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Haaland gets Nagelsmann praise

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has received words of praise from RB Leipzig head coachJulian Nagelsmann following his classy performance in Saturday's high profile Bundesliga clash.Haaland scored twice and had a hand in Jadon Sancho's opener as Dortnund easily...

Lewandowski opens up on botched Real move

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has taken the time to reveal the real reasons behind his failed move to Real Madrid in 2018.The Polish striker was linked with a move to the Spanish capital two years ago but the...

CAF Confederation Cup match report: Pyramids FC 4-1 Enyimba

Enyimba International of Nigeria fell prey to elite finishing by Pyramids Football Club of Egypt in their first leg CAF Confederation Cup quarter final tie in Cairo.Enyimba visited the 30 June Air Defence Stadium for the first time in...

Mourinho pleased with Bale impact

The Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho has voiced his sentiments following Gareth Bale's winner in Sunday's Premier League clash between Spurs and Brighton and Hove Albion.Bale came off the bench to net late on as Spurs won 2-1 against...

Atletico crowned La Liga champions

Atletico Madrid are champions of La Liga Santander for the 2020-21 season following a dramatic final day on Saturday.Atleti recorded a come from behind 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid to claim their 11th LaLiga title. Angel Correa and Luis Suarez...

Hoffenheim thrash Bayern 4-1

TSG Hoffenheim created one of the biggest shocks in Europe this season with a stunning 4-1 victory over European champions, Bayern Munich on Sunday. Bayern came into the game on the back of their latest bit of silverware, the...

West Bromwich Albion best Manchester United in friendly games

Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by West Bromwich Albion in a friendly game on Friday (June 12) as the Red Devils intensified preparations for the resumption of the 2019/20 Premier League season. United played two games against the Baggies at...

Bruno Fernandes wins player of the month again

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League Player of the Month for December.It is the fourth time he has won the award since arriving from Benfica 12 months ago.Fernandes scored three goals in six Premier League...

Dakkada FC, Wikki Tourists game postponed after accident

The NPFL game between Dakkada FC and Wikki Tourists in Uyo slated to begin a huge matchday 11 fixtures list, was postponed by the League Management Company (LMC) after the Wikki Tourists team bus was involved in an accident. The...