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Premier League to replace players names with ‘Black Lives Matter’
Players will have the names on the back of their shirts replaced with ‘Black Lives Matter’ for the first 12 fixtures of the restarted Premier League season. The Premier League has also announced a ‘Black Lives Matter’ logo will feature on jerseys for the remainder of the campaign along with a badge paying tribute toRead More
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Zidane tells Real Madrid to adopt World Cup mentality for La Liga finish
Zinedine Zidane wants Real Madrid to treat their remaining 11 games in La Liga like a World Cup as they aim to overhaul Barcelona to win their second league title in eight years. Real sit two points behind Barca and return after three months away against Eibar on Sunday, when they will play in theirRead More
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Zidane tells Real Madrid to adopt World Cup mentality for La Liga finish
Zinedine Zidane wants Real Madrid to treat their remaining 11 games in La Liga like a World Cup as they aim to overhaul Barcelona to win their second league title in eight years. Real sit two points behind Barca and return after three months away against Eibar on Sunday, when they will play in theirRead More
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How Germany revolutionised football, and what Nigeria can learn
By Temisan Amoye, Growing up in the ’90s as a young boy, it was almost impossible not to be consumed by the football craze in Nigeria. It always felt like there was a mini-curfew anytime Super Eagles were playing, a goal from our boys and the nation would erupt in unison. Entertainment on the pitchRead More
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Man United plan heavy spending spree in summer transfer market
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly set to be handed €300million to spend in the summer, to rebuild Manchester United. That’s the news coming from SportBILD’s head of football, Christian Falk, who told Utd Report that United have big plans to rebuild the team. Solskjaer is looking to add to his squad this summer, with JadonRead More
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Hamman urges Havertz to consider Chelsea over Man United
Liverpool legend Dietmar Hamann insists Kai Havertz should opt for a move to Chelsea over Manchester United if he moves to the Premier League. The 20-year-old is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, with Chelsea rumoured to be the English favourites to sign him. Havertz has reportedly admitted he can “see himself playing”Read More
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Solskjaer set for bumper champions league qualification bonus
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to earn a significant bonus from the club if he successfully guides his side to a top-four finish. The Norwegian has been in the dugout at Old Trafford since replacing José Mourinho in December 2018, initially as interim manager, before getting the full-time job in March 2019.Read More
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Guardiola open to guard of honour for ‘champions’ Liverpool
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is ‘ready’ to honour Liverpool by giving his seal of approval for his side to form a guard of honour for the Reds when the two clubs meet on 2 July – if Jurgen Klopp’s men seal the title before then. The Reds found themselves 25 points clear at theRead More
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Dr Felix Owolabi, Mon: Our biggest mistake!
His modesty, humility and unassuming disposition definitely portray Dr Felix Owolabi’s background. ‘Taken’ away from his immediate family by the missionaries as a starry-eyed youth, Dr Owolabi grew through the fine tenets of Christianity under the tutelage of Catholic priests. Born in Inisha(pronounced Inisa), Osun state, in the west, Owolabi’s journey took him to Kaduna, in the north, where he grew up.
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Super Eagles star, Ndidi opens up on how criticism has helped his career
Super Eagles and Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi has attributed his progress in the game to his ability to listen to criticism from his coaches, friends, and wife. The Nigeria international has been in top form since teaming up with the King Power Stadium outfit in 2017 from Belgian side Genk. Ndidi’s stock has risenRead More
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LaLiga: Chukwueze helps Villarreal grab late win against Celta Vigo
Villarreal winger, Samuel Chukwueze on Saturday came off the bench as a second-half substitute in his side’s La Liga 1-0 victory against Celta Vigo. The Nigerian international changed the game as he set up Manuel Trigueros to grab a late winner for The Yellow Submarine against the host. Chukwueze replaced Gerard Moreno in the 58th …
LaLiga: Chukwueze helps Villarreal grab late win against Celta Vigo
PSG confirm Cavani, Silva will leave club this summer
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director, Leonardo Araújo, has confirmed that striker, Edison Cavani and defender, Thiago Silva will both leave the club this summer. Both Cavani and Silva are out of contract with PSG in June. But the duo will remain with the club until the season is fully completed as PSG are in the UEFA …
PSG confirm Cavani, Silva will leave club this summer
EPL: Chelsea’s Hudson-Odoi gives update on rape allegations against him
Chelsea winger, Callum Hudson-Odoi, has said he will not face any further action regarding a rape allegation. Hudson-Odoi was arrested in May this year and then released on bail. The England international on Saturday, took to his Twitter page to say police will no longer be pursuing the matter. “At a time when there are …
EPL: Chelsea’s Hudson-Odoi gives update on rape allegations against him
Real Madrid vs Eibar: Zidane names squad for La Liga clash
Real Madrid has announced their squad to face Eibar in Sunday’s La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has named 23 players to face the visitors in a post on their official Twitter page on Saturday. Zidane’s men are currently two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona on the log. …
Real Madrid vs Eibar: Zidane names squad for La Liga clash
Autopsy reveals Floyd Mayweather’s ex, Josie Harris died of drug overdose – LA Corona’s office
Floyd Mayweather’s ex-girlfriend, Josie Harris’s cause of death has been revealed as an accidental overdose involving Fentanyl and Xanax. According to an official report released on Saturday from the Los Angeles Medical Examiner-Coroners office, the 40-year-old died of Mixed drug Toxicity which includes Fentanyl and Alprazolam also known as Xanax which is an anti-anxiety medication. …
Autopsy reveals Floyd Mayweather’s ex, Josie Harris died of drug overdose – LA Corona’s office
Mallorca coach vows never to fight or anger Barcelona’s Messi again
Real Mallorca manager, Vicente Moreno, has vowed never to get into fights with Lionel Messi or anger the Barcelona captain again. Moreno said this ahead of his side’s La Liga clash against Barcelona on Saturday night at the Iberostar Stadium. According to him, he engaged in a heated outburst on the touchline with Messi back …
Mallorca coach vows never to fight or anger Barcelona’s Messi again
Mallorca vs Barcelona: Setien releases strong squad for La Liga clash
Barcelona has announced their squad to face Mallorca in tonight’s La Liga clash at the Iberostar Stadium. Barcelona manager, Quique Setién, has named 23 players to face the host in a post on their official website. Setien’s men are currently on top of the La Liga table with two points ahead of Real Madrid. Below …
Mallorca vs Barcelona: Setien releases strong squad for La Liga clash
COVID-19: Nigerian govt gives update on sporting activities, football league
As sectors of Nigerian economy gradually reopen, the federal government has reacted to plans to resume football and sporting activities. Boss Mustapha, the chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 on Friday disclosed that the Federal Government is not interested in resumption of the Nigerian football league since gathering of over 20 people is …
COVID-19: Nigerian govt gives update on sporting activities, football league
Barcelona, Real Madrid resume title fight as LaLiga returns today
The title chase resumes in Spain today, with Barcelona and Real Madrid ready to slug it out for the LaLiga crown. Football has been on hold for more than three months, but the Seville Derby on Thursday meant that the Spanish top flight is back in business. Barca travel to Mallorca in Saturday’s late kick-off, …
Barcelona, Real Madrid resume title fight as LaLiga returns today
EPL: Man City ready to form guard of honour for Liverpool
Manchester City would be willing to form a guard of honour, if Liverpool are confirmed Premier League champions before the two sides meet, the UK Mirror reports. Liverpool only need six more points, to clinch their first title in 30 years. And they can ensure they finish first, by defeating Everton and Crystal Palace in …
EPL: Man City ready to form guard of honour for Liverpool
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