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Neymar seals Puma sponsorship deal after ending deal with Nike
Neymar has sealed an endorsement deal with Puma, the German company announced on Saturday, two weeks after the Brazilian superstar left his long-time sponsor Nike. “Welcome to the fam @neymarjr #KingIsBack” Puma tweeted alongside a photo of the Paris Saint-Germain striker, kitted out in the sportswear giant’s clothes. The world’s most expensive player confirmed hisRead More
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Super Eagles’ Aina joins Fulham on season-long loan
Newly-promoted English Premier League (EPL) clubside Fulham have signed wing-back Ola Aina on a season-long loan from Italian Serie A side Torino. Fulham also have an option to make the 23-year-old’s arrival permanent and the Nigeria international said he was happy to return to London where he was born and raised. “It feels amazing toRead More
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AFCON feat only dawned on me when I returned to Enugu – Ifeanyi Ahidjo Onyedika
….Says wearing Rangers jersey was fulfilling ….Recalls his brace against Viking of Norway for Eagles as special Ifeanyi Onyedika , fondly called Ahidjo, was one of those gifted players who made Rangers tick during the reign of Brazilian coach Roberto Diaz. He was a striker of note who banged in memorable goals for both clubRead More
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Arteta impressed by new signing’s ambition to win
Mikel Arteta believes Willian is the player who can drive Arsenal towards a push for more silverware and a top-four finish. Willian, 32, signed a three-year deal with Arsenal in August after leaving Chelsea as a free agent. The playmaker – who joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 – scored 37 goals and providedRead More
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Klopp hails Bielsa ahead of premier league opener clash
Jurgen Klopp believes Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is an inspiration to the football world as the fabled coach prepares to make his Premier League bow. Former Argentina, Chile and Athletic Bilbao boss Bielsa has transformed Leeds’ fortunes since arriving at Elland Road in 2018, leading them to the Championship title last season after falling shortRead More
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Paris Saint-Germain sign Florenzi from Roma on initial loan
Paris Saint-Germain have signed utility player Alessandro Florenzi from Roma on a season-long loan with the option to buy. The 36-cap Italy international emerged through Roma’s academy in 2011 – initially as a midfielder – and has made 280 appearances for the Serie A club. He was named captain in 2019 but spent the second half of lastRead More
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Neymar “super happy’’ to return to training with PSG
Brazilian forward Neymar said on Friday he was “super happy” to return to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) training. His comments have come a day after the French Ligue 1 champions lost their delayed season-opener 1-0 to Lens. Neymar announced his return on Twitter having recently missed both training and Thursday’s game where PSG were also missing 2018Read More
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Klopp brands end of five-sub rule in EPL as ‘lack of common sense’
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp branded the decision to not extend the use of five substitutes in the Premier League as a lack of common sense as he voiced his concerns for player welfare in a congested season. The Reds begin the defence of their Premier League title at home to Leeds on Saturday in aRead More
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Athletics: Semenya laments court ruling on testosterone level
Caster Semenya has been lamenting her lost appeal in Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court ruling against the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners. Semenya is not allowed to compete in events between 400m and a mile without taking testosterone-reducing drugs, following a 2019 rule change by the governing body World Athletics. ALSO READ: Olympic champion SemenyaRead More
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Ereyitomi hails NFF boss pinnick over siting of FIFA stadium in Ugborodo
The member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon.Thomas Ereyitomi has commended, the President Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mr. Amaju Pinnick for attracting the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, to Ugborodo Community in Warri South-West Local Goverment Area to construct a word class international standard stadium to host matches in the riverine communities in Delta state
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EPL: Giroud speaks on leaving Chelsea for Juventus
Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud, has denied he is set to leave the club for Juventus this summer. Recall that reports from Italian outlet, Gianluca DiMarzio, had claimed that Giroud have reached an agreement in principle with Juventus over a two-year deal at 4.5 million per season. When asked about the speculation ahead of Chelsea’s Premier …
EPL: Giroud speaks on leaving Chelsea for Juventus
EPL: Willian starts as Arteta releases Arsenal’s starting XI against Fulham
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has released his side’s starting XI to face Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Arteta opted to start Willian against Fulham after the Brazilian joined the Gunners from Chelsea this summer. The Spaniard released the list in a post via the club’s official Twitter handle. Arsenal’s starting XI against …
EPL: Willian starts as Arteta releases Arsenal’s starting XI against Fulham
EPL: Lampard clears air on Kante leaving Chelsea for Inter Milan
Chelsea head manager, Frank Lampard, has played down speculation that midfielder, N’Golo Kante, could be set to leave the Blues for Inter Milan this summer. Recall that reports earlier this week suggested that Kante had emerged as a target for Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte, who is targeting at least three players, including Emerson Palmieri …
EPL: Lampard clears air on Kante leaving Chelsea for Inter Milan
I expect 30 goals from Osimhen at Napoli – Diego Maradona Jr.
