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Ronaldo, Dybala, others reported for breaking coronavirus isolation
Cristiano Ronaldo and other top Juventus players could face legal action for rejoining their national teams despite coronavirus rules after two positive cases at the Italian champions, local health authorities in Turin said on Wednesday. As well as the Portuguese star, several South Americans including Paulo Dybala, Juan Cuadrado, Danilo and Rodrigo Bentancur also leftRead More
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Saka: Why I rejected Nigeria for England
Bukayo Saka believes he was right to turn down Nigeria’s national team in favour of England because of how the Three Lions have transformed under Gareth Southgate. The 19-year-old was handed his first senior England call-up earlier this week and is likely to make his debut as the Three Lions face Wales, Belgium and Denmark.Read More
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Barcelona lose £88M in disastrous financial year
Barcelona have revealed they ended the 2019-2020 financial year with a £97million loss as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The club ended the year with a revenue of £775m, below their £950m target set in the budget. Before COVID-19 struck, the LaLiga side were forecast a revenue of 1.59 billion (£960m) – which wouldRead More
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French Open: Djokovic hits line judge with ball
Novak Djokovic hit another line judge with a ball in what was an unfortunate – and entirely accidental – incident at the 2020 French Open. The world number one was attempting to return a big serve from Karen Khachanov in their fourth-round encounter at Roland Garros when he deflected his return towards the head ofRead More
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Algeria to play Eagles with AFCON winning squad
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has named a strong squad for Friday’s international friendly against the Super Eagles in Austria. The 24-man squad features 18 players who won the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 in Egypt. They include Riyad Mahrez, Ismaël Bennacer, Yacine Brahimi and Sofiane Feghouli. ALSO READ: Omeruo, Simon, Kalu, Yakubu early birds in SuperRead More
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Mmadu hails Anambra FA caretaker committee as Okeke resigns
By John Egbokhan Former Super Falcons star, Maureen Mmadu, has applauded the Chairman of the Anambra State FA Caretaker Committee, Dr. Emeka Okeke, who has resigned, for the great work the body has done since it was set up by the Nigeria Football Federation on August 3. The committee is to conduct a fresh electionRead More
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French Open: Player eats meal mid-match
When you’ve got to eat, you’ve got to eat. That was definitely the case for Germany’s Laura Siegemund on the way to her first-ever Grand Slam quarter-final. The world number 66 was a set and a break up in the French Open fourth round when she decided it was time for a snack. Actually, aRead More
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Ozil offers to pay mascot ‘Gunnersaurus’ salary at Arsenal
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has offered to cover the cost of Gunnersaurus’ salary in order to keep the long-standing mascot at the club. It has been reported in England that Jerry Quy, who has performed matchday and event duties for 27 years in the famous green dinosaur costume, will be made redundant as part ofRead More
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Omeruo, Simon, Kalu, Yakubu early birds in Super Eagles’ camp
Defender Kenneth Omeruo and forward Moses Simon were among the early arrivals at the Super Eagles’ Hotel die Zeit an der Glan in Austria yesterday, ahead of the international friendly matches against African champions Algeria and Africa’s number two –ranked team, Tunisia. Forwards Samuel Kalu and Chidera Ejuke, defender Leon Balogun and goalkeeper Mathew YakubuRead More
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Friendlies: Algeria put 18-match unbeaten record on the line against Nigeria
Algeria will defend an 18-match unbeaten run when the leading African national teams return to action this week after 10 months of inactivity due to the coronavirus pandemic. The reigning African champions face Nigeria in Austria on October 9 and Mexico in the Netherlands on October 13 ahead of the November resumption of 2021 CupRead More
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Newcastle vs Man Utd: Why EPL might block Cavani from making debut
