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Manchester United take a step closer to signing Juventus’ Mario Mandzukic
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may finally be getting his man in the form of Juventus star Mario Mandzukic. The legendary Norwegian has been said to be chasing…
Thierry Henry appointed Impact Montréal boss
MLS side Impact Montréal have made the surprising announcement today of appointing Thierry Henry as their new Head Coach with immediate effect. The former AS Monaco boss has…
Thierry Henry urges Arsenal fans to forget Nicolas Pepe’s price
Thierry Henry has instructed Arsenal supporters to “forget” about the price Nicolas Pepe was signed for and instead seek to back the attacker. The Ivory Coast…
Emmanuel Petit backs Steven Gerrard to replace Unai Emery at Emirates Stadium
Emmanuel Petit has expressed his belief that its “time for Unai Emery to leave Arsenal”, while backing Rangers boss Steven Gerrard to come in and steady the…
I nearly joined Arsenal in the summer of 2016 – Riyad Mahrez
Speaking in an interview with France Football, Algerian international and Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez discussed how he nearly joined Arsenal, being in contention for…
NFF offers Gernot Rohr condition on new deal
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has hinted that the Super Eagles’ coach, Gernot Rohr, would be offered a new deal next summer. Pinnick…
Arsenal Sticking With Emery But Warns Him That Results Must Improve
Unai Emery has been offered public backing by the Arsenal hierarchy, but warned results must improve. Emery's position is under scrutiny after a run of just two wins from their last…
Ronaldo faces two-year ban
Juventus may have beaten AC Milan on Sunday night but it wasn’t a great evening for a certain Cristiano Ronaldo.Last week, he was substituted during Juve’s Champions League match against Lokomotiv Moscow with the…
Raheem Sterling dropped for England’s match against Montenegro after training bust-up
England manager, Gareth Southgate, will not select Raheem Sterling, for Thursday’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro, following an incident at their St George’s Park…
Liverpool need every point to maintain title push – Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool need every Premier League point on the board so far to help them through their “most intense period ever” over the next six weeks. Liverpool’s…
Xhaka says he is ready to battle for Arsenal place
Granit Xhaka may have been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy due to his public run-in with the club’s fans but he says he will be staying and fighting for his place in the team.The volatile 27-year-old Swiss…
Lacazette defends Emery
French striker Alexandre Lacazette has leaped to the defence of under-fire Arsenal manager Unai Emery saying fans were being fickle in criticising him after not praising him when they were on a good run last…
Ronaldo’s fitness, attitude both under the spotlight
Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness and attitude came under the spotlight on Monday after he reacted angrily to being substituted during Juventus’ win over AC Milan and coach…
Jose Mourinho predicts Premier League winner after Liverpool’s win over Manchester City
Jose Mourinho believes Liverpool are the “complete puzzle” who will not let go their chance of claimimg a first Premier League title. The Reds moved eight points clear at the top of…
Ronaldo leaves stadium after being substituted
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly left the Allianz Stadium before the final whistle of Juventus' 1-0 Serie A win over AC Milan on Sunday after…
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold admits to concern over handball VAR incident against Manchester…
Trent Alexander-Arnold had the threat of a VAR check in the back of his mind after the ball struck his arm in the build-up to Liverpool’s opening goal against Manchester City…
I am not scared playing at Anfield – Kevin de Bruyne
Manchester City player Kevin De Bruyne has said he is looking forward returning to Anfield with Manchester City and insists he will be inspired by the atmosphere, rather than…
IAAF confirms full refund of controversial money erroneously paid into AFN account
NIGERIA can now heave a sigh of relief as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has confirmed the receipt of the balance of the overpayment made to the Athletics…
Unai Emery pleads for more time as Arsenal wobble
Arsenal manager Unai Emery pleaded for calm and patience after his side continued to wobble in the Premier league, losing 2-0 at Leicester on Saturday. The defeat made the…
Wike swears-in special adviser on Real Madrid
Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State now has a special adviser on Real Madrid Academy. He is Christopher Green, a former board member and chairman of the NFF technical committee. He was…
Paul Scholes advises Manchester United on how to fix their midfield woes
Manchester United returned to winning ways by thrashing Partizan Belgrade 3-0 in a game where they also qualified for the UEFA Europa League knockout stages on Thursday. In…
Tension as Lionel Messi speaks on Barcelona future
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has opened up on his club future amid reports that the Argentinian would like to end his career at his boyhood club. Messi has spent his entire career…
Eto’o slams Ballon D’Or organisers
FORMER African footballer of the year, Samuel Eto’o has expressed hope that an African player will win this year’s Ballon d’Or stating that African players still do not get the…
Wenger makes Liverpool vs Man City prediction
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger reckons Liverpool are favourites to beat Manchester City when the two sides meet in the Premier League on Sunday evening. The anticipated match…