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Ighalo trains with Man United teammates for the first time
Manchester United new boy Odion Ighalo arrived at the club’s Carrington training ground for the first time on Sunday morning, as he prepares to make his debut against Chelsea on Monday night. The ex-Watford striker, 30, joined United on transfer deadline day last month from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua. But he has yetRead More
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Seven times Sir Alex Ferguson had a huge bust-up with a Man United player
Sir Alex Ferguson was famous for his man-management skills at Manchester United – but the Scot could still lose his temper at any moment. The manager was never afraid to speak his mind and clashed with several of United’s big-name stars during his 27 years at Old Trafford. Here are seven United players who haveRead More
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Arteta optimistic over Bukayo Saka’s contract amid Man United links
Mikel Arteta is optimistic over an extension to Bukayo Saka’s Arsenal contract, amid talk of interest from Manchester United and Liverpool. Saka made his senior bow last season but has burst on to the scene this campaign, proving his talent and versatility for Arsenal. ALSO READ: Sunshine Stars midfielder Omaka revels in new-found form underRead More
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Sunshine Stars midfielder Omaka revels in new-found form under Dogo
Anthony Omaka was elated after getting on the score sheet as Sunshine Stars ended the first round of the 2019/20 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season with a 2-0 home win over FC Ifeanyiubah. Last Sunday’s Matchday 19 encounter at the Ondo State Sports Complex ended with Omaka scoring Owena Whales’ second goal of theRead More
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Pasalic takes just 19 seconds to hit winner as Atalanta go clear of Roma
Mario Pasalic scored the winner seconds after coming off the bench as Atalanta came from behind to beat Roma 2-1 and consolidate fourth place in Serie A on Saturday at the expense of their Champions League rivals from the capital. The Croatia midfielder came on just before the hour mark in Bergamo to fire inRead More
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NPFL: Rangers to continue squad rotation in Akwa United clash
Ahead of Sunday’s crunch tie between Enugu Rangers and Akwa United, assistant coach Mbwas Mangut has hinted that the side will continue rotation of players for matchday squad. Mangut who spoke to www.npfl.ng ahead of Sunday’s match said the coaching staff are under obligation to rotate the squad because of the fixture congestion. “We areRead More
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Klopp sympathises with Guardiola after Manchester City’s European ban
Liverpool manager, Juergen Klopp, said he had sympathy for his Manchester City counterpart, Pep Guardiola, in the wake of the English champions’ two-year ban from European football. The ban was dished out by UEFA for the club’s alleged breaching of Financial Fair Play rules. Manchester City’s domestic title challenge are all but over, with LiverpoolRead More
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Okagbue blames FC Ifeanyiubah players inexperience for indifferent form
FC Ifeanyiubah head coach, Uche Okagbue, has blamed the team’s sinusoidal form this season on the inexperience of most players in the squad. Headed goals by Jide Fatokun and Omaka Anthony in the 25th and 30th minute respectively, handed the Anambra Warriors a 2-0 defeat at Sunshine Stars in Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday 19Read More
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Sadio Mane’s goal gives Liverpool hard-earned win against Norwich
Sadio Mane’s inch-perfect finish was the difference as Norwich fancied their chances against potential winners Liverpool. Mane’s goal, his 100th for English clubs (75 for Liverpool, 25 for Southampton), proved very vital, with the home side, Norwich, giving their fans a good show. Norwich had the clearer chance of the two sides in the firstRead More
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Sunday Dare pledges better welfare, exposure for athletes
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has pledged to ensure better welfare and exposure for budding athletes in a bid to further develop athletics in the country.
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UEFA ban: I feel for Man City, Guardiola – Liverpool Manager, Klopp
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool manager, has reacted to the ban placed on Manchester City Football club by UEFA. Klopp, who expressed his sympathy said he feels for the club and its manager, Pep Guardiola. UEFA had placed a two-year ban on the English side over alleged breach of Financial Fair Play rules. The European football’s governing
UEFA ban: I feel for Man City, Guardiola – Liverpool Manager, Klopp
Chelsea vs Man United: Michael Owen predicts winner of Premier League clash
Former Real Madrid and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has backed Chelsea to beat Manchester United when both teams clash in Monday’s Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea played a 2-2 draw with Leicester City in their last encounter, while Man United played a goalless draw with Wolves. Providing his predictions, Owen was quoted by
Chelsea vs Man United: Michael Owen predicts winner of Premier League clash
EPL: N’Golo Kante issues warning to Man Utd ahead of Chelsea clash
Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kante, has warned Manchester United that Frank Lampard’s men want to increase their points gap on the Premier League table when both sides clash at Stamford Bridge on Monday night. Kante said that the Blues would give their best to beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men at home to make Chelsea fans proud.
EPL: N’Golo Kante issues warning to Man Utd ahead of Chelsea clash
Man City’s Champions League ban: La Liga president hails UEFA
La Liga president, Javier Tebas, has hailed UEFA’s decision to ban Manchester City from the Champions League. DAILY POST recalls that Man City were handed a two-season ban from the Champions League and Europa League on Friday. Pep Guardiola’s side were found to have seriously breached their club licensing and financial fair play regulations. Reacting
Man City’s Champions League ban: La Liga president hails UEFA
Champions League: Zidane reveals what he expects from Man City after ban
Real Madrid boss, Zinedine Zidane, has disclosed that he expects Manchester City to be really up against his side after UEFA’s decision to ban Pep Guardiola’s side from the Champions League for the next two years. Zidane’s men will take on Man City in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 clash later this month.
Champions League: Zidane reveals what he expects from Man City after ban
UEFA ban: Man City to sell Sterling, De Bruyne, Laporte, strip of 2014 Premier League title
Following the ban placed on Manchester City by UEFA, the club will now resolve to sell leading players such as Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte, according to DailyMail. This will happen if their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport fails. UEFA slammed City a two-year ban from the Champions League
UEFA ban: Man City to sell Sterling, De Bruyne, Laporte, strip of 2014 Premier League title
Olympics, IOC Twitter accounts hacked
The Twitter account of the Olympics and the media Twitter account of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have been hacked The accounts have been locked temporarily, Reuters reports. The accounts were hacked through a third-party platform, a spokesperson for the social media platform said in a statement. “As soon as we were made aware of
Olympics, IOC Twitter accounts hacked
UEFA ban: Sam Allardyce reveals Pep Guardiola’s next club
Former England manager, Sam Allardyce has said that Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola should be heading to the Italian Serie A to take up the challenge at Juventus next season. Guardiola’s future with the Premier League champions has been cast in doubt after the club was banned from the Champions League until 2022 by UEFA.
UEFA ban: Sam Allardyce reveals Pep Guardiola’s next club
Champions League: Zidane reacts to ban of Manchester City by UEFA
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has reacted to the UEFA ban on Manchester City. The Frenchman said the action taken by the European football governing body will provide City with extra motivation for the round-of-16 clash between the two sides. City were handed a two-season ban from the Champions League and Europa League and face
Champions League: Zidane reacts to ban of Manchester City by UEFA
UEFA Ban: Manchester City could be relegated to League Two
Premier League holders, Manchester City Could be relegated to League Two if their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sports fails, according UK Independent’s Miguel Delaney. UEFA banned City from both the Champions League and Europa League on Friday Pep Guardiola’s side was found to have committed “serious breaches” of UEFA’s club licensing and
UEFA Ban: Manchester City could be relegated to League Two
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