Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has attributed his progress to his ability to listen to criticism from his coaches, friends and wife. The Nigeria international has been in top form since teaming up with the King Power Stadium outfit in 2017 from Belgian side Genk. Ndidi’s stock has risen very high in the Premier League […]
Solskjaer would love Man U return for Ronaldo
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he’d love to work with Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo. The pair played together during Ronaldo’s six-year Manchester United stay from 2003-2009, which set him on the path to superstardom. And the current Old Trafford boss confessed that Real Madrid legend Ron — now at Juventus — is one […]
Karanka: Mourinho deserves credit for Real Madrid’s CL titles
Aitor Karanka insists Jose Mourinho deserves some credit for the four Champions League titles Real Madrid won after he departed. Karanka was Mourinho’s assistant at Real. And he said of the Tottenham manager: “The years after us they won the Champions League and I think José and the players who were before could have had […]
Nadal may bid for a 13th French Open title this year
The 2020 French Open will take place this year, confirmed the French Tennis Federation (TFT) President yesterday. The TFT President Bernard Giudicelli said to Gael Monfils, the world No.9 player and currently the highest-ranked Frenchman that the French Open was indeed a go. “Yes I confirm to you Gael (Monfils), Roland Garros will take place,” […]
Giggs: Ighalo different from other Man U players
Former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo has been backed by Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs. The 30-year-old player recently extended his loan deal at the English football powerhouse until January 2021. Ighalo hit the ground running at United after joining the team from his parent club, Shanghai Shenhua in January 2020. The marksman netted four times […]
CIES: N29.9billion-rated Osimhen is Nigeria’s Most Valuable Player
According to a study conducted by CIES Football Observatory, Lille striker Victor Osimhen is the most expensive Nigerian player with a price tag of 64.3 million euros (approximately N29.9 billion in Nigerian currency). The Super Eagles number nine outranked the only other Nigerian player listed in the top 100, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, who […]
2023 WWC: Brazil withdraws tournament hosting bid
Brazil has withdrawn its bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said the government did not consider it wise to offer financial guarantees in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Brazil will now support Colombia’s proposal, which is up against Japan and a joint bid from Australia and New […]
‘Neymar can fill Messi’s boots at Barca’
Neymar is capable of filling Lionel Messi’s boots at Barcelona when the day comes for a six-time Ballon d’Or winner to walk away from Camp Nou, says Jofre Mateu. Such a move will not be made any time soon, with an exit clause that exists in the Argentine’s contract having expired for 2020. A mercurial […]
Sterling: Premier League, FA need more black representation at top level
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has urged the Premier League and Football Association (FA) to address a lack of black representation in high positions. Sterling has backed anti-racism protests in the UK after the death of George Floyd in the United States on May 25. The England international said racism is the “only disease” to […]
Napoli may be ‘right destination’ for Lille’s Osimhen – Agent
Osita Okolo, the brother-in-law and agent of Lille striker Victor Osimhen, has not ruled out the possibility of the Nigerian joining Napoli. Reports surfaced last week the 21-year-old had agreed a deal to join the Partenopei, but the player came out to debunk it as “fake news”. It still has not stopped Osimhen’s name from […]