Ramos will miss the rest of the La Liga games due to a knee sprain that occurred during the World Cup qualifying match between Spain and Albania. Spain captain Ramos, 30, was hurt late in the game after falling awkwardly following an aerial duel before he was eventually replaced by Inigo Martinez. “He has been diagnosed with a grade two sprain of the medial collateral knee ligament in the left knee. His recovery will continue to be assessed,” Real said in a statement. In the statement, the recuperation period was put at 6 weeks or … [Read more...]
More Bad News for Rooney!
Just when things couldn't get any worse for Rooney, he has received more bad news. The England Captain and Manchester United goal scorer will be benched for the World Cup Qualifiers against Slovenia. Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson will lead the side out in Ljubljana as England look to maintain their perfect start to qualifying. Manchester United star Rooney dropped back to play as a deep-lying midfielder in England’s 2-0 win over Malta at Wembley on Saturday and was booed by some sections of the home support during a lacklustre … [Read more...]
Pique to take a bow from International Football after 2018 World Cup
First it was Messi... And then Di Maria... And now, Pique! Pique has joined the league of footballers who will not play International Football after the 2018 World Cup. The Spanish defender said he is tired of criticism and the inhumane expectations from the fans. Pique also came under fire from the press during Sunday’s 2-0 win over Albania, with some claiming he had cut the regulation short-sleeved jersey in order to remove the trim on the shirts that bears the design of the Spanish flag. “I’ve tried everything but I cannot take any … [Read more...]
Crystal Palace Striker, Benteke Scores Fastest Goal in History
C. Benteke has scored the fastest goal in history. Christian set a new World Cup record for the fastest goal in the competition, including the finals, scoring after seven seconds in Belgium’s qualifier against Gibraltar on Monday. The 25-year-old Crystal Palace striker, who was to bag a hat-trick, picked up the ball in the first action of the Group H qualifier in Faro and racing towards goal with the Gibraltar defence in disarray left goalie Deren Ibrahim with no chance. The previous records include: -8.3 seconds achieved by San Marino’s … [Read more...]
Real Madrid to pay 18 Million Euros from Illegal Land Deal
The European Union has mandated Real Madrid to pay 18.4 million euros in alleged illegal aid from a land deal. “We are going to file an appeal, and I am absolutely convinced we will win,” Real president Florentino Perez told a press conference. In 1998, the club paid the city 595,000 euros for the land but the deal ultimately fell through because of technical problems. In 2011, the city paid Real 22.7 million euros in compensation. … [Read more...]
Super Falcons Make Camp Ahead of Africa Women’s Cup
The Super Falcons have made camp ahead of the 2016 Africa Women Cup of Nations. The competition will hold in Cameroon between November 19 and December 3. The Falcons are in Group B alongside rivals Ghana. Kenya and Mali are the other teams in the group as Nigeria aim for their eighth record African title. Arsenal Ladies forward, Asisat Oshoala, France-based Desire Oparanozie and team captain Evelyn Nwabuoku top the list of eight overseas-based players invited to camp for the tournament. In total , 30 women will represent Nigeria and out of … [Read more...]
Manchester United Signs A 6 Year Old Player Who Will Replace Rooney
There is a new 6-year-old in Manchester United who may replace Rooney. 6-year-old, Kai Rooney is the latest kid on the block. He is also Wayne Rooney's son. He was signed under the development tea Wayne Rooney has been taking Kai to training at Carrington alongside fellow footballer Michael Carrick and his son Jacey who is also a member of the development squad. A source told the Sun UK: “Wayne and Michael really get into it when they bring their boys down. The kids seem to love it and have been coming down regularly in the week to train … [Read more...]
Trouble for Libya’s National Team Coach?
"You are Fired!" That was the statement that welcomed Libya's Coach after their disastrous match with Congo after a 4-0 Loss. The Spanish Coach, Javier Clemente who is a 68-year-old with previous experience was not spared the wrath of powers-that-be. Clemente has coached Serbia and Cameroon, numerous clubs in his homeland and Marseille, was due to leave in November when his contract expired. But a Libyan Football Federation spokesman said he had been fired with immediate effect and an unnamed foreign coach will handle the matchday 2 … [Read more...]
