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Yuan Yechun storms to Australian PGA Championship lead
China’s Yuan Yechun blitzed the field for a one-shot lead after day two of the European Tour co-sanctioned Australian PGA Championship on Friday, but wily Adam Scott lurked dangerously for a weekend charge.
The big-hitting 22-year-old broke away from the pack with three consecutive birdies on holes 11, 12 and 13 before losing his touch with two bogeys.
But he restored order with another birdie — his eighth of the day — for a seven-under-par-65.
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Club World Cup: Wily Jorge Jesus’ Flamengo seperates Klopp’s Liverpool from title
Jurgen Klopp’s impact on Liverpool during four years in charge has been transformative, but the man in the opposing dugout in Saturday’s Club World Cup final has needed just a few short months to make history at Flamengo.
Jorge Jesus was only appointed by the Rio de Janeiro giants in June, the arrival of the white-haired 65-year-old Portuguese coach raising eyebrows in Brazil.
He immediately made his mark and in the last month has seen the country’s best-supported side win the Copa Libertadores for just the second time and then claim a first Brazilian title in a decade, finishing 16 points clear.
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Modest Maradona museum pays tribute to patron saint of Naples
For some Diego Maradona is the greatest footballer of the 20th century, for others – mainly English – he is the cheating possessor of the hand of God. In Italy, however, he is and always will be the patron saint of Naples.
And just as saints have their altars so Maradona has his museum, an extraordinary treasure trove of artefacts that includes the left boot with which the Argentine scored twice against Belgium in the semi-finals of the 1986 World Cup.
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Leicester carry title fight to Liverpool
Leicester may never again scale the heights of shocking the world to win the Premier League four seasons ago, but the Foxes are upsetting the odds once more as the closest challengers to Liverpool at the top of the table.
Brendan Rodgers’s men travel to Manchester City on Saturday four points ahead of the champions as the side in need of the victory to keep the title race alive.
Liverpool’s absence from league duty this weekend to compete in the Club World Cup gives Leicester the chance to cut the gap at the top to seven points.
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Obaseki, Dare advocate transparency to develop Nigeria’s sports
The Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, and the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, have urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to shun corruption and adopt transparency in their conduct so as to attract investors and reposition the sector for growth and development.
Obaseki and the minister made the call to stakeholders from the 36 States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at the 75th Annual General Assembly (AGM) of the NFF, held in Benin City, the Edo State Capital.
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Former Man Utd star Januzaj hits hat-trick in Real Sociedad cup romp
Former Manchester United star Adnan Januzaj hit a hat-trick to help Real Sociedad rout fourth-tier 8-0 in the Spanish Cup second round on Thursday.
Belgian international Januzaj, who spent four years at Old Trafford before being signed by Sociedad in 2017, found the net in the 44th, 46th and 63rd minutes.
Results
Melilla 0 Levante 5
Pena 0 Celta Vigo 2
CA Antoniano 0 Real Betis 4
Lleida 0 Espanyol 2
Laredo 0 SD Huesca 1
CD Becerril 0 Real Sociedad 8
Linares 1 Girona 2
Wednesday
El Palmar 1 Getafe 2
Comillas 0 Villarreal 5
Tolosa CF 0 Valladolid 3
Bergantiños 0 Sévilla 1
Tuesday
Real Jaen 3 Alavés 1
SD Logroñés 0 Eibar 5
SD Tarazona 0 Rayo Vallecano 1
CF Intercity 0 Athletic Bilbao 3
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Arsenal close to completing Mikel Arteta deal
Arsenal are close to tying up a deal to make Mikel Arteta their new head coach, but Freddie Ljungberg will remain in charge for a Premier League trip to Everton on Saturday.
At the end of a protracted saga, the Gunners are in the process of thrashing out the final terms of an agreement with Manchester City.
The former club captain will return to Emirates Stadium and fill the first managerial role of his coaching career.
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NPFL: Focus on John Obuh’s reign at Akwa United
When Akwa United appointed a star-studded coaching crew led by John Obuh during the off season, the atmosphere around the club significantly oozed confidence and reasons to believe due to acumen of the tacticians coming on board.
Eight matchdays into the 2019-2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season, the story is a far cry from the heightened expectations that heralded the Promise Keepers into the campaign.
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The 2017 Aiteo Cup winners announced the resignation of John Obuh on Monday, three days after the Uyo-based side suffered a 3-0 defeat at MFM FC in Lagos.
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FIFA bans former Panama federation president for life
World’s football ruling body FIFA on Thursday banned the former president of the Panamanian football federation, Ariel Alvarado, for life after finding him guilty of bribery.
FIFA also and fined him 500,000 Swiss francs (£390,821.19).
