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Tuesday, 18 December 2018

MANCHESTER UNITED SACK JOSE MOURINHO AFTER TWO YEARS IN CHARGE

December 18, 2018 0
Manchester United has announced the sack of Jose Mourinho as manager after two and a half years.
Jose Mourinho
 
Jose Mourinho has been sacked as Manchester United manager after two and a half years in charge, the club announced on its Twitter page.
 
The Portuguese, 55, won the FA Cup and the Europa League at Old Trafford.
 
But United are sixth in the Premier League, 19 points behind leaders Liverpool, who beat them 3-1 on Sunday.

"A caretaker-manager will be appointed until the end of the season while the club conducts a thorough recruitment process for a new, full-time manager," United said in a statement.
 
"The club would like to thank Jose for his work during his time at Manchester United and to wish him success in the future,"
 
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Sunday, 18 November 2018

Nigeria qualify for AFCON for the 1st-time since winning cup

November 18, 2018 0
Nigeria qualify for AFCON for the 1st-time since winning cup
The Super Eagles qualified for AFCON for the first time after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by hosts South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday afternoon encounter at FNB Stadium.
Nigeria have 10 points from five matches and their final game at home against Seychelles will now be a mere formality while Bafana Bafana, on the other hand, will have to wait till their final qualifying match against Libya in March to decide their fate.
Libya thumped home team Seychelles 8-1 and now have seven points from five matches, just two points behind second-placed South Africa who will need to avoid defeat in March to also advance to next year tournament in Cameroon.
The Eagles took the lead in the ninth minute when Samuel Kalu’s cross was turned into his own net by Buhle Mkhwanazi but was after an effort by the visitors had been disallowed.
However, South Africa drew level through France-based striker Lebo Mothiba on 26 minutes, when he slotted home a cross by the Man of the Match Percy Tau dribble two Nigerian defender.
Kenneth Omeruo had a chance to restore Nigeria’s lead in the 74th minute but his free header off a Kalu free kick missed target narrowly and in the 83rd-minute stand-in captain, Ahmed Musa’s goal was disallowed even though TV replays later showed that it should have stood.
Eagles starting XI vs South Africa – Ikechukwu Ezenwa – Kenneth Omeruo, William Ekong, Leon Balogun – Jamilu Collins, John Ogu, Oghenekaro Etebo, Samuel Kalu, Kelechi Iheanacho (Isaac Success 69) – Alex Iwobi (Semi Ajayi 90), Ahmed Musa (Captain) (Henry Onyekuru 86)
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Friday, 16 November 2018

Rooney explains the main reason he quit Manchester United

November 16, 2018 0
Rooney explains the main reason he quit Manchester United
Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has explained why he quit the Red Devils under Jose Mourinho.
Rooney opened up in an interview with a former teammate Gary Neville and also aimed a sly dig at Mourinho.
He said: "But then, of course, there are times when you doubt yourself as a player and think: "Am I good enough?" The time Jose Mourinho left me out of the Manchester United team.
There are moments when you do doubt yourself, I believe I was good enough to get back in the team, but I never really got that opportunity.
I came on for one minute in the Europa League final, I was about to come on against Southampton in the League Cup final, and in those moments it was embarrassing.
"It was getting to a point where I was embarrassed, I thought: "I can't keep doing this," as hard as it was to leave Man Utd. In the Southampton game, Mourinho came to me and said: "I want you to lift the trophy." I was like: "Well, I didn't even play in the game."
He was persistent with it, and I literally lifted it and moved it on! I just knew… "What was I doing? I need to move on and go somewhere else…"
Rooney has been spectacular with DC United in the Major League Soccer in the USA this season.
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Monday, 22 October 2018

