Maradona: Barcelona Told To Retire Messi’s No.10 shirt

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EKOHOTBLOG, 3RD DECEMBER. 2020 Diego Sinagra, the eldest son of late Diego Maradona, has called on Barcelona to retire captain, Lionel Messi’s no.10 shirt in honour of his father. Sinagra also said he was very moved by Messi’s tribute to Maradona following his passing. Maradona, a former Barcelona, Napoli and Boca Juniors player, died last … Read more

“#OleOut”, Fans Call For Sack Of Manchester United Gaffer

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s two-year stint as Manchester United gaffer has taken yet another hammer blow following perceived tactical blunders that cost Manchester United valuable points against Ligue 1 outfit, PSG, on Wednesday night. United only needed a draw against the Parisians to secure qualification to the knockout phase in a tightly contested group, and may … Read more

“I Want To Play With Messi Next Season”- Neymar

Brazilian ace, Neymar, has expressed his desire to play alongside former team-mate, Lionel Messi next season. The Brazilian and Argentine combined to great effect during four seasons together at Camp Nou. Neymar and Messi played together at Barcelona for four seasons between 2013 and 2017, combining to devastating effect in the Blaugrana’s forward line. Alongside … Read more

UEFA: Nominees For Team Of The Year [Full list]

UEFA Ratifies Five Substitutes For Euro 2020

EKOHOTBLOG , 2nd DECEMBER, 2020 UEFA has announced the 50 nominees for the team of the year. The 50 nominees include 14 players from the English Premier League. Fans have until January 6, 2021, to pick from the 50 nominees. UEFA made this known in a post via its Twitter handle on Tuesday. Read Also: Pope … Read more

Man Utd: Why Solskjaer Is Snubbing Ighalo – Ince

EKOHOTBLOG, 2ND DECEMBER, 2020 Paul Ince, a former Manchester United star, has revealed why the club’s manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has continued to ignore striker, Odion Ighalo in his team selection. Ighalo joined the Red Devils on loan from Shanghai Shenhua almost a year ago. Ighalo has not made his first start for Manchester United … Read more

Solskjaer Sheds More Light On Cavani’s Three-Match Ban

EKOHOTBLOG, 2ND DECEMBER, 2020 Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has backed both Edinson Cavani and the Football Association, as the governing body looks into an Instagram post that was sent from the striker’s account. Cavani has already deleted the post and offered an apology. However, the FA has asked the Uruguay international for his … Read more

Goalkeeper Alisson Adds To Liverpool Injury Woes

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Alisson Becker Goalkeeper Alisson Becker added to Liverpool’s long injury list as Caoimhin Kelleher was handed his Champions League debut for Ajax’s visit to Anfield on Tuesday. Jurgen Klopp is also without the injured Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, Xherdan Shaqiri, Trent Alexander-Arnold and James Milner. Read Also: Lewis Hamilton Tests … Read more

Lewis Hamilton Tests Positive For COVID-19

EKOHOTBLOG, 1ST DECEMBER, 2020 Seven-time Formula One (F1) champion, Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19. The official Twitter handle of F1 confirmed the development in a tweet on Monday night. The Mercedes driver returned three negative tests last week but began displaying mild symptoms on Monday and was informed at the same time that … Read more

FA Cup Third Round Draw: Full Fixtures

EKOHOTBLOG, 1ST DECEMBER 2020 The draw for the third round of the FA Cup was conducted on Monday night. Holders Arsenal will host Newcastle, as they begin their quest to win a record-extending 15th title. Manchester United welcome Watford, Chelsea have been handed a home tie against Morecambe, while Wolves and Crystal Palace clash in … Read more

Barcelona Fined After Messi Dedicated Goal To Maradona

EKOHOTBLOG, 30TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Barcelona will have to pay a €3,000 fine, after captain Lionel Messi paid tribute to Diego Maradona, by celebrating in a Newell’s Old Boys shirt on Sunday. Messi celebrated his goal against Osasuna, by taking off Barcelona’s blue-and-burgundy strip to reveal the red-and-black of Newell’s. Maradona, who passed away last week … Read more

Man United: Cavani Facing Three-Match Ban

EKOHOTBLOG, 30TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Manchester United striker, Edinson Cavani, will face a three-game ban from the Football Association (FA), if he is found guilty of using racist or discriminatory language on social media. The FA is nvestigating the Uruguan’s social media post which he sent after Sunday’s comeback win at Southampton. Cavani used the phrase … Read more

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