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...]
Wenger backs Thierry Henry to succeed at Monaco
There are lots of connections between former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and the club’s legend Thierry Henry who has been appointed as Monaco’s manager. Aside both being French men, they had got a good relationship as a player and manager at Arsenal before they both parted ways. Now, it will be in the history of French outfit, Monaco that Wenger and Henry have managed the club as the former Arsenal boss had his reign at the French side from 1987 to 1994. However, Wenger who is familiar with both the club and the new manager is positive … [Read more...]
Uefa Nations League! Lukaku replies critics with Belgium brace
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has replied his critics by scoring a brace in Belgium’s 2-1 victory against Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. The United striker has been criticized for not giving his best for the club scoring only two goals this season in all competitions. He was pointed to as one of the reasons why the Red Devils have struggled this season with his goal drought. However, Lukaku broke the deadlock by finding the back of the net on two occasions in the game. It would be recalled that the Belgium striker … [Read more...]
Confirmed! Changes made to Liverpool fixtures
Latest report confirmed that changes have been made to Liverpool's festive fixtures in the English Premier League. According to the previous schedule, Liverpool were expected to make a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderer on Saturday, December 22, however, the new schedule have shifted the match to Friday, December 21. To say the truth the Reds will be having a hectic time in December with several top games and Jurgen Klopp will have some tough decisions to make especially on how to rotate his players without them being fatigue. Below are the new … [Read more...]
Klopp reveals the secret behind Liverpool’s progress under his leadership
Jurgen Klopp took over as Liverpool's coach three years ago and has seen to the massive development of the team at large. Although the Reds are yet to lift a single Silverware under the Germany international, they have however become one of the strongest football clubs in the world. Klopp has strengthened the Reds weak areas, with Liverpool now having one of the strongest attack and defense in Europe. However, Jurgen Klopp in a recent statement has revealed the secret behind the Reds' progress under his leadership. According to Klopp, it … [Read more...]
Arsenal legend Pires reveals what we should expect from Henry at Monaco
The news is finally here and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has been appointed as Monaco’s manager. The former Barcelona striker has been appointed as the manager of French side Monaco with his job expected to begin after the international break. Before the appointment, Henry was in line to take up the vacant position at Aston Villa but immediately declined when he was assured he would secure an appointment with the French side. However, Arsenal legend Robert Pires have explained what we should expect from the former Belgium assistant coach … [Read more...]
Eden Hazard not among the 3 players that helped Chelsea to a strong start
The Blues manager, Maurizio Sarri in a recent statement has listed the three players that helped Chelsea to a strong start on his arrival to Stamford Bridge. Sarri's coming to England was delayed by Napoli over issues of his release clause. Many football fans had believed his late arrival at Chelsea will affect him especially on how to implement his attacking style of football in the club. Sarri disclosed he had also been doubtful of a fine start but he met a working machinery which made his style of game easier to implement. According … [Read more...]
Revealed, United secretly approach another manager to take over Mourinho
In what seems like a secret move, Manchester United are reported to have approached Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri to come to take over from embattled manager Jose Mourinho, it was revealed. There were earlier reports that the Portuguese boss will be shown the way out of the Old Trafford owing to his inability to have control over the dressing room and also to deliver results at the club. The former Chelsea boss was also saved by the 3-2 win against Newcastle, a victory that brought calm to the heated crisis at the Old … [Read more...]
Liverpool swoop in to beat Man United and Chelsea to £110,000-a-week player deal
Liverpool are keen on signing Arsenal top midfielder, Aaron Ramsey because of 'his late runs and box-to-box abilities' which fit in perfectly well in Jurgen Klopp's style of play. However, the Reds are faced with stiff competitions from fellow EPL clubs; Chelsea and Man Utd while Italian clubs AC Milan and Juventus are also monitoring the situation. Aaron Ramsey is expected to leave Emirate Stadium in June 2019 when his contract with the Gunners will end. The Welshman had hoped to stay put at the Emirates but the two sides failed to arrive … [Read more...]
Coach Maurizio Sarri reveals Eden Hazard’s weakness
Amidst growing speculations that Chelsea forward, Eden Hazard could be gone by the end of this campaign, Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri has taken out time to reveal Eden Hazard's weakness. According to the Italian, the Belgium international doesn't know the importance of scoring goals and creating goal assists. Maurizio Sarri in previous post matches statements had urged the Belgian striker to set his goal targets for the current campaign at 40, which will surpass any of his past records if it becomes a reality. Hazard, 27, is well known … [Read more...]
Why Man United situation is laughable, former Liverpool player
The former Liverpool and Bayern defender Markus Babbel has described the situation at Manchester United as being laughable. United are dip in controversies involving dressing room crisis, Manager Jose Mourinho’s rift with players and also bad results. However, the Portuguese manager has been in the centre of all of the issues with speculations that he would be sacked. It took the Red Devils’ 3-2 comeback against Newcastle in the weekend before the international break to calm situations at the club. Babbel thinks sacking Mourinho is a … [Read more...]
Sarri tempted to use this star as Chelsea’s center forward
Coach Maurizio Sarri has disclosed he is tempted to use Belgian international, Eden Hazard as the Blues centre-forward. Eden Hazard, 27, has been at top form this season scoring 7 goals in 8 Premier League matches, he also won the EPL best player for the month of September. However, the talented star has been linked with moves to Spain but he has reassured Chelsea he will not leave in January, although coach Sarri has insisted that the star will remain at Stamford Bridge even after his contract lapse in 2020. Eden Hazard has scored more … [Read more...]
Andriy Shevchenko sends important message to Alvaro Morata
Former Chelsea player and one time Ballon d'Or winner, Andriy Shevchenko, has reached out to Chelsea striker, Alvaro Morata. The legendary goal scorer, who also had a poor moment at Chelsea advised the struggling Morata to be more clinical in terms of scoring goals. Alvaro Morata has found himself struggling to score goals for Chelsea since his arrival from Real Madrid. This season has seen the Blues striker score just two goals ( against Arsenal in the EPL and against Mol Vidi in the UEL) which is too low for a player of his … [Read more...]
Mourinho seeks help from Chelsea pal to lure big target to United
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is desperate to have Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic Savic at the Old Trafford. Mourinho is a big fan of the player and he is ready to break the club’s transfer record to sign him having received the backing of the club. The United boss demonstrated his strong desire to have the player by travelling to East Europe to watch Savic play for Serbia against Montenegro. The UEFA Nations League ended 2 - 0 in favour of Serbia. Savic would have been a Red Devil by now should his asking price had not … [Read more...]
Some Liverpool fans celebrate Mo Salah’s injury, want Klopp to ‘replace him’
Liverpool forward and Egypt international, Mohammed Salah was on international duty last night featuring for Egypt in the AFCON qualifiers against Swaziland which ended with 4 goals to 1 in favour of Egypt. Mo Salah, 26, scored a stunning goal from the corner for Egypt last night before he went ahead to pick up a leg injury at the 88th minute to the end of the game. This has left Liverpool worried, with another report disclosing that Salah has made a return to Anfield for treatment. However, some Liverpool fans are not worried about the … [Read more...]
Why I want to work under Mourinho again, another Chelsea star explains
Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is now enjoying life at the Stamford Bridge with his fine form having scored 8 goals this season in all competitions as well as a number of assists. The Belgium player has been said to have found his best under new Manager Maurizio Sarri who joined the club in the summer. Before now, the Belgium international once had a difficult and frustrating career at Stamford Bridge some years ago under another coach than Jose Mourinho. Mourinho is known for his defensive mentality and that was a strange one to Hazard … [Read more...]
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