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W’CUP QUALIFIER: ANGRY FANS ATTACK GHANA PLAYERS, DESTROY MKO ABIOLA STADIUM
Nigerian fans on Tuesday attacked Ghanaian players after they knocked out Super Eagles from the 2022 World Cup finals, Punch has reported. The angry fans…
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SUPER EAGLES OVERCOME EGYPT IN AFCON
Super Eagles of Nigeria overcame Egypt 1-0 in their opening match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Estadio Roumde Adjia in…
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GOLD TRAFFORD: MAN U STARS DOMINATE SPORT RICH LIST WITH POGBA, DE GEA, MARTIAL, SHAW, IGHALO
Incredibly, five of the wealthiest sports stars aged 30 or under on the planet all play football at Old Trafford. According to the Times, Pogba…
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PREMIER LEAGUE: RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE FOR TEAM TRAINING UNDER 'PROJECT RESTART'
Tackling will be banned, pitches disinfected and players restricted to groups of five when the Premier League starts a first phase of team training. Official…
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‘SOME PLAYERS SLEPT WITH WOMEN’ — TARIBO WEST SPEAKS ON WHY EAGLES LOST TO DENMARK AT 1998 WORLD CUP:
Taribo West, former Super Eagles defender, has revealed that some of his 1998 World Cup teammates sneaked women into their hotel rooms a night before…
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OBAFEMI MARTINS SET TO REPLACE IGHALO AT SHANGHAI
Nigerian striker Obafemi Martins is on the verge of a return to Shanghai Shenhua, Chinese media have reported, increasing the likelihood Odion Ighalo will make…
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KOBE BRYANT DEAD IN CALIFORNIA HELICOPTER CRASH
Legendary NBA player Kobe Bryant has died in a California helicopter crash, reports said Sunday. He was 41. Bryant was among at least four people…
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FIFA BOSS, FRENCH PRESIDENT BOOED AT WORLD CUP FINAL CEREMONY
Crowd at the women’s World Cup final booed FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and French president Emmanuel Macron as United States fans demanded equal pay for…
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I CAN'T VOUCH FOR EAGLES WINNING AFCON — TARIBO
Former Nigeria international Taribo West says he will not put his money on the Super Eagles winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.…
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BOXING: ANDY RUIZ DEFEATS JOSHUA
Andy Ruiz has become the first Mexican heavyweight champion after he defeated Anthony Joshua via a technical knockout. ANTHONY JOSHUA was demolished by 19st no-hoper…
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HOW IAAF’s MISSING $135,000 WAS SPENT
The main actors in the IAAF’s ‘missing’ $135, 000 saga yesterday revealed how the money was ‘spent’ by the sports ministry and some key officials…
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FEMI OTEDOLA, AMAJU PINNICK VISIT CHRISTIAN CHUKWU IN LONDON HOSPITAL
Recovering former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu was today visited by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola and NFF chairman Amaju Pinnick. They paid him a visit…
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Ekundayo to Establish Boxing Academies in Nigeria
European International Boxing Federation champion, Larry Ekundayo has vowed to continue putting Nigeria in good light in the boxing world by winning more laurels. The…
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Premier League: Man City fail to win title after United seal 3-2 victory
Manchester City would have to wait for a week or two to be crowned Premier League champions, after they were beaten 3-2 by second-placed Manchester…
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EPL: Why Man City will not be confirmed champions with victory against Spurs
anchester City could wait up to two weeks to be crowned Premier League champions, even if they defeat Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley next weekend. Pep…
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Anthony Joshua collects £650 from bet on Dillian Whyte fight
Anthony Joshua has revealed he won £650 when Dillian Whyte knocked out Lucas Browne. The IBF and WBA (Super) champion is a long-time rival of…
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Joshua vs Parker: Anthony Joshua on what losing would mean and plans for another decade in boxing
Anthony Joshua has revealed that the thought of losing makes him nervous, but also concedes that "a defeat should not define a fighter" as he…
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Spain's prosecutor seeks five-year jail for Xabi Alonso on tax fraud
Spain's prosecutor said on Wednesday it was seeking a five-year jail sentence and a fine of 4 million euros (£3.5 million) for former soccer player…
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Antonio Conte: Lionel Messi is the kind of player born once every 50 years
Antonio Conte has praised Lionel Messi as the kind of talent who emerges only once every half-century after the Barcelona forward registered his 100th Champions…
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Nigeria vs Argentina Group D Match Tickets Sold out
Nigeria’s World Cup 2018 last Group D match against Argentina on June 26 in Saint Petersburg, Russia has been sold out. However, Super Eagles other…
