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Champions League ready to resume, at long last
After an enforced hiatus of almost five months, the UEFA Champions League and Europa League resume this week in order to clear up the last remaining business in a troubled season.
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Lampard calls for ‘fair’ treatment for tired Chelsea
Frank Lampard has called on the Premier League to give Chelsea a fair start to next season, saying the September 12 launch date is “too early” for his players.
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Teenage star, Kevin Omoruyi, signs first pro contract with La Liga side
Still basking in the euphoria of securing a sensational promotion to La Liga, Spanish-born Nigerian youngster, Kevin Omoruyi, is celebrating signing his first professional contract with Huesca.
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Brentford, Fulham clash in high-stakes battle to reach Premier League
Brentford and Fulham will slug it out for a place in the Premier League on Tuesday when the London rivals clash in a Championship play-off final worth an estimated £170 million ($220 million) to the winners.
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FA CUP: Arteta grateful to Guardiola for ’best moment in career’
Mikel Arteta thanked Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola after Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 in the FA Cup final to give the head coach what he described as the best moment of his career. Arteta left his position as City assistant in December after three years alongside Guardiola to take over from Unai Emery at EmiratesRead More
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Milan boss Pioli hails impact of ’champion’ Ibrahimovic
Milan head coach Stefano Pioli lauded “champion” Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the Rossoneri star made more Serie A history in the 3-0 win over Cagliari. Ibrahimovic – aged 38 years and 302 days – became the oldest player to score 10-plus goals in a Serie A season with his strike against Cagliari in Saturday’s 2019-20 finaleRead More
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Barcelona rule out moves for Neymar, Martinez in fallout to COVID-19
Barcelona have conceded they lack the financial muscle to sign Neymar or Lautaro Martinez – warning there could be “three or four years” of economic strain for Europe’s top clubs. Until the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Europe, Barcelona looked sure to make a major play for Inter striker Martinez in the close season. They might alsoRead More
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Babangida lifts lid on unusual inside forward role at AFCON 2000
Retired Super Eagles winger Tijani Babangida, has revealed the reason he was instructed to play on the left-wing against South Africa at the African Cup of Nations in 2000. The traditional right-winger initially struggled with the idea, but the gamble paid off, with Babangida going on to score two goals in the match. He said,Read More
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Tijani Babangida opens up on why Oliseh’s Eagles failed to soar
By Jacob Ajom Former Super Eagles of Nigeria winger and Assistant Coach, Tijani Babangida has revealed why the Nigerian senior men’s football team struggled under Coach Sunday Oliseh. He blamed it on a clash between Sunday Oliseh and the NFF technical committee on team selection. He said, “It was because of the system the NigerianRead More
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Kyrgios pulls out of US Open, pleads with players not to be ‘selfish’
An emotional Nick Kyrgios pulled out of the US Open Sunday, for “the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have lost their lives”, while pleading with players who attend to not be selfish and act responsibly.
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Mauricio Pochettino in shocking move to Barcelona
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Mauricio Pochettino will likely join Barcelona as their new coach this summer. Daily Mail reports that Barcelona chiefs have made the Argentine their number one top target to replace current manager, Quique Setien after the former Spurs boss backtracked on comments he made stating he would instead work on his farm than …
Mauricio Pochettino in shocking move to Barcelona
Champions League: Wenger names two favourite clubs to win trophy
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has named Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain as his two favourites to win this year’s Champions League. The Champions League had to be put on hold in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic globally. However, the remaining Champions League second-leg round of 16 games will resume on Friday, with Manchester …
Champions League: Wenger names two favourite clubs to win trophy
Santi Cazorla reacts as Arsenal defeat Chelsea to win FA Cup
Former Arsenal midfielder, Santi Cazorla has congratulated the Gunners for winning this year’s FA Cup final. Arsenal beat London rivals Chelsea 2-1 at an empty Wembley Stadium on Saturday to lift the FA Cup. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was the star of the show with two goals, cancelling out Christian Pulisic’s opener for Frank Lampard’s side. Cazorla …
Santi Cazorla reacts as Arsenal defeat Chelsea to win FA Cup
Serie A final day: Highest goal scorers revealed
Following the conclusion of the 2019/20 Serie A, Match Day 38 fixtures on Sunday, Lazio striker, Ciro Immobile has emerged the highest goal scorer in the Italian top-flight league with 36 goals this season. Immobile is now the right player to win this year’s Serie A Golden Boot award for the top scorer in the …
Serie A final day: Highest goal scorers revealed
Details of Man Utd’s deal for Jadon Sancho revealed
Manchester United have entered the race to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and are willing to offer the player’s club their asking price. Sancho is also wanted by Liverpool and Chelsea this summer transfer window. But Man United hold a significant advantage over their rivals after they submitted an opening offer of £89million to Dortmund …
Details of Man Utd’s deal for Jadon Sancho revealed
Arteta to sell nine Arsenal players after FA Cup win Full list
Arsenal are ready to cash in on as much as nine first-team players, to raise funds for Mikel Arteta’s rebuilding project, the Daily Mail reports. The Gunners eased their financial concerns to the tune of £30million, following a 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea in the FA Cup final last Saturday. It saw the club …
Arteta to sell nine Arsenal players after FA Cup win Full list
EPL: Lampard gives update on Willian’s future at Chelsea after FA Cup final absence
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard, has said he is in the dark over Willian’s future at the club. Willian sat out Saturday’s FA Cup final loss to Arsenal due to injury. However, the Brazil midfielder could have now played his last match for the Stamford Bridge outfit. Willian demanded a new three-year deal, but Chelsea are …
EPL: Lampard gives update on Willian’s future at Chelsea after FA Cup final absence
Why Arsenal cannot trigger one-year extension clause in Aubameyang’s current deal
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a one-year extension clause in his current deal with the club, according to the UK Mirror. The Gabon striker’s £180,000-a-week deal expires next summer, but his contract includes a 12-month extension clause, which must be triggered by December 31. However, if the Gunners trigger it, Aubameyang’s wages would go up significantly and …
Why Arsenal cannot trigger one-year extension clause in Aubameyang’s current deal
Dessers ready to dump Nigeria for Belgium
Genk striker, Cyriel Dessers, has hinted that he could still represent Belgium, despite committing his international future to Nigeria. The 25-year-old is eligible to play for the three-time African champions through his mother who is from Lagos. However, he could also play for Belgium, where he was born and the country of his father. Last …
Dessers ready to dump Nigeria for Belgium
Lampard makes demand from Premier League after losing FA Cup final to Arsenal
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has urged the Premier League to give his team “a fair start”, by delaying their first fixture until after the proposed September 12 date for the 2020/2021 season. The Blues lost three players to injury during their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup final last Saturday. Willian also withdrew …
Lampard makes demand from Premier League after losing FA Cup final to Arsenal
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