Everton owner backs under-fire Benitez despite struggles
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri says Rafael Benitez will be given time to turn things around after a heavy defeat against...
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Denmark’s Eriksen back in training after Euro heart-attack
Christian Eriksen took part in his first training session since an on-pitch heart-attack while playing for Denmark at the Euros,...
Rangnick granted work permit to start Man Utd job
Ralf Rangnick has been granted a work permit to start his stint as Manchester United interim manager, the Premier League...
Salah stars as Liverpool thrash Everton
Mohamed Salah scored twice as Liverpool showed no mercy on former manager Rafael Benitez to leave the Spaniard clinging to...
‘We were lucky’ says Tuchel as Chelsea snatch Watford win
Thomas Tuchel admitted Chelsea rode their luck as the Premier League leaders survived a spluttering display to snatch a 2-1...
Silva’s gem fires Man City to victory at Villa
Pep Guardiola said Bernardo Silva was “on another level” after the Portugal forward’s sublime strike inspired a 2-1 win against...
Messi shows off Ballon d’Or as PSG held by Nice
Lionel Messi showed off his latest Ballon d’Or to Paris Saint-Germain supporters on Wednesday but the Argentinian had a quiet...
Carrick slams ‘myth’ over claims Ronaldo can’t press
Michael Carrick believes Cristiano Ronaldo will flourish in the intense pressing system preferred by Manchester United interim manager’s Ralf Rangnick....
Reviving Tottenham is Conte’s ‘biggest challenge’
Antonio Conte says getting troubled Tottenham back on track will be the biggest challenge of his glittering managerial career. Conte...
Super Falcons’ goalie’s rating as world’s seventh best thrills Izilien
Former Coach of Super Falcons, Godwin Izilien, has described Chiamaka Nnadozie’s ranking as the world’s seventh best woman goalkeeper as...
Bonfrere Jo formally applies for Super Eagles job
Former Super Eagles’ Coach, Bonfrere Jo, has formally applied to return to the national team job currently held by German,...
Al Masry fans ‘threaten’ Rivers United as Egyptian embassy denies officials entry visas
• Nigerian club write CAF, depart for Egypt todayRivers United of Port Harcourt has raised the alarm over an alleged...
You lied, Ronaldo blasts Ballon d’Or organiser
Cristiano Ronaldo has accused the France Football editor of lying after he said the Portuguese’s only ambition was to retire...
Norwich deny 10-man Newcastle first win of the season
Teemu Pukki denied 10-man Newcastle the first win all season as Norwich earned a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park...
Foreign scouts set to discover stars in Nigerian league
Organisers of the ongoing ‘Lagos 21’ scouting programme are confident they will discover new Okochas, Kanus, Ndidis and Ighalos to...
College of Commerce defeats Osadennis, retains Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup
Defending champions of the annual Zenith Bank/Delta Principals’ Cup, College of Commerce, Warri, became the first team in the history...
IPOB’s prayer rally paralyses businesses in Anambra
As group denies the alleged killing, the beheading of police officers The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday, held a...
Former Liverpool and Arsenal star Kennedy dies aged 70
Former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder Ray Kennedy died on Tuesday aged 70 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Kennedy,...
Exor chief John Elkann ‘has faith’ in Juve transfer probe
John Elkann, the head of Exor which controls Juventus, said on Tuesday he had faith in the investigators probing suspicious...
Ronaldo hits back at claim he wants to beat Messi’s Ballon d’Or haul
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has hit back at a “disrespectful” claim that his only remaining ambition is to win...
Carrick in charge of Man Utd for Arsenal clash as Rangnick awaits visa
Michael Carrick will stay in charge of Manchester United for their clash against Arsenal this week as interim manager Ralf...
