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Plateau United sets semi-final target for 2021 CAF champions league
The management of the 2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Plateau United FC of Jos, says it’s targeting to reach the semi-final of the 2020/2021 CAF champions league next season. The club’s Media Officer, Albert Dakup, said in a statement that the General Manager, Pius Henwan, gave the pledge on the team’s preparations aheadRead More
Vanguard News.
PayTV’s acquisition of La Liga rights excites Nigerians
Football fans in Nigeria are excited with the development that pay television network, StarTimes, has acquired the broadcast rights to show live matches of the Spanish La Liga from the 2020-2021 season.
Vanguard News.
Yes, there was bribe-taking in Eagles, Chidi Nwanu explodes
…Recalls when he challenged Westerhof, Keshi, Omeruah In this concluding part of our interview with former Nigeria international, Chidi Nwanu, he takes us through the politics that shaped Nigeria’s campaign at the USA ’94 World Cup, why Nigeria football has stagnated and steps to take to improve the playing personnel in the national team. TheRead More
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PSG star, Neymar reflects on Champions League defeat
Neymar said “losing is part of the sport” as the Paris Saint-Germain star took to his twitter handle on social media to congratulate Bayern Munich on being crowned Champions League winners. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that PSG were unable to cap their first Champions League final appearance with silverware following a 1-0Read More
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Liverpool clears air on Coutinho’s Barcelona Champions League ‘clause’
Liverpool will not receive a near-£5m bonus from Barcelona after Philippe Coutinho won the Champions League with Bayern Munich.
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Barcelona to pay Liverpool £4.5m for Coutinho’s Champions League win
In what could best be described as rubbing salt into injury, Barcelona will reportedly pay Liverpool a fee of around £4.5m for having Philippe Coutinho in the Bayern Munich side that won the UEFA Champions League.
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Scores arrested as PSG fans riot after Champions League defeat
Almost 150 people were arrested as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans set cars ablaze, smashed shop windows and clashed with police in the French capital after the team’s Champions League final defeat to Bayern Munich, police said Monday. The violence occurred around the Parc des Princes stadium and on the Champs-Elysees avenue during and after theRead More
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FIFA intervenes in Ivorian election squabble
FIFA has ordered the cancellation of a general assembly of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) which had been called to vote on replacing the commission handling a presidential election, AFP learned on Sunday. The vote has turned into a soap opera marred by incessant infighting, attracting international attention because FIF had appeared to be trying toRead More
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VAR to make debut in Asia’s Champions League
VAR will make its debut in Asia’s Champions League next month, officials said Monday, as the competition gears up to restart following a six-month coronavirus hiatus.
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Nwanu now into Ministry, speaks on fetish use in Eagles camp
Former Super Eagles defender Chidi Nwanu has taken a diversion from the world of football and has now gone into Ministering of the gospel. The ex-Enyimba defender made the revelation in an exclusive and extensive interview with Vanguard Sports. When asked what he was currently involved in, he replied : ”I am in ministry. ThatRead More
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Chelsea goalkeeper departs Stamford Bridge for new club
Chelsea have confirmed that their goalkeeper, Jamal Blackman, has left the club to join Rotherham United on loan until the end of the 2020/21 season. Chelsea made this known in a statement via its official website on Monday. The statement reads: “Chelsea goalkeeper, Jamal Blackman has joined Rotherham United on loan for the 2020/21 campaign. …
Chelsea goalkeeper departs Stamford Bridge for new club
Champions League group-stage: 7 teams Man Utd can draw from Pot 1 revealed
Manchester United have revealed the seven teams they could draw from Pot 1 ahead of the 2020/21 Champions League group-stage draws in a post on its website on Monday. Recall that Bayern Munich defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 on August 23 to win the 2019/20 Champions League. Man United are looking forward to playing in Europe …
Champions League group-stage: 7 teams Man Utd can draw from Pot 1 revealed
Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori makes history after winning Goal of the Season award
Chelsea defender, Fikayo Tomori, has won the club’s Goal of the 2019/20 Season. Tomori is now the first centre-back in Chelsea’s history to win the award and the first defender in a decade, since Ashley Cole in 2010. The 22-year-old won the prize for his brilliant strike against Wolves. The England international’s long-range shot left …
Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori makes history after winning Goal of the Season award
Transfer: Chelsea agree deal with Malang Sarr
Chelsea have incredibly entered the race to sign defender, Malang Sarr, from French Ligue 1 side, Nice. According to Telefoot, Chelsea have agreed to a four-deal with Sarr. Sarr has been a free agent since rejecting an extension deal with Nice. The 21-year-old has been targeted by a host of clubs across Europe, but Frank …
Transfer: Chelsea agree deal with Malang Sarr
Arsenal officially confirms deal for two defenders
Arsenal have officially reached an agreement with two defenders, Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares to join the club on a permanent deal. Mari and Soares initially joined Arsenal on loan in the January transfer window but have impressed for the Gunners so far after winning the FA Cup trophy earlier this month. Arsenal stated this …
Arsenal officially confirms deal for two defenders
Koeman tells four Barcelona players to find new clubs
New Barcelona boss, Ronald Koeman, has began his cull at the club. The former Everton and Netherlands manager has told Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic and Samuel Umtiti to find new clubs this summer, according to the UK Guardian. Koeman was appointed as Quique Setien’s replacement last week and has not wasted time in …
Koeman tells four Barcelona players to find new clubs
Man City give condition for signing Messi from Barcelona
Manchester City are exploring the possibility of signing Lionel Messi from Barcelona, ESPN reports. However, the former Premier League champions will only make a bid, if they will not breach Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. City also need Barca to agree to sell their prized assets before making a move. So far, the LaLiga giants …
Man City give condition for signing Messi from Barcelona
Coutinho’s future at Barcelona ‘decided’ after meeting with Koeman
Philippe Coutinho looks set to stay at Barcelona next season, after new manager Ronald Koeman convinced him he is part of his plans. Coutinho spent the last campaign on loan at Bayern Munich. The Brazil midfielder scored twice against Barca in the famous 8-2 defeat in the Champions League and went ahead to win the …
Coutinho’s future at Barcelona ‘decided’ after meeting with Koeman
Gabriel Magalhaes gives two reasons he chose Arsenal over Man Utd, Napoli
Gabriel Magalhaes’ agent, Guilherme Miranda, has revealed why the player has chosen Arsenal as his next club. Speaking to journalist Freddie Paxton, Miranda said it was due to the efforts of manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu Gaspar. Magalhaes travelled to London on Monday, to complete his £27m transfer from Lille. The 22-year-old is …
Gabriel Magalhaes gives two reasons he chose Arsenal over Man Utd, Napoli
Bruno Fernandes tipped to become Man Utd’s captain
One of Bruno Fernandes’ former managers, Andrea Stramaccioni, has said the player could “certainly” become Manchester United captain in the future. Fernandes has become a fans’ favourite since he joined the Red Devils in January 2020. The Portugal playmaker finished the season with 12 goals in 22 appearances in all competitions. Fernandes was the captain …
Bruno Fernandes tipped to become Man Utd’s captain
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