OptaJose, Lookman has scored four goals in his first
LaLiga: Ademola Lookman sets record after Atletico Madrid’s 4-2 win against Espanyol
target=_blank>LaLiga: Why we lost to Osasuna – Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa
Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa has explained why his team was defeated against Osasuna in the LaLiga on Saturday. Arbeloa watched as the Los Blancos lost 2-1 at Osasuna as Vinicius Junior’s goal was not enough to earn a point for the visitors. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, the Spaniard admitted that
LaLiga: Why we lost to Osasuna – Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa
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