REPORT: Real set to sack Lopetegui in the next 72 hours

October 22, 2018 0
REPORT: Real set to sack Lopetegui in the next 72 hours
The report in Spain claimed that Real Madrid directors are set to relief Julen Lopetegui of his duties at the Santiago Bernabeu after a disappointing start to the season.
Real Madrid has equally lined up his replacement, with Santiago Solari posed to replace the former FC Porto and Spanish national team manager.
The European Champions suffered a shocking defeat of 2-1 to Levante at the home on Saturday which piles up pressure on Lopetegui after the team has previously gone four games without a win and also failing to find the back of the net in those games.
Real Madrid has dropped out of Champions League spot after a dreadful start to the season under Lopetegui who replaced Zinedine Zidane in the summer.
According to a report in Spanish media outlet, Marca claims they are ready to wield the axe before their Champions League match with Viktoria Plzen at the Bernabeu on Tuesday.
Real Madrid B manager Solari is tipped to replace under-fire Lopetegui, although the senior players in the squad are not happy with the Argentine taking over the main team.
Solari was a former Real Madrid player, he was part of the team that won the 2002 Champions League, to his name he also won two La Liga titles, two Spanish Super Cups, one UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup for the Los Blancos.
He went on to win Serie A three times with Inter Milan as well as the Coppa Italia.
However, It is said the players are not convinced he is ready to take a job of such magnitude and Ok Dario claim they are right behind Lopetegui.
Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, Jose Mourinho and Roberto Martinez are also linked with the Real Madrid hot seat.
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Wednesday, 19 September 2018

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: SEE REASON FOR THE CHANGE IN KICK-OFF TIME

September 19, 2018 0
The reason behind the decision of the European football governing, UEFA, to change the kick-off time of matches in the Champions League has been revealed.
Previous matches in time past mostly starts at 7.45pm with the exception of matches that are been playing in locations like Russia.
Some matches in the UEFA Champions League this season will start by 5.55pm and 8pm.
Two matches will take place by 5.55pm, with the remaining six at 8pm through the group stage.
Barcelona and Tottenham are first to feature in the early kick-offs with the clubs facing PSV Eindhoven and Inter respectively at 5.55pm.
According to Express Sports, the reason for this change by UEFA is to allow fans to be able to watch matches due to difference in time.
It’s also hoped that the change will boost international figures resulting in increased revenue.
While the plan may work worldwide, it might affect European fans who might need to rush home from work so has not to miss the kick-off.
For fans in Australia and Asia, a 5.55pm kick-off time will see the match begin at 12.55am instead of 2.45am.
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Tuesday, 11 September 2018

CHECK OUT TOP 10 RICHEST FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN AFRICA AND THEIR IMPRESSIVE NET WORTH

September 11, 2018 0
10 Richest Football Players In Africa And Their Impressive Net Worth
Do you know who is the richest footballer in Africa 2018? Let’s look at the top 10 richest African soccer players and find out who earned the highest amount.

Who is the richest footballer in Africa?

World football is not just a game, it’s a big business where huge amount of money spins. And the best world’s football players earn no less than the most famous show business stars. The African continent produces lots of talented players in football.
The hard work of the best football stars is well paid for. Footballers’ fees for matches as well as income from advertising contracts are very impressive. At all times football fans wonder how much their idols earn. We’ll reveal the information about the net worth of the ten most successful African football players. Moreover, we identify the richest footballer in Africa who has the biggest fortune to date. Let’s start with the last place.

10. Sulley Muntari

Sulley Muntari is a Ghanaian midfielder. His net worth is 5 million US dollars. The footballer played for many European clubs such as Udinese, Portsmouth, Milan and others. Besides, he was a part of Ghana national team. Now he plays for Deportivo de La Coruña (Spain).

9. Christopher Samba

Christopher Samba is a Congolese defender. He earns 7 million US dollars for his football career. Samba played for various football clubs including Hertha BSC, Blackburn Rovers, and Dynamo Moscow. Besides, Christopher Samba plays for Republic of the Congo national team. His highest transfer cost was 15 million Euros. At present, he is a part of Aston Villa (England).

8. Seydou Keita

Seydou Keita is a Malian midfielder. His net worth is about 10 million US dollars. He mostly played for French, Spanish, and Italian football clubs such as Lens, Barcelona, and Roma. Keita played in African Cup of Nations seven times.

7. John Obi Mikel

John Obi Mikel is a Nigerian midfielder, with 30 million US dollars net worth. He has played for Chelsea, Tianjin Teda (China) and other famous football clubs. Mikel’s wages in his Chinese club is 140 thousand pounds a week. Besides, Obi Mikel is the captain of the Nigerian national football team.

