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Man City vs Everton: Why I’m really worried – Chris Sutton

NewsDeskNgDec 30, 2022December 30, 20220

Former Blackburn Rovers forward Chris Sutton has said he is really worried about Everton as Frank Lampard’s side take on Manchester City this weekend. City welcome the Toffees at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League clash on Saturday. The Citizens are currently second in the league with 35 points...

JUST IN: Brazil football legend, Pelé is dead

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Brazil football legend Pelé is dead at the age of 82. The family announced his passing on Thursday evening. The football icon is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Pele had been receiving regular treatment from doctors ever since undergoing surgery to have a tumour on...

John Barnes predicts doom for Chelsea, names teams to finish top four

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Former Liverpool man John Barnes has predicted the teams to finish in the Premier League top four this season. Barnes said that Liverpool and Manchester United could find a place among the top four clubs. Manchester United recorded a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest in their first game of the...

I don’t have energy to waste on futile things – Mbappe on Martinez’s mockery

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Kylian Mbappe has reacted to the antics of Argentina and their goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during and after the World Cup final in Qatar. The Frenchman insisted he would not waste time engaging Martinez in a war of words. The France forward produced a series of outstanding performances in Qatar, scoring...

What I told Lionel Messi after Argentina beat France in World Cup final – Mbappe

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

France forward, Kylian Mbappe, has revealed what he told Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, after his side’s 2022 FIFA World Cup final defeat on December 18 in Qatar. Mbappe netted a hat-trick against Messi-led Argentina in the World Cup final a few days ago. His three goals were not enough as...

It ended sadly – Patrice Evra laments how Ronaldo was treated by Manchester United

NewsDeskNgDec 29, 2022December 29, 20220

Former Manchester United left-back, Patrice Evra has lamented how Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, was treated by the club during his second stint at Old Trafford. Recall that Ronaldo parted ways with Manchester United by mutual consent prior to the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. His departure...

Nwakaeme named in Saudi Pro League Team of the Week

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

Nigeria forward, Anthony Nwakaeme has been included in the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League Team of the Week. Nwakaeme was on target in Al Feiha’s 2-1 win against Al Taee on Monday night. The 33-year-old scored his side’s second goal of the game on 21 minutes. The former Trabzonspor striker...

He’s unstoppable – Erik ten Hag hails Man United star after 3-0 win over Forest

NewsDeskNgDec 28, 2022December 28, 20220

Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag has described Marcus Rashford as unstoppable after the England star put up another outstanding performance against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Tuesday. Manchester United returned to Premier League action on Tuesday with a 3-0 win over Forest. The victory took the Red...

U-20 AFCON draw: Flying Eagles not seeded

NewsDeskNgDec 23, 2022December 23, 20220

Seven-time champions, Flying Eagles of Nigeria are not among the three seeded teams for tonight’s draw for the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The draw ceremony will hold this evening at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Despite the team’s huge pedigree in the competition,...

He’s still young – Ronaldo speaks on Neymar’s future

NewsDeskNgDec 23, 2022December 23, 20220

Ronaldo has spoken on Neymar’s future in the Brazil national team amid rumours of the Paris Saint-Germain star’s retirement. The 30-year-old PSG forward hinted that he might draw the curtain on his international football following Brazil’s elimination from the World Cup in the quarter-finals. But Brazil legend Ronaldo de Lima...