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Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has reportedly demanded for the signing of Manchester City star and compatriot Sergio Aguero. The 32-year-old superstar’s request apparently put across after he was summoned for a one-on-one meeting with new boss Quique Setien. The latter moved to Camp Nou last week following Barcelona’s decision to part ways with Ernesto Valverde […]
Quique Setien may want a different Barcelona but he needed the same old Lionel Messi on Sunday as the Argentinian gave his new coach a winning start with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over Granada. Messi’s strike in the 76th minute won a cagey contest at the Camp Nou and prevented the much-anticipated […]
Portugal midfielder Gedson Fernandes became the first signing of the Jose Mourinho era at Tottenham on Wednesday as the manager bids to revive the club’s Premier League campaign. The 21-year-old signed an 18-month loan deal with an option to make the transfer permanent for a reported £56 million ($73 million). Fernandes will provide vital cover […]
Thibaut Courtois proved the hero in a penalty shoot-out on Sunday as Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid in Saudi Arabia to win their 11th Spanish Super Cup. Two imperious goalkeepers came out on top during a goalless final in Jeddah but Courtois proved decisive, saving Thomas Partey’s penalty after Saul Niguez had already […]
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed happiness after scoring in his side’s Carabao Cup semi-final 1-1 draw against Aston Villa on Wednesday night. The Nigerian international came on as a substitute in the second half to score the equaliser for the Foxes following a fine assist from Jamie Vardy at the King Power Stadium. […]
Leicester midfielder Wilfred Ndidi could be ruled out for several weeks after Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers revealed he may need surgery. Nigeria international Ndidi was missing from Leicester’s squad for their League Cup semi-final first leg against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Rodgers said Ndidi suffered an injury in Tuesday’s training session and may face an […]
Morocco and Borussia Dortmund defender, Achraf Hakimi, has been crowned as the African Youth Player Of The Year. The 21-year-old beat Nigerian duo of Victor Osimhen (Lille) and Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal) to emerge the winner on Tuesday at the 2019 CAF Awards ceremony in Egypt. Meanwhile, Senegalese striker and Liverpool star Sadio Mane won his first […]
Super Falcons’ Captain Asisat Oshoala has been crowned as the 2019 African Women’s Player of the Year. The Nigerian forward was announced as the best African female footballer of the year on Tuesday at the 2019 CAF Awards ceremony in Egypt. Oshoala, who plays for Spanish side Barcelona, beat Ajara Nchout of Cameroon and South […]
Senegalese striker and Liverpool star Sadio Mane has been crowned as the 2019 African Player of the Year. The 27-year old Senegalese striker claimed the top prize for the first time on Tuesday at the 2019 CAF Awards ceremony held in Egypt. Mane beat his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah of Egypt who won the award the […]
Chelsea is interested in signing €80million winger, Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace this January’s transfer window. The Blues Director, Marina Granovskaia is working to offer striker, Michy Batshuayi and cash for Zaha. This was disclosed by respected transfer expert and sports journalist, Nicolo Schira, who works for Gazzetta dello Sport. Schira made this known […]
