Sergio Aguero hit a hat-trick to become the Premier League’s all-time leading overseas goalscorer as Manchester City hammered Aston Villa to leave Dean Smith’s men struggling in the relegation zone. The Argentine took his tally to 177 league goals to surpass Thierry Henry’s mark as a brace from Riyad Mahrez and Gabriel Jesus’ strike helped … Read more
Xavi Hernandez has told Barcelona he does not want the coach’s job in mid-season but has agreed in principle to take over from Ernesto Valverde in the summer. Barca CEO Oscar Grau and sporting director Eric Abidal met the former midfielder for talks in Qatar on Friday as pressure mounted on Valverde following the Catalans’ … Read more
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will be out for four months following a knee operation on Sunday. The Uruguay striker suffered an injury to the external meniscus on his right knee and was operated on by Spanish surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat. Suarez played the whole match as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid in the … Read more
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will undergo knee surgery on Sunday. The Uruguay international has suffered an injury to the external meniscus on his right knee and will be operated on by Spanish surgeon Dr Ramon Cugat. Suarez played the whole match as Barcelona were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final … Read more
It was a sweet victory for Jurgen Klopp and his men and Liverpool as defeated highly inspired Mourinho’s Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the English Premier League EPL matchday 22 encounters. The Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 16 points after second-place Leicester lost to Southampton … Read more
Jordan Ayew’s deflected equaliser earned Crystal Palace a point at home against Arsenal, who had goalscorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sent off by the video assistant referee (VAR). Captain Aubameyang had put his side ahead with a well-worked team goal as Mikel Arteta’s side dominated the first half. But Ayew brought Palace level after the break, his … Read more
Malaga have sacked head coach Victor Sanchez four days after he was suspended following the publication of an explicit video of the 43-year-old on social media. The Spanish second-tier side said Sanchez had been dismissed for “disciplinary reasons”, adding that they had been unable to agree terms on a mutual termination of his contract. “Malaga … Read more
Zlatan Ibrahimovic inspired struggling AC Milan to a 2-0 win over Cagliari in Serie A match on Saturday. The Swedish who made his return to the club said scoring his first goal for AC Milan since rejoining the club made him “feel alive” as his side eased past Cagliari in Serie A. Rafael Leao had … Read more
Leaders Inter Milan missed the chance to move three points clear at the top of Serie A as Antonio Conte’s side were held by Atalanta. Lautaro Martinez latched on to Romelu Lukaku’s pass to fire in his 17th goal of the season and put Inter ahead after just four minutes at the San Siro. Atalanta … Read more
In-form Nigerian forward, Victor Osimhen, has been included in Ligue 1’s team of the mid-season by reputable French publication, France Football beating Kylian Mbappe to the list. The Lille forward has been in form in the French league since joining in the summer from Belgian side Sporting Charleroi scoring 14 goals in 25 appearances in … Read more
Liverpool have reportedly been linked with a swoop for the Nigeria international, Samuel Chukwueze who has been in good form for Spanish outfit, Samuel Chukwueze. Spanish outlet Foot Marcato said the reigning European Champions League are seriously considering a move for the Villarreal starlet in the summer. According to Mercato, it is believed that the … Read more
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has joined Huddersfield Town on loan for the rest of the season. The 19-year-old has been part of the Gunners’ first-team squad for the last two campaigns. Smith Rowe, who has made 15 competitive appearances for Arsenal in the Europa League, Premier League and cup competitions, has previously enjoyed a … Read more
Inter Milan officials have held talks with Olivier Giroud’s agents and agreed to terms for a January transfer. Sky in Italy is reporting that the France striker, whose Blues deal expires in the summer, has agreed to a two-and-a-half-year contract to join the Italian side. However, Inter have yet to agree to a deal with … Read more
Everton striker Cenk Tosun has joined Crystal Palace on loan until the end of the season. The 28-year-old will be tasked with improving the team’s productivity in front of goal – despite lying ninth in the Premier League, they are the division’s second-lowest scorers this season. After sealing the deal, Palace chairman Steve Parish said, … Read more
The former Flying Eagles captain who led Nigeria to a silver medal finish at the U-20 World Cup in 2005, died due to a heart attack in October in the United States. Promise until his death, played for US football club side Austin Bold and was buried in a low-key ceremony with none of his … Read more
Atletico Madrid sprung a surprise in the Spanish Super Cup by staging a thrilling comeback to beat Barcelona 3-2 on Thursday and set up a final against Real Madrid. Barca looked on course for a Sunday showdown against Real when they led Atletico 2-1 with nine minutes left but instead it will be a Madrid … Read more
Borussia Dortmund are not contemplating selling Jadon Sancho in January despite interest from a host of clubs from around Europe, according to Sky in Germany. The England international has no release clause in his long-term contract that currently keeps him at the club until the end of June 2022. Borussia Dortmund feel they would not … Read more
Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho is excited as he scored the equalizer for Leicester City in their 1-1 Carabao Cup first leg semi-final draw with Aston Villa. Concise News understands that Iheanacho, who came on as a substitute, finished a Jamie Vardy’s pass in the 74th-minute of the clash at the King Power Stadium on … Read more
Kelechi Iheanacho’s equaliser gave Leicester City a deserved draw to leave the Carabao Cup semi-final against Aston Villa delicately poised after an entertaining encounter at the King Power Stadium. Substitute Iheanacho finished emphatically from Jamie Vardy’s pass with 16 minutes left to give The Foxes the reward their incessant second-half pressure merited to set up … Read more
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has expressed delight following Lille’s qualification into the semi-final of the French League Cup on Wednesday. Osimhen sealed Lille’s passage into the last four after doubling their lead on 58 minutes in the quarter-final against 10-man Amiens. Luis Araujo had put Lille 1-0 ahead in the 50th minute. Amiens were … Read more