Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has put an end to his international career with France. The plan earlier nurtured by the 33-year-old was to retire after the World Cup that ended in July but unfortunately, he could not make it to the world biggest tournament as a result of the Achilles injury that kept him away. Koscielny in his speech stated that he has given all to the French national team and it is time for him to put an end to it. However, he blasted the World Cup-winning boss Didier Deschamps, saying the French manager abandoned … [Read more...]
Adrien Rabiot lands a heavy blow on Liverpool, a new hope for Henderson
A new report from France has made it known that Liverpool target, Adrien Rabiot is no longer interested in leaving the French club, Paris Saint Germain. A few weeks ago, the PSG midfielder had disclosed his interest to leave the French Ligue 1 for another league in Europe. Following his statement, EPL football club, Liverpool had shown interest to bring him over to Anfield, Italian club, Juventus also joined in the race. Another report from Italy disclosed that Rabiot had refused a contract extension at PSG, thus raising hope of interested … [Read more...]
Maurizio Sarri to make this player his number one transfer priority
Chelsea new coach, Maurizio Sarri is already making a list of players he is likely to sign in the January transfer window. According to a recent report from The Express, the Italian tactician is planning to make Poland International and Genoa striker, Krzysztof Piatek is number one player to sign come January. Sarri wants to sign Piatek as another option to the Blues attack since the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have refused to perform in the current campaign. Krzysztof Piatek, 23, came into the limelight following his … [Read more...]
Coach Gennaro Gattuso blasts Chelsea star, says he must improve
Chelsea loaned out midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko is having a difficult time in the Italian Seria A. AC Milan coach, Gennaro Gattuso in a recent statement has blasted the Blues midfielder who took his underwhelming performance with him to Italy. Gattuso in a statement disclosed the 24-year-old midfielder has to improve in terms of finding the ball. The AC Milan coach said the midfielder 'has to learn how to get the ball.' He went on to disclose that Bakayoko lacks the confidence to play, Gattuso hinted that he would prefer a much … [Read more...]
The Netherlands vs Belgium: Virgil van Dijk suffers rib injury
The Uefa Nations League is on, however, according to the games schedule, The Netherlands will play against Belgium in a friendly match on Tuesday. But a new report have made it known that the Netherlands will be playing against Belgium without their ace defender and captain, Virgil van Dijk. A report from The Dutch Football Association disclosed that the Liverpool ace defender is still suffering from a rib injury he sustained during the EPL game against Southampton at St. Mary stadium on 22 September. Van Dijk, 27, has been instrumental for … [Read more...]
Video: Wijnaldum destroys Jerome Boateng as he scored the third goal for Netherlands
The Netherlands played Germany on Saturday in the Uefa Nations League. However, the game ended in a disastrous way for the Germans - who happened to be a world cup champion. The Netherlands went ahead to defeat Germany with three goals to nothing. According to the match record, the first and the last goal for the Netherlands came from two Liverpool key players; Virgil van Dijk (left back defender) and Gini Wijnadum ( midfielder.) However, the goal scored by Wijnadum was a solo goal that saw the midfielder hoodwinking Germany's top … [Read more...]
France vs Germany: match preview and prediction
World cup champions, France, following the tournament in Russia have maintained an unbeaten stance in 14 matches. They are currently leading their group in the Uefa Nations League which comprises of Germany and The Netherlands. France will once again be hosting Germany at Stade de France stadium in Paris on Tuesday for the second leg of the UNL. The two European countries had met in Munich for the first leg, where the game ended in a draw. This is coming at a time when Germany, who used to be one of the strongest football squad in the … [Read more...]
UEFA Nations League: Why it’s important to win England, Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid and Spain captain Sergio Ramos has spoken ahead of his country’s clash against England in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. The Spanish team will be hosting Gareth Southgate’s team at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Sevilla in a bid to seal their top spot in Group A4 before the final round of fixtures. According to Ramos says beating England, the inventors of the round leather game will be a delightful one for him to enjoy. The Real Madrid defender stated that he has played a lot of games against England based clubs and also … [Read more...]
Germany’s Joachim Low speaks on future after 3-0 bashing
It is not enough that the German national team had a bad outing at the Russia World Cup which ended in July this year, they were bashed 3-0 by the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday. Goals from Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Georgino Wijnaldum in the first and second half were complemented by another from Memphis Depay to make it 3. This is the first time in the history of German football after 41 games against the Dutch that they will be beaten by a goal margin of 3 un-replied goals. This has not gone well with the … [Read more...]
AFCON: Nigerians hail Emery over Iwobi’s resurgence
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has been in great form with the Gunners team having improved in his game and helped his team deliver good results with his assists. Iwobi has never had it this good in his career as a first-team player since his emergence in the 2015/2016 season failing to be consistent in his performance. The coming of new manager Unai Emery has been praised for raising the standard of the Nigerian’s game. The evidence of Iwobi’s improvement under the Spanish manager is very glaring to see. Iwobi’s form has been … [Read more...]
Nigerians disappointed as Arnaut Danjuma featured in UEFA Nations League
There are no doubt that Nigerians are already disappointed after seeing star midfielder Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld cap-tie to the Netherlands national team having featured in the 3-0 win against Germany in the UEFA Nations League. Danjuma Groeneveld was introduced in the 68th minute after being subbed in to replace Steven Bergwijn which makes him ineligible to represent Nigeria anymore. Although his identity was not hidden as he had Danjuma written on the back of his 22 Jersey but he will now be regarded as a Dutch. Danjuma was born in Lagos … [Read more...]
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