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England face Germany in Euro 2020 blockbuster after France make shock exit
England can avenge decades of hurt at the hands of Germany when they face their old rivals in a blockbuster Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Tuesday after the tournament was rocked by France’s stunning exit. Gareth…
Maradona’s doctor to be questioned about star’s death
Argentine prosecutors will on Monday question Diego Maradona’s personal physician, accused along with six other medical professionals of having neglected the ailing football icon in his final days.The appearance of…
Ronaldo ‘proud’ of Portugal’s efforts after Euro 2020 elimination
Captain Cristiano Ronaldo said on Monday he was “proud” of holders Portugal’s efforts despite bowing out of Euro 2020 after the weekend’s 1-0 last 16 loss to Belgium. “We…
I’m Ready To Take Up Super Eagles Job If NFF Wants Me – Sunday Oliseh
Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has expressed his readiness to contribute his quota to the growth and development of Nigerian football. He…
I broke my leg for Nigeria but FG neglected me – Siasia laments
Former Super Eagles player Samson Siasia has hit out at the Federal Government for abandoning legends in their time of need. The former striker…
I was Abandoned by Government, Teammates during Life Ban Case – Siasia
Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has expressed disappointment in how the Nigerian government and his Super Eagles teammates all abandoned him during his life ban case.…
Maradona psychiatrist denies blame in star’s death
The psychiatrist who was treating Diego Maradona when he died last November has denied any responsibility for his demise, which an expert panel has blamed on neglect, her lawyer said Friday. Agustina…
’94 Eagles hail Buhari after house gifts
Members of the Super Eagles who won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia have shared their excitement after the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), gave them three-bedroom apartments, 27 years after…
27 years after, Buhari Allocates Houses To Tunisia ’94 Eagles
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the allocation of 3-bedroom house to each member of the Super Eagles squad that won the African Cup of Nations in Tunis, Tunisia, in 1994. This, according to a release…
UEFA scraps away goals rule
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has confirmed that the away goals rule will be abolished from all UEFA club competitions at the start of the…
FC Barcelona send birthday message to Messi as contract expires
FC Barcelona sent birthday greetings to Lionel Messi as the club captain turned 34 on Thursday, at a time when his future remains unresolved. The…
Germany face England in Euro 2020 Round of 16 [Fixture List]
Germany will face England and Belgium will play defending champions Portugal, as Euro 2020 entered the knockout stage on Wednesday. The first two matches on…
Chelsea striker Giroud agrees to join AC Milan
Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud, has agreed a two-year contract with AC Milan worth €3.5 million (£3m) a year plus bonuses. According to Sky Italia, the 34-year-old’s…
Mikel Obi hints at possible collabo with Aliko Dangote
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi has hinted at a possible collaboration between him and business mogul, Aliko Dangote. The ace Chelsea midfielder…
Siasia rejects five-year ban, will challenge CAS’ verdict on alleged match-fixing
Super Eagles Former Coach, Samson Siasia, does not accept the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) verdict on the match-fixing charge brought against him by world football governing body, FIFA, an associate…
Match fixing: Siasia’s life ban from football reduced to 5 years, backdated to 2019
Former Nigeria coach, Samson Siasia’s life-ban from football for bribery has been reduced to five years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS. The 53-year-old…
Man City prepare ‘take-it-or-leave-it’ bid for Kane
Premier League champions Manchester City are ready to table a £100m take-it-or-leave-it bid for Tottenham Hotspur hitman Harry Kane. The England captain…
Motsepe says Africa will learn from Europe and launch Super League
CAF president Patrice Motsepe believes Africa can succeed where Europe failed and launch a Super League, according to a statement released by the continental organisation on Sunday. “We have been following…
‘Super League project still alive,’ says Barcelona president
Barcelona president Joan Laporta insisted Sunday that the controversial Super League project “is still alive” despite it being widely condemned as a crude land grab. “The project is alive,” Laporta said at a…
Ex-boxing champion Wilder says he is from Edo
Former heavyweight boxing champion, Deontay Wilder, stunned fans globally after he revealed on Saturday he had traced his roots to Edo State. In a viral video posted on Youtube,…
Ronaldo becomes first person to hit 300m Instagram followers
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese professional footballer, has become the first person to reach 300 million followers on Instagram. The five-time…
Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka has announced her withdrawal from Wimbledon to “take some personal time with friends and family”. Team Osaka made the announcement, according to London’s Daily…
Christian Eriksen to have ICD heart implant device
Soccer player Christian Eriksen is to have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) device fitted, the Danish football federation has said. Eriksen suffered…
I’ll be back, Sergio Ramos bids Real Madrid tearful farewell
Sergio Ramos was understandably in an emotional mood as he bid farewell to Real Madrid during a press conference on Thursday. The 35-year-old, who has spent the last 16 years at the…