by ‘Ifreke Inyang People have a habit of not paying great attention to curtain raisers. To them, it does not give a valid description of what the main event might throw up. One is tempted to forgive their stance. Last year, Manchester United steamrolled Wigan Atletic at Wembley, to clinch the Community Shield. In May... Read More

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August 9, 2014

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Falcao’s father talks about his Real Madrid move

by Mark Bassey Radamel Falcao’s father has said that his son will move to Real Madrid, if the coach Carlo Ancelotti really wants him. The Colombian striker has been seriously linked with a big-money money from Monaco, despite penning a five-year contract last year, after he joined from FC Porto for a fee around €60m.... Read More

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August 9, 2014

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Ajax confirms negotiations with Eto’o

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Ajax director Marc Overmars, has confirmed that they are having discussions with Samuel Eto’o, over a potential transfer. The Cameroon international is a free agent, after Chelsea released him in July and has been in talks with a number of English clubs like West Ham, QPR and Sunderland. Eto’o and his agent... Read More

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August 8, 2014

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Barcelona and Arsenal agree £15m deal for Vermaelen

by ‘Ifreke Inyang According to reports, Arsenal and Barcelona have agreed a deal worth £15m for Thomas Vermaelen. The Belgian defender, who has not featured in any of the Gunners’ pre-season games, lost his first-team spot to Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny 18 months ago. Although Manchester United were very keen on signing Vermaelen, Arsene... Read More

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August 8, 2014

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Here is what you need to know about the Champions League play-off draws

by Mark Bassey For the second successive year, Arsenal will have to battle it out with a Turkish opponent, to qualify for the Champions League proper. Arsene Wenger’s men were drawn against Besiktas in the Champions League play-off draws conducted on Friday in Nyon, avoiding clubs like Athletic Bilbao, Lille , FC Copenhagen and Standard... Read More

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August 8, 2014

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Cavani’s agent confirms interest from Arsenal and Liverpool

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Edinson Cavani’s agent, Claudio Annelluci, has confirmed that the player has received a number of offers from England. The Uruguay international is understood to be unsettled at Paris Saint-Germain, as he has to play second fiddle to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is seeking to replace Barcelona-bound Luis Suarez with... Read More

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August 7, 2014

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Why Keshi may not handle Super Eagles for AFCON qualifiers next month

by Mark Bassey The Super Eagles might begin their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series under a caretaker manager, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are still locked in talks with Stephen Keshi over a new deal. Nigeria play Rwanda next month, but Keshi, who led the Eagles to winning the AFCON trophy last year,... Read More

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August 7, 2014

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“Messi and Ronaldo are freaks!” | Thierry Henry is looking for trouble (READ)

by Mark Bassey Thierry Henry has advised upcoming footballers, to emulate Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller and not the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Muller was one of the stand-out players at the just concluded World Cup in Brazil, as Germany won the trophy after defeating Argentina in the final. The Red Bulls... Read More

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August 7, 2014

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How has Manchester United banked £8m in just two weeks? (READ)

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Manchester United has raked in about £8million in cash from appearance money, prize funds and revenue from TV rights, from their two-week pre-season tour of the US. The Red Devils took part in lucrative friendly matches in Detroit, Miami, Los Angeles, Denver and Washington, as new manager Louis van Gaal prepared... Read More

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August 7, 2014

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Why Rooney (not Van Persie) may emerge as new United captain | Van Gaal opens up

by ‘Ifreke Inyang New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, has hinted at giving the armband to Wayne Rooney. The England striker captained the Red Devils, as they beat Liverpool 3-1 to win the International Champions Cup. Van Gaal has now admitted that Rooney might be the one to lead his team this season, with... Read More

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August 7, 2014

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So true, so false: Barcelona talks about the ‘bite clause’ in Suarez contract

by Mark Bassey Josep Maria Bartomeu has denied that there is a clause in Luis Suarez’s contract, inserted to ensure he does not bite another player. The Barcelona president sealed a €88m deal to bring the striker from Liverpool this summer, but the Uruguayan is not likely to play till late October, after FIFA banned... Read More

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August 7, 2014

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Chile’s coach reveals why Van Gaal will not sign Vidal

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Coach of the Chilean national team, Jorge Sampaoli, has said that Arturo Vidal might have been a Manchester United player by now, if new manager Louis van Gaal didn’t have doubts about his fitness. Vidal has been heavily linked with a move to United this summer, with speculations indicating that the Old... Read More

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July 26, 2014

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2014 Commonwealth Games: 17-year-old Amalaha wins Nigeria’s first gold

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Chika Amalaha has clinched Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, UK. The weight lifter, who was born October 28, 1997, pulled a total of 196 points in snatch and clean and jerk in the 53kg. She trumped other competitors like Dika Toua from Papa New Guinea and... Read More

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Falcao’s father talks about his Real Madrid move

Ajax confirms negotiations with Eto’o

Barcelona and Arsenal agree £15m deal for Vermaelen

Here is what you need to know about the Champions League play-off draws

Cavani’s agent confirms interest from Arsenal and Liverpool

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So true, so false: Barcelona talks about the ‘bite clause’ in Suarez contract

Chile’s coach reveals why Van Gaal will not sign Vidal

2014 Commonwealth Games: 17-year-old Amalaha wins Nigeria’s first gold

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