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Football

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Ceballos speaks on altercation with Nketiah

Arsenal star, Dani Ceballos has spoken about a much-publicized bust-up with teammate, Eddie Nketiah. Ceballos insisted there were "no problems" between him and Nketiah, following the pre-match altercation. Ahead of the Gunners' first game of the Premier League season against...

Arteta impressed by Willian’s drive

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta believes Willian is the player who can drive Arsenal towards more silverware and a top-four finish. Willian, 32, signed a three-year deal with Arsenal in August after leaving Chelsea as a free agent. The playmaker –...

Klopp denies phoning Ferguson at 3:30am

Liverpool's manager, Jurgen Klopp has insisted that he did not phone Alex Ferguson in the middle of the night to furnish him with details of Liverpool's Premier League title success. The Reds will step out to start a new...

Depay not at Messi, CR7 level says LVG

Former Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal has declared that Dutch international, Memphis Depay has enormous talent and brings plenty to the table but says he cannot solve all FC Barcelona's problems. The 27-year-old is a target for the...

Joshua gets legal threat from Kubrat camp

IBF, WBA (Super), WBO, and IBO champion Anthony Joshua has been warned by the promoters of Kubrat Pulev that he will face legal repercussions if he does not fulfill his challenge against their charge and instead choose to face...

Victor Moses donates £20,000 to Wigan Athletic

Former Nigeria international, Victor Moses has donated £20,000 to struggling third tier English club, Wigan Athletic. The Lactics are in financial trouble after administrators were summoned in July, resulting in a 12-point penalty and relegation from the Championship to...

Osimhen misses Napoli training over passport issues

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen missed training earlier in the week with his Italian club, SSC Napoli. The 21-year-old attacker was not present on Monday morning at Castel Volturno for the usual morning session due to what the club called...

Messi trains alone as Barca squad get day off

Six time Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi was the only player who turned up at FC Barcelona's training complex on Thursday (September 10) for a workout. This was despite the rest of the squad being asked to take the...

Kaizer Chiefs sack Bartlett

Premier Soccer League (PSL) club, Kaizer Chiefs have parted company with Shaun Bartlett. Former South Africa international was assistant coach of the Amakhozi before the news was announced on Thursday. The news comes less than 24 hours after former head...

Aurelio De Laurentiis tests positive for COVID-19

Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the Lega Serie A meeting on Wednesday (September 9). Rumours first circulated on Wednesday night that one of the Presidents or directors who attended the 20-club meeting...
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