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Russia picks deaf museum cat as World Cup Oracle
Russia on Monday named a deaf white cat who lives in Saint Petersburg's historic Hermitage Museum as its official prognosticator for the World Cup. Achilles…
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Indian Wells: Venus Williams knocks out Serena, Wozniacki marches on
Serena Williams’ return to the WTA Tour came to an abrupt end Monday as she crashed out of Indian Wells with a 6-3, 6-4 loss…
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Greek Superleague suspended after team owner invades pitch with a gun
Greece’s Superleague has been suspended indefinitely and the country threatened to be banned from world football as the government scrambled to contain fallout from the…
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Joshua vs Parker: Anthony Joshua will fight in USA in the next year, says Eddie Hearn
The promoter also expects the IBF and WBA heavyweight world champion to box around the world, providing he gets through Joseph Parker, on March 31,…
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Five diplomatic rows looming over Russia’s World Cup
After a former Russian spy was attacked with a nerve agent on an English street, Britain is considering pulling its officials from the tournament in…
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France 2018 World Cup draws: Germany coach wary of Nigeria
Germany coach Maren Meinert has described Nigeria’s U-20 Women team (Falconets) as a strong opponent full of grit and spunk. Reacting to the France 2018…
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Buhari to receive FIFA World Cup trophy in Abuja today
The original FIFA World Cup, which will be handed over to the captain of the victorious team inside the 80,000-capacity Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on…
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Serena ready for long-awaited return at Indian Wells
Serena Williams believes now is the “perfect time” to return to the WTA Tour in order to gauge her progress ahead of the year’s remaining…
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Buhari congratulates Eagles Coach, Onigbinde at 80
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles, Adegboye Onigbinde, on his 80th birthday, slated for March 5. Buhari’s congratulatory message…
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Ndidi pips Mahrez to Leicester City Man of the Match award
Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi scooped Leicester Metropolis’s Man of the Match award following their 1-1 draw towards Bournemouth in the Premier League this evening. Leicester…
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Like father, like son: Timothy Weah makes PSG debut
Timothy Weah, the son of former Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan star, and current Liberian president, George Weah made his professional debut in the French…
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Keeping my job is my 'last worry' -Wenger
Ahead of Thursday’s Premier League clash against Manchester City, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger didn’t want to talk about his future. The Gunners face City at…
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Alexis Ohanian buys billboards for wife Serena Williams
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian recently welcomed wife Serena Williams back to tennis with a series of billboards in Palm Springs, Calif. Ohanian posted photos of…
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What boxing fans are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois beats DL Jones
Daniel Dubois maintained his 100% knockout record in boxing with victory over DL Jones on Saturday night, taking his career record to 7-0-0. It took…
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Football is life in Nigeria, FIFA president says
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described Nigeria as a country with unquantifiable passion and love for football, and where football is more than a religion.…
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Arsenal sign record-breaking deal with Emirates
Arsenal have announced a new sponsorship deal with Emirates Airlines which will run until 2024 and is said to be worth over $56 million per…
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Victor Moses wins inaugural NFF player of the year award
Victor Moses and Asisat Oshoala were the biggest winners in the inaugural edition of the Aiteo-NFF Awards 2018, after winning the men's and women's Player…
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Coleman breaks 20 years world record in 60 metres
World silver medalist Christian Coleman broke the world record in the 60 metres, when he ran 6.34 seconds at the U.S. indoor national championships in…
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Man United receive apology from VAR chiefs over Mata’s goal controversy
Manchester United receive apology from VAR chiefs after Juan Mata’s FA Cup goal was disallowed showing ‘incorrect lines’ Manchester United have received an apology after…
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Musa named in 50 worst players in EPL history
Do you believe it? Could the analysis be right? Is it not debatable? Could it be a case of analyst being entitled to their opinions?…
