Bribery: Siasia Sues FIFA In US Court
Former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia on Monday filed a lawsuit in New York Federal court against the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) after he was convicted of bribery. Siasia insists the world soccer ruling body ran afoul of his constitutional rights after he was convicted of bribery. The 53-year-old claimed only the US Government can charge him . The former...
Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s Enekwechi Qualifies For Men’s Shot Put Final
Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has qualified for men’s shot put final after his launch hit a mark of 21.16m earned him 4th spot on Tuesday, but was picked as one of the non-automatic qualifiers for the final. Enekwachi is the 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist and reigning African champion in shot put. He is also the 2019 African Games champion and...
I Was Destined By God To Play For AC Milan – Giroud
Olivier Giroud has disclosed that he has been destined by God to play for AC Milan. Giroud joined AC Milan from Chelsea after he represented France at the Euro 2020, where the team crashed out in the round of 16. In an interview with TribalFootball, Giroud stated that it was God’s wish for him to play for the Milan club this...
Klopp Sends Six Liverpool Players Out Of Pre-Season Camp
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has asked six youngsters to leave their Austrian training camp and return to Merseyside. This follows the arrivals of Alisson Becker, Roberto Firmino and Fabinho. The Brazilians are now with the rest of the squad after their extended summer break. Captain Jordan Henderson is the only senior player yet to return to training. READ ALSO: Kuwait Sporting Club Unveil...
Chelsea Confirm Livramento Exit Ahead Of Villarreal Clash
Chelsea have confirmed that their defender, Tino Livramento, has left the club to join Southampton on a permanent move. Chelsea disclosed this in a statement via their website on Monday ahead of their UEFA Super Cup final tie with Villarreal on August 11. The statement partly read, “Academy defender Tino Livramento has today completed a permanent move to Southampton. “We would like...
Inter Milan Reject Chelsea’s £85m Bid For Lukaku
Inter Milan have reportedly rejected Chelsea’s £85m plus Marcos Alonso offer for striker Romelu Lukaku. With the Blues continuing to be frustrated in their pursuit of Erling Braut Haaland, Lukaku has supposedly moved to the top of their striker wishlist for the current window. Furthermore, Inter are thought to be determined to secure the signature of Alonso this summer, with the...
EPL Introduces New VAR Laws On Offside, Penalties Ahead Of 2021/2022 Season
Premier League referees’ chief, Mike Riley, has confirmed that officials will cut down on soft penalties next season. New changes to (Video Assistant Referee) VAR offside could prevent 20 goals from being disallowed. Riley has held discussions with clubs, players, managers and the Football Supporters’ Association over the past few months to iron out on how matches should be refereed both...
Ese Brume Wins First Medal For Nigeria In Tokyo 2020
Nigeria’s Ese Brume has won a bronze medal in the Olympic Long Jump event at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Nation reports Brum qualified for the final stage on Sunday morning after she leapt to a distance of 6.76m, 1cm more than the required mark to seal her place. Brume, clinched the bronze medal with a 6.97m jump. READ ALSO: Tokyo...
“I Can’t Wait To Get Started”- Onyekuru Ready For New Challenge At Olympiacos
Henry Onyekuru says he can’t wait to begin a new journey in his football career after linking up with Greek Super League champions Olympiacos on Monday. Onyekuru penned a four-year contract with Olympiacos ending his two year association with French Ligue 1 outfit Monaco. The Nigeria international struggled to make impact at Monaco and had two spells on loan at Turkish...
Chelsea Have Two Bids Rejected For Lukaku
Chelsea have had two bids rejected for Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku this summer as their search for a new striker continues. According to the Athletic, the Blues are showing a strong signal of intent to sign the 28-year-old despite Inter Milan trying their hardest to keep their star man. Lukaku scored 24 goals to help guide inter to the Serie A...
