Former Liverpool Striker, Roger Hunt Is Dead
Former Liverpool and England striker, Roger Hunt is dead. Hunt died at the age of 83. Liverpool disclosed this in a statement via their website on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League clash with FC Porto. “We are mourning the passing of legendary former player Roger Hunt,” Liverpool’s statement read. READ ALSO: Gombe Govt. Stops Salaries Of 731 Workers For Absenteeism “The thoughts of...
De Gea Is The Best Goalkeeper In The World – Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has lauded David De Gea describing him as the best goalkeeper in the world after helping Manchester United secure a dramatic comeback win against Villarreal in Wednesday’s Champions League at Old Trafford. Having kicked off Group F with a shock late 2-1 defeat at Young Boys, United were facing the prospect of a third straight home defeat...
I Never Believed I Would Play With Messi – Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has described playing with Lionel Messi as “something else”. Messi moved to the Ligue 1 side as a free agent from Barcelona in the summer. In moving to PSG, the Argentine superstar joined Mbappe and Neymar to make up one of the most talented front three in football history. Mbappe, who pushed to leave for Real Madrid...
Claudio Ranieri Confirmed As New Watford Head Coach
Watford have confirmed the appointment of Premier League winning manager Claudio Ranieri as the club’s Head Coach. Ranieri has signed a contract until the end of next season and will be joined at Vicarage Road by assistant coaches Paolo Benetti and Carlo Cornacchia, along with fitness coach Carlo Spignoli. He is now tasked with trying to keep Watford in the Premier League after...
Ronaldo, Arteta Win EPL September Player, Manager Of The Month Awards
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta have won the Premier League September Player and Manager of the Month awards. The organizer of the English top-flight made the announcement on their verified Twitter handle on Friday. Ronaldo finished ahead of Manchester City defender and Portuguese teammate Joao Cancelo, Antonio Rudiger of Chelsea, Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle, Ismaila Sarr...
I Snubbed Man Utd For Chelsea To Help Three Nigerian Players – Mikel Obi
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has admitted he had to sign for Chelsea in 2006, because the futures of three other Nigerian players were tied to the deal. Mikel spent 11 trophy-laden years at Stamford Bridge after signing from Norwegian club, Lyn Oslo. However, the transfer was enmeshed in controversy, as he had initially signed for Manchester United. Mikel Obi...
EPL: It Was Not My Decision To Leave Arsenal – Wenger Finally Opens Up
Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has hinted that he was sacked by the club in May 2018. Wenger, in his new documentary, said “it was not really” his decision to step down after 22 years in charge. The Frenchman also described his Arsenal exit as “a funeral”. During his stint with the Gunners, Wenger won three league titles and seven FA Cups,...
‘I Was Told To Pay £5,000 To Get Super Eagles Call Up’ – Sarki
Former Golden Eaglets star, Emmanuel Sarki has made a starling revelation on how some coaches demanded £5,000 for him to be invited to the senior national team. The Kaduna-born winger seemed destined to progress to the Super Eagles after an impressive performance with the Flying Eagles and the U-23 side, only to earn a call-up to the Haitian national team...
I Want To Win The Ballon d’Or – Karim Benzema
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema admits winning the Ballon d’Or is an ambition. Benzema has carried Los Blancos in terms of goal scoring for the best part of two years now and so impressive has his form been, an international recall even occurred under Didier Deschamps’ stewardship. “It’s a trophy that all the players want,” Benzema told TVE. “Ever since I was...
Gov. Ikpeazu Present As Wike, Real Madrid Sign Agreement To Promote Sports
Real Madrid and Rivers State government have signed a cooperation ratification agreement for promotion of sport amongst children and youths at the Real Madrid Academy, Port Harcourt. Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu witnessed the event. The agreement was signed over the weekend at the Auditorium of Real Madrid Sport City, Fuerzas Armadas avenue, 402, Madrid, Spain. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom...
