Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for Covid-19 for a second time and will miss the Premier League clash with leaders Manchester City on Saturday, the club said. The 39-year-old Spaniard’s first positive test was in March 2020 which prompted English football to shut down as the pandemic took …
Read More »Messi deserves seventh Ballon d’Or – Fashanu
Former Wimbledon player, John Fashanu, has said he believes former Barcelona captain Lionel Messi deserves the 2021 Ballon d’Or ahead of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, The Argentina captain on Monday was crowned the 2021 Ballon d’Or winner at a ceremony in Paris, claiming the trophy for the seventh …
Read More »Villarreal 0-2 Man United: United thro’ to Round of 16
Manchester United moved into the Champions League last 16 thanks to two late goals against Villarreal in Michael Carrick’s first game as caretaker manager. Cristiano Ronaldo maintained his record of scoring in every game in this season’s competition when he lifted the ball over goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli in the 78th minute, …
Read More »2021AFCON: Napoli finally rule out Osimhen
The chances of the Super Eagles at the forthcoming delayed 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon early next year is precariously hanging in the balance following confirmation by Napoli that their injured talismanic Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen will be out of action for 90 days. The 22-year-pld forward sustained fractures to his cheekbone and eye socket during Sunday’s 3-2 defeat by …
Read More »Southgate Signs New England Contract
Gareth Southgate has signed a contract extension to stay on as England manager until the end of 2024. Southgate’s previous deal would have expired after next year’s World Cup finals in Qatar, and he had been reluctant to discuss an extension until qualification for that tournament was assured. But …
Read More »EPL: Man. United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer holds ‘crisis talks with Cristiano Ronaldo….
Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly held crisis talks with his senior players on Thursday, November 18, as he tried to salvage the club’s season and save his job. Solskjaer spoke to captain Harry Maguire, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof and Nemanja Matic in a 10am meeting at Carrington, according to …
Read More »Why I was arrested by South African police — BBNaija star, Cross
BBNaija Star, Cross Earlier today, BBNaija star, Cross was arrested by South African police. The reality TV star who is a first time visitor to the country revealed that he was apprehended by the police for violating the curfew. Taking to his Twitter handle, the reality TV star who doubles …
Read More »Why we are still detaining Obi Cubana — EFCC
The interrogation of socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, aka Obi Cabana, entered the third day on Wednesday, without any hint of when he would perfect his bail and leave the anti-graft agency in Abuja. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission official confirmed to Vanguard that the businessman was still being …
Read More »BREAKING: Ronald Koeman sacked as Barcelona manager
Barcelona FC, on Wednesday night, sacked Ronald Koeman as its manager following a 1-0 defeat at Rayo Vallecano. His departure ends an unhappy chapter for the former player who won them their first European Cup in 1992 and leaves the club in turmoil on and off the field. The defeat …
Read More »Victor Osimhen named Serie A player of the month
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has been voted the Italian Serie A’s Player of the Month for September. Osimhen came back from a disappointing start to the 2021/2022 season in August after being sent off in the opening match against newcomers Venezia making him miss the fixture against Genoa. Since then, the …
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