Barcelona kicked off their Champions League campaign in dominating fashion as Joao Felix led the way in a 5-0 victory over Antwerp. In what was the Belgian side’s first ever match in the competition, their inexperience showed as the Blaugrana needed less than 20 minutes to build a three-goal advantage. Among the standouts was Joao Felix, who netted twice and added an...
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Five-star Barcelona show no mercy against Real Betis
Barcelona took full advantage of the fact Real Madriddon’t play until Sunday by returning to the top of LaLiga EA Sports courtesy of a commanding 5-0 win over Real Betis. Real Betis, notoriously one of the harder teams to face in the Spanish top-flight, were blown away by a Barcelona that were really at the top of their game....
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Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium: We’ll Beat Governor’s Deadline – Ekweremadu Jnr.
…Says school sports to return The Enugu State Government is determined to see the state-owned football club, Rangers International, return to the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium for its home matches before the end of November, Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu has reassured. The commissioner gave the assurances while briefing Government House correspondents at...
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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen nominated for 2023 FIFA Player of the Year award
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has been nominated among 12 nominees for the 2023 Best FIFA Player of the Year award. The Napoli superstar was nominated alongside Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Kylian Mbappe in the men’s category of the award. The winner of the award will be decided by votes from...
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Given Nigeria’s pedigree in football, the country should not be in such predicament – Sports Minister Enoh fumes over non-listing of Nigerian referees for AFCON 2023
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has stated his displeasure over the non-inclusion of Nigerian referees among the match officials listed for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations that will be hosted by Cote D’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11/2024.The 34th Africa Cup of Nations is billed to take place across...
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Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre joins Al-Ittihad
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has confirmed that her next club will be Al-Ittihad. Plumptre announced this alongside a video of her unveiling on Twitter. ALSO READ:Paul Pogba ‘calls for counter analysis’ after testing positive for testosterone as he faces a ban of up to 4-years if found guilty of intentional doping She wrote: “Grateful...
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Paul Pogba ‘calls for counter analysis’ after testing positive for testosterone as he faces a ban of up to 4-years if found guilty of intentional doping
Juventus midfielder, Paul Pogba has called for counter analysis on the test that came back positive for doping. The France football star is facing a ban of up to four years after a sample tested positive for testosterone after his club’s Serie A fixture against Udinese on August 20, a game in which he did...
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JOHN TERRY ENCOURAGES JOHN OBI MIKEL TO END RETIREMENT AND JOIN SAUDI ARABIA
Former Chelsea and England captain, John Terry, was left astonished by John Obi Mikel’s remarkable performance during the charity match between Chelsea Legends and Bayern Munich Legends at Stamford Bridge. Mikel, who was part of the starting lineup alongside Michael Essien and Jody Morris, contributed to Chelsea Legends’ dominant 4-0 victory. Chelsea’s iconic players, including...
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VICTOR OSIMHEN: ‘BALLON D’OR NOMINATION IS A DREAM COME TRUE FOR ME’
Victor Osimhen has expressed his immense joy at being nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award, marking a historic achievement for the Nigerian striker. Osimhen, renowned for his prowess as a Napoli striker, was included in the elite list of 30 players nominated for the 2023 men’s Ballon d’Or by France Football Magazine on Wednesday....
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TWO MORE WOMEN COME FORWARD WITH ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AGAINST MAN UTD’S ANTONY
Further allegations against Manchester United winger Antony have emerged in the Brazilian media. This development has led to his withdrawal from the Brazil national team following initial allegations made by his former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavalin. Rayssa de Freitas, another individual, has now come forward, claiming that she required hospital treatment after being assaulted by Antony...