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February 2, 2023

Attempted rape charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped

A case against Mason Greenwood, a football player for Manchester United, that included attempted rape and assault charges, has been dropped. The 21-year-old was taken into custody in January of last year after charges stemming from internet photos and videos surfaced. Later, he was accused of controlling and coercive behavior, assault leading to serious physical... Read More

Blogs, The Sports Blog

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January 17, 2023

I have no plans to quit — Liverpool coach, Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has stated that he would not leave the club until he is fired, suggesting that he will be making significant changes to his aging roster at the end of the season. The defending champions in 2020 are now 10 points adrift of the top four in the Premier League after suffering... Read More

The Sports Blog

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December 14, 2022

Michael B. Jordan becomes part-owner of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth

Michael B. Jordan has become a part-owner of AFC Bournemouth. While working with a group of investors led by American businessman Bill Foley, the Creed star invested in the club and helped acquire Bournemouth from its previous owner, Maxim Demin. Jordan is also a shareholder in Black Knight Football Club, which Foley manages. TalkSport acquired a... Read More

Blogs, The Sports Blog

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October 14, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: World’s most beloved athlete Cristiano Ronaldo contracts Covid-19

From the moment sporting leagues all over the world gradually and successively began reopening sporting events, the badgering question of immediate concern was the safety of athletes and the proxy staffs directly working with said athletes. Organizers, in turn, began devising health protocols to curtail the spread of the virus should they be allowed to... Read More

Deep Dive, The Sports Blog

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EPL

The EPL resumes today, posing a different kind of COVID-19 risk for Nigerians

Football is integral to the lives of significant percentage of the Nigerian population. Our football teams, both male and female are a rallying point and a source of national pride. We obsess over the private leagues, adore footballers, and discuss their careers, their personal lives and the value they bring to their clubs. We even... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Coronavirus, COVID-19, epl

November 28, 2018

Despite Champions League victory, Manchester United’s future is bleak

It’s hard to think that a team that qualified for the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with one game to spare can play so poorly. On Tuesday night, the first set of games for Matchday 5 held and Manchester United squared up against Young Boys at Old Trafford and despite getting the... Read More

The Sports Blog

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August 27, 2018

This weekend’s refereeing decisions shows it’s time for the Premiership to embrace VAR

In anticipation to the Monday night English Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Tottenham at Old Trafford, one thing that stood out so glaringly was the quality of the refereeing this weekend. It was god awful! This has gone beyond us criticising referees for bad decisions. It is quite obvious they need help and... Read More

Editor's Pick, Featured, The Sports Blog

The YNaija Cover – the 9th of August

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: “Seven and a Half Dates” reportedly makes 10 million naira in three days, but when will Nollywood stop lying?

Cover Stories, Featured

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December 30, 2017

EPL Roundup: Chelsea hammer Stoke City, Salah’s brace saves Liverpool, see other scores

In the 21st round of the Premier League campaign, Willian starred as Chelsea gave Stoke City five (5) unreplied goals. The goal blitz, including one from Danny Drinkwater, led Chelsea to their ninth consecutive victory at Stamford Bridge over Stoke City. Chelsea has also moved to second place. Full-time: Chelsea 5-0 Stoke City! 🙌 Our... Read More

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November 26, 2017

EPL Roundup: Southampton thrash Everton, Arsenal score late winner to secure 3 points, other scores

Some interesting scorelines were seen in yesterday’s Premier League campaign, especially where Watford recorded their first back to back victory and, if not for a deflected shot, Manchester United would have drawn with Brighton at Old Trafford. For today, Everton‘s woes continued as Southampton sent them home with a scoreline of 4-1. FULL TIME: #SaintsFC... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Opinion: Frank De Boer gets the kick — deservedly so

by Adeshina Peter The EPL theory of expecting a sack announcement immediately after the manager or a club’s representative comes out with a story of a ‘harmonious relationship and unwavering commitment’ is still intact, apparently. Frank De Boer becomes the first Premier League manager to be fired this season as Crystal Palace decided they have... Read More