6. Asamoah Gyan

Asamoah Gyan is a Ghanaian forward. His net worth is 23 million US dollars. Gyan played for such football clubs as Udinese, Rennes, Al Ain, and Shanghai SIPG. Moreover, he is a part of the Ghanaian national football team. Now he plays for Kayserispor (Turkey).

5. Michael Essien

Michael Essien is a Ghanaian midfielder. His net worth is 35 million US dollars. Essien played for Chelsea, Real Madrid and Milan. He is also former captain of Ghana national team. Michael Essien holds a record for transfer amount among African football players. He was sold to Chelsea for 26 million pounds. In 2007, the salary of the Ghanaian midfielder was 90 thousand pounds a week.

4. Emmanuel Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor is a Togolese forward. Emmanuel Adebayor net worth is 45 million US dollars. He played for such famous clubs as Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid. Emmanuel also successfully played for the Togolese national team and in 2006 was recognized as the African top scorer at the African Cup of Nations. The maximum transfer cost of the player was 15 million pounds. In 2009, Adebayor was considered the most expensive footballer in Africa. Currently, Emmanuel Adebayor plays for Basaksehir (Turkey).

3. Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure is an Ivorian central midfielder. Toure earned 70 million US dollars in various clubs of the top division. Yaya started his football career at the age of 18. The Ivorian midfielder received 210 thousand Euros a week in Manchester City. Also, the footballer has won African Player of the Year award four times. At present, Yaya Toure plays for Olympiakos (Greece.)

2. Didier Drogba

Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is an Ivorian forward. Didier earned 90 million US dollars. Drogba was the best scorer among foreign players in the history of Chelsea. Didier Drogba won the African Player of the Year award two times.
Didier Drogba’s wages in Chelsea was 105 thousand pounds a week and he spent eight years in London. On May 2012 the striker left for Shanghai Shenhua (China) with the salary of 200 thousand pounds a week. Then he moved to Galatasaray (Turkey) and after that returned to Chelsea again. At present the Ivorian striker plays for Phoenix Rising (the USA).
Didier Drogba spends much money on charity. He founded his fund and has spent about 1 million pounds on it. Besides, Drogba allocates earnings for charity from his advertising contracts with Samsung, Pepsi and Nike.
And now who is the richest footballer?

1. Samuel Eto’o

Samuel Eto’o Fils, a Cameroonian forward, is the richest football player in Africa. Eto’o has earned up to 95 million US dollars. He is one of the most famous players and richest footballers on the African continent for all time. Eto’o won the African Player of the Year award four times. Besides, he took the third place in the FIFA World Player of the Year award (2005.)
He won the Champion League three times with Barcelona and once with Inter (Milan). Moreover, Eto’o got the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon national team.
Samuel Eto’o Fils was the highest-paid football player in the world after his transfer to Anzhi (2011). His wages were 20 million euro for a year after the payment of taxes. At that time the Cameroonian earned more than Messi and Ronaldo. Such brands as Puma and Ford are considered as his main sponsors.
Samuel Eto’o was the captain of Cameroonian national team. The richest African player left international football in August 2014. Eto’o also won the Golden Foot once. At present Eto’o plays for Turkish FC Konyaspor.
It is worth noting that the football stars are not in a hurry to voice the real amounts of their income. Some of them even from time to time get into scandalous situations with hiding their real income from taxation. Various sources give different data.
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Monday, 20 August 2018

VIDEO: CHELSEA 3 – 2 ARSENAL [PREMIER LEAGUE] HIGHLIGHTS 2018/19

August 20, 2018 0
Chelsea will certainly feel they have work to do defensively after throwing away a two-goal lead in the first half but things look good under Sarri.