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Dutch club Fortuna Sittard sacks former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh for ‘inadmissible actions’
Former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has been sacked as head coach of Netherlands’ second tier side Fortuna Sittard for what the club calls “inadmissible actions”.…
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Mikel is as good as Modric and Rakitic - Siasia
John Obi Mikel and Croatia’s Lukas Modric and Ivan Rakitic are on the same level, according to former Super Eagles head coach, Samson Siasia. The…
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Salisu lands U23 job, Manu, Ugbade return to Eaglets
Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf was on Monday named the national Under-23 team’s substantive coach. The position had been vacant after Tunisia ’94 Africa…
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15 Russian athletes and coaches denied by IOC for PyeongChang 2018
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has declined the invitation extended to 13 more athletes and two more coaches to the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang even…
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London to host inaugural 8-nation Athletics World Cup
A new World Cup event, featuring eight of top athletics nations is to take place in London this year, British Athletics said on Monday. Britain…
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Anthony Joshua drug tested three times in five days to KO unfounded Joseph Parker steroid slur
Anthony Joshua is undergoing rigorous anti-doping testing to KO Joseph Parker’s baseless “king of steroids” slur. The Kiwi WBO champion casually threw out the controversial…
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Winter Olympics: Sports court lifts life bans of 28 Russians accused of doping
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday lifted life bans on 28 of the 43 Russians accused of doping at the 2014 Sochi…
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Ageless Samuel Eto'o joins Konyaspor
The African football legend has joined Mehmet Özdilek’s side from Antalayspor for an undisclosed fee African football great Samuel Eto’s has joined Turkish topflight outfit…
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Donald Trump's pro golfing partner says he 'cheats like hell' on the course
Suzann Pettersen, the 15-time LPGA Tour winner and a golfing partner of Donald Trump, says the president “cheats like hell” on the golf course. Pettersen,…
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Mourinho won't stand in Ibrahimovic's way if he wants to leave Man Utd
The Swede is being heavily linked with a move to MLS side the LA Galaxy after struggling to make an impact during a second stint…
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CHAN 2018: Super Eagles defeat Angola, qualify for semi-finals
Nigeria has qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco. The home-based Super Eagles battled back from a goal down…
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Entire US gymnastics board to quit over Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal
The entire board of the US gymnastics governing body have resigned in the wake of this week's sentencing of the former national team doctor for…
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Joshua has to lose some of that muscle to beat Wilder -Roach
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach believes IBF, IBO, WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) has packed on too much muscle for his…
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Leicester city's Ahmed Musa set for CSKA Moscow return
The 25-year-old is desperate for first-team action ahead of the World Cup in the summer and the forward could make a return to his former…
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José Mourinho extends Manchester United contract until at least 2020
José Mourinho has signed an extension to his contract at Manchester United in a move that sees him commit his future to the club until…
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CHAN 2018: Super Eagles qualify for quarter-finals
The home-based Super Eagles on Tuesday whipped Equatorial Guinea 3-1 after coming from behind in Agadir, to advance into the quarter-finals of the 5th African…
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Google celebrates legendary Stephen Keshi
The former Togo and Nigeria tactician has been honoured with a special feature on his posthumous birthday Multinational technology company, Google celebrates Nigerian football icon…
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Joshua vs Parker: Joseph Parker says he will smile if Anthony Joshua cannot put a dent in his chin
Joseph Parker says he will respond with a defiant smile if Anthony Joshua's punches cannot put a dent in his renowned chin during their world…
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Bloodied Ronaldo scores twice in Real Madrid rout
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice but had to leave the pitch with his face covered in blood as Real Madrid eased their domestic crisis by hammering…
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LaLiga: Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Real Madrid beat Deportivo 7-1
Real Madrid are gradually restoring their confidence in the LaLiga with a 7-1 demolishing of Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday. Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and…