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Arsene Wenger

January 27, 2017

Wenger gets four-game touchline ban for misconduct

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has been given a four-game touchline ban by the English FA on Friday after an incident that saw him sent off in Saturday’s win over Burnley. Wenger had allegedly used insulting languages towards fourth official Anthony Taylor after Burnley were given a stoppage-time penalty at the Emirates Stadium. Wenger had accepted... Read More

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December 3, 2016

Chelsea thrashes Man. City 3-1 to maintain top EPL spot

Chelsea FC on Saturday came from behind to trash Manchester City 3-1 o maintain top English Premier League spot. Manchester City took the lead after an attempted clearance by Gary Cahill ended up behind goal. Diego Costa put Chelsea on level terms in the second half, making his goal tally 11 this season. William doubled... Read More

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November 26, 2016

#EPL Roundup: Moses scores winner for Chelsea | Liverpool down Sunderland | Aguero lifts Man City

The leadership of the Premier League changed three times on Saturday, as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City swapped positions. Chelsea started the day as leaders but were toppled by City who beat Burnley 2-1. Liverpool took top spot as they defeated Sunderland 2-0 at Anfield. Chelsea reclaimed pole position as they beat London rivals Tottenham... Read More

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November 6, 2016

EPL: Liverpool go top, beat Watford 6-1

Liverpool Football Club showed their title challenging credentials as they were absolutely outstanding against opponents Watford. The Reds attack proved unbearable for The Hornets as Jurgen Klopp’s front Sadio Mane, Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino all scored. Mane opened the scoring with a bullet header off a Coutinho cross. Coutinho doubled lead with a cool finish... Read More

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October 23, 2016

All the goals from today’s EPL matches #CHEMUN & #MCISOU (WATCH)

Sunday’s games in the English Premier League was a beautiful way to bring an end to activities in Game Week 9, as Jose Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge to face former side Chelsea while Pep Guardiola hosted Southampton. Manchester City’s struggles continue Manchester City hosted Southampton at the Etihad in a game that ended in... Read More

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October 15, 2016

#EPL roundup: Wonderful Walcott helps Arsenal defeat Swansea | Super Stekelenburg saves 2 Man City penalties | Spurs draw West Brom 1-1

The second set of matches in Week 8 of the English Premier League was full of interesting moments as goals came in their torrents. Arsenal defeat Swansea 3-2 Theo Walcott was the star of the show as Arsenal secured all three points against Welsh side Swansea. The winger scored two first half goals before Gyfil... Read More

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September 24, 2016

Arsenal trash Chelsea 3-0 in masterclass performance

Arsenal pulled off a commanding display at the Emirates as they humiliated London rivals Chelsea 3-0. The first 45 minutes was all the Gunners needed to secure a huge three points. The gunners started like a house on fire, and they were duly rewarded in the 11th minute by Alexis Sanchez’s beautiful chip after he... Read More

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September 21, 2016

PODCAST: Osagie Alonge, others moving up; banks owning media franchises and more on The Media Blog Uncensored

Ifeoma Areh is creative director of Wildflower PR & Company, Lekan Olanrewaju is a scriptwriter (credits including Tinsel and Hotel Majestic), and Isime Esene, managing editor of YNaija.com stands in for Tosin Ajibade, founder of Olorisupergal.com on this episode. Together with the host, they talk about everything that’s important in Nigeria’s media space today – Osagie Alonge,... Read More

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September 17, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

Top ten stories that made headline this week President Buhari accused of plagiarism Parts of a speech delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari during the inauguration of the ‘Change begins with me’ campaign is said to have been copied from a 2008 speech given by U.S. President Barack Obama. However, the Presidency has disclosed that it... Read More

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September 16, 2016

EPL: Henderson scores stunner as Liverpool beat Chelsea 2 – 1 (WATCH)

