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    Lewandowski, Bayern Munich Striker, cuts his ties with Huawei in support for Ukraine

    Bayern Munich and Poland striker, Robert Lewandowski has cut ties with Chinese technology company Huawei amid reports they are helping Russia after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Reports in China say the tech giant has been helping Vladimir Putin's efforts to stabilise Russia's internet network after it came under attack from hacker groups across the globe.  A report,...

    Over 17 people reported dead and 22 injured in brawl between rival fans in Mexico

    At least 17 fans have been reported dead, with 22 injured, after violence broke out during a game between Mexican football teams, Queretaro and Atlas. The brawl broke out at Queretaro's Estadio Corregidora on Saturday when rivals faced off, with officials stopping play in the 62nd minute as supporters of reigning champions...

    Manchester City beats Manchester United 4-1 (Details)

    Manchester City thrashed Manchester United 4-1 on Sunday evening, March 6 in an  entertaining clash at the Etihad. In a match which saw the stadium fans don krainian colors in show of solidarity over the ongoing war with Russia, Kevin De Bruyne's double, and a Jadon Sancho's equaliser, saw the...

    “7th position in Ballon d’Or shocked me” – Mo Salah says

    Egypt and Liverpool star, Mo Salah says he didn't expect to come  seventh place in voting for the prestigious 2021 Ballon d'or awards . According to Salah no one including himself expected a 7th placed finish in the standings because of the spectacular year he had where he broke so...

    “Why keeping Harry Maguire with Manchester United?” – Team mates asked

    Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire's place in the team is reportedly being questioned by some of his teammates. The 28-year-old England international has endured a frustrating season at Old Trafford in which his form has come under serious question having made a number of high-profile mistakes in several matches including recent games against Burnley and Southampton. Despite...

    Abramovich puts Chelsea FC up for sale, grabs Isreali citizenship

    Amidst the war between Russia and Ukraine, the owner of Chelsea football club, Roman Abramovich has stated that he has put the club up for sale. In a statement released on the club’s website, the Russian owner of the football club stated that the sale of the club would follow...

    Manchester United may replace Cristiano RonaldO with Victor Osimhen

    Napoli star Victor Osimhen has emerged as Manchester United's top target to replace Cristiano Ronaldo according to a new report. According to Football Italia, Manchester United have approached Nigeria's Osimhen but Napoli are demanding at least €100 million for the Super Eagles striker who has scored 11 goals in 22...

    Cristiano Ronaldo “furious with Man Utd teammates” during Atletico Madrid draw

    Rio Ferdinand highlighted Cristiano Ronaldo’s obvious frustration with his teammates after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.  Manchester United struggled in the first half in Madrid, with Joao Felix’s header putting Atletico ahead, but Ralf Rangnick’s side escaped with a point after Anthony Elanga’s equalizer. Meanwhile, Ronaldo...

    Life goes on in Ukraine, As their football league commences soon

    Ukrainian football officials have confirmed that they will go ahead with plans to restart the domestic league on Friday despite the threat of invasion from Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognised two eastern Ukrainian regions – around Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states after months of ongoing tensions,,...

    Ajax’s star, Abdelhak Nouri’s family after the club accepted responsibility for his permanent brain damage

    Dutch football club, Ajax has reached a financial settlement with the family of talented midfielder Abdelhak Nouri, who suffered severe and permanent brain damage after collapsing during a pre-season friendly in 2017. Recall that the club previously acknowledged that Nouri did not get adequate medical attention after he collapsed and accepted...

    There was a rift in Manchester United dressing room between Cristiano, Pogba and Fernandes

    Manchester United interim manager, Ralf Rangnick has reportedly held talks with some of the big stars in the squad amid reports of a rift within the United dressing room Rangnick is understood to have held talks with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba, and Bruno Fernandes while also meeting with Marcus...

    Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo are ‘in a power struggle over Manchester United captaincy’ by Harry Maguire denies it – (tweet)

    Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire are reportedly locked in a power struggle over the Manchester United captaincy at the moment.  According to a report in The Mirror, the pair have been in conversation with interim boss Ralf Rangnick about a change of skipper for the rest of this season.  The idea is that Ronaldo is handed the...

    “I am the first and only Nigerian to play for Manchester United” – Odion Ighalo

    Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo has insisted that he has no regrets playing for Manchester United because being the first and only Nigerian to play for the club is a great achievement for him.  The 32-year-old joined Manchester United in a deadline day move in January 2020. He made 23 appearances...

    Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe will join Real Madrid this summer – Javier Tebas says

    La Liga president, Javier Tebas has stated that Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland will join Real Madrid this summer from Paris Saint-Germain and Borrusia Dortmund respectively. The French superstar, who is a long-term target of Real Madrid, is yet to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, meaning he will...

    Kylian Mbappe may become the highest-paid footballer as he might be paid up to £1m per week by Paris Saint-Germain FC

    Paris Saint-Germain football club of France have offered Kylian Mbappe a contract that would make him the highest paid footballer on the planet.  In a move to keep him at the Parc des Princes beyond this summer, the Ligue 1 giants are ready to make him the highest-paid player in...

    Israel Adesanya defeats Whittaker to retain UFC middlewight belt (video)

    Israel Adesanya has defeated Robert Whittaker to retain his middleweight title at UFC 271 in Houston, Texas. The reigning UFC middleweight champion battled Whittaker over five rounds to ultimately win a unanimous decision in his fourth consecutive title defense in front of 6,000 fans packed into the Toyota Center The final scorecards read 49-46, 48-47...

    Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son signs for Manchester United’s academy (photos)

    Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, the 11 year old son of superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Manchester United's academy, following in the footsteps of his father.  Cristiano Jr has played for the club's academy on a number of occasions over recent months, after Ronaldo Sr rejoined the club last summer. The...

    Why Sir Alex Ferguson left Manchester United in 2013 ? – Wayne Rooney reveals

    Derby County manager and former Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney, has revealed the real reason Sir Alex Ferguson left Manchester United. According to the former Manchester United striker who is the club's and England's highest goalscorer of all time, Ferguson ‘got out’ of the club as ‘quick as he could’...

    Kurt Zouma charged and fined £250,000 by the RSPCA in the star’s cat-kicking video

    West Ham defender, Kurt Zouma may reportedly be prosecuted within days because the RSPCA is handling their investigation into his cat-kicking outburst 'at an incredible pace'. According to a source quoted by The Sun, the West Ham defender, 27, has already been questioned by the charity's officers. Other witnesses are...

    West Ham teammates ‘seek pay rise’ after learning of Kurt Zouma wage amid his recent ‘cat scandal’

    Footballer, Kurt Zouma is reportedly facing a rift with his West Ham teammates who have recently discovered the defender's wage following his backlash for animal cruelty. Footage of Zouma kicking his cat across the kitchen floor surfaced on Monday February 7, sparking outrage. The footballer has been fined two-weeks wages by the...

    Silas Nwankwo, 18-year football player, joins the Swedish club, Mjällby AIF (photos)

    Nigerian striker, Silas Nwankwo has completed a move to Swedish club, Mjällby AIF from Nasarawa United. The 18-year-old, who was the joint-Top scorer in the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), penned n a four-year deal until 2025 with the club, Nwankwo recorded 19 goals with eight assists to share the award with...

    Egypt kicks away its host nation Cameroon from AFCON 2021 to clash with Senegal

    Egypt defeated Cameroon 3-1 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations final, ending the hosts’ hopes of glory on home soil on Thursday night, February 3.  The second semi-final finished goalless after 120 minutes but it was Egypt who were victorious in the shootout.  Egypt had coach Carlos Queiroz sent off after a series...

