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Sheikh Jassim refuses to raise $6 billion Manchester United bid: sources

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Sheikh Jassim and British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe were the front runners after several rounds of bidding earlier this year.

Fubara rewards Rivers Hoopers basketball club with N30m

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Governor Fubara announced the monetary gift when players of Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club, winners of Louis Edem International Basketball competition…

Ronaldo hits double as Portugal move past Slovakia to reach Euro 2024

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Three minutes later Bruno Fernandes put the ball on a plate for Ronaldo, who scored with a simple close-range finish…

Super Eagles held to draw by Saudi Arabia

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Eagles equalised on 72 minutes. The goal was scored by Boniface after a wonderful combination by Bruno Onyemaechi and…

Why I rejected Saudi offer for Birmingham – Rooney

Nimot Sulaimon

2 years ago

A move to Saudi Arabia would have seen Rooney follow former England teammate Steven Gerrard, who was appointed manager of…

UFC 294: ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ Kamaru Usman to face Chimaev

Nimot Sulaimon

2 years ago

Usman, often known as the "Nigerian Nightmare," was not originally scheduled to compete in UFC 294. But he has entered…

AFCON 2024: Super Eagles draw host Cote D’Ivoire

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Super Eagles have played Cote D'Ivoire 27 times since 1967, with Nigeria winning eight times and Cote D'Ivoire nine…

The severity of the blunder VAR made against Liverpool will help erase future mistakes

Ademola Adegbamigbe

2 years ago

There have been loud calls for VAR to be abolished following the unprecedented scenes in Liverpool’s late-September match against Tottenham…

Birmingham appoints Wayne Rooney as new manager

Nimot Sulaimon

2 years ago

Throughout his illustrious playing career, Rooney made a name for himself with Everton before joining Manchester United in 2004. He…

Gov. Radda sacks Katsina United management

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The commissioner said the government had approved an interim management committee to oversee Katsina United pending the reconstitution of the…

Eden Hazard announces retirement from professional football

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

"I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world."

Coach Tite takes the helm at Flamengo

Nimot Sulaimon

2 years ago

Tite boasts an impressive coaching career in Brazil, having previously managed various prominent clubs, including Corinthians, where he secured the…

What’s the future of sports betting?

Ademola Adegbamigbe

2 years ago

Many people out there love sports betting, and some have even made a career out of it. In the last…

Spotlight on Nigerian Football: How Domestic Leagues Influence Betting Trends

Ademola Adegbamigbe

2 years ago

Nigeria is a vibrant epicenter in the dynamic confluence of sports, entertainment, and economics, harboring a sports betting industry that…

Osimhen’s switch to Arsenal imminent in Jesus swap deal with Napoli

PM NEWS Editor

2 years ago

Previous reports have quoted an asking price of over £100million for Osimhen, who still has two years on his contract…

Klopp plays peacemaker as Liverpool draws with Brighton

Nimot Sulaimon

2 years ago

Referee Anthony Taylor showed a yellow card to De Zerbi in the 69th minute after he vehemently protested the denial…

We’ve beaten the best team in the world: Arteta celebrates Arsenal’s win over City

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Arsenal substitute Gabriel Martinelli fired a deflected last-gasp winner to earn a 1-0 win which ended their longest winless streak…

Dunk denies Liverpool come-from-behind victory

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

But the game turned on its head before the break, Mohamed Salah slotting home to level after being played in…

Pochettino hails Sterling’s Burnley masterclass after England snub

Michael Adesina

2 years ago

Sterling was involved in all four goals as the Blues came from behind to beat the promoted Clarets at Turf…

Messi may return to Barcelona on loan as Inter Miami eliminated from MLS playoffs,

PM NEWS Editor

2 years ago

After the 21 October match, Inter Miami will not play another MLS game until late February next year, making Messi…

NPFL: Kano Pillars secures slim win over Katsina United

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“My team will continue to improve and work for victory against Abia Warriors on Wednesday,’’ he said.

Wayne Rooney steps down as DC United’s coach

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Following the match, Rooney expressed that he had given his all to guide DC United to the playoffs, but he…

Al Ahly face Ghanaian, Algerian, Tanzanian clubs in CAF Champions league group

PM NEWS Editor

3 years ago

The 11-time champions will play in Group D against Chabab Belouizdad from Algeria, Young Africans of Tanzania and Ghana’s Medeama,…

Pogba tests positive for testosterone in ‘B’ sample

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Pogba, a 30-year-old former Manchester United player and a World Cup winner in 2018, now faces the possibility of a…

Dembele, Hakimi, 2 others suspended for offensive chants

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

As part of the disciplinary measures, the LFP has decided to close the Auteuil stand at the Parc des Princes…

Enrique takes blame for PSG’s heavy defeat against Newcastle

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"I think my players struggled a little bit with their [Newcastle's] pressing game. They did everything that I asked them…

Man. City score two late goals to thrash Leipzig in Germany

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The match was heading to a draw when City made it 2-1. Julian Alvarez tried his luck from the edge…

Clinical Newcastle demolish PSG

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Newcastle opened scoring on 17 minutes. Miguel Almiron was in the right place at the right time to get to…

Morocco, 5 others across 3 continents to host 2030 World Cup matches

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

FIFA also said that the 2034 World Cup would be held in the Asia or Oceania region, with member associations…

UK, Ireland to host Euro 2028 as Turkey withdraws bid

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Turkey, which had previously bid unsuccessfully to host every Euro since 2008, initially positioned itself as a candidate for both…

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