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Club Brugge coach defends Onyedika’s red card against Fiorentina

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

Club Brugge manager, Nicky Hayen, refused to blame Raphael Onyedika after the midfielder was sent off in Thursday night’s UEFA Europa Conference League encounter against Italian club, Fiorentina. The hosts capitalised on their numerical advantage to beat Hayen’s side 3-2 in the semi-final first leg tie. Onyedika was first booked...

I asked for Harry Kane, Man Utd signed Hojlund – Ten Hag

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has revealed he wanted the club to sign Harry Kane last summer, but instead they brought in Rasmus Hojlund. Hojlund signed for United in a £72million deal from Atalanta, while Kane joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham for £100million. In his debut season at Old...

Piers Morgan slams Ten Hag for inability to handle Ronaldo, Sancho

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has accused Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag of failing to manage ‘world-class’ players after Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho left the club under acrimonious circumstances. In a tweet on X, Morgan criticised the Dutchman for being unable to handle difficult personalities, resulting in Ronaldo’s departure...

‘Enough is enough’ – Pochettino uncertain about his future at Chelsea despite win over Tottenham

NewsDeskNgMay 3, 2024May 3, 20240

Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that he remains unsure whether he will have enough time to turn Chelsea back into Premier League contenders despite their impressive 2-0 win over rivals Tottenham on Thursday. Speaking after the match, Pochettino expressed his frustration at the ongoing speculation surrounding his future, insisting...

Mourinho – Why I stopped watching Chelsea’s matches

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

Former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has explained why he stopped going to Stamford Bridge to watch matches, despite living “two minutes” from the stadium. Mourinho enjoyed two successful spells with the Blues and secured back-to-back Premier League titles as well as the FA Cup and two League Cups in his...

Man City, Bayern, Real Madrid lead as Chelsea drops [Top 20]

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

Premier League champions, Manchester City, currently tops UEFA’s coefficient rankings. In the latest ranking released by UEFA through their website, Man City is ahead of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, who are in the top three positions. Chelsea dropped one place when compared to the previous ranking, but still made...

Super Falcons goalie, Nnadozie vies for another award in France

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is up for another individual award in France. Nnadozie was earlier this week voted the best goalkeeper in the D1 Arkema (French Women’s League). The shot-stopper was also named in the D1 Arkema Team of the Season. The 23-year-old has now been nominated for the...

Wikki Tourists targets President Federation Cup title

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

Wikki Tourists players have been charged to give their all in the fight to win the 2024 President Federation Cup trophy. The Chairman of the Bauchi Elephants Mohammed Auwal Gotel gave the charge in an address to the players after their Round of 64 game against Junior Danburam. Gotel said...

Rangnick turns down Bayern Munich job, gives reasons

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

Austria head coach, Ralf Rangnick, has confirmed he will not be the next manager of Bayern Munich. Rangnick had been in talks with the former Bundesliga champions and a deal was thought to be close. However, on Thursday, he released a statement that read: “I’m the Austrian team coach with...

I want to win – Bruno Fernandes speaks on leaving Man Utd

NewsDeskNgMay 2, 2024May 2, 20240

Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, has said he will consider his future at the Premier League club after this summer’s European Championship. The 29-year-old, who insists he “wants to win”, however made it clear his focus is on the FA Cup Final against Manchester City on May 25. Amid media...