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Man City Crowned 2020-21 Premier League Champions After United Loss

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Manchester City were crowned Premier League champions for the third time in four seasons after Manchester United crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Leicester on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s side are 10 points clear of second-placed United and have wrapped up the title with three games to spare. City, top-flight champions for the seventh time, have already won the League Cup this...

I’m Always Committed To My Job – Jose Mourinho

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Former Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has disclosed that he’s always committed to his job and never allowed unnecessary ‘noise’ to distract him. Mourinho, who was recently appointed as manager by FC Roma was sacked by Tottenham after a poor run of results in the Premier League. During his troubles at the Premier League club, Mourinho in an interview with trading partner XTB said...

Chelsea Vs Man City Champions League Final Set To Hold In Portugal

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Portugal has been described as ‘increasingly likely’ to host the Champions League final for the second year running as a result of ‘failed’ talks so far between UEFA and the English FA. Istanbul was the intended host city for the 2021 final but, having already lost 2020 final as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, current UK travel restrictions that...

Shearer Urges Kane To Leave Tottenham Hotspur

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Alan Shearer wants Harry Kane to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer to fulfill his ambition of winning trophies at the club level. Spurs have endured another disappointing campaign following their defeat to Manchester City in the League Cup final and a poor domestic campaign which could see them miss out on a top-four place. The North London club was also knocked...

Fury Dismissess Joshua’s Demand For Fight Agreement

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Tyson Fury gave short shrift to Anthony Joshua’s demand that he agrees with terms for their £175million mega-fight. An announcement was expected this week to confirm the undisputed heavyweight clash will take place on August 14 in Saudi Arabia. But Fury’s promoter Frank Warren yesterday revealed his fighter had yet to put pen to paper over fears the finances were not...

Iheanacho Listed For Premier League Goal Of The Month Award

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Kelechi Iheanacho is in the running for the Premier League Goal of the Month award for April. During April, Iheanacho netted twice against West Ham United, and followed this up with goals in wins over West Bromwich Albion and Crystal Palace. The forward’s goal in the 2-1 home win against Crystal Palace is nominated alongside seven others. The Nigeria international cut inside...

Zidane Ready To Step Down As Real Madrid Coach

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Zinedine Zidane has reportedly become increasingly ‘tired’ at Real Madrid and is ready to step down as head coach of the Spanish giants at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. The Frenchman is in his second spell in charge of Los Blancos and has enjoyed huge success at the helm, winning two La Liga titles and three Champions League crowns. Madrid...

Chukwueze Desperate To Face Man United In Europa League Final

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Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze hopes to recover in time for the Europa League final against Manchester United. Chukwueze was stretchered off in the 29th minute of Villarreal’s semi-final second leg tie against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night. The Yellow Submarine won 2-1 on aggregate after holding the Gunners to a 0-0 draw. The Nigeria international now have few weeks...

Iheanacho Set To Retain EPL POTM Award After Being Nominated For April

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Iheanacho Will Leave Leicester City On Free Transfer — Jones

Kelechi Iheanacho look set to retain his Premier League Player is of the Month award after he was nominated for the April award. Iheanacho’s nomination was announced on the Premier League’s official website premierleague.com on Friday. He became the fourth Nigerian, after Austin Okocha, Osaze Odenwingie and Odion Ighalo, to win the award after he won it in April. READ ALSO: Freed Students Still...

CAF Postpones African 2022 World Cup Qualifiers

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The Emergency Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the group stage of the African 2022 World Cup qualifiers till September. This was made known in a statement released on CAF’s official website on Thursday. The qualifiers were originally billed for June but due to continued fears over coronavirus, the body has decided to fix the commencement of...

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