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Thierry Henry snubs Salah, Mbappe, names favourite to win Ballon d'Or

Thierry Henry snubs Salah, Mbappe, names favourite to win Ballon d’Or

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

France football legend, Thierry Henry, has said Barcelona’s Raphinha is his favourite to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Raphinha […]

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Salah in tears as PSG end Liverpool's Champions League dream

Salah in tears as PSG end Liverpool’s Champions League dream

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Liverpool talisman, Mohamed Salah, was left in tears as the team crashed out of the Champions League on penalties. The […]

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UCL: Oliseh reacts to PSG victory over Liverpool

UCL: Oliseh reacts to PSG victory over Liverpool

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has lauded Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Liverpool. Luis Enrique’s side defeated the Reds […]

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EPL: He's big, strong - Rooney advises Arsenal to sign Man Utd transfer target

UCL: He’s lazy, leaves massive gap for Dembele – Wayne Rooney slams Liverpool defender

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney has labelled Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk as ‘lazy’ after naming the defender at fault […]

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2026 WCQ: Eguavoen denies influencing Chelle on players' selection

2026 WCQ: Eguavoen denies influencing Chelle on players’ selection

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Augustine Eguavoen has debunked reports of interference in Super Eagles head coach, […]

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UCL: One of the biggest robberies in football - Carragher on Liverpool's win at PSG

UCL: Carragher reveals main concern as PSG eliminated Liverpool from competition

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher has revealed his main concern with the team’s Champions League penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain […]

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Awareness isn’t there - Rio Ferdinand slams two Man United stars

EPL: This isn’t the player we know, love – Rio Ferdinand on Arsenal star

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has said Arsenal star, Raheem Sterling is not ‘playing like himself’. The former English […]

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UCL: Why PSG eliminated us - Liverpool manager, Arne Slot

UCL: Why PSG eliminated us – Liverpool manager, Arne Slot

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has admitted that his side “ran out of luck” as they were eliminated from the Champions […]

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Tiger Wood suffers fresh injury blow

Tiger Wood suffers fresh injury blow

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

American professional golfer Tiger Woods has suffered a fresh injury setback. The 49-year-old is now set for another lengthy spell […]

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NPFL: Bosso keen to help Bayelsa United escape relegation

NPFL: Bosso keen to help Bayelsa United escape relegation

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Bayelsa United technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, has reiterated his commitment to helping the club avoid relegation this season. The Prosperity […]

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Champions League: PSG far superior than Liverpool - Enrique

Champions League: PSG manager Luis Enrique predicts team to play final

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has predicted that the winner of his side’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg […]

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Barcelona vs Benfica: 'They're at a very high level' - Saviola hails two players

Barcelona vs Benfica: ‘They’re at a very high level’ – Saviola hails two players

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Former Barcelona and Benfica forward Javier Saviola has praised Lamine Yamal and Raphinha ahead of both teams’ UEFA Champions League […]

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Transfer: Super Eagles goalkeeper joins Ethiopian club, Wolwalo

Transfer: Super Eagles goalkeeper joins Ethiopian club, Wolwalo

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has sealed a move to Ethiopian club Wolwalo Adigrat University. The 29-year-old joined the modest […]

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EPL: Defenders always nervous of him - Lescott hails Arsenal's bench warmer

EPL: Defenders always nervous of him – Lescott hails Arsenal’s bench warmer

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Former England defender Joleon Lescott has said that defenders are always nervous about facing Raheem Sterling due to his pace. […]

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Champions League: Chelsea will find it hard to keep Palmer happy - Deeney

EPL: They need this guy, can’t get rid of him – Deeney hails Man United star

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Watford legend Troy Deeney has hailed Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, saying the Portuguese midfielder has raised his levels at […]

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Awareness isn’t there - Rio Ferdinand slams two Man United stars

Transfer: Don’t sign Gyokeres – Rio Ferdinand warns Arsenal, Man United

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has warned the club and their rivals Arsenal against signing Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres. […]

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NPFL: Katsina United ready for season finale - Damala

NPFL: Katsina United ready for season finale – Damala

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Katsina United midfielder, Promise Damala, has revealed that the players have resolved to approach every game like a final until […]

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2026 WCQ: Chelle unveils final squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe games

2026 WCQ: Chelle unveils final squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe games

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has released his final 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against […]

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It's unfair - Eguavoen on Chelle's decision to snub one player for Nigeria vs Rwanda

It’s unfair – Eguavoen on Chelle’s decision to snub one player for Nigeria vs Rwanda

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Former Super Eagles defender, Augustine Eguavoen, has said it would be “unfair” if Kelechi Iheanacho is left out of Eric […]

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2026 WCQ: CAF names Moroccan referee for Rwanda vs Super Eagles

2026 WCQ: CAF names Moroccan referee for Rwanda vs Super Eagles

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Moroccan referee Jayed Jalal will be at the center when Rwanda hosts Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying […]

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