Huesca Plan To Keep Nwakali, Reject Leeds, Watford Bids
SD Huesca have very serious plans to keep hold of Kelechi Nwakali and as a result have turned down a summer transfer bid from Leeds United for the Nigerian midfielder. A report from The Athletic had revealed that Leeds are keen on signing the Huesca midfielder before this summer’s transfer comes to it’s conclusion. Watford are also monitoring the Nigerian international...
Netherlands Legend Robben Retires For The Second Time Aged 37
Legendary Netherlands winger Arjen Robben has retired from football for the second time after deciding not to spend a second season playing for Dutch club Groningen. Robben, who made 96 appearances for Holland, thanked fans for the ‘heartwarming support’ after confirming his decision on Twitter. The 37-year-old originally hung up his boots in July 2019 after leaving Bayern but decided to return to the game in June...
To Win AFCON Trophy, Super Eagles Must Be Ready To Beat The Best Teams -Nwosu
Former Nigerian midfielder, Henry Nwosu says becoming champions of Africa won’t come on a platter of gold for the Super Eagles if they are to win the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations. The 1980 AFCON winning player stated this in a chat with Completesports.com, where he said that with the caliber of players in the team, Nigeria should be able to...
Saka Set To Receive Major Council Award For His Courage At Euro 2020
Bukayo Saka is set to be rewarded for his courage in the Euro 2020 final by being given the Freedom of Ealing. Born in the London borough in 2001, the England star will become the youngest-ever person to receive the honour. Local council bosses have nominated the teenager following his penalty miss for the Three Lions against Italy, which was met...
Why I Deserved Ballon d’Or Ahead Of Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar -Jorginho
Chelsea midfielder, Jorginho has made a serious claim to this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Jorginho played a crucial role as Italy won the European Championships title after beating England 3-2 via penalties on Sunday. He was also part of the Chelsea squad that won this year’s UEFA Champions League in Porto after overcoming Man City in the final. The Italian star in...
England vs Italy: UEFA Receives Petitions To Replay Euro 2020 Final
Some England fans have started a petition, asking that UEFA order a replay of the Euro 2020 final. They feel the defeat to Italy on penalties was “unfair”, according to the Daily Mail. Italy have been accused of playing “dirty”, after their captain Giorgio Chiellini pulled on Bukayo Saka’s collar, dragging him onto the pitch in the latter stages of the...
Ronaldo Wins Euro 2020 Golden Boot Award
Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Euro 2020 Golden Boot award. Ronaldo, 36, finished top scorer of the tournament with five goals and an assist from 391 minutes of action. Czech Republic’s Patrick Schick emerged as a surprise contender for the Golden Boot, after he also scored five times, helping his side reach the quarter-finals. Ronaldo beat Schick to the award as...
Euro 2020: Mourinho Blames England’s Senior Players For Saka’s Penalty Miss
Jose Mourinho has said Bukayo Saka shouldn’t have taken England’s fifth penalty in the shoot-out defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday. Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma saved Jadon Sancho and Saka’s spot kicks after Marcus Rashford hit the post, to secure Italy’s first European title since 1968. Gareth Southgate has faced criticism for a number of crucial decisions that led...
Arsenal Officially Sign Portuguese Defender Tavares From Benfica
Arsenal have announced the signing of Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares from Benfica on a long-term contract. The Gunners made the announcement on their official website on Saturday. Tavares, 21, developed through the Benfica youth system, making his Benfica B debut in October 2018, before progressing into the first team squad. He made his first-team debut in the Portuguese Super Cup win over...
Italy Crush England’s Dreams After Winning Euro 2020 On Penalties
Italy have won Euro 2020, their first European Championship since 1968, beating England on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Wembley. The Azzurri rallied after Luke Shaw’s early goal, with Leonardo Bonucci equalising in the second half. With no goals in extra-time, the game was settled in a shootout. Shaw had opened the game in dramatic fashion, finishing a superb break...
