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Aguero will ‘die scoring goals’, says Guardiola
Sergio Aguero, fresh from breaking two more goalscoring records in Sunday’s 6-1 thrashing of Aston Villa, will “die scoring goals”, according to proud Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. The 31-year-old Argentine international broke the record for the number of goals by a non-English player, previously held by Thierry Henry, and hat-tricks (breaking Alan Shearer’s mark)Read More
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Pressure on Pepe, Lacazette with Aubameyang suspended, says Arteta
The pressure is on record signing Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette to score goals with Arsenal’s leading scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suspended for three matches, according to manager Mikel Arteta. Aubameyang took his tally to 16 goals in all competitions this season in the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday but was also sent off,Read More
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Updated: Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid on penalties to win Spanish Super Cup
Thibaut Courtois proved the hero on Sunday as Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid in a penalty shoot-out in Saudi Arabia to win their 11th Spanish Super Cup. Courtois and Jan Oblak were both imperious during a goalless final in Jeddah but the Belgian came up trumps, saving Thomas Partey’s penalty after Saul NiguezRead More
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Iran’s only female Olympic medalist quits country
Iran’s only female Olympic medalist has said on social media she had left her homeland. Taekwondo champion Kimia Alizadeh said this was because she had had enough of being used by Iranian authorities as a propaganda tool. She won a bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Alizadeh implied in an Instagram post that sheRead More
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Guardiola faces huge task of replacing Man City’s ‘golden generation’
Pep Guardiola knows replacing Manchester City’s “golden generation” is a tough task but it is one he must accomplish to keep the team at the pinnacle of English football. Talismanic captain Vincent Kompany has already left the Etihad, midfield maestro David Silva is going at the end of this season and all-time leading goalscorer SergioRead More
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Aguero sets new record as Man City maul Aston Villa
Sergio Aguero became the Premier League’s top-scoring foreign player with a hat-trick as Manchester City thrashed Aston Villa 6-1 to move ahead of Leicester into second in the table. It may be too late to salvage City’s defence of the Premier League title as they remain 14 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool, who also haveRead More
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Dakar Rally in mourning as Portuguese rider Goncalves dies in crash
Portuguese motorbike rider Paulo Goncalves has died after a crash in the Dakar Rally on Sunday, the 40-year-old becoming the gruelling motorsport marathon’s 25th fatality. Goncalves suffered the fatal accident after 276 kilometres of the seventh stage from Riyadh to Wadi ad-Dawasir. “The organisers received an alert at 10:08 (0708 GMT) and dispatched a medicalRead More
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Watford revival continues with win at Bournemouth
Watford climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone for the first time this season as their remarkable revival under Nigel Pearson continued with a 3-0 win at Bournemouth on Sunday. Abdoulaye Doucoure and Troy Deeney struck either side of the break before Roberto Pereyra added a third in stoppage time to take the HornetsRead More
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Serena Williams wins first title in 3 years, donates prize to bushfire victims
Serena Williams ended a three-year title drought and donated her winner’s cheque to victims of the Australian bushfires in an emotional WTA Auckland Classic final on Sunday. Williams raised expectations for this month’s Australian Open, where she can equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles, with her 6-3, 6-4 victory — her first WTA trophy sinceRead More
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Champions-elect Liverpool in a hurry to end 30 years of hurt
A 30-year wait to win a top flight title has been too long for Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp’s men are in a rush to end that drought as soon as possible with the best ever start to a season in Europe’s top five leagues. Saturday’s 1-0 win at Spurs in a rematch of last season’sRead More
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LaLiga: Iniesta blasts Barcelona for trying to replace Valverde with Xavi
