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Cristiano Ronaldo’s brother is being investigated for fraud. It is claimed Hugo Dinarte Aveiro – ten years older than the five-time Ballon d’Or winner – ordered the production of 13,000 fake replica jerseys. According to…

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has singled out Harry Kane and Son Heung-Min, as players that worked “like animals” as they beat Arsenal 2-0 on Sunday. Kane and Son both scored and assisted each other as Spurs…

The Gunners were condemned to their sixth Premier League reverse of the new campaign, making some unwanted history in the process. Arsenal's woes were…

Some football fans in Nigeria have criticised Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, for what they termed the poor treatment of former Super Eagles striker,…

Mauricio Pochettino has been named favourite to take over from Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid coach, local sources in Spain reports. Pochenttino has been out of work following his…

Ex-Chelsea star Didier Drogba has paid an emotional tribute to Argentina legend Diego Maradona, who passed away in November. The Albiceleste superstar died of a heart attack at the age of 60 and farewell messages across the…

Wellington Jighere, former world scrabble champion said he is quitting the brainy sport that has brought him international fame. He said in a Facebook post that he has…

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, said he desires to play with former teammate Lionel Messi next season. Neymar made it clear after Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-1 defeat of Manchester…

Barcelona skipper Lionel Messi has been hit with a £540 fine for his tribute to Diego Maradona after the legend’s death. Messi started his career at Newell’s Old Boys and unveiled their shirt in tribute to his fellow Argentine…

Football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 750th career goal on Wednesday after scoring a goal in Juventus’ win in champions league match. Ronaldo scores the second goal of the match, in which Juventus won…

World Wrestling Entertainment legend and creator of the Royal Rumble, Pat Patterson, has died at age 79; the organization confirms. “WWE extends its condolences to…

The Federal High Court in Lagos Wednesday adjourned till January 16, a suit by the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) seeking to recover an alleged N924million debt owed by…

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said there is ‘no chance whatsoever’ that he will resign in the wake of Tuesday night’s defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk. The loss left the Los…

David Alaba’s camp will not be holding talks with Chelsea in the January transfer window despite the defender’s situation at Bayern Munich still unresolved, according to…

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has been lauded for the disciplined and prudent management of the affairs of the ministry, particularly his rejection of the humongous bill of N81 million…

Formula One record champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 just days after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix. An F1 statement said: ‘The FIA, Formula One and Mercedes Team can…

Diego Maradona was “unmanageable” and should have been sent to rehab after a recent brain operation, the football star’s personal doctor has said. In an emotional statement, Leopoldo Luque said…

Mike Tyson has said he smoked weed right before his exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr. The 54-year-old ended up drawing against his 51-year-old opponent at the Staples…

Barcelona are facing a fine of up to €3,000 after Lionel Messi took off his shirt to reveal a tribute to his hero, Diego Maradona, in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Osasuna. Messi slotted home Barca’s…

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he is not worried about his position after his side slumped to their worst start to a season since 1981 with defeat at home by Wolves…

Manchester United will not say if they have received ransom demands over the cyber attack on the club last week that forced them to shut down their systems. United said on Friday they had been hit by a "sophisticated"…

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has disagreed with his Tottenham counterpart, Jose Mourinho, that they are not in the title race after a 0-0 draw between the two sides at Stamford…

Diego Maradona’s surgeon Leopoldo Luque has responded to the launch of an investigation for involuntary manslaughter. He said he did “everything he could, up to the impossible” for an…

Mike Tyson’s return to boxing at age 54 ended in a draw with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday in an eight-round exhibition battle of former heavyweight champions.…