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Sarri laments’total blackout’ as Juve capitulate against Milan
Juventus head coach Maurizio Sarri lamented his team’s “total blackout” after the Serie A leaders capitulated in their shock 4-2 defeat to rivals Milan. Juve appeared on track for a routine win at San Siro, where two goals in the space of six minutes from Adrien Rabiot and Cristiano Ronaldo gave the defending champions aRead More
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Arteta puzzled by VAR inconsistency after Vardy escapes punishment
Mikel Arteta was left bemused by what he felt were VAR inconsistencies after Jamie Vardy escaped a red card during Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Tuesday. The Gunners looked to be heading for a fourth successive Premier League win after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s first-half opener, but Eddie Nketiah’s straight red 15 minutes from timeRead More
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Edo Pride celebrates first African male bobsled team
The Edo Pride has commended the first African male bobsleigh team that will represent Nigeria in next year’s Olympics games and the Winter Olympics. The record-breaking team, which participated in the European Cup, comprise of Osazee Ulamen, Aaron Omere and Elias Omere, had vowed to make their home country, Nigeria, proud in the Olympics inRead More
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World Cup 2022 organisers to cut staff: sources
The organisers of the 2022 World Cup will lay off an undisclosed number of staff as gas-rich Qatar cuts costs amid the coronavirus economic downturn, several sources have told AFP. The job losses, which have not previously been reported, follow similar redundancies at state-run organisations including Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Airways. The government body organisingRead More
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‘We have obligation to re-sign Messi’ says Barcelona president
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu responded to a storm of speculation by saying on Tuesday that the club had “an obligation to re-sign” Lionel Messi, calling him “the best player in history”. “Normally we do not explain the discussions with players but it is evident that we have the obligation to re-sign him”, Bartomeu toldRead More
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Lloris opens up on bust-up with Spurs teammate Son
Hugo Lloris insisted there was no problem between him and Son Heung-min after the Tottenham team-mates clashed during Monday’s win over Everton. The duo were involved in a flare-up at half-time of Spurs’ scrappy 1-0 triumph, which marked head coach Jose Mourinho’s 200th Premier League victory. Captain Lloris admitted the incident, which happened as theRead More
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Guardiola hopes Messi stays at Barcelona
Pep Guardiola has reiterated he wants to see Lionel Messi stay at Barcelona. Barca talisman Messi is out of contract in 2021 and there is fresh speculation the six-time Ballon d’Or winner may wish to leave the club, who have not won the Champions League since 2015. The forward has often been linked with a moveRead More
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Barca president admits Neymar’s return is ’unlikely’
Neymar returning to Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain is “unlikely”, according to the LaLiga club’s president Josep Maria Bartomeu. The Brazil forward left Camp Nou for the French capital in a world-record €222million deal back in 2017, but a return to Barcelona – where he won eight major trophies across four seasons – has long beenRead More
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Austrian-born Nigerian left-footer, Okugbowa joins German champions, VFB Lubeck
Austrian-born Nigerian midfielder, Osarenren Okugbowa, has joined German Regionalliga Nord champions, VfB Lubeck, in a deal which the German side have described as a progressive addition. In a statement on their official website, the German division three winners said Okugbowa joins then on a one-year contract from Austrian division two team, Floridsdorfer AC, where heRead More
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E2%80%95-rodgers/ ‘Remarkable’ Leicester can reach Champions League ― Rodgers
Brendan Rodgers has backed Leicester to qualify for the Champions League despite a late-season wobble in the Premier League. The Foxes travel to Arsenal on Tuesday as they battle to return to Europe’s elite club competition for the first time since 2016/17. Rodger’s Leicester are third in the Premier League table after Saturday’s 3-0 winRead More
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EPL: Charlie Nicholas predicts Brighton vs Liverpool, Man City vs Newcastle, Sheffield vs Wolves fixtures
