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‘’At Least I’ve Lifted Trophies” – Onana Fires Back At Matic
Nemanja Matic, a former United midfielder, called Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana "one of the worst" goalkeepers in the team's history. Onana has responded forcefully to Matic's criticism. The two players are set to face off on Thursday when Manchester United take on Lyon in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal tie. The tension began when Onana, speaking...
Messi Scores Twice In Miami’s Frantic Comeback Over LAFC
On Wednesday, Inter Miami overcame a 2-0 deficit overall to defeat Los Angeles FC 3-1 and secure a spot in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals thanks to two goals from Lionel Messi. The Argentine World Cup-winner yet again proved decisive in what was a frantic, chaotic and entertaining encounter, sealing a 3-2 aggregate victory from the penalty spot with six...
Real Madrid Promise Possible Comeback After Arsenal Humbling
Real Madrid soaking up the pressure while their attacking superstars waited impatiently to punish Arsenal on the counter. But then Declan Rice scored two brilliant free-kicks and Mikel Merino added a third goal, leaving the holders on the verge of Champions League elimination as Arsenal secured a 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph on Tuesday. Instead Los Blancos are forced to fall...
Aiyedatiwa Dissolves Ondo Football Agency Board
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the management board of the Ondo State Football Agency. The dissolution is to take immediate effect. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the governor has, however, immediately set up a caretaker committee to manage the...
Ancelotti Urges Real To Bounce Back After Arsenal Defeat
After Real Madrid's shocking 3-0 loss to Arsenal on Tuesday, manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged that his team's chances of making it to the Champions League semifinals were slim, but he cautioned that the defending champions could still perform some magic at home. Declan Rice scored two fabulous free kicks, and Mikel Merino produced a slick finish to leave the 15-time...
Kane In Top Three For Ballon d’Or – Klinsmann
Harry Kane, a Bayern Munich striker, should be regarded as one of the favourites for the upcoming Ballon d'Or, according to former Germany forward Jurgen Klinsmann. The 1990 World Cup winner said Kane should "absolutely be in the top three of the Ballon d'Or," awarded each year to the best men's footballer, but added that a run into the latter...
Southampton Part Ways With Manager Juric Following Premier League Relegation
Southampton announced on Monday that they had fired manager Ivan Juric after they were relegated from the Premier League. Southampton were condemned to relegation in record time after a 3-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. Juric’s bottom-of-the-table side has lost 25 of their 31 top-flight games in a wretched campaign. Relegation with seven fixtures left gives Southampton, last season’s Championship play-off winners,...
Arteta Hails Saka’s Impact As Arsenal Eye Stunning Real Madrid Tie
Mikel Arteta thinks Bukayo Saka can tip the scales in Arsenal's favour during Tuesday's "beautiful" Champions League quarterfinal matchup with Real Madrid. Saka is in contention to feature against Real in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium after making two substitute appearances since returning from three months on the sidelines. The 23-year-old hasn’t appeared in Arsenal’s starting lineup since December...
Messi Scores As Inter Miami Draw Toronto FC 1-1
Despite Lionel Messi's goal, struggling Toronto FC held an unmotivated Inter Miami to a 1-1 draw in Major League Soccer on Sunday. Toronto, winless this season, were full value for their point and created enough chances to have even won the game. The Canadian side, 14th in the 15th team in the Eastern Conference, caused plenty of problems for Miami’s shaky...
Chukwueze Unbothered Over Milan Bench Role
AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze believes the team’s ambition comes first despite his yearnings for more game time with the Italian giants. Ahead of their 2-2 draw against Fiorentina on Saturday, the Nigerian was tipped by Italian newspapers to get his first start in recent times having done well off the bench lately, but he was missing from Sergio Conceicao’s...
