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Nigeria Football is in coma, Sports Minister blasts NFF
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare on Tuesday hit hard at the members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as they held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Benin City, Edo State, saying football in Nigeria has become comatose under their watch.
Mr. Dare, who spoke through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Olusade Adesola, warned that the world has taken note of the decline of the sport in Nigeria and that tough questions that require urgent answers are being asked.
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Barcelona and Real Madrid get set for politically charged Clasico
Barcelona and Real Madrid will travel to the Clasico on Wednesday from the same hotel as part of a large-scale security operation aimed at reducing the impact of Catalan independence protests.
The fixture had to be postponed in October due to violent demonstrations and there are renewed fears of unrest breaking out around Camp Nou, where Barca and Madrid will tussle for top spot in La Liga.
Around 3,000 security personnel will be deployed at the stadium and both teams have been instructed to gather at the Hotel Princesa Sofia at midday (1100 GMT) on Wednesday, eight hours before kick-off.
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Super Eagles to play first 2022 World Cup match in Benin
By John Egbokhan – Benin City
The Super Eagles will play their opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign at the newly refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
Disclosing this Tuesday night here, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick said the match would be played in March after the draw for the global football fiesta would have been conducted on January 21 at the Cairo headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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Flamingo out to match Liverpool if….
Flamengo of Brazil will be on the pitch against the winner of Monterrey and Liverpool semifinal clash tonight night. Long before now, fans here predicted a Liverpool/Flamingo final.
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Villa teach Liverpool’s kids a lesson to reach League Cup semis
Liverpool’s youngest ever team suffered a harsh lesson on Tuesday as Aston Villa ran out 5-0 winners to reach the League Cup semi-finals, with Jonathan Kodjia scoring twice.
An unrecognisable Liverpool line-up contained five debutants and an average age of 19 years, six months and three days with the European champions’ first team and coaching staff, including manager Jurgen Klopp, in Qatar for their Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on Wednesday.
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Flamengo come from behind to book Club World Cup final slot
Bruno Henrique scored one goal and made two more to book Flamengo’s place in the final of the Club World Cup as the Brazilian giants came from behind to beat Asian champions Al Hilal 3-1 in Doha on Tuesday.
Salem Aldawsari gave the Saudi club a deserved lead in the first half of this semi-final on a rare rainy night at the Khalifa International Stadium, but Flamengo woke up after the interval and equalised through Giorgian De Arrascaeta in the 49th minute.
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Serie A ‘sorry’ for monkeys in anti-racism campaign
The head of Serie A on Tuesday apologised for using art featuring monkeys in an anti-racism campaign.
The Italian top flight had initially said the work aimed to defend the values of “integration, multiculturalism and fraternity”, but was forced to backpedal after widespread criticism and ridicule.
Serie A’s managing director Luigi De Siervo said he “apologises to everyone offended by the work by artist Simone Fugazzotto”, which showed three monkeys in close-up, but with slightly different colours over the basic brown.
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De Bruyne calls for Man City not to hinder Arteta leaving for Arsenal
Kevin de Bruyne says Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta will have the blessing of the players if he opts to leave the club to take over at Arsenal.
The former Gunners midfielder has been linked with a move to the Emirates since the dismissal of his countryman Unai Emery.
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Freddie Ljungberg has taken over on an interim basis but, with Sunday’s 3-0 thrashing at the hands of City as the latest example, has done little to prevent Arsenal from falling further down the Premier League table.
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Uighurs: ‘Ozil has been deceived by fake news’ — China
China’s Foreign Ministry says that Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has been “completely deceived by fake news and false statements” after the German midfielder criticised the country’s alleged role in the plight of Uighur Muslims.
Ozil spoke out against the reported religious and ethnic persecution of minority groups in the Asian country, stating on social media: “East Turkistan, the bleeding wound of the Ummah, resisting against the persecutors trying to separate them from their religion.
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Maradona: Pochettino should coach ‘biggest in the world’ Boca Juniors
Diego Maradona wants former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino to take charge of “the biggest team in the world” Boca Juniors.
Pochettino has been linked with Manchester United, Arsenal and Bayern Munich since he was sacked by Premier League side Tottenham last month.
