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Football

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RB Leipzig in strategic agreement with India’s FC Goa

RB Leipzig has entered a strategic cooperation agreement with Indian Super League club FC Goa. The partnership between the two clubs runs until 30th June 2023. For Leipzig, the arrangement is a new chapter in the history of the relatively...

Leone Stars fight back to hold Super Eagles in classic

Nigeria's Super Eagles were one win away from qualifying for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a commanding performance in the first half hour of their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations  (AFCON) qualifier against Sierra Leone's Leone...

Messi upset as Argentina drop points

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi was far from impressed with the refereeing in Argentina's 1-1 draw with Paraguay in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying on Thursday.The six-time Balon d'Or winner had a goal disallowed that would have given the Albiceleste...

Bundesliga Q&A with Matheus Cunha

Matheus Cunha's great hero is Ronaldinho and, like his famous compatriot, he also has an early career connection with Switzerland. Now based in the German capital, the fleet-footed 21-year-old Brazilian has already established himself as an integral element in...

Scaloni fumes as VAR denies Messi

Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni says there is need for greater consistency with the VAR after La Albiceleste were denied a winner against Paraguay in CONMEBOL qualifying.Nicolas Gonzalez cancelled out Angel Romero's penalty at La Bombonera on Thursday and...

Buffon wants Ronaldo to eclipse Pele’s record

Gianluigi Buffon has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to match Pele for career goals after the Portugal star drew level on the all-time list with Ferenc Puskas. Ronaldo came off the bench to score in Juventus' 7-0 thrashing of Andorra in...

Boateng won’t receive new Bayern contract

German media outlet Bild has reported that Bayern München have decided not to extend Jérôme Boateng’s contract when his current deal runs out at the end of next season. This means that the 32-year-old will leave the European champions on...

Gomez undergoes knee surgery

Liverpool and England defender Joe Gomez has undergone successful knee surgery after he sustained a serious injury in training with the national team. It is believed that he may be back to action before the end of the current...

Osimhen revved up for Leone Stars test

Nigerian attacker, Victor Osimhen is poised to accomplish himself when the Super Eagles face the Leone Stars in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier on Friday.The Super Eagles currently top Group L with maximum points amassed from...

Maradona discharged from hospital

Argentina legend, Diego Maradona has been discharged from hospital following brain surgery.Maradona who is also the head coach of Argentine football club, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata has been recovering in hospital since undergoing a "routine" operation for a...
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