    AFCON: Africa’s Best teams set for AFCON 2021 Semifinals (time table)

    It’s time now for the “final four” of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Cameroon 2021. After the quarterfinals exciting games, Cameroon Indomitable Lions, Burkina Faso Stallions, Egypt Pharaohs and Senegal Teranga Lions completed the “Golden Quartet” of the 33rd TotalEnergies AFCON edition. The semifinal matches are as follows: Match 49...

    PSG Star, Neymar, grabs the prestigious Samba Gold award for a record the 5th time

    PSG superstar, Neymar has won the prestigious Samba Gold award for a record fifth time. Neymar, 29, received the esteemed prize, which is awarded to the best Brazilian footballer playing outside of the country, for the second consecutive year after registering 17 goals and 18 assists for PSG in 2021. The...

    BREAKING: Manchester United sever ties from rape-accused Mason Greenwood

    Manchester United fans are no longer able to buy Mason Greenwood merchandise on the club’s website following his arrest, The Sun reports. Greenwood was brought into police custody on Sunday afternoon after his girlfriend Harriet Robson made public allegations of rape and assault. He has remained there for questioning ever...

    Frank Lampard, ex. Chelsea Boss, confirmed as Everton’s new manager

    Everton have appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract to replace the sacked Rafael Benitez. Lampard, who arrived at Everton's Finch Farm training ground on Monday January 31, where he was expected to take first-team training for the first time, said: "It is a huge honour...

    Dele Alli signs up with Everton for £10m

    England player, Dele Alli has sealed a deadline day move to Everton worth £10 million ($13m),   joining new Everton boss Frank Lampard at Goodison Park. The 25-year-old struggled for form in Tottenham but now has a fresh start at Merseyside  "Everton have completed the signing of midfielder Dele Alli from Tottenham...

    Cristiano Ronaldo shares photos of training with his son

    Cristiano Ronaldo is already preparing his son for the future with retirement in sight.  The Manchester United and Portuguese striker shared photos of himself and Cristiano Jr training on his Instagram account with the following caption: 'Present and future'. In the photos, the 36-year-old footballer was pictured running around the pitch topless while his son was...

    Odion Ighalo signs up with Al-Hilal on ‘1 year and 6 months’ deal leaving Al Shabab

    Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has joined Saudi Arabian side, Al-Hilal from rivals Al Shabab. Al-Hilal who are currently fourth in the Saudi League announced the signing of the Nigeria international after he penned a one-and-a-half-year deal until June 2023. “Welcome the ‘Eagle’, Odion Ighalo,” the tweet from Al Hilal read, accompanied...

    Victor Osimhen being wooed by Arsenal in a bid to strengthen their attack

    Arsenal are reportedly eager to sign Super Eagles and Napoli striker Victor Osimhen after missing out on Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic. Mikel Arteta has been keen to recruit a new attacker in this window with the club set to do away with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after being exiled by his coach.  With Vlahovic on the market, Arsenal...

    Dusan Vlahovic signs up for £62m with Juventus

    Dusan Vlahovic has finally completed his £62million move from Fiorentina to Juventus after successfully undergoing a medical in Turin, and rejecting a move to Arsenal.  The 21-year-old, who had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal before opting to remain in Italy,  put pen to paper on his Juventus deal to end rumors after...

    “Lionel Messi is suffering from effect of Covid” as he had the ‘roughest variant –

    Argentina coach reveals  Argentina coach, Lionel Scaloni has revealed that Lionel Messi is still suffering from the effects of having Covid, after he contracted the 'roughest variant' during the winter break. PSG superstar Messi has played just once this year after getting infected last month, making his return in the 4-0 win over Reims...

    Guinean President,Colonel Mamady forgives Guinea players for AFCON exit but wants a refund of budget – Report

    Interim President of Guinea, Mamady Doumbouya, has forgiven the country’s national men’s football team for crashing out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a 1-0 loss to the Gambia but wants a partial refund for the games not played in the competition. The president says that his utmost...

