Sports News Today Headlines Thursday 28th November 2019
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FIFA Ranking: Nigeria moves by 4 spots, now world 31st
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up by four spots in the November ranking to place 31st on the ranking table.
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Manchester City’s owner is worth nearly $5 billion after Silver Lake deal
US private equity giant Silver Lake is investing $500 million in the owner of Manchester City, a deal that values the soccer group at nearly $5 billion and signals a concerted move by the veteran tech investors into sports.
Under the agreement announced Wednesday, Silver Lake will buy just over 10% of City Football Group, which is controlled by the United Arab Emirates royal Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In addition to the English Premier League champions Manchester City, the soccer group owns teams in the United States, Australia, China, Japan, Spain, and Uruguay.
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Factbox: Ownership of leading European football clubs
The Abu Dhabi-controlled soccer group that owns Manchester City has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to U.S. private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world’s most valuable football group with a $4.8 billion price tag.
Following are the ownership details of Manchester City and some of their main rivals at home and abroad.
MANCHESTER CITY:
Part of City Football Group (CFG), majority-owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, with Chinese investors led by media and entertainment group CMC Inc holding around 12% and Silver Lake just over 10%.
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Soccer: Man jailed for 10 years for armed attack on Arsenal players
A man who tried to rob Arsenal players Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac at knifepoint in a failed North London carjacking last July was sentenced to 10 years in jail on Friday.
The BBC reported that Ashley Smith, 30, was sentenced at Harrow Crown Court after admitting trying to steal watches worth 200,000 pounds ($255,440.00) from the Premier League players.
ALSO READ: Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham hopes injury ‘not too serious’
An accomplice, 26-year-old Jordan Northover, had also admitted involvement in the attack and was awaiting sentencing.
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Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham hopes injury ‘not too serious’
Tammy Abraham hopes scans on Thursday will clear him of any serious hip injury after he fell heavily during Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Valencia in the Champions League.
Just before half-time, the in-form Chelsea striker fell awkwardly while competing for a corner in Valencia’s box at the Mestalla.
The 22-year-old received treatment on the pitch and walked off with help from Chelsea’s medical staff. But, before Abraham could make it to the tunnel he went down holding his side before eventually being stretchered off.
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Kane hopes to build ‘strong relationship’ with new Spurs boss Mourinho
Harry Kane hopes to build a “strong relationship” with new Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho.
The England captain’s double in Tottenham’s 4-2 win over Olympiakos on Tuesday helped book a Champions League last-16 place for Mourinho’s new side.
Kane says he is keen to work with the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager, hoping to win his first piece of silverware at Spurs.
ALSO READ: Fabinho: Jurgen Klopp admits injury could be ‘massive’
“It’s early days, we have a good relationship so far, we talk, we try and help the team,” Kane said.
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Fabinho: Jurgen Klopp admits injury could be ‘massive’
Jurgen Klopp says he is unsure of the severity of Fabinho’s injury but says the outcome is “massive” after the midfielder limped off in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Napoli.
Fabinho, who has played in all but one of Liverpool’s Premier League games this season, limped off in the first half after team-mate Dejan Lovren attempted to tackle Hirving Lozano.
ALSO READ: Champions League: Salzburg beat Genk to set up group decider with Liverpool
He was replaced by Georginio Wijnaldum in the 19th minute and is banned for Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Brighton on Saturday, but Klopp will be keen to have him back for the Merseyside derby next Wednesday.
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Champions League: Salzburg beat Genk to set up group decider with Liverpool
Salzburg thumped Belgian side Genk 4-1 away on Wednesday to keep their hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout stage alive and set up a final game decider against holders Liverpool.
Two goals in as many minutes just before halftime laid the platform as third-placed Salzburg moved on to seven points in Group E, three behind leaders Liverpool and needing to beat Juergen Klopp’s team in Austria on Dec. 10 to advance.
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Under-fire Emery insists he has full backing of Arsenal hierarchy
Unai Emery insists he still has the backing of the Arsenal hierarchy as the clamour grows from supporters for the Spaniard to be dismissed.
Arsenal host Eintract Frankfurt in the Europa League on Thursday night on the back of six games without a win in all competitions.
Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Southampton was met by a chorus of boos from the Arsenal fans, with some sections of the home support having openly been chanting during the game for Emery to be sacked.