Six points from six is the ideal start to life in English football and the Blues will be confident of extending their run of form in next week’s trip to Newcastle.
Alonso’s late goal sees Chelsea edge a thrilling London derby, handing Sarri two wins from two and condemning Emery’s Arsenal to remain pointless in the Premier League.
Both sides showed promise throughout the game but the hosts were deserved winners in the end.
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Wednesday, 15 August 2018

Atletico coach Simeone gives team update ahead of Real clash

August 15, 2018 0
Atletico coach Simeone gives team update ahead of Real clash
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has given the update on his team before the mouth-watering clash against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup finals on Wednesday in Estonia.
Atletico Madrid signed few players this summer to strengthen the squad the likes of Thomas Lemar, Rodri Hernandez and Gelson Martins have joined the team.
Simeone is aware of the expectations of the fans and he is ready to improve on the previous meeting against Real Madrid that saw them lose two Champions League finals to Los Blancos in recent times.
El Cholo discussed the summer signings and admitted there is some pressure to do well.
"Yes I think it is clear [that there is more expectation]," he said at his pre-UEFA Super Cup press conference.
"It is a clear line in moving forward.
"We have to improve on what we have done in previous seasons, and a lot will be demanded.
"We have to fine tune the team with the new players and keep working on the team to make it more solid.
"We have new people in the dressing room, as important players left, so we have to manage the dressing room and when it is more robust, things will come together.
"I don't like to refer to budgets in football, we don't have the same budget as Real Madrid.
"We have as many dreams as anyone else.
"We will try and do our best, and go as far as we can this season."
As well as discussing the new arrivals, he also reflected on the players who have decided to stay.
"Players want to come and play at Atleti and young players don't want to leave, and they are growing along with the club and the team," he said.
"We are working collectively, the club, staff and players, so we can be more competitive.
"Footballers are mainly interested in winning, and improving, and this is why they are keen to join us and stay."
Griezmann is one of those players and Simeone was asked if the No.7 can win the Ballon d'Or.
"That will be a decision taken by experts, but he is well placed to get the award," he said.
Discussing Griezmann's national team and World Cup winners France, comparisons were made between Atletico and Les Bleus.
"No one has the truth in football, you can win in different ways," Simeone stated.
"France are similar to Atletico, but not the same.
"We all compete to play the best football, and good footballers come to us, which gives us individual skill, but you also need collective hard work, and without thatwe cannot improve and move forward.
"We have a clear idea, with a good structure and more talented players which will help us improve in the future."
Of course, Wednesday's opponents Real Madrid were mentioned too and Simeone was asked about new boss Julen Lopetegui.
"They [Real Madrid] have had to deal with what we have had to deal with," the Argentine told reporters.
"They have had more players available and a bit more time.
"We might see a few references in their last games as to what will happen tomorrow.
"They put teams under some pressure when they lose the ball, and they look to position themselves further up the park which Lopetegui did with Spain, and he may do with Real Madrid.
"The most important thing for a final like tomorrow's is emotion, and I think emotionally is where we can resolve the match."
The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo was also brought up, but the Atleti coach didn't discuss the new Juventus man, saying that this was a topic for Lopetegui, He told Marca.
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Saturday, 11 August 2018

VIDEO: HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0 – 3 CHELSEA [PREMIER LEAGUE] HIGHLIGHTS 2018/19

August 11, 2018 0
Sarri will certainly be pleased with how his side performed in the second half, and how much quicker their attacking moves were.

Unsurprisingly, Hazard made a big impact after coming off the substitutes’ bench, while the likes of Rudiger, Kante and Alonso also impressed.
It’s a bruising opening weekend defeat for Huddersfield, who were second best from start to finish and never looked like avoiding defeat. Chelsea weren’t at their best during the first half but were much better on the break, and they were comfortably able to keep their struggling opponents at bay before Pedro wrapped up the win.

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Wednesday, 8 August 2018

REPORT: Chelsea star set to join Serie A giants AC Milan

August 08, 2018 0
REPORT: Chelsea star set to join Serie A giants AC Milan
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko set to join Serie A giants AC Milan on a season-long loan.
The 23-year-old France international move to Stamford Bridge from dethroned Ligue 1 Champion Monaco one year ago, but he regularly found himself criticised for some of his performances by the Blues fans.
Bakayoko has been involved in Chelsea's pre-season under new head coach Maurizio Sarri, recent reports believe that the Italian could make his player surplus to requirements.
With Jorginho joining the Stamford Bridge outfit from Napoli and Mateo Kovacic linked with a loan move from Real Madrid, the France international may slip further down the pecking order.
According to Sky Sports News, discussions between Milan and Chelsea are at an advanced stage, with the Italians eager for a loan move with an option to buy at the end of the season.
Bakayoko made 43 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea last term.
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