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Romelu Lukaku’s Link with Megan Thee Stallion: Fans Say It is Over for Man City

Romelu Lukaku, the star player who has propelled Inter to the Champions League final, has set tongues wagging with his appearance alongside American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The duo was…

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Osimhen ruled out of the first leg of Champions League Quarter-Finals

In a disappointing setback for Napoli, their star player and leading Serie A scorer, Victor Osimhen, has been ruled out of the upcoming Champions League quarter-final first leg against AC…

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Five African Players to Watch out for in the UEFA Champions League Knockout Stage

This season's Champions league has stepped up to a notch as the first leg of the round of 16 had just concluded on Wednesday, and the second legs scheduled to…

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The YNaija Cover – the 18th of September

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The Big 5: APC governors adopt President Buhari as consensus candidate, Salah torments his old club in the Champions League and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Tuesday, called on Churches for religious tolerance and prayers for those in government to overcome numerous…

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The Big 5: President Buhari makes 23 new appointments, Roma stun Barcelona to reach the UCL semis and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Some Nigerians living in London yesterday protested against President Muhammadu Buhari. The protesters stormed the Abuja House in Kensington London, where…

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UEFA make changes to Champions and Europa League from next season

European football leading body UEFA has decided to ring some changes as regards its two leading club competitions - the Champions League and the Europa League. The change in the…

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Plateau United, MFM FC progress into last 32 of the CAF Champions League

Nigeria’s representatives at the CAF Champions league, Plateau United and Mountain of Fire and Miracles Football Club (MFM F.C.) have proved their mettle in the competition by beating Eding Sport…

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[The Sports Blog] Wigan remains Manchester City’s FA Cup nightmare as Champions League knock out phase continues

League One side Wigan Athletic ended Manchester City's dreams of winning a historic quadruple this season with a 1-0 win at the DW stadium in last night's Emirate FA Cup…

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#UCLDraw: Real Madrid to face PSG, Chelsea will meet Barcelona, other fixtures

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws has been made. Check out the teams that made it below: The fixtures: Juventus          v       …

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UCL: Chelsea suffer shock defeat, PSG, Bayern advance (HIGHLIGHTS)

The Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain and the German giants, Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League knockout stage with wins on Tuesday night, while Chelsea suffered a shock defeat.…

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2017-18 UEFA Champions League: Road To Kiev

by Wareez Odunayo   2017-18 UEFA Champions League is the 63rd season of Europe's premier club football competition organised by UEFA, and the 26th season since it was renamed from…

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How is Neymar’s move to PSG going to change things during the UEFA Championship?

by Wareez Odunayo It’ s no longer news that Brazilian forward, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona after the Spanish club accepted a huge fee…

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BREAKING: Real Madrid wins 2017 Champions league

Real Madrid has won the Champions league for a record 12 times after defeating Italian side, Juventus 4-1 at this season's final. Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronalfo opened the scoring in…

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#UCLdraw: It’s a Madrid derby in the semis as Atletico faces Real, Juventus draw Monaco

by Dolapo Adelana The semi-final draws of the UEFA Champions League sees two Spanish rivals, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid square against one another. The draw held this morning also sees…

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Barcelona, Dortmund knocked out of the UEFA Champions League

by Dolapo Adelana Italian champions, Juventus FC have knocked out Spanish side, Barcelona from the UEFA Champions League. Juventus provided a defensive masterclass in the second leg to secure a…

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Dangote, Otedola attend Arsenal Vs PSG game (PHOTO)

Billionaires Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola on Wednesday attended Arsenal's Champions League game with Paris Saint Germain. The game which held at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium ended 2-2, as both teams…

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Ex-Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo sacked by Aston Villa

Aston Villa has sacked former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo. The club in a statement on Monday said Di Matteo was sacked because of the team's poor position in the…

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First photos: Heineken launches UEFA Champions League 2016/2017; unveils new TVC with Mourinho

Heineken, the world most famous and travelled beer, launched the new season of the Champions League with a 'kick-off' event at the Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.…

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Champions League Roundup: Iheanacho scores in City’s 4-0 win | Ronaldo scores stunning freekick | Leceister win 3-0 in their first ever UCL game

Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho scored in Manchester City's 4-0 whitewash of German side Borrusia Moenchengladbach. Iheanacho slotted in City's fourth goal in the 90th minute of the game after coming off…

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Just In: Man City’s Champions League match against Borussia Monchengladbach postponed

UEFA has postponed the Champions League match between English club Manchester City and German side Borussia Monchengladbach. The game scheduled for 7:45pm Nigerian Time was meant to be Pep Guardiola's first…

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Heineken to unveil new video as Jose Mourinho gets sets to address football fans before UEFA Champions league kick-off

Heineken, the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, is set to launch the new season of the tournament with a video featuring controversial Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho. Billed…

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Cristiano Ronaldo wins UEFA Best Player in Europe award

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA's best player in Europe. The Portugal captain was announced as winner during the UEFA Champions League draw beating Real Madrid teammate, Gareth Bale and…

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‘Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learned from the Champions League round of 16 draws

The 16 teams left in the Champions League, have been drawn against each other. There are a few must-see clashes in February/March 2016 and a few other 'walk-overs'. But what…

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Ifreke Inyang: These are the 4 teams that will qualify for Champions League semi-finals

Let's do cliches. The men have been separated from the boys. On Friday, the eight clubs adjudged to be the best left in the UEFA Champions League, were drawn against each…

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This is why Arsene Wenger thinks Arsenal should be playing in the Europa League

by Mark Bassey Arsene Wenger has admitted that it might be better for Arsenal, to play in the Europa League rather than the Champions League. The Gunners were dumped out…

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Eden Hazard will be supporting Arsenal against Monaco – Here’s why

by Mark Bassey Chelsea winger Eden Hazard, has confessed that he will be cheering London rivals Arsenal, when they face Monaco in the UEFA Champion League on Tuesday night. The…

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Ifreke Inyang: 5 things to expect in the UEFA Champions League this week

Arsenal might come close When Arsenal hit top gear and find fluidity in their game, their football is right up there. Like last weekend, when they battered West Ham, even…

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4 things we learnt from Mourinho’s press conference this Friday

by Mark Bassey He is determined to win the Premier League Jose Mourinho's latest attempt to win his third Champions League medal, ended with a sorry 2-2 draw against Paris…

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To add insult to injury, Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls Chelsea players “11 babies”

by Mark Bassey On Wednesday night, Paris Saint-Germain fought back twice to draw 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on…

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