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Maradona, head coach of Argentina’s Superliga side Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata – nominated Pochettino to return to his homeland and lead Boca, who are looking for a new coach after Gustavo Alfaro stepped down.
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EPL: Wenger speaks on Arteta becoming new Arsenal manager
Arsene Wenger has backed Mikel Arteta to be a successful Arsenal manager. Arteta is expected to be announced as the Gunners’ permanent boss, following Unai Emery’s sack as manager. Wenger who left the club after 22 years in May 2018, believes the Spaniard has the ability to succeed at the Emirates. “I am an Arsenal
EPL: Wenger speaks on Arteta becoming new Arsenal manager
EPL: Kanu Nwankwo tells Arsenal chiefs who to appoint as new manager
Arsenal legend, Kanu Nwankwo has urged the club’s chiefs to look for an experienced manager capable of handling players. Kanu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that Arsenal’s recent poor performances can be improved. “The recent poor performances of Arsenal FC can improve with experienced management. “I know every fan
EPL: Kanu Nwankwo tells Arsenal chiefs who to appoint as new manager
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent reveals why Messi shouldn’t have won 2019 Ballon d’Or
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has said it was “an injustice” that the Ballon d’Or award was presented to Lionel Messi. Messi beat Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and Ronaldo, to win the prize for the sixth time “The Ballon d’Or to Messi? For me it’s an injustice,” Mendes told Tuttosport at Monday’s Golden Boy
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent reveals why Messi shouldn’t have won 2019 Ballon d’Or
Transfer: Man Utd set to complete £76m deal for striker
Manchester United are confident of signing Erling Braut Haaland in January for a £76million ($100m) fee, The UK Sun reports. Red Bull Salzburg are however insisting on a deal, that would see the 19-year-old return on loan for the remainder of the season. Although United would prefer to have Haaland right away, they will accept
Transfer: Man Utd set to complete £76m deal for striker
Osimhen rushed to hospital after scoring against Monaco, Lille gives update
Lille have confirmed that Victor Osimhen is back to normal, after a health scare during Tuesday’s French League Cup game against AS Monaco. Osimhen had opened scoring in the 19th minute, before he was taken off after complaining of chest pain. The Super Eagles striker was replaced by Loic Remy and rushed to a hospital.
Osimhen rushed to hospital after scoring against Monaco, Lille gives update
EPL: Guardiola sends strong warning to Arteta over Arsenal job
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has warned Mikel Arteta, that it would be hard to turn around Arsenal’s fortunes this season. Arteta is expected to become the Gunners’ next manager, with the North London club hoping he will be in charge for Saturday’s trip to Everton. He will take over a team languishing in 10th
EPL: Guardiola sends strong warning to Arteta over Arsenal job
Carabao Cup: What Klopp told Liverpool players during 5-0 defeat to Aston Villa
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, sent a message to the kids who featured in their 5-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. Klopp praised them for their heroic display, despite their heavy loss. The Reds fielded their youngest-ever side against Villa, with an average age of 19 years and six months
Carabao Cup: What Klopp told Liverpool players during 5-0 defeat to Aston Villa
EPL: Details of Arsenal’s meeting with Arteta on Tuesday revealed
Mikel Arteta, on Tuesday, identified transfer targets for Arsenal and has discussed this with the board ahead of getting the manager’s job, the UK Independent reports. The Spaniard is on the verge of returning to the Emirates as a coach. Freddie Ljungberg has been in temporary charge of the Gunners since Unai Emery was sacked,
EPL: Details of Arsenal’s meeting with Arteta on Tuesday revealed
El Clásico: Valverde names strong Barcelona squad to face Real Madrid Full list
Barcelona have released a strong squad to face Real Madrid in Wednesday’s La Liga El Clásico clash at the Camp Nou Stadium. Barcelona manager, Ernesto Valverde announced an 18-man squad to tackle Zinedine Zidane’s men through the club’s official website on Tuesday night. Valverde’s men head to the game following a 2-2 draw with Real
El Clásico: Valverde names strong Barcelona squad to face Real Madrid Full list
Club where Cristiano Ronaldo will end career revealed
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has suggested that the player could end his career in Italy with current club Juventus. The former Real Madrid forward’s contract with the Bianconeri runs through until 2022 when he will turn 37. Mendes says Ronaldo is happy in Turin and has no desire to move on. “At Juventus he
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