They might not have been given any chance at the beginning of the Champions League this season but Ajax are only 90 minutes away from a first Champions League final since 1996. The giant-killing side, which already accounted for the exit of not just Real Madrid but also Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus side, offered another confident … Read more
With the Belgium international forward being constantly linked with a summer switch to Real Madrid, former Chelsea manager, Glen Hoddle has stated his support for a big-money move by the club’s No. 10. According to Hoddle, Eden Hazard deserves to play for Real Madrid and he made the Chelsea talisman know it “may be the … Read more
With his season over along with his African Nations Cup aspirations with Ivory Coast in June, Manchester United defender, Eric Bailly drew a few tears by saying the season hasn’t smiled upon him. The Ivorian, who offered a decent showing in Man U’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday, was forced off in the 71st … Read more
With heightened apprehensions that superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, might not be fit for the Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with Ajax this week, Juventus manger, Massimiliano Allegri, has said he is confident that the former Real Madrid man will be fit for the encounter. Ronaldo, who was missing again as Juve sealed a 2-1 victory … Read more
Football great, Pele, improving after his latest visit to the hospital for what has been described as urinary infection. The 78-year-old Brazil legend was admitted on Wednesday after a promotional event involving young World Cup winner and Paris St-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe. In a message he posted on Twitter, Pele wrote: “The antibiotics are working … Read more
With both Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, and his assistant, Mike Phelan, watching, Barcelona came up with late goals to almost secure the La Liga title for the season. With Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez beating the usually impressive Jan Oblak twice in the match, Barcelona were afforded the chance to go 11 points … Read more
They were certainly not as free-flowing as people know them to be but Manchester City still did enough to qualify for the FA Cup final yesterday. An early goal by Gabriel Jesus was enough to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 on Saturday to reach the FA Cup final while also keeping the lofty quadruple … Read more
A match expected to be a major decider in the 2018/2019 season in Bundelisga turned out to be one of the most one-sided affairs in recent time as Bayern Munich hit four first-half goals and another in the second half to go a point clear in the Bundesliga. The contest saw Robert Lewandowski netting his … Read more
Barcelona coach, Ernesto Valverde, has urged the club’s fans not to subject Atletico Madrid striker, Antoine Griezmann, to jeers when the two clubs meet in Saturday’s La Liga clash. With many Barca fans peeved that World Cup winner, Griezmann, who was strongly linked with joining Barca last year, opted to stay at Atletico, many … Read more
A Serie A sporting judge has ordered teenage Juventus star, to pay a fine of €2,000 fine for diving in the match between the Seria A champions and Cagliari on Tuesday. Similarly, the judge has demanded further investigation of the alleged racism faced by two black players, Moise Kean and Blaise Matuidi, during the match … Read more
Liverpool striker and Senegal international, Sadio Mane, has backed his side to win their last six games of the season to stand a chance of ending their long-running drought as league champions in England. According to Mane, Liverpool are well motivated to clinch the Premier League trophy this season as Jurgen Klopp’s men were shoved … Read more
Chelsea manager, Mauricio Sarri, has urged striker, Gonzalo Higuan, to look towards fellow South American footballer and Barcelona striker, Luis Suarez, for inspiration on to how to adapt to life in the top flight With just three goals coming the way of the former Real Madrid striker in eight appearances in the Premier League since … Read more
Tennis Japanese star, Naomi Osaka, has signed a deal with global sports apparel giant, Nike. The Tennis World No. 1, who was previously tied to rival Adidas, will first wear Nike gear at the Stuttgart Grand Prix later this month, according to information published on the U.S. sportswear maker’s website. “I’m proud to become a … Read more
With Bailly expected to be heading towards the exit at Manchester United, it has emerged that a return to Spain is likely via, wait for it, Real Madrid. The Sun is reporting that sources close to Bailly are aware United are ready to launch moves for defensive targets while at the same time stating … Read more
Having led the line for a Senegal team which was the star attraction at the 2002 World Cup along with talents like Kalilou Fadiga, Salif Diao, Pape Diop, Ferdinand Coly among others, El Hadji Diouf has played down rumours of any jealousy or trouble between the Liverpool duo of Sadio Mane and Mohammed Salah. … Read more
Nigerian striker, Samuel Chukwueze, has lauded the Nigeria Young Player of the Year award he won on Tuesday as extra motivation for him as a young striker. Chukwueze, fresh from playing a huge part in the 4-4 draw against La Liga league leaders, Barcelona on Tuesday, beat Galatasaray forward, Henry Onyekuru and on-loan Wolfsburg … Read more
The Pharaohs of Egypt are the best bet for the next edition of African Cup of Nations, as far as former Senegal international, El Hadji Diouf, is concerned. The former Liverpool attacker said his choice was based on the fact that Egypt will be able to enjoy the total support of their fans … Read more
President Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad refused a visa for traveling to the US, where he was due to take part in a meeting of Fifa officials. It is not clear why he was denied the travel document. Confirming the news, a Caf spokesperson told the BBC that Mr Ahmad would be in … Read more
Bayern striker, Robert Lewandowski, has criticised Niko Kovac’s tactics, after they were sent crashing out of the Champions League at the hands of Liverpool on Wednesday evening. Lewandowski feels their approach in the 3-1 defeat was negative. The reigning Bundesliga champions also struggled to score at Anfield in the first leg. “Of course, we knew … Read more
Jose Mourinho has said Zinedine Zidane is the perfect Manager for Real Madrid. Mourinho, who was sacked by Manchester United in December, had been in talks with Madrid president, Florentino Perez, regarding a return to the Santiago Bernabeu. But key figures in Madrid’s hierarchy were against Mourinho’s return, while senior players in the dressing room, … Read more