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PFA YPOTY: Saka hopes to beat Alexander-Arnold, Greenwood to award
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has been nominated for the Professional Footballers’ Association Young Player of the Year, the PFA informed via their official website yesterday. Saka faces competition from Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount, Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford. Only players 21 or under on July 1, 2019,Read More
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Eagles boss Rohr recalls four for October friendlies
Four players who had been ignored for international duties by Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr may have another chance to showcase their talent when Nigeria take on Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia in Austria next month. The Nigeria Football Federation sources indicate that Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Mikel Agu who was impressive for his Portuguese club lastRead More
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CORRUPTION: Barca president Bartomeu in trouble
The president of Barcelona Football Club, Josep Bartomeu has reportedly been accused of corruption by Catalan police in another unpalatable development at the Nou Camp. This latest development is coming in at the time when the 57-year-old Spaniard is battling to keep Barcelona captain Lionel Messi this summer. Reports say Messi could leave Barcelona thisRead More
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If I were Sports Minister
By Dr Segun Odegbami When you do not know where you are coming from, how would you know where you are going? You cannot chart a course to any destination as any movement in any direction will be groping in the darkness of uncertainty. But a past experience would always illuminate the path ahead andRead More
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Former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade dies at 48
Former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade is dead. He died yesterday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, after suffering cardiac arrest. We gathered that Babalade, 48, died while he was being taken to the University College Hospital, Ibadan. He was a squad member of the Eagles that won bronze at the 1992 Africa Cup ofRead More
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NDUKA UGBADE: How our sweet story turned sour
In this concluding part of the interview with the man who captained the 1985 FIFA U16-winning Golden Eaglets, Nduka Ugbade, he opens up on what Nigeria should do to turn her football fortunes around, leads us through their post World Cup travails and the failure of Nigeria to accord them their due recognition. He spokeRead More
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Messi makes dramatic u-turn, set to stay with Barcelona
Lionel Messi has confirmed he will stay at Barcelona against his wishes and hinted his desire to avoid a courtroom battle was the overriding reason behind the decision. The superstar’s bombshell U-turn was officially announced on Friday evening, although Messi has once again doubled down on his criticism of the board and its under-fire presidentRead More
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US Open: Osaka survives Kostyuk scare
Naomi Osaka survived a major scare from 18-year old Marta Kostyuk to advance at the ongoing US Open last night. She won 6-3 6-7(4) 6-2 in a gruelling third round match. ALSO READ: VIDEO: Messi reveals why he wants to leave Barcelona Kostyuk pushed Naomi Osaka all the way early in the third set but allRead More
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E2%80%95-jorge-messi/ ‘Messi’s release clause not valid’ ― Jorge Messi
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, published a response to La Liga on Friday, insisting the Barcelona striker’s 700-million-euro release clause no longer applies. Messi senior claims the release clause is removed once the player takes up the option in his contract to leave for free, which Messi’s side believes he didRead More
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Football: UEFA Nations League results
UEFA Nations League results on Friday: League A Group 1 At Florence Italy 1 (Sensi 67) Bosnia & Herzegovina 1 (Dzeko 57) At Amsterdam Netherlands 1 (Bergwijn 62) Poland 0 League B Group 1 At Bucharest Romania 1 (Puscas 25) Northern Ireland 1 (Whyte 86) At Oslo Norway 1 (Haaland 67) Austria 2 (Gregoritsch 35, SabitzerRead More
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Ex-Super Eagles defender, Babalade is dead
Former Super Eagles defender, Ajibade Babalade, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest. Babalade passed away in Ibadan on Friday. “We are sad to announce the shock demise of former Super Eagles defender, Ajibade Babalade, Babalade died of cardiac arrest today in Ibadan. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. Our prayers are with his …
Ex-Super Eagles defender, Babalade is dead
Messi snubs Barcelona training with Koeman despite confirming stay
Lionel Messi was absent at training with Barcelona on Saturday morning, despite confirming he will stay for the 2020/2021 season yesterday. The 33-year-old admitted he had been forced to remain at the Camp Nou, accusing club president Josep Maria Bartomeu of breaking his promise to let him leave. It came after 10 days of tension …
Messi snubs Barcelona training with Koeman despite confirming stay
Chelsea told to pay more than £30m for 28-year-old star
Rennes FC have reportedly informed Chelsea that it will cost more than £30 million to sign their 28-year-old goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, this summer, The Telegraph UK reports. Rennes are holding out for a fee in the region of £30m for Mendy following his promising performances for the club last season. The French Ligue 1 club …
Chelsea told to pay more than £30m for 28-year-old star
Dani Ceballos reveals why he turned down Real Madrid’s offer to rejoin Arsenal
Spanish midfielder, Dani Ceballos, has said that he decided to rejoin Arsenal on a second successive loan spell and turn down offers from Real Madrid and other La Liga teams because he wants to win titles with the Gunners. Ceballos impressed in his first loan at Emirates last season after joining Arsenal from Real Madrid. …
Dani Ceballos reveals why he turned down Real Madrid’s offer to rejoin Arsenal
Kai Havertz reveals who convinced him to join Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen
New Chelsea signing, Kai Havertz, has said that the club’s manager, Frank Lampard, was the person that convinced him to join the Blues from Bayer Leverkusen. Havertz said that Lampard won him over to Chelsea because he loved him as a player and watched him very often during his playing days. DAILY POST had reported …
Kai Havertz reveals who convinced him to join Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen
Arsenal confirm deal for Ceballos
Arsenal have confirmed that midfielder, Dani Ceballos has rejoined the club for a second successive season-long loan from Real Madrid. Ceballos had joined Arsenal on loan during the 2019/20 season from Real Madrid. The 24-year-old impressed for Mikel Arteta’s side last season. Arsenal made this known in a statement via its official website on Friday …
Arsenal confirm deal for Ceballos
Victor Osimhen scores second hat-trick in Napoli victory
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, on Friday evening scored his second hat-trick for the club in their 4-0 victory against Italian third division side, Teramo. Osimhen’s three goals against Teramo took his tally to six in two pre-season friendlies for Napoli. The 21-year-old only joined the Serie A side last month from Lille. DAILY POST recalls …
Victor Osimhen scores second hat-trick in Napoli victory
Chelsea finally confirm Kai Havertz’s deal
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen. The Blues were locked in negotiations for the 21-year-old for a couple of weeks and have finally gotten their man. Both clubs eventually agreed a £90million fee for Havertz. “I am very happy and proud to be here, for me it is a dream …
Chelsea finally confirm Kai Havertz’s deal
What Messi’s u-turn means for Guardiola, Man City, EPL
Lionel Messi, on Friday, finally confirmed he will be spending the 2020/2021 season with Barcelona. The 33-year-old unsuccessfully tried to force a move away from Camp Nou this summer, where he has called home for almost 20 years. Messi, speaking to Goal, pointed fingers at president Josep Bartomeu, who he claimed he told he wanted …
What Messi’s u-turn means for Guardiola, Man City, EPL
Messi sends message to Koeman as he confirms Barcelona stay
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has sent a message to new manager, Ronald Koeman, after confirming he will remain at the club. Messi has stayed away from training ever since Koeman replace Quique Setien, after informing the club he wanted to leave the club this summer. However, the 33-year-old has now made it clear that he …
Messi sends message to Koeman as he confirms Barcelona stay
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