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Chelsea have opened talks with Real Madrid over a permanent deal for midfielder Mateo Kovacic, according to reports Mstt8Kovacic is currently approaching the halfway stage of a season-long loan at Chelsea, where he has established himself as an important part of Maurizio Sarri’s side. Recent reports have suggested that Madrid are eager to offload the […]
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Solomon Dalung, says no fewer than 7,227 athletes are expected to participate in the 19th National Sports Festival which kicks off on Thursday. Dalung, who briefed State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said that 8,861 delegates were […]
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has taken a dig at Arsenal’s 19-match unbeaten run, ahead of the side’s clash at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The Gunners extended their run on Sunday, with a thrilling 4-2 win against rivals Tottenham at the Emirates. Unai Emery’s side lost their opening two Premier League matches this season to […]
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr wants top friendlies matches to prepare his team for the 2019 African Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles are already qualified for the tournament with a game to spare, and Rohr is hopeful that the team will be kept busy with at least three grade A matches. “Besides the match […]
CRISTIANO RONALDO fans vented their fury after the Juventus star was denied a record sixth Ballon d’Or Real Madrid talisman Luka Modric was the man to finally break the Lionel Messi, Ronaldo duopoly. Both Modric and Ronaldo helped lead Los Blancos to their third consecutive Champions League title in Kiev last season. But the former […]
• Herdsmen hold sway at national edifice It is three days to the commencement of the much talked about 19th National Sports Festival scheduled for Abuja. Already, all the states are putting finishing touches to their preparations for the event. The youth across the country are excited because at long last, six years to be […]
Ada Hegerberg has won the first Women’s Ballon d’Or. The Lyon striker scored 15 goals to steer her club to Champions League glory. The three-time Women’s Champions League winner, was named the world’s best female player of 2018, at a gala in Paris on Monday. This year marked the first time that France Football reserved […]
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has ended the decade-long dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d’Or 2018 held in Paris on Monday. Luca Modric has broken the 10 years duopoly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to become the first last player to win the Ballon d’Or award. The Real […]
The tensions between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba have become a symbol of Manchester United’s struggles, writes Adam Bate. The claims that Jose Mourinho referred to Paul Pogba as ‘a virus’ after Manchester United’s 2-2 draw at Southampton are explosive but no longer that surprising. The relationship between the club’s manager and their record signing […]
The Super Falcons may have won a ninth AWCON, but African Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala faces a tough task retaining her individual title after she and compatriot Francisca Ordega were dropped from the Official CAF 2018 Tournament XI. Both players had featured in the first round selection, but were only named as subs […]
