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Bayern maintain Bundesliga lead with win over Augsburg

Bayern Munich stayed four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga helped by a late penalty miss from Alfred Finnbogason in a 1-0 victory at Augsburg on Wednesday (January 20). Robert Lewandowski's 22nd league goal of the season, a...

No Mbappe decision yet for City, says Poch

PSG head coach Mauricio Pochettino says he has not yet decided if Kylian Mbappe will play any part in the club's second leg semi final UEFA Champions League game against Mamchester City on Tuesday. Mbappe has been included in the...

Pirlo says Juve is ‘work in progress’

Juventus manager, Andrea Pirlo is not losing sleep over the club’s underwhelming display in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Roma. The former Italy international says they are a team still "under construction". The Serie A champions were far from their best...

Jorginho’s agent advises on Juventus, Chelsea talks

Serie A champions, Juventus have been advised to hold talks with Premier League club, Chelsea if they want to sign midfielder, Jorginho.This is the view of the Italian international's agent, Joao Santos.Multiple reports claim that Jorginho is a top...

Emordi unfazed over Eagles, Leone Stars AFCON draw

Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Okey Emordi has said he was not surprised at the outcome of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone. The Eagles were...

Hainer assures on Bayern’s economic strength

FC Bayern Munich President Herbert Hainer has assured that the COVID-19 pandemic has not badly hit the club's financial reserves. German and European champions Bayern Munich have been impressive on the this season and Hainer has assured that the...

NWFL Premiership spot or nothing at the play-off, says Sanusi

Pelican Stars head coach, Olaleke Muritala Sanusi has said his side will definitely keep the enviable Premiership status quo at the upcoming Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership play-off holding at the University of Benin Sports Complex in Benin...

Ronaldinho set to be released from house arrest

Former FIFA World footballer of the year, Ronaldinho, is set to be released after four months under house arrest in Paraguay and will now anxiously wait to see if he will be prosecuted following his role in a fake...

Bayern set to consolidate as Bundesliga resumes

Bayern Munich, who are four points clear with nine games left to play will look to win the title for an eighth consecutive season as the German Bundesliga resumes on Saturday (May 16). The re-start comes two months after...
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