Former Arsenal forward, Charlie Nicholas, has predicted some of today’s Premier League fixtures. Manchester City will host Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium after losing 1-0 to Southampton in their last game. Liverpool will face Brighton in an away Premier League clash following a 2-0 victory against Aston Villa in their previous match. Wolves will …
EPL: Charlie Nicholas predicts Brighton vs Liverpool, Man City vs Newcastle, Sheffield vs Wolves fixtures
Serie A: Maurizio Sarri explains why Juventus lost 4-2 to AC Milan
Juventus head coach, Maurizio Sarri, has said that AC Milan defeated his side 4-2 in the Serie A fixture on Tuesday night because his team only played well in the first 60 minutes of the encounter. He also said that there was no point dwelling on their ‘total blackout’ against AC Milan, adding that Juventus …
Serie A: Maurizio Sarri explains why Juventus lost 4-2 to AC Milan
Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Juventus’ 4-2 loss to AC Milan
Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to Juventus’ 4-2 loss to AC Milan on Tuesday night. Maurizio Sarri’s side wasted the opportunity to move 10 points clear at the top of Serie A as they blew a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 to AC Milan. Adrien Rabiot and Cristiano Ronaldo put Juve ahead early in the second …
Serie A: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Juventus’ 4-2 loss to AC Milan
Arsenal vs Leicester: Arteta reveals what happened in dressing room after 1-1 draw
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has revealed that Eddie Nketiah apologized to his team-mates in the dressing room after getting sent off against Leicester City. Arteta, however, insisted that the player did nothing wrong. The Gunners took the lead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Tuesday night and then spurned several chances to extend their lead. The turning …
Arsenal vs Leicester: Arteta reveals what happened in dressing room after 1-1 draw
EPL: Solskjaer identifies 3 players to sign for Manchester United
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has identified three defenders to partner Harry Maguire in the defence, according to ESPN. Solskjaer is looking for a fast and physical centre-back to play alongside Maguire and made a three-man wishlist. Bournemouth defender, Nathan Ake, Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings and AC Milan’s Alessio Romagnoli were part of …
EPL: Solskjaer identifies 3 players to sign for Manchester United
Brighton vs Liverpool: Klopp reveals player that has played his last game for him
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has admitted that Adam Lallana has played his last game for the club. Lallana signed a short-term contract last month, as Klopp wanted him to be at Anfield for their Premier League triumph. The 32-year-old midfielder has been an integral part of the Reds’ squad during the German’s five years at …
Brighton vs Liverpool: Klopp reveals player that has played his last game for him
Transfer: Costa signs for Leeds Utd
English club, Leeds United have completed the signing of winger, Helder Costa from Wolves. Costa signed a four-year deal with Leeds that will see him remain at the club until the summer of 2024. Leeds made this known in a statement on Tuesday. The statement read: “Leeds United are delighted to announce Helder Costa has …
Transfer: Costa signs for Leeds Utd
EPL Table: Chelsea beat Crystal Palace in five goals thriller to go top three
Chelsea on Tuesday evening defeated Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Premier League. Olivier Giroud scored the first goal of the match for Chelsea in the sixth minutes of the encounter before Christian Pulisic doubled the lead for the visitors. Wilfried Zaha then pulls one back for the host before the half time. However, the Blues …
EPL Table: Chelsea beat Crystal Palace in five goals thriller to go top three
EPL: Guardiola reveals club he wants Messi to play for next season
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has refused to be drawn into his plans for the transfer market this summer. However, the Spaniard feels Lionel Messi should remain at Barcelona next season. Guardiola worked with Messi during his four-year spell at Barca, during which they won two Champions League and three LaLiga titles. However, with Messi …
EPL: Guardiola reveals club he wants Messi to play for next season
Transfer: Chelsea to loan Fikayo Tomori to EPL rival for Rice
Chelsea is reportedly ready to loan out Fikayo Tomori with the centre-back potentially heading to English Premier League (EPL) side, West Ham United in a swap deal for Declan Rice. According to The Athletic, Chelsea is not willing to contemplate a permanent exit for Tomori, but a new loan is possible. Tomori has only played …
Transfer: Chelsea to loan Fikayo Tomori to EPL rival for Rice
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