He Couldn’t Be Boss – Thierry Henry Makes Claims About Messi, Neymar, Mbappe
Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has claimed it was not possible for Lionel Messi to play his best football at Paris Saint-Germain alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Messi scored 32 goals in 75 appearances during his time at PSG, winning back-to-back French Ligue 1 titles in the process. However, the World Cup winner was unable to guide PSG beyond the last 16...
Why I Started Chukwueze Against Newcastle United, Pioli Reveals
AC Milan manager, Stefano Pioli has provided an insight on why he started Samuel Chukwueze in his side’s UEFA Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Tuesday night. The encounter at the San Siro ended in a barren draw with the hosts wasting a couple of clear-cut chances. Chukwueze was named in the starting line-up for the first time since linking...
Tuchel Banned For Bayern Munich vs Man Utd Clash
Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, will serve a one-match ban against Manchester United in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Tuchel will serve his one-game touchline ban after he was sent off during the quarter-final second-leg clash with Manchester City in April. Bayern were eliminated that night following a 1-1 draw on the night, losing 4-1 on aggregate. READ ALSO: Why I...
We are in trouble – Guardiola Speaks On Man City’s Injuries
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has said his squad is in trouble with the number of injuries. Guardiola was speaking after a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League on Tuesday night. However, City’s victory was marred by the sight of Bernardo Silva being substituted before half-time with an apparent hamstring injury. READ ALSO: Tuchel Banned For Bayern Munich...
Osimhen Staying At Napoli Good For Nigeria – Peseiro
Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro is thrilled Victor Osimhen opted not to leave Napoli this summer. Napoli enjoyed a remarkable 2022/23 season with the Partenopei, winning the Scudetto for the first time in over three decades. The forward’s impressive form attracted the interest of the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. READ ALSO: We are in trouble –...
Oparanozie Calls For Higher Wages For Women League Players
Former Super Falcons striker, Desire Oparanozie, has called on owners of clubs featuring in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), to ensure their players are well paid to encourage more young girls to take football as a career. Speaking recently after retiring from national team and club football, Oparanozie said that the welfare of players could go a long way...
Don’t Devalue Our League With Slave Contracts, Jalla Tells NPFL, NFF
What appears to be another crisis may be brewing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), following a declaration by the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), to resist what it terms as ‘slave contract’ being tabled before the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The chairman of PFAN Task Force, Harrison Jalla, revealed, yesterday, that there are alleged moves by a...
Adekuoroye Qualifies For Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Nigeria female wrestler Odunayo Adekuoroye has booked a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. World number 22, Adekuoroye booked her place at next year’s games after winning bronze at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. In Wednesday’s bronze medal match, Adekuoroye defeated World number 12 Elvira Kamaloglu of Turkey 9-5 points in the 57kg category. The 29-year-old becomes the...
Osimhen Named MOTM In Napoli’s Win Against Braga
Victor Osimhen scooped the Man of the Match award following Napoli’s 2-1 win against Braga on Wednesday night. The Serie A holders defeated their hosts 2-1 at the Estadio Municipal de Braga. Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo gave Napoli the lead in the 45th minute. Braga leveled scores through Bruma four minutes from time. READ ALSO: Adekuoroye Qualifies For Paris 2024 Olympic Games Sikou Niakate...
Stop Receiving Cheap Yellow Cards – Pochettino warns Chelsea Striker
Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino, has warned striker Nicolas Jackson over the “cheap yellow cards” he has picked up this season. Jackson, who only arrived from Villarreal this summer, is one yellow card away from a ban. Most of his bookings have come from confronting the referee or complaining about decisions. Ahead of this weekend’s Premier League game against Aston Villa, Pochettino said:...
