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
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
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
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
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
EKOHOTBLOG, 2ND DECEMBER, 2020 Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, is on the brink of being sacked, with Los Blancos chiefs eyeing a move for former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, according to reports. The LaLiga giants were beaten 2-0 by Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. The result leaves them on the verge … Read more
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
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
EKOHOTBLOG, 1ST DECEMBER, 2020 Aston Villa vs Newcastle United on Friday is looking likely to be postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the club, according to reports. Newcastle is in discussion with the Premier League over the potential postponement of the match after their squad was ordered to stay away from their training ground. … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 1ST DECEMBER, 2020 Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin is clear in the race for the Golden Boot this season with 10 goals after Game Week 10 fixtures. Calvin-Lewin remains top of the scoring charts, despite failing to find the back of the net as they lost 1-0 to Leeds United last weekend. Tottenham Hotspur forward, Heung-Min … Read more
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
The game of football is a craft which has given many a man an immortal status. From the great Pele to Diego Armando Maradona, Johan Cruyff, to Ronaldo De Lima Nazario, to Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and the little genius, Lionel Messi- All these names, who belong to different epochs in a very rich football … Read more
World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has poked a verbal jab at rival Anthony Joshua by claiming that the British-Nigerian fellow Brit would make his easiest challenge of all boxers who have called him out. Fury has expressed desperation to meet Joshua in the ring and give the world of boxing the mouthwatering … Read more
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
EKOHOTBLOG, 30TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Former world boxing champion, Mike Tyson, has admitted he smoked cannabis before he fought Roy Jones Jr last weekend. There was no winner in the bizarre eight-round exhibition bout, as the judges ruled it a draw. Both Tyson and Jones were drug tested by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) beforehand. READ … Read more
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
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
The highly anticipated boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could happen by next April, talkSPORT has been told. The two British heavyweights have already penned a two-fight agreement for 2021, but Anthony Joshua must first beat IBF mandatory challenge Kubrat Pulev on December 12 to ensure all the belts are on the line … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 30TJ NOVEMBER, 2020 Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed his players were not happy in the dressing room, following their 0-0 draw with Chelsea on Sunday. Mourinho’s men came into the game at Stamford Bridge looking to go top with three points, after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw at Brighton on Saturday. Spurs indeed went … Read more
Lionel Messi, pays Maradona tribute with goal Argentine star, Lionel Messi bagged a goal on return to Barcelona squad in a La Liga clash against Osasuna on Sunday. Messi, who scored the final goal of the game on 73 minutes, paid a tribute to late Diego Maradona, who died last Wednesday following a cardiac arrest. … Read more