Sports News Today Headlines Wednesday 23rd December 2020
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Man United players desperate for silverware, says Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the Manchester United players are desperate to “learn how to win” and lift a trophy this season after three semi-final appearances last term. The 47-year-old Norwegian takes United to another in-form side Everton on Wednesday for a League Cup quarter-final clash. United go to Everton on the back of six PremierRead More
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FIFA lodges criminal complaint against Blatter over museum
FIFA on Tuesday announced it had filed a criminal complaint against former president Sepp Blatter over the finances of its loss-making museum in Zurich. In a statement FIFA said it had “lodged a criminal complaint with Zurich’s cantonal prosecutor as evidence of suspected criminal mismanagement by FIFA’s former management and companies appointed by them inRead More
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Anthony Joshua makes donation to boxing gyms
Britain’s world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has made a substantial donation to boxing gyms as the 2012 Olympic gold medallist fears many may go out of business due to the coronavirus pandemic. Numerous amateur gyms have been forced to shut temporarily through the lockdown and Joshua is concerned that many amateur boxers will have toRead More
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No new striker for Man City due to Covid impact, says Guardiola
Manchester City’s strikers will have to rediscover their scoring touch because reinforcements will not be signed in January, manager Pep Guardiola has said. Guardiola explained that even with the backing of their Abu Dhabi owners, City were subject to the same financial pressures as their rivals due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. CityRead More
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Who said what this sporting weekend
Who said what this sporting weekend: “Just imagine if there were 75,000 people in, it would have gone down in history as one of the great performances against Leeds.” — Man Utd manager Ole Gunner Solskjaer after the 6-2 win over Leeds at an empty Old Trafford. “It could have been 6-6 if you’re anRead More
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Babalola hails FG over plans for basketball
Chairman of First Deepwater basketball club and sponsor of the just concluded Light It Up Basketball championship held at the Ilupeju Park Otunba Babatunde Babalola has applauded the decision of the Federal Government to build basketball courts across Nigeria. Speaking with journalists during the final of the 3-Day championship won by River Dragon in theRead More
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Exciting football matches to look forward to in December
The festive season is upon us, and football fans have another reason to be excited because DStv will be broadcasting a wealth of football from Europe during this period. With major leagues in Europe already in full swing and Championship contenders already staking their claim, football lovers can expect an endless spread of action thatRead More
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Yobo, Dosu back “Footie Moments with Nabila”
By Chinasa Afigbo Celebrated former Super Eagles stars, Joseph Yobo and Dosu Joseph have declared their support for Nabillionare Luxury and Footie Moments, an entertaining football show hosted by Nabila Fash, wife of the Musical Taliban, Oritse Femi which kicked off early this month. Speaking to the press Dosu attested to Nabila’s hard work onRead More
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Isima, Oliver De Coque and Room 202
By Emeka Obasi Ndubuisi Luis Isima may not be as capped as his elder brother, Okey, but he proved his mettle even when the duo played together at Standard of Jos. The younger Isima who later moved to Asabatex and Julius Berger respectively before relocating to the United States got chatting with our Columnist, EmekaRead More
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LMC confirms December 27 as NPFL 2020/2021 kick-off date
The League Management Company (LMC) has confirmed December 27 as the commencement date for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2020/2021 season. The league organiser said the commencement date was arrived at after consultations with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the participating football clubs of the NPFL and Redstrike Group UK, the NPFL commercialRead More
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Real Madrid vs Granada: Hazard included as Zidane names squad for LaLiga clash
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has released a 23-man squad to tackle Granada in tonight’s La Liga clash. Zidane included forward Eden Hazard, in the Los Blancos’ squad to face Granada at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. The Frenchman announced the list in a post through Real Madrid’s official website. Recall that Hazard was omitted …
