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Football

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Coutinho out for three months

Phillipe Coutinho has been ruled out for three months following an injury sustained in his left meniscus.The Barcelona star suffered the injury in the Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Eibar on Tuesday.The Brazilian's operation was a success but he looks...

Osimhen apologizes to Gattuso after testing positive for COVID

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has apologised to Napoli head coach, Gennaro Gattuso after testing positive for COVID-19.Osimhen attended a birthday party in Nigeria without wearing a protective mask and subsequently tested positive for the virus.The attacker returned to his...

Eguma calm despite Rivers United’s perfect start to NPFL season

Stanley Eguma is not getting carried away by Rivers United's excellent start to this season's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). United moved to the top of the standings following a 1-0 victory over Abia Warriors in Aba on Saturday (January...

Pochettino wants PSG players to show desire, hunger

Mauricio Pochettino accepts he is under pressure to succeed at Paris Saint-Germain and has warned the club's superstar players they must prove they deserve to wear the shirt.The 48-year-old, out of work since leaving Tottenham in November 2019, was...

New Arsenal spirit pleases Arteta

Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal can play with even more freedom now they have turned the corner on their dismal run of form.The North London club have won their last three Premier League games within an eight day...

Gerrard pleased with Old Firm win over Celtic

Steven Gerrard felt Rangers had made a statement with their 1-0 win over rivals Celtic, but insisted they were not looking at their 19-point lead atop the Scottish Premiership.  Rangers took a huge step towards winning the league, an...

No rest for Benzema says Zidane

Zinedine Zidane will not rest Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema as Los Blancons continue in their quest to retain their La Liga Santander title.Los Blancos won 2-0 over Celta Vigo at the Estadio Alfredo Stefano on Saturday with Benzema...

PSG appoint Pochettino as manager

Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as head coach of French champions, Paris St-Germain.  The-48-year-old who succeeded Thomas Tuchel, has signed a deal until 30 June 2022, with the option of an extra year.  Pochettino, who played for PSG between...

Koeman pleased with Messi’s fitness ahead of Huesca clash

Ronald Koeman has spoken about his happiness with the physical condition of FC Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi ahead of Sunday’s Liga Santander clash against Huesca.Messi missed Barca’s last Liga game against Eibar at Camp Nou on December 29 as...

Premier League announce postponement of Burnley versus Fulham game

The Premier League has announced the postponement of Sunday’s game between Burnley and Fulham.This represents Fulham’s second successive Premier League match postponed after the latest round of coronavirus testing returned more positive results.  The Premier League postponed Fulham's clash...
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