    Samuel Kalu, Super Eagles Forward, Joins Watford From Bordeaux

    Super Eagles forward, Samuel Kalu has completed his switch to the Premier League with Watford from Ligue 1 side, FC Girondins de Bordeaux.  The Premier League side announced the deal that will last till June 2025 on its website. He is the Hornets fourth signing of the January window following the arrival of...

    Robert Lewandowski is N° 1 footballer in the world ahead of Lionel Messi –

    Erling Haaland says Borussia Dortmund striker,  Erling Haaland named his fellow superstar Robert Lewandowski as the best footballer on the planet right now, with Karim Benzema and Lionel Messi completing his top three. Lewandowski controversially missed out on last year's Ballon d'Or award despite firing home a sensational 69 goals in 59...

    Anthony Martial signs up with Manchester United from Sevilla on loan

    Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has finally left the club to join Sevilla on loan until the end of the season.  The LaLiga side have agreed to cover the Frenchman's wages though there is understood to be no option to buy him permanently at the end of the deal.  A statement...

    Mario Balotelli joins the Italian squad for first time since 2018

    Mario Balotelli has been named in the Italy squad for the first time since 2018 as the European champions plan for their World Cup play-off semi-final. The former Manchester City and Liverpool striker, 31, has not featured for his country since September 2018. Balotelli is one of 35 players named for...

    Dylan Williams signs up with Chelsea

    Premier League side, Chelsea have completed the signing of 18-year-old left-back Dylan Williams from Derby County for an undisclosed fee. He is Chelsea's first signing of the January transfer window with Derby boss Wayne Rooney saying on Friday that he 'couldn't stand in the way of his opportunity.' Williams, who made the step up to first-team...

    Liverpool beats Crystal Palace in 3-1 win

    Liverpool kept hope of a Premier League title race alive as a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace cut the gap on leaders Manchester City to nine points, while Arsenal missed the chance to move into the top four after being held 0-0 by Burnley. Jurgen Klopp’s men also have a...

    Naomi Osaka knocked out In 3rd round in Australian Open

    Defending champion, Naomi Osaka has been knocked out of the  Australian Open after  Amanda Anisimova stunned her on Friday January 21, handed her a defeat. The Japanese four-time Grand Slam champion, seeded 13, won the first set on Margaret Court Arena but Amanda, a 20-year-old American ranked 60th in the world...

    AFCON 2021: Femi Otedola has promised the Super Eagles team $250,000 if they win 2021 Africa Cup

    Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has promised the Super Eagles squad $250,000, if they lift the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, who represented CACOVID during a visit to the team’s camp in Cameroon, made the disclosure. He also said the private sector-led platform...

    AFCON CUP: Nigeria beat Guinea Bissau 2-0

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated Guinea Bissau 2-0 in their Group D encounter at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night, January 19 in Garoua, Cameroon. Sadiq Umar scored in the 56th minute to put Nigeria ahead in the game after a wonderful left footed assist from Kelechi...

    Cristiano Ronaldo set to leave Man United if they fail this season

    Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to leave Manchester United this summer if the Red Devils fail to qualify for Champions League football next season. Ronaldo, 36, sealed a sensational return to United last summer, with the hope he could help the Devils could win their first title in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era...

    Samuel Kalu agrees to sign-in with Bordeaux for £3.5m

    Premier League side, Watford are closing in on a £3.5million deal for Bordeaux and Nigerian winger, Samuel Kalu. The 24-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Wednesday January 19, prior to agreeing to a four-and-a-half-year contract. The Nigeria international, who has 13 caps and two goals for the Super Eagles, will be Watford's fourth...

    Real Madrid plans to sign Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland for £292M

    Spanish giant, Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a financial package worth £292million to secure the services of both Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. The Spanish side, who have been long-term admirers of the footballers,  are eager to close a deal with the duo ahead of the 2022-2023 season. They are developing a package that will...

