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How Pep Guardiola changed towards me when I started dating Shakira – Gerard Pique
Barcelona captain, Gerard Pique has opened up on how Pep Guardiola changed towards him when he started dating superstar singer, Shakira.
Pique played under Guardiola between 2008 and 2012, winning three LaLiga titles, two Champions…
Soccer Legend, Pele Critically Sick In Hospital
The soccer world is collectively holding its breath amid news that Brazilian soccer legend Pele has been hospitalized.
According to The Athletic via Bleacher Report, Pele has been in the hospital with an “undisclosed health problem” for…
World Cup Qualifier: ‘Why I Quit Cape Verde Team Suddenly Before Nigeria Clash’ — Ricardo Gomes
Cape Verde forward Ricardo Gomes has explained the reason behind his decision to quit the team ahead of Tuesday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
The Cape Verdean Football Federation had claimed…
Ronaldo involved in another relationship scandal
Popular model, Natacha Rodrigues has come out to say that she and Cristiano Ronaldo enjoyed a fling years ago. She recently revealed this via her social media page, and fans have been reacting.
According to her, his current girlfriend,…
Former PSG defender, Jean-Pierre Adams dies after 39 years in coma
Jean-Pierre Adams, a former France defender, has died at 73 after spending 39 years in a coma.
Adams, who played for Nice and Paris Saint-Germain, had been in a vegetative state since 1982, following a routine knee operation that went…
Rohr decries absence of Iwobi, Iheanacho, Ndidi ahead of Cape Verde clash
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has decried the absence of some of his key players ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualification game against Cape Verde.
Confirming the development, the Franco-German coach said there’s been an exodus…
Cape Verde vs Nigeria: Full list of Super Eagles players who have left camp
Players and officials of the Super Eagles on Monday arrived on the island of Mindelo ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde.
The delegation touched down following a four-hour flight from Lagos.
Recall that Gernot…
Brazil vs Argentina: What Lionel Messi told officials who stormed pitch to arrest EPL stars
Lionel Messi, a legendary player and Argentina captain, was angered on Sunday over the action of Brazil health officials who waited for their World Cup qualifier to start before storming the pitch with policemen to arrest four Premier…
Brazil Vs Argentina: Why Police Stormed Pitch To Arrest 4 Premier League Players
The World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was suspended on Sunday due to four English Premier League players who allegedly ‘lied’ on documents they filled out on entry to the country.
The players were Tottenham pair of Giovani…
Ex-Abia Commissioner of Sports, Uche Mpamah is dead
Uche Mpamah, a former Commissioner for Sports in Abia State, has been confirmed dead.
The late Mpamah died of an undisclosed illness on Saturday.
The deceased served as Commissioner under the administration of former Governor Theodore…
Ronaldo breaks shirt sales record in 24 hours
Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford, the player’s jersey has become the biggest selling ever in a 24-hours period on the online shop run by Fanatics, the Mirror reports.
This is just in a matter of hours after the No.7…
Nigeria ranked third best African team after finishing with 10 medals at Tokyo Paralympics
Team Nigeria has ended its 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games with a total of 10 medals comprising four gold, one silver, and five bronze medals.
Nigeria went to the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with 22 athletes and won a total of 10 medals.…
Don’t ever compare me with Ronaldo – Lukaku
Belgium and Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku insisted he has a long way to go before he can be compared to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scored his 110th and 111th international goals this week, moving two clear of Iran legend Ali Daei in the…
Man Utd set to announce Ed Woodward’s replacement
Manchester United is close to announcing Ed Woodward’s successor and is set to promote from within.
According to Sky News, the club’s group managing director, Richard Arnold, is in line to take over.
Woodward resigned following the…
Ex-Super Eagles star, Finidi George appointed as new Enyimba FC coach
Former Super Eagles winger, Finidi George has been appointed as the new Technical Adviser of Enyimba Football Club of Aba.
The 50-year-old will replace coach Fatai Osho who led the Enyimba FC to a second-place finish in the recently…
Iheanacho double seals win over Liberia for Nigeria’s Super Eagles
Kelechi Iheanacho scored a first-half brace to hand Nigeria a comfortable 2-0 win against Liberia in their 2022 World Cup qualifying at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos State.
Nigeria who started the game brightly went ahead in the 24th…
Cristiano Ronaldo receives Guinness World Records certificate
Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has received his Guinness World Records certificate after breaking the record of goals in men’s international football.
Ronaldo grabbed a brace as Portugal beat Ireland 2-1 on Wednesday to…
25 Years Ago, Nigeria’s Super Eagles Stunned The World By Winning Olympic Gold
For Nigerians, 1996 remains a cultural memory as it was the year that their national soccer team – the Super Eagles, stunned the world by becoming global icons in the Summer Olympics. 25 years later, it's clear that the Nigerian team had a…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd shirt number finally confirmed
Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the number 7 shirt on his return to Manchester United, the club confirmed on Thursday evening.
The 36-year-old wore the jersey during his first stint at the club from 2003 to 2009, before leaving for Real…
Angel Di Maria reveals his ‘problem’ at Manchester United
Argentine winger, Angel Di Maria has revealed his 'problem' while playing for Manchester United in the English Premier League.
The 33-year-old claimed his then coach at Manchester United, Louis van Gaal is the main reason for his failure…
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks Ali Daei’s international goal scoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the men’s all-time international goal scorer after he overtook Ali Daei's 15-year international goalscoring record with his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal in an epic comeback win.
Ronaldo’s 89-minute…
Ex-Eagles striker, Thompson Usiyan dies in United States
Former Green Eagles of Nigeria player, Thompson Usiyan has died at the age of 65.
He died on Tuesday, August 31, in his Lamest, Redonda Beach home, California, United States of America.
Usiyan, born in Effurun, Delta State, was thrust…
PHOTOS: Cristiano Ronaldo pictured in Manchester United kit for first time since sensational return
Cristiano Ronaldo has been pictured wearing Manchester United’s kit for the first time since sealing his return this summer.
In an extraordinary turn of events last Friday, Ronaldo, 36, had looked set to complete a move from Juventus to…
Leicester City sign Ademola Lookman from RB Leipzig
Leicester City have announced the signing of Nigerian player, Ademola Lookman from RB Leipzig on loan.
Lookman, an England youth international who has been courted by the Nigeria Football Federation was sent on loan to Fulham last season…
Qatar 2022: Joseph Yobo confronts Eko Hotel staff for trying to stop the Super Eagles from training…
Ex-Super Eagles defender and Assistant Coach, Joseph Yobo was involved in a war of words with some staffs of the popular Eko Hotel as the national team were allegedly stopped from training.
The Nigeria national team are set to face…
