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Gullit disappointed Virgil Van Dijk ‘will never win Ballon D’Or’
Ruud Gullit claims Virgil van Dijk is never going to win the Ballon d’Or and expects great defenders to continue to be overlooked in the future. A stunning 12 months for a Netherlands international center-half pushed him into contention for the most prestigious of individual prizes, and despite beating Lionel Messi in the UEFA PlayerRead More
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Mourinho says the ‘situation couldn’t be worse’ after Son injury
Jose Mourinho says the “situation couldn’t be worse” for Tottenham after the club confirmed that Son Heung-min fractured his right arm in Sunday’s win over Aston Villa. Son suffered the injury in the first-minute challenge with Villa’s Ezri Konsa and though he completed the 90 minutes and scored twice, he now faces surgeryRead More
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Kovacic insists Chelsea need to ‘wake up’ after Man United setback
Mateo Kovacic says Chelsea need to “wake up” if they are to secure Champions League qualification, after slipping to a 2-0 home defeat to Manchester United. Frank Lampard’s side have now lost to United on three occasions this season, and the latest sees them now just one point clear of the chasing pack in fourth.Read More
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Barcelona cut ties with PR company accused of criticising players
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Tuesday the club has terminated its contract with a company accused of criticising current and former players, including Lionel Messi, on social media. “This morning I personally gave instructions terminate the contract,” Bartomeu said at a journalism awards ceremony. According to Spanish radio station Cadena Ser Cataluna onRead More
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Rangers Boss Salisu Yusuf attributes defeat at home to injuries
After succumbing to a third home defeat of the season, this time to Akwa United on Sunday, Rangers head coach Salisu Yusuf has attributed the defeat to the absence of key players through injuries. Yusuf who spoke to www.npfl.ng after the 2-1 defeat to Akwa United lamented at the defending of his team especially theRead More
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Casillas to end playing career, says Porto president
Porto president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa said on Tuesday that Iker Casillas is set to retire, a day after the World Cup-winning captain announced he would run for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Casillas, 38, had been expected to bring an end to a glittering playing career after making the announcementRead More
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Footballer banned five years in France for biting opponent below belt
An amateur player was suspended for five years in a local league in eastern France for biting one of his opponents below the belt during a post-match fight. The crime was committed after a second division game between Terville and Soetrich in a local league on 17 November. According to a local news website inRead More
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Nigeria Taekwondo sets for Olympic qualifiers in Morocco
The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) on Tuesday confirmed its participation in the forthcoming African Olympic Qualifications Tournament billed for Rabat, Morocco from Feb. 20 to Feb. 23. A board member of NTF, Chika Chukwumerije, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, that the athletes would feature in the eight Olympic weightRead More
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Obioma’s hattrick inspires Heartland to 5-0 thrashing Of Adamawa United
A hattrick from Chukwuemeka Obioma in the 11th, 52nd and 90th minute gave Heartland Football club of Owerri a 5-0 win over struggling Adamawa united in one of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 20 fixture played at the Okigwe stadium. Heartland started the game on a high note with coach Fidelis Illechukwu maintainingRead More
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NPFL: Enyimba overrun Abia Warriors in local derby
Enyimba Football Club produced a clinical performance to outclass Abia Warriors 4-1 in a thrilling Nigeria Professional Football League fixture at the Okigwe Stadium yesterday morning. The fixture, which began at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday evening but was called off following crowd violence; turned into an exciting five-goal spectacle upon resumption in Okigwe.Read More
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Champions League: Haaland warns Dortmund after setting record in 2-1 win over PSG
Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland, has warned his side after setting a record in their UEFA Champions League 2-1 win against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night. Haaland, who becomes the first player as a debutant in the Champions League to score ten goals in the competition so far, said Dortmund still have a lot of
Champions League: Haaland warns Dortmund after setting record in 2-1 win over PSG
EPL: Carragher reveals Liverpool’s weakness after 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, has admitted that the team still lacks “real creativity” in midfield. Carragher stated this following the Reds’ 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday. Saul Niguez’s early strike was enough for the LaLiga side to seal a narrow win. Liverpool failed to get
EPL: Carragher reveals Liverpool’s weakness after 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool: Klopp explains Mane’s substitution, updates on Henderson’s injury
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has explained why he substituted forward, Sadio Mane, during his side’s Champions League 1-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night at the Wanda Metropolitano. He also provided the latest injury update on captain, Jordan Henderson, after the England international sustained a knock against Atletico Madrid. Klopp’s men were defeated at
Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool: Klopp explains Mane’s substitution, updates on Henderson’s injury
Champions League: Simeone reveals why Atletico Madrid defeated Liverpool
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone, has disclosed that his side defeated Liverpool in the Champions League round of 16 first-leg encounter on Tuesday night because his players started very well and got an early goal. He also hailed his players for their impressive performances against Jurgen Klopp’s side. Simeone’s men defeated the Premier League leaders
Champions League: Simeone reveals why Atletico Madrid defeated Liverpool
EPL: Arsenal set to bring Cazorla back
Arsenal are exploring ways to give Santi Cazorla one last run out in the club’s colours, according to FourFourTwo. Cazorla played for the Gunners for six years and won two FA Cups during that time. The Spaniard, who was a fan favourite amongst the Emirates Stadium faithful, was hit by a career-threatening injury late in
EPL: Arsenal set to bring Cazorla back
EPL: Lampard under fire from Chelsea board after 2-0 defeat to Man Utd
Frank Lampard’s position as Chelsea manager will come under increased threat, if he fails to qualify for the Champions League, the UK Telegraph reports. The Blues have won just twice in the Premier League since Christmas Day, losing their grip on fourth place. Their 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Monday night at Stamford Bridge,
EPL: Lampard under fire from Chelsea board after 2-0 defeat to Man Utd
LaLiga: Real Madrid unveils new £25m signing, Reiner
Real Madrid on Tuesday, officially unveiled Reiner Jesus at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 18-year-old signed for the LaLiga giants from Brazilian club Flamengo in a £25million deal last month. Reiner was formally uneviled by Madrid, after playing at the South American Olympic qualification tournament, where he helped guide his country to Tokyo 2020. He posed
LaLiga: Real Madrid unveils new £25m signing, Reiner
Champions League: Neymar blames PSG after 2-1 defeat to Dortmund
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar Jr, has criticised how the club delayed his return from a rib injury. Speaking after their 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League last-16 first leg, Neymar insisted he should have played sooner to improve his physical condition. The Brazilian superstar returned after a four-match absence for the game,
Champions League: Neymar blames PSG after 2-1 defeat to Dortmund
Wenger working to change VAR offside rules
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is working to re-write the offside law, in order to end controversial Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions, the UK Mirror reports. Wenger believes players in attacking positions should be deemed onside, if any part of their body is in line with the last opponent. The Frenchman, who is now FIFA’s
Wenger working to change VAR offside rules
EPL: Chelsea ban Man Utd fans from Stamford Bridge after 2-0 defeat
Chelsea have announced they will ban a “large group” of Manchester United fans, who made homophobic chants during Monday’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. In a statement, Chelsea revealed a number of supporters were either barred from coming into the stadium or ejected during the game. “At last night’s match a large group of
EPL: Chelsea ban Man Utd fans from Stamford Bridge after 2-0 defeat
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