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Ten Hag hints at new position for Rashford after 2-2 draw with Leeds

NewsDeskNgFeb 9, 2023February 9, 20230

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag has hinted at a new position for Marcus Rashford ahead of their trip to Elland Road to face Leeds on Sunday. Rashford continued his hot streak in front of goal, scoring in the 2-2 draw against the Whites on Wednesday night. The England international...

Haaland’s Man City’s biggest problem – Ex-player

NewsDeskNgFeb 8, 2023February 8, 20230

Former Manchester City star, Didi Hamann, has suggested that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is the club’s biggest problem under manager Pep Guardiola. According to Hamann, Haaland will not improve Man City’s team in the long term because he doesn’t fit in Guardiola’s style of play at Etihad. Haaland has...

You’ll end up paying ‘Messi wage’ – Gary Neville warns Chelsea

NewsDeskNgFeb 7, 2023February 7, 20230

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has warned Chelsea that they may still have to pay their recently signed youngsters wages similar to that of Lionel Messi despite their policy of handing them long-term contracts. Chelsea recently spent about £323 million in transfer fees to sign eight players during the January...

Man City expect Guardiola to leave before possible relegation, points deduction

NewsDeskNgFeb 7, 2023February 7, 20230

Manchester City staff expect Pep Guardiola to have already left the club, before any possible sanctions for financial rule breaches hit, according to The Athletic. On Monday, the Etihad club were charged with over 100 breaches of financial rules by the Premier League. The charges relate to financial information regarding...

I can help Southampton escape relegation – Onuachu

NewsDeskNgFeb 7, 2023February 7, 20230

Paul Onuachu is determined to help Southampton maintain their Premier League status at the end of the season. Onuachu linked up with the Saints from Belgian Pro League outfit, KRC Genk on deadline day. The 28-year-old made his debut in the 3-0 defeat at Brentford at the weekend. The Nigeria...

Nigerian footballer slumps, dies during match in Spain

NewsDeskNgFeb 7, 2023February 7, 20230

Nigerian footballer, Ado Bala Hadi slumped and died while in action for Spanish fourth division club, CD Madridejos. Hadi slumped to the ground in the 39th minute of CD Madridejos’ league clash against SP Cabanillas. All efforts to revive him proved abortive and he was declared dead afterwards. The 21-year-old...

Why Man Utd will not appeal Casemiro’s ban – Gary Neville

NewsDeskNgFeb 6, 2023February 6, 20230

Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has said that his former club would not appeal midfielder Casemiro’s three-match ban because it would be too much of a risk for Erik ten Hag’s men, who will need the Brazilian back for their crucial Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United later this...

Fans, Clubs Hail Cristiano Ronaldo On 38th Birthday

NewsDeskNgFeb 5, 2023February 5, 20230

Football clubs and fans of top footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, have taken to their social media handles to hail him as he turned 38 on Sunday. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was officially unveiled as a player for Al Nassr in January after his contract with Manchester United was terminated following...

Kenya’s Kibet Koech Wins Lagos Marathon

NewsDeskNgFeb 4, 2023February 4, 20230

Kenyan Kibet Koech has won the 2023 edition of the Lagos City Marathon on Saturday. Kibet finished the 42km race in 2:14:8 seconds to claim the grand prize of $50,000. In the female category, Alemenseh Guta of Ethiopia, emerged winner. Credit: Twitter| lagosmarathon

Chelsea’s spending is none of my business – Guardiola

NewsDeskNgFeb 3, 2023February 3, 20230

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said Chelsea’s spending is none of his business. Guardiola stated this while addressing the media on Friday, ahead of their trip to the Premier League this weekend. The Blues have spent almost £300 million to bring in eight players in January. They included stars...