Manchester United Will Say Goodbye to Rooney Sooner than You Think…
Wayne Rooney was boo-ed on England's Wembley Return. This shows that the English have not been happy with his performances of late. However, his team mates have showed their support for the Manchester United Captain. Manager Gareth Southgate was left baffled by the reaction to Rooney on England's first return to HQ since June, with Jordan Henderson and John Stones also standing staunchly behind their skipper. "He wears his heart on his sleeve and gives 110 percent and you can see that in every performance. I am a bit shocked that [booing] … [Read more...]
Female National Team, Flamingos disgrace Nigeria at Women’s World Cup in Jordan
While their counterparts are leading the group, the Flamingos will be returning to Nigeria today after a flopped performance in Jordan. They finished at the bottom of their group- Group C at the ongoing FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup holding in Jordan. The Flamingoes lost 0-1 to Brazil in their first match of the tournament, drew 0-0 with England in their second game and lost 0-3 in their last match on Saturday to Korea DPR. This will be their worst performance since inception. We hope they restrategize … [Read more...]
Nigeria leads World Cup Qualifiers with 2-1 Victory over Zambia
The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday, led the team to victory after a 2-1 win over Zambia. This was the group stage qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria’s goals came in the first half through two of their rising stars, while veteran Collins Mbesuma scored Zambia’s goal. Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi put the Super Eagles ahead in the 32nd minute, while Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho added to the scoreline 10 minutes later. Zambia scored in the 71st minute and was hoping for an equalizer before the final … [Read more...]
There will be no ‘cheating’ in the 2026 World Cup- Fifa President
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made a solemn pledge that there would be no foul play in the 2026 World Cup bidding process. “I can’t speak about the past. But what I can promise, is that we need to look very seriously at the application process for 2026 (World Cup) to assure ourselves that the process is transparent and beyond reproach,” Infantino said in a recent interview. The 46-year-old made this statement in the wake of series of accusations by the American President , Barrack Obama., who was the right-hand man of suspended Michel … [Read more...]
That Moment When Iwobi Gets A Salary Increase Twice In One Year…
If you are not a footballer, you are just wasting your time! Those athletes make staggering incomes! Alex Iwobi is reportedly set to receive his second pay rise in under a year with Arsenal! The 20-year-old has cemented himself a vital component in Arsene Wenger’s side as they chase silverware on all fronts in what could possibly be the Frenchman’s final season in north London with his own contract set to elapse next summer. Iwobi has made five appearances for the Gunners this term and is expected to double his salary at the Emirates … [Read more...]
Wenger May be Leaving Arsenal After 20 years as Coach
After 20 years at Arsenal, Arsene Wenger may leave Arsenal. Wenger, who recently celebrated his 20th anniversary as Arsenal manager, will be out of contract at the end of the current campaign. The 66 year old has been linked with the England manager’s job following Sam Allardyce’s departure and has said that it might appeal one day, but Pires hopes Wenger will stay at the Emirates Stadium a little longer. “The English are thinking about it because they think he’d be the ideal person,” Pires said However, everyone knows how Arsene … [Read more...]
Goodbye Real Madrid; Isco tells Club!
Isco, Real Madrid Midfielder is preparing to say his final goodbyes to the club! However the 24year old has said that he is leaving only on one condition: That he does not get more playing time. He joined the club from Malaga in 2013 and has made over 100 appearances. He had this to say: “Leaving in January is not an option that I am contemplating. I am not going to give up so easily,” the Spain international told Cope.“But if at the end of the season I see that I have not played much, I will look at my options. I am 24 and if I … [Read more...]
Is Di Maria Going into Retirement?
Di Maria has announced that he may be going into international retirement soon. Sources have said that Messi's decision also prompted this change. Recall that Messi made a similar decision but has since retracted his statements after the penalty shootout loss in Chile. When Messi retired, I thought about doing the same,” Di Maria told TyC Sports.“You can lose a final, but three in a row, that’s something different. I thought about leaving the national team, but my wife and my father stopped me.” However, Di Maria, 28, warned he … [Read more...]
Super Eagles May Squat In Zambia If Care Is Not Taken- NFF Boss
Is there any thing surprising about Nigeria? Nothing really! From keeping our players stranded at the Olympics to confisticating the cash given to them by a Japanese businessman. Nigerians have seen it all! Now, the NFF Boss, Pinnick is hinting that the Super Eagles may have to squat in Zambia if more hotel rooms are not provided for the World Cup Qualifiers! He raised the alarm on Tuesday and lamented before the Senate Committee on Sports that there was inadequate funding. He said, “Nigeria was paired with former Africa Cup of Nations … [Read more...]