A stunning strike by Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was one of the highlights of a breathtaking game at Stamford Bridge. The Game Week 5 match-up lived up to its hype of being one that would thrill football fans the world over. Liverpool began the game on the back foot as the hosts were in control... Read More

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September 16, 2016

PODCAST: Toyin Subair’s HiTV expose, Nigeria’s PayTV explosion and more on The Media Blog Uncensored

Ifeoma Areh is creative director of Wildflower PR & Company, Lekan Olanrewaju is a scriptwriter (credits including Tinsel and Hotel Majestic), and Isime Esene, managing editor of YNaija.com stands in for Tosin Ajibade, founder of Olorisupergal.com on this episode. Together with the host, they talk about everything that’s important in Nigeria’s media space today – Toyin Subair’s ‘confession’... Read More

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August 12, 2016

‘Ifreke Inyang: Let’s talk about the 2016/2017 Premier League season

It’s that time of the year again. Gripping games. Shockers. Controversies. Feisty confrontations. Mind games. Season-defining fixtures. Stadium cramped with excited fans, belting out songs in worship or war. British most watched drama series, the English Premier League, returns to our screens this weekend. The teasers have left us pleadingly counting down to the opening... Read More

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Leicester ‘deserve to be champions’ – Claudio Ranieri

Manager of newly crowned champions of the English Premier League, Claudio Ranieri has said his Leicester City side deserve to win the most watched football league in the world. Speaking on Monday night, after Chelsea drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge, Ranieri said: “I’m so proud. I’m happy for my players, for the... Read More

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Ifreke Inyang: 5 things we learnt from Saturday’s football

by Ifreke Inyang The English Premier League was in action on Saturday, March 14, and as always, football fans and supporters were served a spectacle. Here are 5 things we learnt from yesterday: Arsenal can put up quite an exhibition When Arsene Wenger’s men are in full flow, it is always a pleasure to sit... Read More

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Why Manchester United’s Angel Di Maria put up his house for sale

by Mark Bassey Angel Di Maria has put up his mansion at the leafy Cheshire village of Prestbury for sale. Manchester United fans need not panic that the winger is leaving Old Trafford, as the Argentina international is merely traumatized, after a burglary incident that took place in January this year. Di Maria was having... Read More

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Why did Bafetimbi Gomis collapse against Spurs on Wednesday night? (READ)

by Mark Bassey In scenes that were eerily reminicent of Fabrice Muamba’s near-fatal cardiac arrest at White Hart Lane, Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis, collapsed on the pitch on Wednesday night. The Frenchman slumped in the 11th minute, as his team-mates tried to restart the game following Nacer Chadli’s opener. Gomis was quickly attended to by... Read More

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February 12, 2015

West Brom must be thanking their stars they didn’t offload Brown Ideye

by Mark Bassey On transfer deadline day in January, the rumour mills seemed to suggest Brown Ideye was off to El-Gharafa in Qatar, in a cut-price £3.8m deal, just six months after West Brom paid £6.2m more for his services. Word out there, was that the Baggies were very desperate to offload the Nigerian, who... Read More

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February 12, 2015

Mourinho cannot complain if the FA bans Branislav Ivanovic – here’s why

by Mark Bassey On Wednesday night, Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho threatened to walk out of his press conference, after his side narrowly defeated Everton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese was obviously not pleased with questions about an incident in the match, that involved one of his favourite players, Branislav Ivanovic. After Gareth Barry tripped... Read More

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February 10, 2015

Premier League sell TV rights to BT & Sky Sports for £5.13 billion

by Mark Bassey The Premier League have announced record-breaking broadcast rights for live games for the 2016-2019 seasons. Sky Sports and BT have acquired the packages for a whooping £5.13billion. In addition to Super Sunday and Monday Night Football, Sky Sports have added Friday night coverage to their kitty. This new deal will see Sky’s... Read More

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