The Super Eagles drop one place in the latest Fifa ranking released on Thursday morning Nigeria’s senior national team has dropped one place to 37th in the latest Fifa world ranking released on Thursday morning. The Super Eagles gathered a … Continue reading
Thursday’s gossip column – transfers and rumours
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Transfer gossip Newcastle, Everton, Stoke, West Brom, West Ham, Aston Villa, Swansea and Cardiff are monitoring the situation of Wilfried Zaha, 21, at Manchester United. Full story: Daily Telegraph Chelsea join Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal in pursuit of Inter … Continue reading
Iheanacho will succeed at Manchester City, says Garba Manu
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Coach of the Fifa World U17 winning team believes his golden boy will become a big hit with the Citizens if given a chance to prove his worth. Manu Garba, head coach of Nigeria’s Under-17 national team is optimistic Kelechi … Continue reading
Van Persie out for a month with thigh strain
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David Moyes has confirmed the Netherlands international will be sidelined until the New Year after picking up an injury in the process of taking a corner against Shakhtar Donetsk. Manchester United manager David Moyes has confirmed Robin van Persie will … Continue reading
Nigeria will break Argentine jinx in Brazil, says Peter Rufai
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The former Super Eagles goalkeeper believes Alejandro Sabella’s side will bow to his countrymen when both sides clash at the World Cup Former Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai is sounding confident that Argentina will have no place to hide when they … Continue reading
Ronaldo is not in special form – he’s always this good, says Ancelotti
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The Italian has lauded the attacker’s consistency over the past five years and said a move for Monaco striker Radamel Falcao is unlikely. Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has hailed the consistency of attacker Cristiano Ronaldo following his Ballon … Continue reading
Saturday’s gossip column – transfers and rumours
TRANSFER GOSSIP Arsenal have been warned off Dundee United midfielder Ryan Gauld, 17, who has been dubbed the ‘Scottish Lionel Messi’. Full story: Metro Barcelona are aiming to beat Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham to sign Inter Milan midfielder Fredy … Continue reading
Liverpool 4-1 West Ham: Suarez on target again for Reds
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A Guy Demel own-goal put Brendan Rodgers’ side in front just before half-time and France defender Mamadou Sakho scored his first Liverpool goal just after the break. Martin Skrtel’s own goal gave West Ham hope, but Suarez struck 10 minutes … Continue reading
Southampton 1-1 Manchester City: Osvaldo stunner saves point for Saints
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Sergio Aguero continued his fine goalscoring form with a swift strike, finding space inside the box before side-footing Aleksandar Kolarov’s low cross into the net to cap a well-worked team goal. Despite City’s first-half dominance, Southampton levelled the scores just … Continue reading
Stoke City 3-2 Chelsea: Late Assaidi stunner kills off Mourinho’s men
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Jose Mourinho’s first visit to the Britannia Stadium got off to the perfect start thanks to Andre Schurrle’s ninth-minute opener, but two goals either side of half-time from the hosts put them ahead. Peter Crouch and Stephen Ireland netted for … Continue reading
Werder Bremen 0-7 Bayern Munich: Ribery leads rout as champions run riot
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Playing his first match since cracking a rib for France on international duty last month, Franck Ribery helped Bayern into the lead after 21 minutes when his cross was deflected in by Werder defender Assani Lukimya-Mulongoti. A towering Daniel van … Continue reading
Manchester United 0-1 Newcastle: Cabaye piles pressure on hapless Moyes
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The away team took the lead on the hour-mark, with Moussa Sissoko winning possession high up the pitch before pulling the ball back for Yohan Cabaye to roll the ball beyond the reach of David de Gea and into the … Continue reading
World Cup 2014: Draw Pairs Nigeria with Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina
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The reigning African champions have been handed an easy group in the preliminary stages of the 2014 World Cup to be staged in Brazil Nigeria will face Argentina, Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Group F of the preliminary round of the 2014 … Continue reading
Nelson Mandela: Sport pays tribute to former South Africa president
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Fifa president Sepp Blatter has led the sporting tributes to his “dear friend”, South Africa’s first black president Nelson Mandela, who has died aged 95. Mr Mandela had used sport to bring his country together following strict racial segregation by … Continue reading
Friday’s gossip column – transfers and rumours
TRANSFER GOSSIP Chelsea will have to part with £80m to secure Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, 27, or offer Fernando Torres or Demba Ba in part-exchange. Full story: Daily Star Arsenal and Manchester United are on alert after Borussia Dortmund CEO … Continue reading
Keshi calls up Iheanacho, Alampasu and Awoniyi for CHAN squad
