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...]
Manchester United: Has the Mighty Fallen?
Jose Mourinho insisted in the build-up to Sunday’s clash with Stoke City that he needs more time to get things the way he wants them at Manchester United. And, after Joe Allen made the most of an error by David de Gea to earn a 1-1 draw, his assertion that United are nowhere near the finished article is clear for all to see. After Anthony Martial had come off the bench to give them the lead with 21 minutes to go, this was a game they should have been able to see out with something to spare. Instead, their normally-reliable goalkeeper – Player of … [Read more...]
Unbelievable! Rangers win Nigeria Premier League after many years!
Rangers International were on Sunday crowned champions of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League. The Enugu-based club demolished El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri 4-0 in their last match of the season to seal the title. Chisom Egbuchulam scored a hat trick while Osas Okoro scored one to help Rangers win their first league title in 32 years. The Flying Antelopes amassed a total of 63 points from 38 games to finish first among the 19 competing clubs. While it was a carnival-like atmosphere at the Cathedral on Sunday, the late … [Read more...]
Pep talks of a 3-year contract extension only 3 months into his job
Pep Guardiola is already looking at extending his stay at Manchester City if only he can lead the club to glory. However, he has warned his players he will accept nothing less than total commitment to his strict philosophy and approach to football management. Early Premier League leaders City lost their 100 per cent record under the manager in midweek with the 3-3 Champions League draw at Brendan Rodgers led Celtic. Midfielder Fernandinho admitted afterwards it is hard for City’s players to maintain the levels of intensity demanded by the … [Read more...]