Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori have failed to make the England squad for World Cup qualifiers after switching allegiance and snubbing Nigeria. Chelsea Striker, Tammy Abraham, was born in the UK to Nigerian parents, while AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori, was born in Calgary, Canada, to Nigerian parents. But …
Read More »‘You know you can’t leave’ – New Barcelona president Joan Laporta appeals to Lionel Messi to stay at the club
New Barcelona president, Joan Laporta has made a direct plea to Lionel Messi to stay at the club, barely hours after he was sworn into office on Wednesday, March 17. He won club elections last week and has returned to the helm of the club 11 years after leaving the …
Read More »Teden Mengi: Manchester United agree contract with defender on loan at Derby
Manchester United have agreed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with defender Teden Mengi, who is currently on loan at Derby. Academy product Mengi, who made his senior debut in last season’s Europa League against LASK Linz, is set to stay at the club until at least 2024, with an option for …
Read More »Dinamo Zagreb manager, Zoran Mamic resigns after being sentenced to 4years and 8 months in prison for embezzlement of £13.4 m from the club
Dinamo Zagreb manager, Zoran Mamic has resigned from his job after being sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for embezzlement of 116 million kuna (£13.4 million) from the club. The ruling, reported by Balkan nation’s state television (HRT), comes just days before the club’s Europa League clash …
Read More »Buhari congratulates Amaju Pinnick over FIFA appointment
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded Mr. Amaju Pinnick, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on his election into the FIFA Executive Council, the highest decision-making organ in world football. A congratulatory message signed by Femi Adesina, his Spokesman, said that the President believes that by dint of hardwork, …
Read More »“True champions never break!’ Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to recent criticism as he passionately reaffirms commitment to Juventus
Football star, Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to recent criticism about him after his club Juventus were knocked out of the Champions League by Porto this week. The 36-year-old’s future has become the subject of speculation since the Champions league exit and Juventus former President called him an ‘expensive mistake’ asking …
Read More »Champions League: Liverpool Storm Into Last Eight With Win Over RB Leipzig
Liverpool eased past RB Leipzig into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0 win in Budapest Wednesday that coach Jurgen Klopp said helps his side put their Premier League problems to one side. Liverpool eased past RB Leipzig into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0 win in Budapest Wednesday that coach …
Read More »Manchester City’s run of 21 successive victories is over as Manchester United beat them 2-0 at the Etihad
Manchester City’s 21 game unbeaten streak was struck out by their eternal rivals, Manchester United. On Sunday night, March 7, Bruno Fernandes and a man of the match performance from Luke Shaw was enough to see off premier league table leaders Manchester City . United claimed a famous and surprising …
Read More »Alan Smith column: Lampard has made mistakes at Chelsea but it’s vital Abramovich shows patience
One thing is clear, the other more uncertain. Firstly, Chelsea have a good enough squad to be challenging for trophies. Very few can rival the strength in depth at Stamford Bridge. More questionable is whether they have the right manager to take advantage. Recent performances, of course, would suggest not. Whether it’s …
Read More »Birmingham City favourite wanted by Gary Rowett’s Millwall
Millwall are in talks about signing Birmingham City’s midfield dynamo Maikel Kieftenbeld on a permanent deal before the transfer window closes. Gary Rowett is looking to bolster his midfield and has first hand experience of Kieftenbeld’s destructive qualities having taken him to St Andrew’s in the summer of 2015. Indeed …
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