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The national team coach has called up three of the victorious Golden Eaglets players for the home-based Eagles camping for CHAN Three Golden Eaglets players to the just concluded Fifa U-17 World Cup – Dele Alampasu, Kelechi Iheanacho and Taiwo … Continue reading
Ronaldo is monstrous, admits Zidane
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Zinedine Zidane has branded Cristiano Ronaldo “monstrous” for the way he has been performing for Real Madrid and Portugal this year. The forward, 28, scored four times in the Seleccao’s two-legged World Cup play-off against Sweden to secure a place … Continue reading
Messi could miss start of January
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Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has hinted that Lionel Messi may not be fit in time for the beginning of January. The 26-year-old forward and four-time Ballon d’Or winner was ruled out for the rest of 2013 after tearing his hamstring … Continue reading
Capello: Ronaldo deserves Ballon d’Or
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Fabio Capello believes that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or for playing a key role in Portugal’s qualification for the World Cup. The 28-year-old attacker has been in sensational goalscoring form all year and currently has 25 … Continue reading
Del Nido sentenced to seven years in jail
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Sevilla president Jose Maria del Nido has been sentenced to seven years in jail for embezzlement and perversion of justice. The charges related to the Rojiblancos supremo’s previous stint as a lawyer for the municipality of Marbella between 1999 and … Continue reading
Ronaldo: Madrid strong without me
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Cristiano Ronaldo feels that Real Madrid have shown that they have what it takes to cope without him, singling out Gareth Bale for particular praise for stepping up to the mark in his injury-enforced absence. The 28-year-old has been out … Continue reading
Alonso renewal ‘a christmas present’
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is hopeful that Xabi Alonso will provide him with the perfect “Christmas present” by signing a new contract. The midfielder’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season but the Italian … Continue reading
Neymaer keen to emulate Ronaldinho
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Neymar is keen to emulate compatriots Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Ronaldo and Romario at Barcelona and achieve greatness with the Catalans. The 21-year-old has put in a number of impressive performances since joining the reigning Spanish champions from Santos during the summer … Continue reading
Barcelona deny Aguero interest
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Barcelona vice-president Josep Bartomeu has quashed reports linking the Catalan club with a move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero. The Argentina international has been linked with a summer exit from the Etihad Stadium, with both Real Madrid and Barca … Continue reading
Pogba a future Ballon d’Or winner
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Juventus general director Giuseppe Marotta believes Paul Pogba has the potential to win the Fifa Ballon d’Or at some point in the future. The France international, 20, won the 2013 Golden Boy award earlier this week ahead of players such … Continue reading
Moyes unsure over Van Persie return
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Manchester United remain in the dark over when striker Robin van Persie will return to action, according to manager David Moyes. Van Persie has not featured for the Premier League champions since scoring in the 1-0 win over former club … Continue reading
Suarez: I’m staying at Liverpool
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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has claimed he will stay at the club until the end of the season, quashing speculation of a move to Arsenal in January. LIVERPOOL LATEST 10/1Liverpool are 10/1 with William Hill to win the Premier League … Continue reading
Nigerian fans – We don’t want Brazil
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Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has said he is open to play against any team at the World Cup, but a cross section of fans says they would wish the Eagles avoid hosts Brazil. Nigeria have clashed once with Brazil at … Continue reading
Moyes’ title hopes in tatters
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The delirious Everton fans made no attempt to curb the ordeal of the manager they once worshipped. A towering display from the dreadlocked one. Tore Vidic a good’un with his pace and power, held the ball up well and set … Continue reading
Wenger & Mourinho insist Manchester United remain in title race
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Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho both insist Manchester United remain in the title race despite the Premier League champions falling to a 1-0 defeat at home to Everton on Wednesday evening. Bryan Oviedo’s 86th-minute strike secured the win for Roberto … Continue reading
Barca plot Lukaku move
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According to reports in Spain, Barcelona are preparing a shock move for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, who is on loan at Everton. Lukaku has scored an impressive eight goals in nine Premier League matches since his loan to the Toffees, … Continue reading
Enyeama keeps 11th consecutive clean-sheet!