Alvarado was investigated in relation to matches organised by the Panamanian Football Association.
The investigation was also related to contracts for Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) media and marketing rights between 2009 and 2011.
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Nadal not focused on Federer’s Grand Slam record
Rafael Nadal insists he is not focused on chasing Roger Federer’s record Grand Slam haul, but admits it would be “amazing” if he manages to eclipse the Swiss star’s tally of 20 majors won.
Nadal’s heroics in 2019 saw him capture a 12th Roland Garros and fourth US Open and the Spaniard is now just one Slam shy of Federer’s men’s all-time record.
At 33, Nadal became the oldest year-end No.1 when he secured that position last month, following a tremendous season that saw him scoop four titles on tour, along with the Davis Cup crown for Spain.
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EPL: £76m striker flies into England for Man Utd talks
Salzburg striker, Erling Braut Haaland, has flown to England for further talks with Manchester United, according to Aftenbladet. Haaland took a morning Norwegian Airlines flight from Stavanger in his homeland to Manchester Airport and was set to land at 10.15am. The 19-year-old has scored 28 goals in 22 matches for Salzburg in all competitions so
EPL: £76m striker flies into England for Man Utd talks
EPL: Lampard sends message to Mourinho ahead of Tottenham vs Chelsea
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has said he is extra motivated to beat Jose Mourinho, when they travel to Tottenham on Sunday. Lampard however admits Mourinho will be “desperate” to get a win over his old club. Spurs were 12 points adrift of Chelsea when Mourinho took over Mauricio Pochettino last month, but victory against the
EPL: Lampard sends message to Mourinho ahead of Tottenham vs Chelsea
EPL: Solskjaer to be without two key Man United players for Watford clash
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that his side will be without two key players, Diogo Dalot and Paul Pogba when they take on Watford in Sunday’s Premier League fixture at Vicarage Road. According to Solskjaer, Dalot, who is yet to gain full match fitness will feature for Man United’s Under-19 friendly against
EPL: Solskjaer to be without two key Man United players for Watford clash
EPL: Owen predicts Tottenham vs Chelsea, Man City vs Leicester, Watford vs Man United, other games
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen, has predicted some of the English Premier League match-day 18 fixtures. Tottenham Hotspur will battle Chelsea at home on Sunday evening, while Manchester City will face Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Everton will host Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, while Manchester United
EPL: Owen predicts Tottenham vs Chelsea, Man City vs Leicester, Watford vs Man United, other games
EPL: Berbatov sends powerful message to Pogba over his future with Man United
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov has urged midfielder, Paul Pogba not to leave the club when the January transfer window opens. Pogba is yet to feature for the Red Devils since September 30, because of a foot injury. The France international was expected back in action this week, but a mystery illness has further
EPL: Berbatov sends powerful message to Pogba over his future with Man United
EPL: Chelsea star told to leave Stamford Bridge for new club in January
France coach, Didier Deschamps, has told Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud to leave Stamford Bridge for a new club in the January transfer window, where he will get more regular playing time. Giroud has barely feature for Chelsea this season with Blues manager, Frank Lampard preferring Tammy Abraham as his first-choice striker. The former Arsenal star
EPL: Chelsea star told to leave Stamford Bridge for new club in January
EPL: Pogba has reportedly played his last game for Man Utd
Manchester United players and officials believe Paul Pogba has played his last game for the club, according to the UK Mirror. Pogba is yet to feature for the Red Devils since September 30, because of a foot injury. The French midfielder was expected back in action this week, but a mystery illness has further delayed
EPL: Pogba has reportedly played his last game for Man Utd
EPL: Ozil to leave Arsenal as Arteta arrives
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, is expected to join Fenerbahce in January, according to Fotomac. Ozil is unhappy at the Emirates and he could leave on a loan deal. It is believed that a deal to bring the German to Turkey is “very close”. Ozil joined Arsenal from Real Madrid in 2013 and has played over
EPL: Ozil to leave Arsenal as Arteta arrives
EPL: Guardiola gives conditions to stay as Man City manager
Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City, could depend on if the club gives him funds to sign new players next summer, The Athletic reports. The former Bayern Munich and Barcelona boss’ current contract expires in 2021. But it is rumoured that Guardiola has a break clause and could quit the Etihad as early as next
EPL: Guardiola gives conditions to stay as Man City manager
EPL: How Wenger compared Salah to Messi in front of Klopp
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has compared Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah to Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi. Wenger admits that Salah’s progression has earned him the right to be compared to Messi. The Frenchman said the Egyptian has become the complete player just like Messi by adding assists to his game. “I like Salah, the way
EPL: How Wenger compared Salah to Messi in front of Klopp
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