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Under-fire Arteta vows to stop Arsenal ‘blip’
Mikel Arteta insists he is strong enough to cope with the pressure of Arsenal’s dismal run as the Gunners boss dismissed their recent struggles as merely a “blip”. Arteta has faced calls for his sacking after Sunday’s 1-0 home defeat against Burnley condemned Arsenal to their worst start to a season since 1974. Arsenal haveRead More
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Olympics: A third of Japanese want Tokyo Games cancelled
A third of Japanese residents want the Tokyo Olympics to be scrapped amid fears that an influx of foreign arrivals may cause a further spike in COVID-19 cases, a poll by public broadcaster NHK showed on Tuesday. The Japanese government and International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided in March to postpone the 2020 Olympics by aRead More
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Osun male, female players demand sports commissioner’s removal over salary delay
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Players of Osun United and Osun Babes Football Club on Monday protested the delay in the payment of their salaries by the State Government. The players bearing different placards protested to the Government House seeking the removal of the Commissioner for Youths and Sports in the State, Mr Yemi Lawal. ALSORead More
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Breaking: Barcelona to face PSG in UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Barcelona will face Paris Saint-Germain in a last 16 fixture of the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League in what appears to be the toughest of the pairings done on Monday. Last season’s finalist PSG topped group H and will face a Messi-led Barcelona that’s still struggling to put its house in order. In other pairings, BorussiaRead More
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Former Liverpool manager, Gerard Houllier dies at 73
Gerard Houllier, the French coach who won the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup treble with Liverpool, has died aged 73. Two of the French clubs Houllier managed, Paris Saint-Germain and Lens, confirmed he had died. Houllier, who managed Liverpool from 1998 to 2004, died overnight Sunday to Monday after undergoing hart surgery. HisRead More
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Anthony Joshua has great expectations for potential Fury showdown
Anthony Joshua insists a blockbuster bout against Tyson Fury will “bring out the best in me” after his British rival claimed he would beat the world heavyweight champion in three rounds. Joshua earned a ninth-round stoppage win against Kubrat Pulev on Saturday to retain his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts at Wembley Arena. AfterRead More
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ICYMI: Anthony Joshua humbles Kubrak Pulev in 9 rounds (VIDEO)
Anthony Joshua did his thing late Saturday by securing another major win, against Belgian, Kubrak Pulev. Some say it wasn’t as easy as it looks, but of course, it is boxing and a punch can make a difference, in fact, a punch did make a difference. ALSO READ: Anthony Joshua wary of threat of ‘new’Read More
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Buhari celebrates Anthony Joshua’s victory
President Muhammadu Buhari says by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Anthony Joshua has given boxing lovers around the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer.
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Governor’s Cup DG, Akpe, others bag Rhythm sports awards
…pledges to do more for growth of sports in Nigeria By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Director General of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football competition, “The Bayelsa Governor’s Cup, Mr. Ono Akpe, says his passion to support youths made him key into sports development. Akpe who was speaking shortly after receiving an award, at the End ofRead More
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Borussia Dortmund sack coach Lucien Favre
Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund have sacked coach Lucien Favre after a string of poor results, German media reported Sunday. Both Bild newspaper and Kicker magazine reported that Dortmund had decided to part ways with the 63-year-old Swiss coach after a humiliating 5-1 defeat to Stuttgart on Saturday. ALSO READ: Governor’s Cup DG, Akpe, others bag RhythmRead More
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EPL: Special players Arsenal needs to overcome Southampton
Arsenal will lock horns with Southampton on Wednesday evening as all eyes will be keen to see how they perform against the visitors who have been outstanding in recent weeks in the Premier League. The pressure will continue to mount on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta until they record a win at least at the Emirates. …
EPL: Special players Arsenal needs to overcome Southampton
Should Arsenal sack Manager, Mikel Arteta
Arsenal are currently in trouble following their position in the League standing and really need a response at the moment. It’s so unfortunate to say the least about the Gunners performance in the season. They started on a bright note defeating Fulham and West Ham United in emphatic fashion. But they seem to have lost …
Should Arsenal sack Manager, Mikel Arteta
EPL: Joe Cole criticizes Chelsea star, tells Lampard to drop him after Wolves defeat
Former Chelsea star, Joe Cole, has criticized forward, Timo Werner, following the Blues’ Premier League 2-1 defeat against Wolves on Tuesday night. Cole, who said Werner needs to brush up on his finishing, wants Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, to drop him from the club’s squad. Werner struggled to make an impact in the match as …
EPL: Joe Cole criticizes Chelsea star, tells Lampard to drop him after Wolves defeat
Man City vs West Brom: Guardiola reveals why they failed to win
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has bemoaned his side’s lack of goals after they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Brom on Tuesday night. Baggies goalkeeper Sam Johnstone made two point-blank in stoppage time saves to deny the former Premier League champions three points. The result leaves Guardiola’s side sixth in the table, …
Man City vs West Brom: Guardiola reveals why they failed to win
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Arsenal vs Southampton, Liverpool vs Tottenham
Former Manchester United and England striker, Michael Owen, has predicted some of the Premier League fixtures that will be played on Wednesday. The busy festive schedule has kicked in and some top teams will be in action across the country. Arsenal welcome Southampton seeking to climb up from 15th place, while Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur …
EPL: Michael Owen predicts Arsenal vs Southampton, Liverpool vs Tottenham
NFF board member, Emmanuel Ibah dies of COVID-19
Mr Emmanuel Ibah, a member of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), is dead. Ibah died of COVID-19-related complications at the age of 61. His death was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the NFF. The statement read in part: “Family sources confirmed to the NFF that Ibah, who was …
NFF board member, Emmanuel Ibah dies of COVID-19
Wolves vs Chelsea: Scholes reveals why Lampard will not win Premier League title
Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has said Chelsea will not win the Premier League title this season. According to him, the Blues are still one year away from challenging, as players like Mason Mount and Kai Havertz still need time to develop. Frank Lampard’s side fell to their second consecutive defeat in the Premier …
Wolves vs Chelsea: Scholes reveals why Lampard will not win Premier League title
Premier League manager to be sacked Wednesday
West Brom manager, Slaven Bilic, is expected to be sacked by the club on Wednesday. SportsMail reports Sam Allardyce is set to replace him at the Hawthorns. Bilic took charge as the Baggies drew 1-1 at Manchester City on Tuesday night. But West Brom’s Chinese owners had already decided they need a change in direction …
Premier League manager to be sacked Wednesday
Liverpool vs Tottenham: It is business as usual – Klopp warns Mourinho
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has insisted he won’t lose confidence over how well Tottenham Hotspur are playing. Ahead of their Premier League clash on Wednesday night, Klopp has told Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, that “it is business as usual”. “Tottenham have the quality of the top teams and when they have the ball they show …
Liverpool vs Tottenham: It is business as usual – Klopp warns Mourinho
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Messi told to accept pay cut to remain at Nou Camp
Barcelona’s presidential candidate, Emili Rousaud, has admitted that Lionel Messi’s salary is too big for the club due to their current financial crisis. Rousaud also said he would like to keep the 33-year-old at the Nou Camp on a reduced contract. Messi, who tried to force an exit from Barca in the summer, has less …
Barcelona vs Real Sociedad: Messi told to accept pay cut to remain at Nou Camp
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