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Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama claimed his 11th consecutive shut-out and 14th overall to displace Salvatore Sirigu as a late Nolan Roux goal gave Lille 1-0 win over Marseille. The result means the Super Eagles number one is now just 140 … Continue reading
Thursday’s gossip column – transfers and rumours
TRANSFER GOSSIP Arsenal and Manchester City have expressed an interest in bringing former Chelsea, Gunners and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra, 28, back to the Premier League from Lokomotiv Moscow in January. Full story: Daily Express Chelsea are lining up a … Continue reading
Robben taken to hospital
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Bayern Munich are sweating on the fitness of Arjen Robben after the Dutchman was taken to hospital on Wednesday night. Robben was substituted after only 16 minutes of Bayern’s DFB Pokal round of 16 encounter with Augsburg following a nasty … Continue reading
Poyet: Chelsea will win the title
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Sunderland manager Gus Poyet believes Chelsea will win the title after his side fell to a 4-3 defeat against Jose Mourinho’s men on Wednesday night. The Premier League’s bottom team fought valiantly at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday but … Continue reading
Wenger: I always believed in bendtner
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Arsene Wenger insists he has always kept his faith in Nicklas Bendtner and believes the Dane can play a part in Arsenal’s title bid this season. The 25-year-old made his first start for Arsenal since March 2011 and scored the … Continue reading
Mourinho: I saw the best of hazard
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Jose Mourinho believes Eden Hazard delivered his best performance of the season in Chelsea’s 4-3 win over Sunderland. The Belgium international provided the assist for Frank Lampard’s equaliser, while two fine strikes enabled Chelsea to remain second in the Premier … Continue reading
Unstoppable Suarez brings magic back to Anfield
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With Anfield emptying as home supporters aimed to beat the post-match traffic, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers decided to give those still inside the ground the opportunity to show their appreciation to Luis Suarez by substituting the striker. The fact that … Continue reading
West Brom 2-3 Manchester City: Pellegrini’s men survive late scare
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Manchester City survived a late scare to beat West Brom 3-2 in the Premier League on Wednesday night. Manuel Pellegrini’s team made it seven wins from as many league matches at the Etihad Stadium against Swansea on Sunday but they … Continue reading
Evian 2-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Blanc’s men suffer shock defeat
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Paris Saint-Germain were unable to equal their club-record run of 27 Ligue 1 matches unbeaten after losing 2-0 at Evian on Wednesday. The last time the defending champions avoided defeat for so long was during the title-winning season of 1993-94, … Continue reading
Sunderland 3-4 Chelsea: Inspired Hazard downs Black Cats
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Eden Hazard’s brilliant double helped Chelsea see off a spirited Sunderland to avoid losing ground on Premier League leaders Arsenal. The 22-year-old put in a man-of-the-match performance against the Black Cats, netting in both halves as Chelsea earned their ninth straight victory … Continue reading
Manchester United 0-1 Everton: Oviedo late show ruins reunion for Moyes
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Everton stunned Manchester United and former manager David Moyes with a late 1-0 win at Old Trafford. Bryan Oviedo silenced the Theatre of Dreams on the 85th minute to secure three points for the Toffees and consign the champions to their first … Continue reading
Liverpool 5-1 Norwich City: Stunning Suarez haul destroys hapless visitors
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Luis Suarez scored four goals as Liverpool beat Norwich City 5-1 at Anfield on Wednesday night. The Uruguayan has now scored 11 in his last four appearances against Norwich, with this being his third treble in that time, and three … Continue reading
Arsenal 2-0 Hull City: Bendtner and Ozil see off Tigers
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Nicklas Bendtner scored on his first Arsenal start in almost three years as the Gunners comfortably beat Hull City to remain clear at the top of the Premier League. Bendtner’s inclusion in the Arsenal XI raised eyebrows, but the Dane answered his … Continue reading
No excuses for Man Utd – Moyes
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David Moyes admits Manchester United only have themselves to blame after seeing their Premier League title hopes dented by his former club Everton. Bryan Oviedo scored the only goal of the game four minutes from time as Roberto Martinez succeeded … Continue reading
Proper funding for NFF in 2014
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The Federal Government has assured the Nigeria Football Federation of adequate funding next year. Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Godfrey Gaiya, while making this disclosure, explained that the reason for this is as a result of … Continue reading
Pique: Enough talk of Pep’s Barca
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Borini excited to face old club Chelsea
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Sunderland attacker Fabio Borini is excited for the chance to play against former club Chelsea for the first time on Wednesday. The 22-year-old, on a season-long loan from Liverpool, hopes to be involved against the Europa League holders at The … Continue reading
Low refused to vote in Ballon d’Or
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Germany coach Joachim Low has refused the chance to vote in the Ballon d’Or this year, the German football association (DFB) has revealed. Five of his players are up for the annual Fifa award: Bayern Munich stars Manuel Neuer, Philipp … Continue reading
Pogba wins Golden Boy award
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Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has won the 2013 Golden Boy award on the back of his breakthrough season for club and country. The 20-year-old was languishing on the bench at Manchester United a year-and-a-half ago but a move to Turin … Continue reading
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