Former Barcelona midfielder, Andres Iniesta, has lashed out at the club over the treatment of manager Ernesto Valverde, describing it as “a little ugly”. This comes amid speculations that Valverde will soon be replaced by Iniesta’s former team-mate, Xavi. It has been confirmed that discussions have been held with Xavi, who is currently managing Al
LaLiga: Iniesta blasts Barcelona for trying to replace Valverde with Xavi
Spanish Super Cup Final: Prize money for Real Madrid, Atletico revealed after 4-1 win
The Royal Spanish Football Federation paid Real Madrid £2.55million (€3million) for winning this year’s Spanish Super Cup on Sunday night in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to the Express UK, Atletico Madrid also received £1.7million (€2million) for emerging as runner-up. DAILY POST had reported that Real Madrid clinched their 11th Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, after
Spanish Super Cup Final: Prize money for Real Madrid, Atletico revealed after 4-1 win
Spanish Super Cup: Buhari’s aide, Ahmad reacts as Real Madrid defeat Atletico Madrid
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad has congratulated Real Madrid players for winning the Spanish Super Cup. Real Madrid had clinched their 11th Spanish Super Cup on Sunday, after beating rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties, following a goalless 120 minutes in Saudi Arabia. Atletico almost won the game in extra time,
Spanish Super Cup: Buhari’s aide, Ahmad reacts as Real Madrid defeat Atletico Madrid
Ligue 1: Neymar reveals who to blame after PSG failed to beat Monaco
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar has blamed himself and his teammates for not playing their best game’ following their 3-3 draw with Monaco in Ligue 1 on Sunday. Neymar opened the scoring for Thomas Tuchel’s men but Monaco hit back with goals from Gelson Martins and Wissam Ben Yedder. PSG levelled with an own goal from
Ligue 1: Neymar reveals who to blame after PSG failed to beat Monaco
Spanish Super Cup: Morata speaks after Real Madrid defeated Atletico to win trophy
Atletico Madrid striker, Alvaro Morata has reacted to his side’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat against Real Madrid on Sunday. Atletico almost won the game in extra time, but the Los Blacos midfielder, Federico Valverde hacked down Morata as he raced through on goal with five minutes left. Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo Goes and Luka Modric
Spanish Super Cup: Morata speaks after Real Madrid defeated Atletico to win trophy
Serie A: What Cristiano Ronaldo said after scoring in Juventus’ 2-1 win over AS Roma
Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to his side’s Serie A 2-1 victory over AS Roma on Sunday night. Two goals from Merih Demiral and Cristiano Ronaldo ensured Maurizio Sarri’s men defeated Roma. Diego Perotti did score for the host at the Stadio Olimpico Stadium. Reacting, Ronaldo took to his official Instagram page after the
Serie A: What Cristiano Ronaldo said after scoring in Juventus’ 2-1 win over AS Roma
Serie A: Highest goal scorers this season See top 20
Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Juventus beat Roma 2-1 on Sunday to stay top of Serie A. Merih Demiral also got on the scoresheet, as the Bianconeri moved two points ahead of Inter Milan. Inter could only play out a 1-1 with Atalanta a day earlier, as the competition reached its halfway stage. Lazio striker, Ciro
Serie A: Highest goal scorers this season See top 20
EPL: Guardiola reacts as Aguero breaks Thierry Henry’s record
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hailed Sergio Aguero’s consistency after the striker broke two Premier League records with a hat-trick against Aston Villa in a 6-1 win for City on Sunday. Aguero’s treble saw him overtake Alan Shearer with the most hat-tricks in the competitions’ history. He also went past Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry,
EPL: Guardiola reacts as Aguero breaks Thierry Henry’s record
Transfer: Nigerian-born striker confirms move to Chelsea
Tromso have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Chelsea, for the transfer of Bryan Fiabema. The striker, who is eligible to represent both Nigeria and Norway, makes the move following a successful trial with the Blues in December. Fiabema has revealed that he is looking forward to linking up with his new teammates, as
Transfer: Nigerian-born striker confirms move to Chelsea
EPL: Arteta reveals most important player in Arsenal squad
Arsenal head coach, Mikel Arteta, has bemoaned the three-game ban on his “most important player” Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Aubameyang was sent off for a rash tackle on Crystal Palace midfielder Max Meyer, in Saturday’s 1-1 draw between the clubs. Only Jamie Vardy of Leicester City (17) has more goals than Aubameyang’s 14 in the Premier League
EPL: Arteta reveals most important player in Arsenal squad
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