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Milan ready to defend Ibrahimovic against racism

AC Milan will defend Zlatan Ibrahimovic if he faces disciplinary action for racism after the Swede clashed with Inter's Romelu Lukaku during an Italian Cup match this week, team technical director Paolo Maldini said Saturday. "We are ready to defend...

Bayern punish Tolisso for getting tattoo during pandemic

Bayern Munich dropped World Cup winner Corentin Tolisso on Saturday and hit the France midfielder with an undisclosed "heavy" fine for breaking their hygiene rules during the coronavirus pandemic by getting a tattoo.  "Corentin Tolisso has violated our guidelines... which...

Bundesliga Q&A with Joshua Kimmich

The first half of the season is now set. With a view to the second half ofthe season, what did you like in the first half of the season and whatneeds to get better?“We are happy that we are...

Hoffenheim plot new Bayern shock on Munich return

shock on Munich return As the architect of Bayern Munich's single defeat in 2020, Hoffenheim coach Sebastian Hoeness hopes to again down the European champions in the Bundesliga on Saturday when he returns to his former club. Bayern host mid-table Hoffenheim...

No NPFL tourism at Jigawa, says Oghali

Heartland striker, Shedrack Oghali has enthused that his side are not in the Crocodile City (Kaduna) for tourism. The Naze Millionaires are guests of Jigawa Golden Stars in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 7 clash at the hosts...

FEATURE: Cameroon hosts continental championship in a time of crisis

By Jean-Baptiste Ketchateng A stone's throw from the Mungo River which partly marks the dividing line between Cameroon's anglophone and francophone regions stand armoured vehicles and trucks filled with soldiers.  They have been there on careful watch since the African Nations...

Wamangituka’s stunning solo effort seals Stuttgart win

Congolese winger Silas Wamangituka scored for his fourth consecutive Bundesliga game on Friday as his end-to-end goal after an 80-metre sprint sealed Stuttgart's 2-0 win at home to strugglers Mainz. After striker Sasa Kalajdzic gave Stuttgart the lead ten minutes...

Bundesliga Match-Day 19 Preview

There’s a huge clash at the top of the ladder on Matchday 19 as second-placed RBLeipzig host Bayer 04 Leverkusen in third, while FC Bayern München and BorussiaDortmund are out for revenge. The weekend’s standout fixture comes on Saturday at...

EPL: Liverpool end drought

Liverpool ended a five-game winless run in the Premier League to move back into the top four with a 3-1 win at Tottenham on Thursday as Spurs also lost Harry Kane to an ankle injury. The English champions had not...

I won’t celebrate NPFL goal at MFM – Bashiru

Kwara United centre back, Monsuru Bashiru has said he will not engage in wild celebration should he score against his former side, Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC. The Harmony Boys are guests of the Olukoya Boys in Sunday’s...
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