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  The extra-ordinary kindness of Ahmed Musa, the stand -in- captain of the Super Eagles team – is still the talk of the town in Asaba, Delta state after he surprised a woman, who came in search of a menial ...

  Juventus will not play in the USA during this summer’s pre-season preparations amidst rape claims made about Cristiano Ronaldo. The Serie A champions are travelling to Asia for their 2019 tour in light of the recent allegations. Former Real ...

  Nigerian whistle men and their assistants were as usual completely missing as FIFA released list of referees and assistants that will take charge at the FIFA under 20 world cup which kicks off May 23 in Poland. A check ...

  Radamel Falcao threw a medical kit bag in protest at South Korea – with the Colombian accusing the hosts of time wasting. Colombia were trailing 2-1 with just two minutes left on the clock when Falcao, 33, headed straight ...

  Former Chelsea midfielder and Nigeria international John Obi Mikel said he was quite slow to the pace expected of him by Jose Mourinho in his early days at the club. “Got sent off on my first game. Mourinho killed ...

The Portuguese was linked with a return to the Bernabeu, but has now insisted that the Frenchman deserved the managerial position Jose Mourinho has said that he believes Zinedine Zidane is the right man for the Real Madrid managerial position. Zidane was re-appointed ...

  Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke made history with Tanzania by guiding the Taifa Stars to their first Africa Cup of Nations appearance in 39 years after they defeated Uganda 3-0 at the National Stadium, Dar es Salaam ...

  Neymar watched his Brazil team in a friendly against Panama on Saturday. The PSG star was seen grinning despite being charged by Uefa for his social media outburst after the French champs’ loss to Manchester United. Neymar, 27, remains ...

  Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi says he played in a World Cup match in 2018 for Nigeria not knowing if he would come off the field to find out his father had been shot. The midfielder was told ...

  Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho must be more committed if he wishes to return to the Super Eagles, according to coach Gernot Rohr. Iheanacho has been left out of the Eagles games against Seychelles and Egypt in Asaba. “We ...

  Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined 20,000 euros (£17,700) by Uefa for a goal celebration in the win over Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League. The 34-year-old appeared to mimic Atletico boss Diego Simeone, ...

  Paul Pogba admits he’ll be coming up against a club he often learns from when Manchester United take on Barcelona in the Champions League next month. The Frenchman has enjoyed an upturn in form ever since the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in ...

Thibaut Courtois and Alba Carrillo   Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has risked the wrath of former flame Alba Carrillo by messaging her colleague Liz Emiliano. The Belgian shot-stopper brutally publicly rejected Carrillo after it was reported he was dating ...

    A scientist has revealed it is possible to clone Lionel Messi using existing technology and techniques. A clone of the Barcelona superstar would arrive as a baby with the same potential as one of the greatest players ever. ...

  Former Tottenham ace Mido faces a flogging in Saudi Arabia after being accused of insulting a fan on social media. The star was sensationally axed by club Al-Wehda after abusing the supporter on social media, sources said. After he ...

  The chewing gum former Manchester United coach, Sir Alex Ferguson used in the 5-5 draw at West Brom in May 2013 – has been sold on eBay. The final game that Ferguson ever managed for United was a thrilling ...

  A semi-professional player is under investigation in Turkey after he mocked rival fans by pulling out his genitals. Sanliurfa Genclerbirligi defender Mahmut Onur Toprak was walking off the pitch following a draw with Siverek Belediyespor in the Super Amateur ...

  Lionel Messi was received a standing ovation by almost 55,000 opposition supporters after his stunning hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Real Betis. The Argentine opened the scoring at the Benito Villamarin with a wonderful freekick before doubling the ...

  Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr arrived in the country yesterday to begin preparations for Nigeria’s 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) last qualifying match against Seychelles, as well as the international friendly against Egypt this weekend in Asaba. The ...

  Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala continued her impressive goal scoring form for Barcelona Ladies by netting one in their 2-0 away win against title rivals Atletico Madrid Ladies at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. It was Oshoala‘s fifth goal in five ...

  Juventus were made to pay for resting Cristiano Ronaldo as they suffered their first defeat of the season at Genoa. The Old Lady’s quest to go the entire campaign unbeaten ended abruptly after the home side scored two late ...

  Genoa supporters are demanding a refund after Juventus gave Cristiano Ronaldo the day off against them. The Serie A leaders traveled to the Stadio Luigi Ferraris today looking to extend their 18-point advantage at the top. But Massimiliano Allegri‘s side ...

  Fenerbahce of Turkey winger Victor Moses ran into into Ogenyi Onazi inside the plane after Friday’s 2-1 win over Sivasspor in their Turkish Super Lig clash. The Nigerian who provided the assist that led to Fenerbahce‘s equaliser scored by ...

  A football fan has changed his middle name to show his dedication to his favourite club. Jon Derby Gjeilo, 56, who has supported Derby County in England since he was 12, also has a museum in his home dedicated ...

  Zinedine Zidane’s second spell in charge of Real Madrid started with a win as the recalled Isco and Gareth Bale downed Celta Vigo in LaLiga. Isco and Gareth Bale celebrated their Real Madrid returns under Zinedine Zidane by sealing a 2-0 ...