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Cristiano Ronaldo regrets leaving former club

NewsDeskNgJan 2, 2023January 2, 20230

Cristiano Ronaldo regretted leaving Real Madrid for Juventus in 2018, according to Spanish outlet, Relevo. Ronaldo is now with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr where he recently signed a two-and-a-half-year deal..Relevo also claimed that the veteran Portugal striker was not happy at Juventus. The 37-year-old fired in 101 goals for...

You’re now very mature – Wright-Philips tells Man United star

NewsDeskNgDec 31, 2022December 31, 20220

Former Premier League winger, Shaun Wright-Philips has noted that Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford is now a more mature player than what he was last year. Manchester United started the game against Wolves on Saturday without Marcus Rashford who was dropped on the bench. Manager Erik ten Hag said he...

Pele: We have lost world role model in history of football — SWAN

NewsDeskNgDec 31, 2022December 31, 20220

The Ebonyi chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has mourned the football legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly known as Pele, who died on Thursday at 82. Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer, who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding...

Why I snubbed Champions League clubs to join Al Nassr – Ronaldo

NewsDeskNgDec 31, 2022December 31, 20220

Cristiano Ronaldo has given reasons he opted to leave Europe and sign for Al Nassr. The deal that saw the 37-year-old join the Saudi Arabian club was announced on Friday. Ronaldo will receive $75million annually for the duration of his two-year contract. “I am fortunate that I have won everything...

Jordi Alba names seven phenomenal football stars with great future

NewsDeskNgDec 30, 2022December 30, 20220

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba has named seven players of the club he believes are phenomenal. The veteran defender hailed young stars namely Ansu Fati, Pedri, Pablo Gavi and Ferran Torres, describing them as players with great futures. Eric Garcia and Alejandro Balde. Gavi and Pedri were part of Spain’s squad...

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...