Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called the video assistant referee’s decision to allow Newcastle’s goal in their 1-0 win “embarrassing” and a “disgrace”. Anthony Gordon bundled in the only goal with three VAR checks – to see if the ball went out of play, if there was a foul and if there was an offside – […]
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Super Eagles player, Kelechi Iheanacho, was brought in at the 59th minute but his efforts were not enough to save his side, Leicester, from a one-nil defeat against Leeds United. Iheanacho had a late effort blocked for the Foxes before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s stoppage-time header forced a superb first save from Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier. Joel […]
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Marcus Rashford’s birthday celebrations hours after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat by Manchester City were “unacceptable” and the forward has apologised, says manager Erik ten Hag. The party last Sunday night was pre-planned, and attending the gathering did not prevent Rashford from arriving on time for training on Monday. “I am aware of it and I […]
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A video clip showing, Super Falcons player, Michelle Alozie, thrashing a bouquet of flowers, apparently given to her by a male admirer, has got Nigerians talking on X. Nigerians have been saying their piece over the incident and as you can imagine, some of the reactions are downright hilarious. I dey tell dem say Africa […]
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Manchester United manager, Ten Hag, may be facing some tough questions after Newcastle dumped his side from the League Cup by three goals to none on Wednesday evening. First-half goals from substitute Miguel Almiron and Lewis Hall, his first for the club, were followed up by a solo effort from Joe Willock on the hour […]
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Argentine playmaker, Lionel Messi, has become the best footballer in the world for a record eight time. Messi was pronounced the winner at the Ballon D’or ceremony in Paris on Monday night. “It’s nice to be here once more to enjoy this moment,” Messi says. “To be able to win the World Cup and achieve […]
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Spain and Barcelona star Aitana Bonmati has won her first Ballon d’Or Feminin award. The 25-year-old won the Champions League and Spanish title with Barcelona last season – plus the World Cup with Spain. “I’m very proud to win the Ballon d’Or,” she says. “Football is a collective sport so I’d like to extend this […]
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Real Madrid and England international, Jude Bellingham has won the Kopa award (best U-21 male) at the 2023 Ballon D’or ceremony in Paris. The other nominees were Jamal Musiala, Eduardo Camavinga, Gavi and Pedri. The award was presented by retired Belgium international, Eden Hazard. The 20-year-old accepted the award while thanking everyone from Birmingham City, […]
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Super Eagles and Napoli striker is to be named among the top ten male footballers in the world at the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday night. A list of 30 footballers from different nationalities and leagues were shortlisted for the awards and Egyptian international and Liverpool striker, Mohammed Salah, has just been named as the […]
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s piece of brilliance ensured Everton secured a vital Premier League victory in their first game since the death of chairman Bill Kenwright. On a poignant day for the Merseyside club, striker Calvert-Lewin turned his marker with a clever flick before firing low into the bottom corner. It was a rare moment of quality […]
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