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Arsenal offer €50m for Aubameyang - report
Arsenal have reportedly had a first offer of €50 million for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rejected by his German club Borussia Dortmund, according to Kicker magazine on…
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Pele collapses with exhaustion
Brazil legend Pele is in hospital after collapsing on Thursday with exhaustion. The 77-year-old was due to travel to London this weekend for a dinner…
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Drogba looks to future as stellar career winds down
At the age of 39, Didier Drogba is in the twilight years of a glittering football career that has spanned two decades and six countries…
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South and North Korea to form joint Olympic team
North and South Korea will march jointly under one unified flag during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, the biggest sign yet of a…
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Theo Walcott joins Everton from Arsenal on three-and-a half-year deal
Theo Walcott has completed his move to Everton, signing a three-and-a-half-year deal which keeps him at the club until 2021. Sky Sports News understands the…
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Joshua vs Parker: Anthony Joshua rules out post-fight handshake for Joseph Parker
Anthony Joshua says he will command the respect of Joseph Parker after inflicting a punishing defeat on the New Zealander, but insists there will not…
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Spartak Moscow in racism storm after shocking tweet about their own players
Russian Premier League side Spartak Moscow have caused controversy by posting a racially insensitive tweet from their warm weather training camp. A video uploaded to…
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Messi meeting gave Barcelona new boy Mina goosebumps
New Barcelona signing Yerry Mina got goosebumps when he encountered "the best in the world" Lionel Messi for the first time since joining the club.…
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English Premiership Liverpool pose test of City's bid for immortality
Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to underline their intention to make history this season when the runaway Premier League leaders travel to Liverpool on…
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Leicester City boss's definitive response to Kelechi Iheanacho move rumours
Claude Puel has confirmed striker Kelechi Iheanacho will NOT be leaving Leicester City in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old Nigerian has been the subject…
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World oldest footballer, Kazuyoshi Miura signs new deal at age 50
The striker, nicknamed 'King Kazu', will begin the 33rd season of his record-breaking career, which began at Brazilian club, Santos, in 1986. “I will always…
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Why my daughter won’t play tennis – Serena Williams
American tennis star, Serena Williams, has revealed she doesn’t want her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr. to play tennis when she grows up. The star…
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Liverpool and Barcelona confirm £142m Philippe Coutinho transfer
Liverpool have confirmed the £142m sale of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona. The Brazilian will become the third most expensive player in history after the Reds …
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Late goals give Man United 2-0 win over Derby
Late goals by in-form Jesse Lingard and fit-again striker Romelu Lukaku helped Manchester United to reach the FA Cup fourth round as they ground out…
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Wenger invited to Weah's inauguration as Liberia's president
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he has been invited to former footballer George Weah's inauguration as Liberia's president. But Wenger, who signed Weah when he…
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Mohamed Salah is 2017 CAF African Footballer
AF has named Egyptian, Mohamed Salah as the 2017 African Footballer of the Year while Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala picked the award for the female version.…
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Arsenal to sign Greek defender Mavropanos, says Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed they will sign Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos from PAS Giannina in the current transfer window. According to British media…
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Man City top financial firepower list
London - Premier League leaders Manchester City have more financial muscle than any other club in world football, according to a study that sees English…
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Arsene Wenger could face stadium ban after being accused of questioning Mike Dean's integrity
Arsene Wenger is facing the prospect of a stadium ban after being accused of questioning the integrity of referee Mike Dean and verbally abusing him…
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WBA confirm Alexander Povetkin as No.1 contender to Anthony Joshua