Edinson Cavani looks set to miss Manchester United’s next Premier League fixture against Newcastle, as he will still be quarantining, the UK Times reports. The Uruguayan striker, who joined the club as a free agent this summer, does not meet the criteria for elite athlete exemption. While most new arrivals to the Premier League are …
Newcastle vs Man Utd: Why EPL might block Cavani from making debut
My next goal is to win the World Cup – Messi
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has said he wants to fire his country to World Cup glory in Qatar. Messi admits that the next tournament will probably be his last to win the trophy that has eluded him throughout his career. The 33-year-old, a six-time Ballon d’Or winner, has won everything in the club game with …
My next goal is to win the World Cup – Messi
Nigeria vs Algeria: Musa, Onuachu last Super Eagles players to arrive camp
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa and striker, Paul Onuachu have arrived the Super Eagles’ camp in Austria. The duo arrived just in time, to beat the Tuesday’s deadline for the arrival of players ahead of the international friendly with Algeria. The Team Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, confirmed this to NAN. Ibitoye said both players were …
Nigeria vs Algeria: Musa, Onuachu last Super Eagles players to arrive camp
Frank Lampard or Steven Gerrard: Who is a better player by all standards
…by Obiweluozo Martins… Frank Lampard has earned legendary status at Chelsea due to his consistency down the lane at Stamford Bridge. He’s excelled under some of the best managers like Claudio Ranieri, Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Andre Villa boss. He was an amazing player notable for his great combination at Chelsea along with star …
Frank Lampard or Steven Gerrard: Who is a better player by all standards
How Frank Lampard made Tammy Abraham at Chelsea
Tammy Abraham has risen in his career at Chelsea, thanks to the immense support he’s getting from his manager, Frank Lampard. It’s obvious that Tammy is a favourite player to the Blues boss as the former legendary Midfielder has rallied around the player. Tammy started last season, struggling as he fired blank against Manchester United …
How Frank Lampard made Tammy Abraham at Chelsea
Real reasons Super Eagles can’t replicate 1994/96 glory days Part 1
…By Obiweluozo Martins… The Super Eagles of Nigeria may have enjoyed some memorable moment in the history of football as we witnessed some years ago. It has been mostly on the African stage in the ’80s and the early 90’s where the Eagle shocked the World with their amazing style of play. Kanu was quoted …
Real reasons Super Eagles can’t replicate 1994/96 glory days Part 1
Kepa takes final decision on future with Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga has finally decided to stay at Stamford Bridge to fight his place at the Blues. Kepa expressed confidence that he would still turn the situation around despite Chelsea signing Edouard Mendy this summer from Rennes. The 26-year-old, who cost Chelsea £72m when he joined the West London club from Athletic Bilbao …
Kepa takes final decision on future with Chelsea
EPL: Van Persie predicts what’ll happen to Cavani at Man United
Former Manchester United striker, Robin van Persie, has predicted that the club’s new signing, Edinson Cavani, will improve the likes of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood at Old Trafford. Van Persie, who said that Cavani would turn out to be a “brilliant signing” for Man United, also joked he played a part in …
EPL: Van Persie predicts what’ll happen to Cavani at Man United
Nigeria vs Algeria: FIFA clears former Germany captain to play for Super Eagles
Former Germany U-20 captain, and Hoffenheim defender, Kevin Akpoguma, is already in the camp of the Super Eagles ahead of Nigeria friendly match against Algeria. FIFA has cleared the 25-year-old to represent Nigeria, according to Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF. He wore the German colours against the Flying Eagles of Nigeria …
Nigeria vs Algeria: FIFA clears former Germany captain to play for Super Eagles
Cavani breaks silence on becoming Man Utd’s new number 7
Edinson Cavani has said he is ready for the “responsibility” of wearing Manchester United’s No. 7 shirt. The Uruguay striker signed a two-year contract with the Old Trafford outfit on Monday. Cavani will follow in the footsteps of Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo by inheriting United’s No. 7. “It will give me great …
Cavani breaks silence on becoming Man Utd’s new number 7
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