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Alexis Sanchez opens up on torrid Man United spell
Alexis Sanchez wanted to leave Manchester United following his first training session after an agreement with Manchester City failed to come to fruition. City were expected to sign Sanchez in January 2018 but he ended up joining their rivals United from Arsenal in a swap deal that sent Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the opposite direction. TheRead More
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Nigeria to play friendlies against Ivory Coast, Tunisia
Three-time African champions Nigeria have arranged friendly matches against the Ivory Coast and Tunisia in Austria next month, officials said Thursday. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick said the Super Eagles would face the Ivory Coast on October 9 and four days later take on Tunisia in another tie. Due to postponements caused byRead More
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Messi leaving would be a huge blow to La Liga’s prestige — Modric
Luka Modric blows out his cheeks. “It would be a huge loss,” he says. “Like when Cristiano left. But you can’t think about the past. It’s football and that’s it.” Modric has faced Lionel Messi 21 times and is the only player since 2008 other than Cristiano Ronaldo to beat him to the Ballon d’Or.Read More
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Bundesliga to keep five subs rule for 2020/21 season
Bundesliga coaches will be allowed to make up to five changes during a match for the 2020/21 season, as was the case following the restart after the coronavirus shutdown, league president Christian Seifert said Thursday. Football’s rules makers (IFAB) approved the temporary change to the law in May, and in July extended it into theRead More
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No agreement between Messi, Barcelona after father’s meeting with Club ― reports
Lionel Messi’s father and agent met Barcelona Club President Josep Maria Bartomeu on Wednesday to discuss the player’s wish to leave the club but the talks ended in stalemate, Spanish media reported. Earlier, Jorge Messi said it would be “difficult” for his son to remain with Barcelona, the only club he has ever played forRead More
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TB Joshua to Messi: Don’t leave Barcelona with bitterness
Founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations, Temitope Joshua, aka, TB Joshua, Wednesday advised Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, not to leave the club angrily. Recall that the 33-year-old had submitted a transfer request to the club asking the club to allow him activate a clause in his contract that will allow him to leaveRead More
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Edo 2020: APC, First Lady clash over disrupted medical outreach
By Ozioruva Aliu – Benin City The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that a free medical outreach organised by the wife of its governorship candidate, Professor Idia Ize-Iyamu was disrupted on the orders of the First Lady of Edo State, Mrs Betsy Obaseki which order it said was carried out by the police. TheRead More
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Manchester United sign Donny van de Beek from Ajax
Manchester United on Wednesday announced the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek for a reported fee of 39 million euros plus add-ons. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made the 23-year-old Dutch international his first signing of the summer transfer window in a deal that could rise to 44 million euros ($52 million, £39 million). VanRead More
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QATAR: FIFA’s Infantino hails law changes that improve workers’ rights
FIFA president Gianni Infantino expressed joy at the announcement of ground-breaking law changes that should improve the rights of workers in Qatar, host nation of the next World Cup. It was confirmed on Sunday that the Emir of Qatar had abolished certain restrictions in place for migrant workers in the country, with two new lawsRead More
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Football: UEFA Nations League groups
Groups and key dates for the UEFA Nations League, which starts on Thursday: LEAGUE A Group A1: Netherlands, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Poland Group A2: England, Belgium, Denmark, Iceland Group A3: Portugal, France, Sweden, Croatia Group A4: Switzerland, Spain, Ukraine, Germany LEAGUE B Group B1: Austria, Norway, Northern Ireland, Romania Group B2: Czech Republic, Scotland,Read More
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Kai Havertz arrives in London to complete Chelsea move
Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that Kai Havertz has left the Germany team’s training camp, to complete his £90million move to Chelsea. Havertz has been linked with the Blues for months and the deal is expected to be confirmed imminently. The 21-year-old was an unused substitute, as his country was held to a 1-1 draw by …
Kai Havertz arrives in London to complete Chelsea move
Why Messi will snub move to Man City
Lionel Messi will snub a move to Manchester City and remain a Barcelona player for another season, because of a bonus in his current deal, the UK Times reports. It is understood that Messi is ready to make a u-turn on his decision to leave the Camp Nou. The 33-year-old’s change of heart is based …
Why Messi will snub move to Man City
Coutinho finally returns to Barcelona training
Barcelona midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, has finally returned to the club’s pre-season training ahead of the new season. Barcelona made this known in a post via the club’s official Twitter handle on Friday morning. Coutinho now looks set to stay at Barcelona next season, after new manager Ronald Koeman convinced him he is part of his …
Coutinho finally returns to Barcelona training
EPL: Redknapp reveals Lampard’s best summer signing at Chelsea
Former Liverpool star, Jamie Redknapp, has identified Chelsea defender, Thiago Silva, as manager, Frank Lampard’s best summer signing at Stamford Bridge. DAILY POST recalls that Silva joined Chelsea last month ending from Paris Saint-Germain. Chelsea have already signed Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell and Malang Sarr this summer, with Kai Havertz also set to …
EPL: Redknapp reveals Lampard’s best summer signing at Chelsea
Griezmann breaks silence on Messi leaving Barcelona
Barcelona forward, Antoine Griezmann, has said he hopes to continue playing along Lionel Messi next season. However, he admits it is down to Messi and the club to resolve their differences. Messi informed the LaLiga side of his desire to quit last week and leave as a free agent. But Barca contested the exit clause …
Griezmann breaks silence on Messi leaving Barcelona
EPL: Manchester United complete 3 new signings
Manchester United have completed the signing of Marc Jurado, Alvaro Fernandez and Isak Hansen-Aaroen,” according to MEN. The three teenagers have confirmed their moves on Instagram and Spaniards Jurado and Fernandez have posed in training kits, while they remain in quarantine. United are still awaiting international clearance for Norwegian Hansen-Aaroen, who turned 16 last week. …
EPL: Manchester United complete 3 new signings
EPL: Pep Guardiola to use Nathan Ake as midfielder
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola will be deploying newly signed defender Nathan Ake as midfielder at some point. Ake was signed to bolster City’s central defensive options, but the player hinted that the manager also plans to use him further up front. Ake joined the former Premier League champions from Bournemouth in a £40m deal …
EPL: Pep Guardiola to use Nathan Ake as midfielder
I wanted to leave Man Utd after one day with Mourinho, return to Arsenal – Alexis Sanchez
Alexis Sanchez has claimed he wanted to leave Manchester United after one training session and return to Arsenal. The Chilean attacker completed a move away from the Emirates in January 2018. He endured a nightmare spell at Old Trafford, scoring five goals in 45 games, before joining Inter Milan on loan for the 2019/2020. Sanchez …
I wanted to leave Man Utd after one day with Mourinho, return to Arsenal – Alexis Sanchez
Rivaldo reveals what Barcelona fans will do if Messi stays at Camp Nou
Former Barcelona star, Rivaldo, has insisted the club’s fans will give captain, Lionel Messi a heroic reception if he ends up staying at Camp Nou amid interest from Manchester City. Messi handed in a transfer request last week as he pushed for a move to join Pep Guardiola’s Man City. Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, …
Rivaldo reveals what Barcelona fans will do if Messi stays at Camp Nou
Solskjaer in personal meeting with Thiago Alcantara over Man Utd move
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solsksjaer, has personally met with Thiago Alcantara, but the Premier League club is unwilling to meet the player’s current wage demands, according to Dagbladet. The 29-year-old is set to leave Bayern Munich this summer, having entered into the final year of his contract. Liverpool have been heavily linked with the …
Solskjaer in personal meeting with Thiago Alcantara over Man Utd move
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