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Manchester City becomes first Euro billion club
Manchester City have assembled the first billion euro squad, says a report by the CIES Football Observatory. Pep Guardiola’s side were the first team to win back-to-back Premier League titles since Manchester United 10…
Schumacher in Paris hospital for secret treatment – Reports
Recuperating Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has been admitted to a Paris hospital for ‘special treatment’, according to multiple reports on Monday. Le Parisien newspaper…
I taught Lionel Messi how to score – Diego Maradona
Lionel Messi is arguably the finest free-kick taker in world football, and Diego Maradona claims he must take some of the credit for the Barcelona star’s stunning record.…
‘Broke’ CAF yet to pay 2019 AFCON prize money
Nigeria Football Federation is still being owed a larger part of their $2m prize money for finishing third in the 2019 CAF African Cup of Nations in Egypt. It was reported that CAF is…
Nadal outlasts Medvedev to win 19th Grand Slam
Rafael Nadal outlasted Russian Daniil Medvedev in almost five hours to win a fourth US Open title and also 19th Grand Slam, one shy of the record 20 being held by Roger Federer. In…
BREAKING: D’Tigers book 2020 Olympic ticket
D’Tigers have confirmed their place in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games after beating China 86-73 at the FIBA World Cup game played at the Gyangzhou Gymnasium, China. The Nigerians pipped African…
How 19 year-old Canadian Andreescu became US Open Champion
Teenager Bianca Andreescu became Canada’s first Grand Slam singles champion Saturday with a rollercoaster 6-3, 7-5 win over 23-time major champion Serena Williams in the US Open final.…
Andreescu kills Serena’s dream in US Open, 24th Grand slam elusive
Serena Williams will have to await the Australian Open next January, to achieve her record equalling 24th Grand Slam dream, as Canadian teenager Bianca Vanesa Andreescu denied her again,…
FC Barcelona celebrate Samuel Eto’o
FC Barcelona on Saturday celebrated the retirement of their legend and former striker, Samuel Eto’o Fils. Samuel Eto’o announced his retirement with a message on social networks.…
Most decorated African footballer retires from football
The most decorated footballer from African soil and four-time African Player of the Year has called time on his trophy-laden career after 22 years. Samuel Eto’o has…
Nadal too strong for Berrettini, faces Medvedev in US Open final
World number two Rafael Nadal will play for his 19th Grand Slam title on Sunday, after battling past Italy’s Matteo Berrettini on Friday and into his fifth US Open final. The…
Barcelona president, Bartomeu confirms Messi can leave Camp Nou for free
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu on Friday admitted that captain, Lionel Messi can walk away from the club for free next summer. Messi has a contract at Camp Nou until 2021, but it has been…
Messi vs Salah: Arsene Wenger compares both player
Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has disclosed that Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah has similarities to Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi. He also said that the former Chelsea and AS Roma…
Mikel deceived by fake Neves post
Former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has been tricked into posting a fake comment by Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder, Ruben Neves. The fake post had Neves making a reference to…
ANDY RUIZ REMATCH: I will be more intelligent, says Joshua
ANTHONY Joshua says he needs to be more intelligent in his rematch with Andy Ruiz and expose the weaknesses he knows exist in the heavyweight champion’s game. The pair meet…
Manchester United linked with January move for Christian Eriksen
Manchester United are reportedly interested in a January move for Tottenham star Christian Eriksen. The Danish international has entered the final year of his…
Ronaldo claims 10th Portuguese Player of the year award
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is far from closing shop on accumulation of awards both home and abroad. The former Real Madrid ace added another feather to his cap after clinching…
Dimitrov knocks out Federer in US Open shocker
Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov defeated Roger Federer in five sets at the US Open quarter finals on Tuesday night. Dimitrov, who is called Baby Fed because he plays like Federer prevailed 3-6 6-4…
Abraham makes Nigeria wait as Eagles tell Chelsea star to snub England
Nigeria have launched an audacious attempt to convince Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham to snub England and represent the Super Eagles at international level, reports express.co.uk.…
‘Neymar faces fight to win over PSG fans’
Neymar faces a fight to win over the PSG supporters after his proposed return to Barcelona fell through, says French football expert Jonathan Johnson.Neymar wanted to re-join Barcelona two years after leaving, and the…
Siasia appeals FIFA’s life ban
Former Super Eagles Coach Samson Siasia said on Thursday he had lodged an appeal against his life ban from the game by world football governing body, FIFA. Siasia was banned for life…
Radamel Falcao joins Galatasaray from Monaco until 2022
Galatasaray have confirmed the signing of Radamel Falcao as the Colombian star completes his move to Turkey from Monaco. Falcao, who did not feature for Monaco to start the Ligue 1 season due…
Gallant D’Tigers fall to Argentina, face Korea for second round ticket
Inexperience and ill-luck came to play yesterday when Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team faced Argentina in their second game of the on-going FIBA World Cup in China. The Nigerians,…
Arsenal’s Mkhitaryan completes loan move to Roma
Arsenal attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan has completed a loan move to Roma, with the Armenian joining up with his new side for the duration of the 2019-20 season. Roma have confirmed they…