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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Marmoush torments Newcastle again
The 27-year-old Egyptian also netted twice in a League Cup semi-final second leg victory over Newcastle last month.
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target=_blank>Laporta stopped Messi Barca return to avoid power struggle – Xavi
“Leo was signed, in January 2023 after winning the World Cup, we got in touch and he told me he wanted to come back,” Xavi told Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia late on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Cycling Federation debunks Ukpeseraye’s cry of neglect, by Patrick Omorodion
On Thursday, I represented the President of the Cycling Federation of Nigeria, Engr. Giadomenico Massari at a Press Conference to debunk the falsehood being peddled by the country’s star cyclist and Olympian, Ese Ukpeseraye. I bring the CFN’s position on the issue as delivered by me at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja last
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target=_blank>Man City hand Newcastle brutal FA Cup lesson
Earlier, Premier League leaders Arsenal stayed on track for a historic quadruple by seeing off a feisty challenge from third-tier Mansfield, to win their fifth-round tie 2-1.
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target=_blank>Yamal class secures Barca narrow win at Athletic Bilbao
Teenage star Lamine Yamal’s superbly taken goal earned Barcelona a 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday in La Liga. The champions restored their four-point lead on second-placed Real Madrid, who had temporarily closed the gap by beating Celta Vigo on Friday. Yamal curled into the top corner after 68 minutes to split the sides
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target=_blank>Chelsea deny 10-man Wrexham Hollywood finish in FA Cup thriller
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior, juggling Premier League and Champions League commitments, made nine changes to his starting team against the Championship club.
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target=_blank>Spanish second division match paused after more alleged racism
A second-tier Spanish football match was briefly paused after another incident of alleged racism on Saturday.
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target=_blank>Arsenal survive FA Cup scare to keep quadruple dream alive
Arsenal survived a scare to beat third-tier Mansfield 2-1 on Saturday and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, staying on track for a historic quadruple.
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target=_blank>Russia wins first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Russia and Belarus were banned from the 2022 Paralympics following the invasion of Ukraine, although they were permitted to compete as neutral athletes in the Paris Summer Paralympics two years later.
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target=_blank>GCU Cricket Club gain promotion after defeat to Lagos Cricket Club
Government College Ughelli Cricket Club (GCUCC) gained promotion to the Premier Division of the Club Cricket Committee League after defeating Lagos Cricket Club by two wickets at the University of Lagos Cricket Oval. Captain Zain Awan’s decision to bat first initially paid off as his opening batters, Paul Pam and Moshin Khan, made light work
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target=_blank>EPL: Title not in Man City’s hands – Guardiola admits
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that the Premier League title is not in their hands. City are currently seven points behind leaders Arsenal, having played a game less than the Gunners. Guardiola’s men were held to a 2-2 draw at the Etihad by Nottingham Forest in the last game, as Arsenal won 1-0
EPL: Title not in Man City’s hands – Guardiola admits
target=_blank>NPFL: Shooting Stars coach unhappy with defeat to Abia Warriors
Shooting Stars assistant coach, Sikiru Lawal, has expressed disappointment in his players over their failure to convert chances in the defeat to Abia Warriors. Chukwuemeka Obioma’s brace secured the maximum points for Abia Warriors in Umuahia on Sunday. Lawal admitted that the hosts overpowered his team in the midfield. He assured that they will work
NPFL: Shooting Stars coach unhappy with defeat to Abia Warriors
target=_blank>NPFL: Mangut reveals Nasarawa United’s plan for end of season fixtures
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has revealed his plans for the final rounds of matches in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Mangut said that they will improve on the scoring and defending aspects of the game. He added that their target is to finish strong in the NPFL. Nasarawa United , who occupy
NPFL: Mangut reveals Nasarawa United’s plan for end of season fixtures
target=_blank>Serie A: Lazio ready for Sassuolo showdown — Dele-Bashiru
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is upbeat Lazio will get a favourable result in their Serie A encounter against Sassuolo. Tonight’s encounter will hold at Stadio Olimipco. Lazio have struggled in recent league outings following the departure of some key players in January. The Maurizio Sarri side’s last win in Serie A was against Genoa on January 30.
Serie A: Lazio ready for Sassuolo showdown — Dele-Bashiru
target=_blank>NPFL: Nasarawa United get cash reward for win over Ikorodu City
Nasarawa United players were gifted N500,000 as reward for their home win over Ikorodu City, DAILY POST reports. Nasarawa State’s Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Kwanta Yakubu, made the donation to the team after the keenly contested encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Bright Amadi scored the winning goal seven minutes from
NPFL: Nasarawa United get cash reward for win over Ikorodu City
target=_blank>LaLiga: Why Messi will never return to Barcelona – Xavi
Ex-Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has ruled out a possible return to the Spanish club for Lionel Messi. Xavi told La Vanguardia that Barca’s president, Joan Laporta, does not want Messi back at the Camp Nou. “Leo Messi is never coming back to Barcelona, because Laporta doesn’t want that,” he said. Xavi also insisted that LaLiga
LaLiga: Why Messi will never return to Barcelona – Xavi
target=_blank>FA Cup quarter-final draw: All you need to know about Arsenal, Chelsea, others
This season’s FA Cup quarter-final draw will take place on Monday night. The draw for the last-8 will take place at approximately 7.05 pm tonight. DAILY POST reports that the draw will take place as part of the pre-match coverage ahead of the final game in the FA Cup fifth round between West Ham United
FA Cup quarter-final draw: All you need to know about Arsenal, Chelsea, others
target=_blank>Enyimba drops into relegation zone after 2-1 loss to Warri Wolves
Former African and Nigeria Champions, Enyimba International Football Club has dropped into the dreaded relegation zone in the current Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL as they now occupy 17th position on the table. Enyimba was beaten 2-1 by Warri Wolves on Sunday during the week 29 of the ongoing campaign, leaving the Aba team with
Enyimba drops into relegation zone after 2-1 loss to Warri Wolves
target=_blank>LaLiga: Adams delighted after ending Sevilla drought
Akor Adams can’t hide his excitement after ending his six-game goal drought at Spanish club, Sevilla, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international was on target in Sevilla’s 1-1 home draw with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday night. Adams has so far scored seven goals, and registered three assists in 22 league appearances for the Rojiblancos this
LaLiga: Adams delighted after ending Sevilla drought
target=_blank>I’m sorry – Fikayo Tomori apologizes to Chelsea legend John Terry
AC Milan defender, Fikayo Tomori has apologized to Chelsea legend, John Terry after blind ranking him in 10th position in his list of top ten centre-backs of all time. Tomori participated in the blind ranking challenge by SPORTBible, where he was given one name at a time and had to rank them among the top
I’m sorry – Fikayo Tomori apologizes to Chelsea legend John Terry
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