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Football

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Leonardo dreams of Ronaldo switch to PSG

PSG Director of Sport, Leonardo has said he is keen to see Cristiano Ronaldo join PSG amidst reports that the Portuguese superstar could be offloaded by Italian giants, Juventus. Italian media outlet, La Gazzetta dello Sport has reported that Ronaldo...

Koeman hails ‘winner’ Messi

FC Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman has praised talismanic captain, Lionel Messi for putting his differences with the club aside to prove he still 'wants to win'.   When Koeman arrived in the summer, Messi's future was top of the agenda,...

Zamparini urges Dybala to join Real Madrid

Italian football legend Maurizio Zamparini has spoken about the need for Paulo Dybala to leave Italian club Juventus and join Spanish giants, Real Madrid. Zamparini insists that only such a move will guarantee Dybala a chance to fulfil his...

Akpeyi assures arrival for Leone Stars’ AFCON clash

Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi has assured he will arrive into the country on time for the crucial 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. The South African based Kaizer Chiefs goaltender is...

Nigerian clubs keen to make inroads in Confederation Cup

Nigerian clubs, Rivers United and Kano Pillars have said they will be looking to make make a far bigger impression in the 2020-21 CAF Confederation Cup than in the past, when competition gets underway on November 27. United will face...

Maradona keen on leaving hospital

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona will be discharged from hospital imminently following his continued recovery in hospital after undergoing a "routine" operation for a subdural haematoma last week and is keen to return home, according to his doctor. Maradona’s personal...

Alaba to stay at Bayern

European champions, FC Bayern München have announced that they will not sell Austrian international, David Alaba in January despite reports that the left back is on the verge of leaving the Bundesliga club during the next transfer window. Reports that...

Mount dispels Grealish rivalry speculation

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount has said talk about him having a rivalry with Aston Villa captain, Jack Grealish whenever both team up with England is off the mark. Mount says he and Grealish are different types of players who are...

Only Pogba can help himself says Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps says only Paul Pogba can help himself following a difficult start to the season at Premier League club, Manchester United. Pogba has struggled to find his best form at Old Trafford this term, having played 11...

Prandelli joins Fiorentina

Italian club Fiorentina have appointed former Italy national team coach, Cesare Prandelli as their new trainer. This will be Prandelli's second sojourn as head coach of the Serie A club and follows the sacking of Giuseppe Iachini who fell on...
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