Diego Maradona Junior has hailed Super Eagles’ Victor Osimhen, as a 30-goal striker. Osimhen sealed a move from Lille to Napoli this summer. Maradona, who was born in Naples, Italy and nurtured in the SSC Napoli academy, is the son of Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona. The 33-year-old forward believes Osimhen will shine in the …
I expect 30 goals from Osimhen at Napoli – Diego Maradona Jr.
EPL: Gary Lineker predicts how Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal, others will finish this season
A former England and Barcelona striker, Gary Lineker, has predicted the position, Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool will finish this 2020/21 season. Liverpool won the English Premier League title last season ahead of second position Manchester City, Man United (third), Chelsea (fourth) and Arsenal (eight). But Lineker is backing Liverpool and Man …
EPL: Gary Lineker predicts how Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal, others will finish this season
EPL: De Bruyne opens up on Man City failing to sign Messi from Barcelona
Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, has said he is not bothered about the club failing to land Lionel Messi from Barcelona. Messi tried unsuccessfully to force an exit from the Camp Nou this summer. The 33-year-old informed the LaLiga giants via a fax message that he wanted to activate a clause in his contract …
EPL: De Bruyne opens up on Man City failing to sign Messi from Barcelona
Fulham vs Arsenal: Lacazette finally speaks on joining Atletico in swap deal for Partey
Arsenal striker, Alexandre Lacazette, has played down speculation he could be used in a swap deal for Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey. Lacazette, speaking with L’Equipe, insisted he wants to see out the final two years of his contract with the Gunners. The 29-year-old scored just 12 goals in all competitions last season and Mikel Arteta …
Fulham vs Arsenal: Lacazette finally speaks on joining Atletico in swap deal for Partey
Tension in Barcelona squad as Griezmann takes Coutinho’s shirt number
Barcelona have unveiled Antoine Griezmann as their new No 7, ahead of the 2020/2021 season. The LaLiga club confirmed this in a promo video posted on their social media and followed by a voiceover that said: “New desires. New dreams. Same ambition. Welcome back number seven.” Griezmann is set to play a key role under …
Tension in Barcelona squad as Griezmann takes Coutinho’s shirt number
EPL: Berbatov predicts Fulham vs Arsenal, Liverpool vs Leeds, Brighton vs Chelsea
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has given his predictions for some of the Premier League’s opening fixtures for the 2020/2021 campaign. The season opens with Arsenal away to Fulham, before Liverpool welcome Leeds United in Saturday’s late kick-off. Chelsea also travel to Brighton on Monday. Berbatov, speaking to BetFair, says Arsenal and Chelsea will …
EPL: Berbatov predicts Fulham vs Arsenal, Liverpool vs Leeds, Brighton vs Chelsea
EPL: Fulham confirm deal for Super Eagles defender ahead of Arsenal clash
Fulham have announced the signing of Nigerian defender, Ola Aina, on a season-long loan deal from Torino. The West London club have the option of making Aina’s loan at Craven Cottage permanently. The 23-year-old made 37 appearances for Torino last season. “I feel very excited and privileged to be able to play for a club …
EPL: Fulham confirm deal for Super Eagles defender ahead of Arsenal clash
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