Suarez pockets an additional 100,000 Euros!
All hail the man, Suarez! Barcelona have moved in a bid to tie down striker Luis Suarez to a long-term contract that would put the Uruguayan on the same wage as team-mate Neymar. Suarez currently earns £170,000-a-week at the Nou Camp, with his present deal with the Catalans running out in the summer of 2019. But Luis Enrique is determined to extend his stay even further, with the La Liga giants hoping an additional £100,000-a-week will tie down the former Liverpool striker for another year. Suarez will match the £272,000-a-week … [Read more...]
Is Love making Martial distracted from Manchester United?
Ije love o! Sources say that the reason Anthony Martial has been under performing after a 58 million euro deal is because his baby mama left him after three years of being together! Anthony Martial came off the bench to break the deadlock against Stoke City at Old Trafford on Sunday, scoring with a wonderful curling effort in a game United eventually drew 1-1. However, it was the Frenchman’s first goal in nine games! He struggled to rediscover the scintillating form he showed after joining United in a £58million deal from … [Read more...]
Arsenal Rewards Executives with 1 Million Euros!
Despite flat-lined commercial revenues and no trophy, Arsenal seems to still have enough money to spray her executives! Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis received an extraordinary annual bonus of more than £1million. In total, Gazidis was paid a whopping package of £2.648m, making him the second highest paid football club executive in the Premier League behind Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. The numbers are included in the Arsenal club accounts sent to shareholders. Gazidis's pay rose by nearly £400,000 for the year … [Read more...]
13 year old Dembele debuts for Under 20 Celtic team!
History was made at Celtic when 13-year-old Karamoko Dembele made a debut for their Under 20s team. Dembele came off the bench to replace Jack Aitchison for the final nine minutes in a 3-1 victory over Hearts at Cappielow. The teenager shot to fame after impressive performances in the prestigious St Kevin's Boys club tournament in Dublin. When he was handed his jersey, he was all smiles and proudly showed the jersey around to all those that were nearby. Despite being smaller than his team mates, manager Tommy decided that he was at the club … [Read more...]
Injured Egwim Flown Abroad for Multiple Surgeries
Ifeanyi Egwim, an Enugu Ranger forward was injured at the last Nigeria Premier League(NPL). The governor of the state has agreed to fly him to Germany after a scan was conducted on the player at the National Orthopaedic Hospital on Sunday night. Flying Antelopes as they are fondly called ended their 32-year league draught after a 4-0 defeat of visiting El-Kanemi Warriors. A goal-bound Egwim suffered a double fracture after a tackle by El-Kanemi goalkeeper Kazeem Yekini in the 89th minute, just eight minutes after coming on in the title decider … [Read more...]
Balotelli is finally ready for Italy; blasts Liverpool and AC Milan in an Explosive Interview
After Italy's defeat to Uruguay in the 2014 World Cup, Mario Balotelli said he is finally ready to return to his national team. Recall that he has enjoyed a lightning start with French Ligue 1 side Nice, scoring five goals in his first three league appearances to help them to the top of the table, above more-fancied Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain. We all know that the 26-year-old was not selected for Italy’s upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers at home to Spain but a return to Giampiero Ventura’s squad is sure for him. “It was right … [Read more...]
Don’t Underestimate Tottenham; they can win the Premier League- Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insisted Tottenham are genuine contenders for the English Premier League title after seeing his unbeaten start as Manchester City boss come to an end at White Hart Lane. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach had won his first 10 games in charge of City before a midweek UEFA Champions League draw at Celtic was followed up with a maiden loss on Sunday (Monday AEST). Tottenham were good value for their win as an Aleksandar Kolarov own goal and a Dele Alli effort secured a 2-0 victory, with Erik Lamela unable to add the gloss … [Read more...]
Transfer Rumors: Giggs to move to Swansea as Next Coach!
Swansea are ready to sack Francesco Guidolin and install Ryan Giggs as the club's next manager, according to the Telegraph. Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool was the Welsh club's fourth straight reverse, and patience has reportedly worn thin with Guidolin. Giggs is one of the top candidates to take over, and is said to have met with the club's owners on Thursday. We still don't know how true this is but knowing football, there is no smoke without fire! Stay tuned to 234sport.com for more news! … [Read more...]
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