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Playing to empty stadiums, Taiwan has managed to keep its baseball league running during the coronavirus pandemic — but social distancing went out of the window on Sunday when a game descended into an on-field brawl. The island has been held up as a model for how to battle the virus outbreak. Despite its closeRead More
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Emmanuel Dennis’ dream move to Newcastle United hangs in the balance
Emmanuel Dennis’s inconsistency in front of goal in the Belgian top flight this season could cost him a supposed move to Premier League side Newcastle United. The Magpies potential new owners, a group of Saudi Arabian investors are ready to splash the cash in reinforcing the club, and the Nigerian has been mentioned in theRead More
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Lanre Kehinde wants Super Eagles call up
Nigerian striker, Lanre Kehinde has called on Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr to give him a chance in the national team set up by extending a call up to him to show what he is capable of adding to the team. Kehinde, who plies his trade in the K-League at Incheon United, said he isRead More
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Werner taking English lessons as Liverpool link persists
Liverpool target Timo Werner is reported to have started taking English lessons, as he seemingly makes early preparations for a move to the Premier League. Reports of Liverpool’s interest in Werner have been prominent for months, but have particularly accelerated in the last few weeks. ALSO READ: Covid-19: Diamond Estate gives out relief materials to overRead More
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6 top players whose careers were ruined by injuries
For footballers that suffer career-defining injuries, it’s the cruellest fate that could happen to a professional. Here, we pay homage to six players who were victims of their own failing bodies. Marco Van Basten Hands up who had the greatest career curtailed by injury? Yes, that’s right, it’s you Marco. Three-time Ballon D’or winner MarcoRead More
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Kane makes big decision over potential world-record Man United move
Harry Kane has decided that he would rather move to Man United over Real Madrid if he moved away from Tottenham, according to reports. Kane could be involved in one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer, with his future at Tottenham far from guaranteed after he admitted he would not stay with themRead More
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Rooney: I’ve never been a natural goalscorer and Kane will break my England record
Wayne Rooney says he has never been a natural finisher and fully expects Harry Kane to beat his record for the most England goals. Throughout a trophy-laden career, Rooney has surpassed Bobby Charlton’s benchmarks as the leading scorer for Manchester United and England. Rooney struck 253 times in 559 appearances for the Red Devils andRead More
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MATCH-FIXING: Dickson Etuhu slammed with five-year ban
Dickson Etuhu who featured for Nigeria at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa has been handed a five-year ban from football in Sweden after being found guilty of match-fixing. Etuhu who was first called into the Super Eagles in 2007 played in Nigeria’s three group matches at the 2010 World Cup. The 37-year-old hasRead More
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Inter target Osimhen as Martinez replacement
Lille striker Victor Osimhen could be the next Nigerian player to represent Inter Milan if reports emanating from the Italian press are anything to go by. La Gazzetta Dello Sport reports that Osimhen is one of the players being targeted by Inter Milan as a replacement for Lautaro Martinez, who is heavily linked with aRead More
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Inter want Martinez to hand in transfer request
Inter Milan will demand Barcelona target Lautaro Martinez to ‘hand in a transfer request’ before they would consider selling the Argentinian for less than his £96.7m release clause. Martinez has impressed for the Nerazzuri this season and Barcelona are keen to strengthen their attacking depth by signing the 22-year old. ALSO READ: Barcelona growing more confidentRead More
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EPL: Rashford tells Solskjaer his best position
Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, has admitted he prefers to play from the left-wing. Speaking with UTD Podcast, Rashford said he is often “isolated” when he plays as the main striker. The 22-year-old has excelled in both attacking roles this season, scoring 19 goals in 31 appearances, before suffering a back injury in January. With …
EPL: Rashford tells Solskjaer his best position
Fabregas reveals club Messi will finish his career
Cesc Fabregas has said his former Barcelona team-mate, Lionel Messi, will finish his career as a one-club man and retire at Barcelona. Messi moved to Barca when he was 13 and has been at Camp Nou ever since. Recently, the Argentine superstar has been linked with a move away, especially since he has the power …
Fabregas reveals club Messi will finish his career
Coronavirus: Chelsea players agree pay cut
Chelsea could become the first Premier League squad to take a voluntary pay cut, the UK Sun reports. It is understood the players agreed to a slash in their wages, in a group WhatsApp chat with skipper Cesar Azpilicueta. Despite extensive talks between top flight clubs and players, no team has so far agreed to …
Coronavirus: Chelsea players agree pay cut
Mikel Arteta told to sell two Arsenal players because of Aubameyang
Arsenal hero, Charlie Nicholas, has urged the club’s manager, Mikel Arteta, to sell Shkodran Mustafi and Henrikh Mkhitaryan this summer transfer window to raise funds for a new contract for captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. DAILY POST recalls that Aubameyang is facing an uncertain future at Arsenal. The Gabon international’s current contract at Emirates will run out …
Mikel Arteta told to sell two Arsenal players because of Aubameyang
Rooney picks Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, gives reason
Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has picked Barcelona’s Lionel Messi as the best player in the world ahead of his former Red Devils teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo. According to Rooney, Ronaldo, who currently plays for Juventus, is a killer, but Messi will torture you before he kills you. Messi has won six Ballon D’ Or awards …
Rooney picks Messi ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, gives reason
Beckham names superior player between Ronaldo, Messi
Former Manchester United and England star, David Beckham, has said Lionel Messi is a level above Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is the only player to have gotten close to Messi, with the pair having shared 11 Ballons d’Or between them. They are both generally regarded as the best footballers alive. For Beckham, who passed on the …
Beckham names superior player between Ronaldo, Messi
Kelechi Iheanacho rumoured in shocking move to Mikel Obi’s former club
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, may leave the club to join John Mikel Obi’s former club, Trabzonspor. According to Turkish outlet, Fotospor, Trabzonspor wants Iheanacho to join the club this summer transfer window after terminating Mikel Obi’s contract in March when the former Super Eagles captain refused to play amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The …
Kelechi Iheanacho rumoured in shocking move to Mikel Obi’s former club
EPL: Chelsea players cried over my departure from Stamford Bridge – Sarri
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has claimed that many Chelsea players cried in the club’s dressing room when his departure was announced, despite having a “conflicted” relationship with the team. Sarri left Chelsea last summer for Juventus after spending just a year at Stamford Bridge. The 61-year-old led the Blues to win the Europa League, …
EPL: Chelsea players cried over my departure from Stamford Bridge – Sarri
COVID-19: De Bruyne reveals his family may have suffered from Coronavirus
Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, has disclosed that his family may have contracted Coronavirus (COVID-19) while on lockdown in Manchester. According to De Bruyne, himself, children, and wife, were sick for some days, but they all recovered before confirming whether the issues were related to COVID-19. “At the beginning of the lockdown, my family …
COVID-19: De Bruyne reveals his family may have suffered from Coronavirus
Transfer: How Cristiano Ronaldo was offered to Barcelona
Legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, reportedly offered Cristiano Ronaldo to Barcelona, as he did not want the player to join Real Madrid. Former Madrid president, Ramon Calderon, claims Ferguson was desperate not to sell Ronaldo to the Spanish giants. The Portugal superstar eventually joined Los Blancos from United in the summer of 2009, …
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