Football

Erdogan photo: Klopp defends Ozil over criticism

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has defended German compatriot Mesut Ozil, saying the criticism the Arsenal midfielder received for being photographed…

Vincent Kompany determined to prolong Manchester City career

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany says his natural athletic ability and desire to keep improving can help him prolong his…

It was an easy decision to leave Real Madrid – Ronaldo

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo says the decision to leave Real Madrid for Juventus in Italy after nine trophy-filled years in Spain was…

Ex-Brazilian soccer boss gets 4 years in U.S. prison

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

A former President of Brazil’s Soccer Federation was sentenced on Wednesday by a U.S. judge to four years in prison…

Ronaldo, Modric, Salah short-listed for UEFA player of the year award

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah have been short-listed for the UEFA Player of the Year award, the sport’s…

Nigerian Govt writes FIFA, recognises Pinnick-led NFF

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Laolu Akande, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday said the Federal Government had conveyed…

Claude Puel brushes aside media reports of Leicester exit

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Leicester City FC Manager Claude Puel on Friday brushed aside media reports of his imminent departure from the Premier League…

Falconets: Nigerian Govt approves payment of outstanding bonuses, allowances

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Federal Government has approved the payment of all outstanding camp allowances and match bonuses accruing to the Falconets, Minister…

Super Cup win justifies Atletico stay – Griezmann

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann says his side’s 4-2 win over Real Madrid to win the UEFA Super Cup on…

Osinbajo has not endorsed Pinnick-led NFF faction – Dalung

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, on Thursday in Abuja said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has not…

La Liga plans to play regular season games in U.S

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

La Liga’s organising body announced on Thursday that it plans to hold regular season Spanish top flight games in the…

Subasic, Mandzukic retire from international football

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic and striker Mario Mandzukic on Wednesday announced their retirement from international football.

Nigeria drops to 41st position in latest FIFA ranking

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday dropped by one spot to 41st position in the new ranking formula adopted by World…

Messi rules himself out of Argentina friendlies in U.S

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has ruled himself out of two friendlies in the U.S. next month, a source at the…

De Bruyne suffers knee injury in training

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has suffered a knee injury ahead of Sunday’s English Premier League clash between Manchester City and…

Kenneth Omeruo joins CD Leganes on loan

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has joined Spanish top division side, CD Leganes on a season loan deal from Chelsea.

Footballers to Osinbajo: Order DSS to move out of NFF Secretariat

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

A group representing retired and active footballers on Wednesday in Abuja urged the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, to order an…

Scholes don’t see Manchester United challenging for Premier League title

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, says lack of new signings and uncertainty surrounding the team’s strategies and form gives…

Egypt agrees to reopen domestic football matches to fans

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Egyptian government has agreed to gradually reopen domestic football matches to fans starting next month, ending a more-than-six-year ban,…

Man City success not tied to Champions League title – De Bruyne

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The midfielder of Manchester City Football Club, Kevin de Bruyne, on Wednesday said the club do not need to win…

Eto’o joins Qatar Sports Club on free transfer

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Former Cameroon captain Samuel Eto’o joined the 13th club of his long career when he signed for Qatar Sports Club…

AC Milan sign Chelsea’s Bakayoko on loan

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

AC Milan have signed midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko from Chelsea on loan with the option to make the move permanent at…

Falconets can beat Spaniard counterparts – Garba

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Golden Eaglets Coach Manu Garba says he is optimistic of the Falconets’ capability to beat their Spaniard counterparts in the…

Leadership crisis: FIFA says Nigeria, Ghana risk suspension

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

World football governing body FIFA on Tuesday said it would go on to suspend Nigeria and Ghana from football activities…

DStv, GOtv Subscribers To Watch Ronaldo, Serie A Live

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

DStv and GOtv subscribers will, from 18 August, have access to matches of the Italian Serie A, one of Europe’s…

Only NFF recognised by CAF or FIFA can sack me – Sanusi

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) headed by Amaju Pinnick, on Monday said he could only…

IGP Idris donates jersey to Crime Busters FC

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has donated new jerseys to Crime Busters FC, Enugu, for its successful outing…

Guardiola wants Sterling to commit future to Man City

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola wants Raheem Sterling to commit his long-term future to the club after the English striker…

Dejan Lovren out for up to three weeks with pelvic injury

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren will be out of action for up to three weeks, having aggravated a pelvic issue during…

Giwa-led board fires NFF General Secretary Sanusi

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Chris Giwa-led faction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday in Abuja said it had terminated the appointment…

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