    Super Eagles to receive $10,000 each for their Sudan & Sudan wins

    Super Eagles of Nigeria stars will receive $10,000 each for the victories over Egypt and Sudan at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. This comes after the Nigeria Football Federation and the Eagles reached an agreement over the mode of payment for wins and draw at the tournament. According to...

    See Lionel Messi’s new £3million mansion in Rosario (photos)

    Superstar footballer, Lionel Messi has spent £3million to build a massive mansion dubbed 'The Fortress' in his home city of Rosario in Argentina.  The monster property, built on three adjoining plots of land in a gated private estate on the outskirts of the footballer's home city of Rosario, has a huge cinema,...

    Super Eagles of Nigeria ‘caged’ Mo Salah with their performance (1-0) – video

    The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a 1-0 win over the Pharaohs of Egypt on Tuesday night, January 11. Egypt went into their first Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) match with high hopes, possessing in-form Liverpool striker Mo Salah, but the mercurial forward was clinically cut off for long spells...

    Philippe Coutinho moves to Aston Villa (photos)

    Former Liverpool midfielder, Philippe Coutinho has been unveiled as new Aston Villa player after his loan move from Barcelona was confirmed. The Brazilian's temporary move to Villa Park was confirmed last week, with the Midlands club holding the option to sign the former Liverpool star permanently at the end of this current season. The 29-year-old was officially presented...

    PSG offers Antonio Rudiger about £6m per year to join them

    PSG have reportedly offered to sign Antonio Rudiger when his Chelsea contract expires this summer.  The German defender, 28, is set to become a free agent at the end of the season after reaching an impasse in contract talks with the Blues. Real Madrid appeared the frontrunners to snap him up on a free...

    Ahmet Yılmaz Calik, Turkisk football player, dies in a horrifying auto crash

    Turkey international footballer and Konyaspor star, Ahmet Y?lmaz Calik has died in a horror car crash, his club said on Tuesday. He was 27.  The 28-year-old defender was killed after he reportedly lost control of his car near Gölba??, in the capital Ankara . He was on his way to go arrange his...

    Cristiano Ronaldo talks with his agent, Jorge Mendes about his future with Man. City

    Manchester United superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly held crisis talks with his agent, Jorge Mendes, over his future at Old Trafford. Ronaldo, 36, has scored 14 goals in 21 appearances since heading back for a second spell at United in the summer, but the Red Devils have been struggling in their recent games. According to The Sun,...

    ‘Manchester United did’nt offered me a new £500,000-a-week contract’ – Paul Pogba claims

    Paul Pogba has dismissed reports that he has been offered a new deal by Manchester United. Reports  by The Sun on Friday January 7, stated that Pogba was offered fresh terms worth £500,000-per-week last summer that would have made him the highest paid player in the English premier league. But a...

    Barcelona’s Gerard Pique posts his payslip on Social Media

    Barcelona Defender, Gerard Pique has shared his payslip online to dispel a TV report that called him Barcelona's highest paid player. Spanish Television presenter, Lluis Canu said Pique was taking home almost £12m a year after tax that is about a £1m a month but the footballer has revealed he...

    Manchester City set to offer Sergio Aguero ‘ambassadorial role’ due to heart problem

    Manchester City will offer club legend, Sergio Aguero, a role as an ambassador after the striker was forced into retirement last December.  Aguero left the Etihad last summer to complete a move to Barcelona but played just five games for the Spanish club before he was forced off during just...

    Cristiano Ronaldo may leave Manchester United at the end of the season

    A new bombshell report has claimed Cristiano Ronaldo is considering leaving  Manchester United at the end of the season if their choice of manager does not suit him.  According to The Daily Star, Ronaldo, who only rejoined the Red Devils in the summer from Juventus, is keeping a close eye...