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Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has a great relationship with teammate Kylian Mbappe and he has tipped the 21-year-old to become one of the best players to have ever played. In Mbappe’s short career to this point, he has already played a key role in Monaco lifting the Ligue 1 title before going on to liftRead More
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Man City squad holds crisis meeting as stuttering league form continues
It wouldn’t be unfair to suggest Manchester City’s season is now the Champions League or bust, they can’t win the Premier League unless a miracle occurs and the Carabao Cup is considered a minor trophy, and with that in mind, the squad has held a crisis meeting after a 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur. AfterRead More
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Premier League Chief Executive admits VAR needs improvement
The Premier League’s chief executive Richard Masters has accepted that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) ‘needs improvement,’ ?but insists that this season and the next will be a “work in progress”. While VAR has had some obvious success since its introduction to English football, there have been plenty of controversial and contentious rulings, leading toRead More
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Ighalo: I didn’t care about taking a pay cut to play for Man United
Lifelong Manchester United fan Odion Ighalo had no hesitation in taking a pay cut to complete his dream deadline-day move to Old Trafford. Already short in attack following the summer departures of Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku, a back injury sustained by Marcus Rashford on top of the failed move for Erling Haaland made aRead More
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E2%80%95-rummenigge/ Guardiola considered playing Manuel Neuer in midfield ? Rummenigge
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that Pep Guardiola was considering playing goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in midfield during his spell as Bayern Munich manager. Guardiola managed the German giants between 2013 and 2016, winning three consecutive Bundesliga titles. As quoted by The Independent, Rummenigge has explained how he had to persuade Guardiola not toRead More
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STATS: Top 20 safest goalkeepers in Europe’s top 5 leagues
Liverpool holds the record for the meanest defence in European football this season, with Alisson and Adrian conceding just 15 goals in 25 games this season for Liverpool. Contributing immensely to a team effort that has seen the Reds unbeaten this season. Here is a list of the 20 best shot-stoppers in Europe, with theRead More
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Dikko lauds LaLiga for support to Nigerian grassroots football development
Over 200 youth Coaches of the Nigeria Professional Football League,(NPFL) clubs and select coaches from across the nation’s football industry are set for the 4th Edition of the NPFL-LaLiga Coaching Clinic which officially kicked off with over in Abuja. As a follow-up to the successes recorded during the preceding editions, the NPFL and LaLiga commencedRead More
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E2%80%95-tyson-fury/ Boxing: I’ll take Deontay Wilder out ? Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury believes that he physically hurt WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, several times in their first meeting back in December of 2018 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Fury will challenge Wilder for a second time on February 22nd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. For the rematch, Fury had made aRead More
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NPFL: Rangers International plot Lobi stars fall in Makurdi
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu coach Salisu Yusuf has said that the club have perfected plans to get a decent result against Lobi Stars FC of Markudi. Lobi Stars FC will be hosting Rangers FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) rescheduled matchday six today in Markudi. “We have prepared well, induced theRead More
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Ejide: I’m ready to solve Nigeria’s goalkeeping problem
Goalkeeper Austin Ejide said he is in the best form of his career as he began his bid for a Nigeria recall six years after his last appearance. Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is facing something of a goalkeeping puzzle ahead of March’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Sierra Leon. First-choice Francis UzohoRead More
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Liverpool confirm deal for 17-year-old attacking midfielder
Premier League leaders, Liverpool have confirmed that 17-year-old attacking midfielder, Tom Hill, has signed his first professional deal with the club. Hill made his debut for Liverpool’s Under 18 last August against Blackburn Rovers. Liverpool disclosed this known in a statement on their official website on Thursday. “Tom Hill has officially signed his first professional
Liverpool confirm deal for 17-year-old attacking midfielder
‘Rescue Nigeria from European football obsession’ – Shehu Sani tells Amokachi after new appointment
Shehu Sani, former Kaduna lawmaker, has congratulated former Super Eagles player and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, on his recent appointment as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador. DAILY POST recalls that President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday appointed, Daniel Amokachi, as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador. A statement forwarded to DAILY POST and signed by Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media
‘Rescue Nigeria from European football obsession’ – Shehu Sani tells Amokachi after new appointment
LaLiga: Guardiola accuses Real Madrid for Hazard’s struggles in Spain
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Real Madrid have failed to make Eden Hazard settle in Spain properly. Hazard moved from Chelsea to Madrid last summer for a fee around €100million. But the 29-year-old is yet to shine at the Santiago Bernabeu, after reporting for the season overweight. Hazard has also struggled with injuries
LaLiga: Guardiola accuses Real Madrid for Hazard’s struggles in Spain
FA Cup: Mourinho defends controversial Vertonghen substitution against Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has given reasons why he took Jan Vertonghen off early in the second half, of their FA Cup fourth round win over Southampton on Wednesday. Tanguy Ndombele gave the hosts the lead, before the Saints scored twice through Shane Long and Danny Ings. However, Spurs rallied back through Lucas Moura
FA Cup: Mourinho defends controversial Vertonghen substitution against Southampton
LaLiga: Barcelona take decision on sacking Abidal after clash with Messi
Barcelona’s sporting director, Eric Abidal, will not be fired following a public spat with Lionel Messi, SportsMail reports. He held a two-hour meeting with club president, Josep Bartomeu, on Wednesday, where he was told his job is safe. Abidal had granted an interview, in which he claimed that some members of the squad, did not
LaLiga: Barcelona take decision on sacking Abidal after clash with Messi
Nike unveils new jersey designs for Nigerian national teams
Nike on Wednesday, unveiled the 2020 Nigeria kits named ‘Swoosh’. The giant kit manufacturers also released designs for the United States and South Korea. They are the jerseys that the Super Eagles will wear for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and 2022 World Cup. The new shirts follow the Naija designs, which were
Nike unveils new jersey designs for Nigerian national teams
EPL: Nevin reveals how Chelsea can finish top-four, secure Champions League ahead of Man Utd
Chelsea legend, Pat Nevin, has revealed how the club can finish in the Premier League top four this season and qualify for next season’s UEFA Champions League ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. According to Nevin, Frank Lampard’s men must overcome strong defences at Stamford Bridge and also to score more goals. Writing in
EPL: Nevin reveals how Chelsea can finish top-four, secure Champions League ahead of Man Utd
Copa del Rey: Real Madrid squad to face Real Sociedad revealed
Real Madrid have announced their squad to face Real Sociedad in tonight’s Copa del Rey quarter-final clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane released a 19-man squad to tackle the visitors in a post through the club’s official website on Wednesday night. Zidane’s men head to the game following a 1-0 win
Copa del Rey: Real Madrid squad to face Real Sociedad revealed
EPL: Scott McTominay speaks on Man Utd new teammates, Ighalo, Fernandes
Manchester United midfielder, Scott McTominay, has paid tribute to the club’s new signings, Odion Ighalo and Bruno Fernandes. Ighalo and Fernandes joined Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men last month from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua and Sporting Lisbon, respectively. McTominay also provided the latest update on his recovery from injury. “First and foremost, Ighalo and Fernandes are really
EPL: Scott McTominay speaks on Man Utd new teammates, Ighalo, Fernandes
EPL: Mbappe told to leave PSG for Premier League giants in summer
Former Arsenal striker, Ian Wright has urged Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, to leave the club to join Premier League giants, Liverpool in the summer transfer window. Wright wants Mbappe to join Jurgen Klopp’s side ahead of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. “You look at Mbappe, you could probably see him coming here in England,” Wright
EPL: Mbappe told to leave PSG for Premier League giants in summer
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