Real Madrid vs Granada: Hazard included as Zidane names squad for LaLiga clash
EPL: Arteta names Arsenal player suffering at Emirates
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has disclosed that winger, Nicolas Pepe, is suffering at Emirates amid widespread criticism. Pepe joined Arsenal from Lille in August of 2019 for £72 million. The 25-year-old netted 37 goals in 79 appearances for Lille but has so far been unable to reach the same heights at Arsenal. The Ivorian international …
EPL: Arteta names Arsenal player suffering at Emirates
Everton vs Man United: Ancelotti reveals why he rejected Red Devils’ coaching job
Everton manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has insisted that he rejected the chance to coach Manchester United because he was about to take the managerial job at Real Madrid. Ancelotti said he was offered the Man United job by the club’s former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, prior to the Scottish’s retirement at Old Trafford. Speaking on the …
Everton vs Man United: Ancelotti reveals why he rejected Red Devils’ coaching job
Everton vs Man United: Solskjaer names players that will miss Carabao Cup clash
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has named the players that will miss the Red Devils’ Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Everton on Wednesday night. Solskjaer said Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Scott McTominay would both miss the Everton clash at Goodison Park due to injury. Wan-Bissaka and McTominay both sustained injuries in Man United’s Premier League …
Everton vs Man United: Solskjaer names players that will miss Carabao Cup clash
Juventus vs Fiorentina: Pirlo blasts Cristiano Ronaldo, others after Serie A 3-0 defeat
Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo, has slammed his players, including forward, Cristiano Ronaldo for having the wrong attitude following their Serie A 3-0 home defeat against Fiorentina on Tuesday night. Pirlo explained that his players were ‘unfocused’ and could not recover against Fiorentina, adding that Juan Cuadrado’s red card was not an excuse. Juventus were reduced …
Juventus vs Fiorentina: Pirlo blasts Cristiano Ronaldo, others after Serie A 3-0 defeat
Anthony Joshua gives update on heavyweight fight with Tyson Fury
British fighter, Anthony Joshua has confirmed that talks are underway over the eagerly-anticipated heavyweight fight with fellow compatriot, Tyson Fury. Joshua said that he is ready to fight Fury in June 2021. The 31-year-old was criticised by WBC champion Fury for not showing enough commitment to the fight after successfully defending his WBA, WBO, IBF …
Anthony Joshua gives update on heavyweight fight with Tyson Fury
Carabao Cup: Guardiola sends message to Arsenal board over Arteta after Man City’s 4-1 win
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has urged Arsenal board to fully back their manager, Mikel Arteta, after his team defeated the Gunners 4-1 in the Carabao Cup quarter-final tie on Tuesday night. Guardiola believes Arsenal hierarchy will be making a big mistake if they do not support Arteta after their exit from the Carabao Cup. …
Carabao Cup: Guardiola sends message to Arsenal board over Arteta after Man City’s 4-1 win
Valladolid vs Barcelona: Messi reacts after breaking Pele’s scoring record
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has spoken about overtaking Brazil legend Pele, to become the player to score the most goals for a single club. Messi netted the record-breaking 644th goal in the second half of their 3-0 win at Valladolid. Pele scored 643 competitive goals for Santos during his 18 years with the Brazilian club, …
Valladolid vs Barcelona: Messi reacts after breaking Pele’s scoring record
Carabao Cup: Arteta speaks on Runarsson’s display as Arsenal lose 4-1 to Man City
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has refused to blame goalkeeper Alex Runarsson, after a costly mistake in their Carabao Cup exit to Manchester City. Runarsson did not cover himself in glory for Gabriel Jesus’s opener in the second minute and clearly was at fault when Riyad Mahrez’s free-kick went through his gloves and into the back …
Carabao Cup: Arteta speaks on Runarsson’s display as Arsenal lose 4-1 to Man City
Valladolid vs Barcelona: Messi breaks Pele’s scoring record
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has overtaken Brazil legend Pele, to become the player to score the most goals for a single club. The record-breaking 644th goal came in the second half of Barca’s 3-0 win at Valladolid. Messi took the ball in stride off Pedri’s flick and finished into the corner of the net. Pele …
Valladolid vs Barcelona: Messi breaks Pele’s scoring record
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