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Ajayi helps West Bromwich Albion extend winning streak against Bristol City
Semi Ajayi delivered impressive performance to help West Bromwich Albion clinch a 4-1 victory against Bristol City in Wednesday’s Championship game.
The Super Eagles star was handed his 18th league start and made the most of the opportunity, playing a key role to ensure the Baggies secure maximum points in front of their home fans.
After featuring in a midfield role against Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, the utility player was deployed to the centre-back against Bristol.
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Champions League: Cesar Azpilicueta reveals who to blame for Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Valencia
Chelsea captain, Cesar Azpilicueta has blamed himself and his teammates for not being able to beat Valencia following their 2-2 draw with the La Liga side in the Champions League on Wednesday. Azpilicueta said that Frank Lampard’s men did not manage the game well against Valencia, adding that they did not create more danger and
Champions League: Cesar Azpilicueta reveals who to blame for Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Valencia
Champions League: Lampard comments on Mateo Kovacic after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Valencia
Chelsea coach, Frank Lampard has disclosed that he told midfielder, Mateo Kovacic that he needed to score more goals for the club before the Croatian international finally broke his duck during the Blues’ 2-2 draw against Valencia in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Lampard also said that he was delighted for Kovacic and hoped
Champions League: Lampard comments on Mateo Kovacic after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Valencia
Europa League: Michael Owen predicts Astana vs Man United, Arsenal vs Eintracht Frankfurt fixtures
Former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen, has predicted some of today’s UEFA Europa League fixtures. Manchester United will take on Astana in an away Europa League fixture following a 3-3 draw with Sheffield United in the Premier League over the weekend. Arsenal will face German side, Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League at
Europa League: Michael Owen predicts Astana vs Man United, Arsenal vs Eintracht Frankfurt fixtures
Champions League: Klopp speaks to Liverpool fans after disappointing 1-1 draw with Napoli
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has apologised to the club’s fans following his team’s disappointing 1-1 draw in the Champions League against Napoli on Wednesday. Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday night, with Dejan Lovren equalising in the second half after Dries Mertens had put the visitors ahead thanks to a
Champions League: Klopp speaks to Liverpool fans after disappointing 1-1 draw with Napoli
Champions League: What Lampard, Joe Cole said about Tammy Abraham after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Valencia
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has said that Tammy Abraham’s injury in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Valencia in the Champions League last night may not be too serious. Abraham landed awkwardly on Valencia’s Ezequiel Garay at the end of the first half and was in obvious pain as he limped off the pitch. The England international
Champions League: What Lampard, Joe Cole said about Tammy Abraham after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Valencia
Champions League: What Tammy Abraham said after being injured in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Valencia
Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham has allayed fears he had suffered a serious problem during their 2-2 draw with Valencia last night. Abraham suffered a painful hip injury during the Champions League clash. He landed awkwardly on Ezequiel Garay at the end of the first half and was in obvious pain as he limped off the
Champions League: What Tammy Abraham said after being injured in Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Valencia
Astana vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s squad for Europa League clash revealed Full list
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has included 14 teenagers in his travelling squad to Astana, for an Europa League clash on Thursday, according to the Manchester Evening News. Dylan Levitt, Largie Ramazani and Ethan Laird are among the youngsters called up for the match, with Teden Mengi and DiShon Bernard also named. Max Taylor
Astana vs Man Utd: Solskjaer’s squad for Europa League clash revealed Full list
Champions League: All the teams that have qualified for Round of 16 so far
A total of eight teams have already booked their places in the Champions League round of 16, following the conclusion of match day five fixtures on Wednesday. They are: PSG, Bayern Múnich, Manchester City, Juventus, Barcelona, RB Leipzig, Real Madrid and Tottenham. PSG are through despite a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid, while Bayern thrashed
Champions League: All the teams that have qualified for Round of 16 so far
Champions League: Messi breaks Ronaldo’s record in 700th Barcelona game
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, scored once and set up two goals, as they beat Borussia Dortmund 3-1, to qualify for the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday. In doing so, Messi surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s record, by scoring against his 34th opponent in the competition. Messi previously shared the record with Raul and Ronaldo, who
Champions League: Messi breaks Ronaldo’s record in 700th Barcelona game
NFF accuses Rohr of breach of contract
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has questioned head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, over anti-contract activities. Rohr recently revealed he is being owed over $100,000 by the NFF. However, that has not gone well with the federation and they are demanding answers from Rohr, for exposing to the public some aspects of his
NFF accuses Rohr of breach of contract
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