Joshua is currently locked in talks with WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker and revealed this week that the fight deal was ’95 per cent done’.…
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Ex-Nigeria goalkeeper, Raymond King is dead
Former Nigerian youth international, Raymond King is dead, aged 52. He died on Monday at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital just before adequate treatment…
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Ronaldo wins Globe Soccer Best Player award
Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has won the Best Player of the Year accolade at the Globe Soccer Awards. Ronaldo retained the award, making it…
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Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker finally agree terms for massive unification fight next year
Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker have brought their unification belt a step closer after finally agreeing on the purse split. Both teams have agreed on…
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Virgil van Dijk transfer latest: Liverpool confirm they will sign Southampton defender on January 1
Liverpool have agreed a deal for Southampton star Virgil van Dijk. The Telegraph insists the Reds will pay £75million for the Dutch centre-back which would…
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Yaya Toure reverses Ivory Coast retirement
The legendary midfielder has not played for his national team for over a year, but he is determined to lead them to more success even…
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Broke ex-Arsenal star Emmanuel Eboue offered coaching role by Galatasaray after hearing of defender's plight
Emmanuel Eboue has been offered a coaching role by Galatasaray after learning of the defender's plight. The ex-Arsenal star has been left with nothing after…
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Serena to make surprise return in Abu Dhabi
Former world No 1 Serena Williams will make a surprise comeback at the Mubadala exhibition event in Abu Dhabi next Saturday, as she gears up…
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Broke and suicidal, ex-Arsenal star Emmanuel Eboue laments fall from grace
Eleven years ago he was lining up to take part in the biggest club match in world football. During an illustrious seven-year career in the …
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Nigeria drop on Final 2017 FIFA rankings
The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles dropped one step again in the final FIFA rankings for 2017. Despite putting up a fine performance by…
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Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru named Nigeria’s best U-20 player
Player Outside Of The Boot has unveiled its 100 Best Young Players to Watch in 2018, with Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru the only Nigerian young…
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Odemwingie celebrates ‘popito’re-union
Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie hit cloud 9 with a bang after a surprise re-union with former teammate and Ivorian international Abdul Kader Keïta popularly called…
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England to play Nigeria in Wembley friendly as part of their 2018 World Cup preparations
England have lined up a Wembley friendly against Nigeria as part of their World Cup preparations. The Super Eagles will be one of two opponents…
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Real Madrid First Team To Retain Club World Cup; Next Comes Barcelona In El Clasico
Real Madrid became the first team to retain the FIFA Club World Cup after beating Gremio of Brazil 1-0 in a match played in the…
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Football: Wenger expects Arsenal revival over Christmas
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Newcastle will breed the confidence they need to cope with a hectic Christmas schedule. After seeing his side…
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Fifa threaten to kick Spain out of World Cup following alleged government interference in national federation
Spain were in danger of being thrown out of the World Cup on Friday over alleged government interference in its football association. Fifa wrote to…
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Mourinho faces Ibrahimovic dilemma for West Brom clash
Jose Mourinho must decide whether now is the time to recall Zlatan Ibrahimovic to his starting line-up as Manchester United prepare to visit West Brom…
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Anthony Joshua can unify the heavyweight division -Wladimir Klitschko:
Wladimir Klitschko has tipped Anthony Joshua to unify the heavyweight division. The now-retired Ukrainian believes the British star could dominate boxing for the next decade.…
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Morata should not be compared to Drogba -Conte
Spanish striker Alvaro Morata cannot be compared to Chelsea icon Didier Drogba, the Premier Leaguechampions' coach Antonio Conte said on Friday. Morata - who is…
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Berizzo set for Sevilla return after cancer surgery
Eduardo Berizzo is set to return to Sevilla's bench for Friday's LaLiga clash with Levante less than three weeks after prostate cancer surgery. Berizzo's illness…
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