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...]
England vs Spain: the three lions predicted line up, 2 players suspended
Coach Gareth Southgate will be leading the English national team to a fierce battle against Spain in the Uefa Nations League tomorrow. England will hope to have their first win by defeating a tougher Spanish side tomorrow having wasted the opportunities to defeat Croatia earlier. Gareth Southgate has made some changes in the Three Lions squad, one of which is their football formation. Back in the summer World Cup, coach Gareth Southgate made use of three center backs, he is however now using the 4 - 3 - 3 football formation. Southgate … [Read more...]
Granit Xhaka reveals what Unai Emery did to him
It is a new life for Arsenal players since the beginning of the season with new manager Unai Emery praised for making it happen. Most Arsenal players including Mesut Ozil, Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette have all found a new form under the Spanish coach and Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka is not left out of the new beginning. Xhaka has started all of the 8 Premier League games for the Gunners this season and has kept the middle of the Arsenal play intact with his fine form, a part of why the North London side have gone nine games winning … [Read more...]
Wenger breaks silence on Arsenal, Ramsey, says he is happy for this reason
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is speaking on the happenings at the club for about the first time since leaving at the end of last season. The French manager had a 22 years reign as the manager at the North London side before he was made to quit against his wish. Since his departure, the manager has yet to secure another job and surprisingly refused to comment on the happenings at the club. However, he has now broken his silence by making a claim on the contract issues involving Aaron Ramsey. Wenger admits the Wales international … [Read more...]
Why United not bothered about De Gea’s failed contract talks
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea seems to have made up his mind to leave the Old Trafford this season but that might not happen as the club have all it takes to keep him for a longer period of time. De Gea’s contract runs into the last months and there is still no agreement between him and the club because of his decision to walk away. The Spanish goalkeeper was offered a whopping sum of £375,000 per week deal to remain at the Old Trafford but that is not attractive enough to lure him to remain at the club. However, United have … [Read more...]
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