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Vinicius Jr: The Latest Victim of Racism in Football

In the vast realm of football, where passion and talent intertwine, a dark cloud looms over the pitch—racism. This insidious specter continues to cast its shadow, tainting the sport we hold dear. We must confront this issue head-on, not just as casual observers, but as ardent supporters of the beautiful game. Today, we delve into... Read More

The Sports Blog

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December 28, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: Messi talks about Neymar and his need for a psychologist

Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi who rarely airs his opinions had the most personal interview we have seen of him with a Spanish TV station, La Sexta. Contents of the interview ranged from his current mindset, to what his future ideally holds. Prior to the La Liga 2020/2021 season kicking off, Messi came inches close to departing... Read More

The Sports Blog

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September 18, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: Ronaldo just may win his 6th UEFA cup as he teams up with Pirlo

As we look to begin the new season of Italian football league, Serie A, all eyes are on the reigning defending 9-time champions Juventus. This dominant club in the Italian football league asserted it’s authority when they signed one of the best players who ever lived; Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018. This signing however was not meant... Read More

Deep Dive, The Sports Blog

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The Big 5: Kogi governor speaks on Melaye’s failed recall, Barcelona win 25th La Liga title and other stories

These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. Christian groups on Sunday marched on the streets of Lagos, Akure, Osogbo and Ado-Ekiti to register their opposition to the recent killings in parts of the country. They also vowed to vote out the current government of President Muhammadu Buhari accusing him of failing to... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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Opinion: Neymar’s world record transfer and the importance of release clauses

By Izuchukwu Okafor There’s a thin line between contractual obligation and forced labour and releases clauses in LA Liga which has roots in Spanish labour laws really help in making this line defined. Firstly, a release clause in a player’s contract indicates that subject to agreed conditions (e.g from a particular transfer window or non-participation... Read More

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Understanding the intricacies of Neymar’s €222m world record transfer deal

by Wareez Odunayo The news of Brazilian forward’s, Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly called Neymar world record transfer has been everywhere. Two weeks ago, the footballing world’s attention was on another possibe transfer record involving French teenage forward, Kylian Mbappe, who plys his trade for French League Champions, Monaco most. But local rivals, Paris... Read More

Thinking Through

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La Liga rejects Neymar’s €222m release clause payment

Neymar has attempted to pay the €222million (£198m) fee to release him from his contract with Barcelona – but La Liga has rejected it. A sports lawyer working for the player, Juan de Dio Crespo, deposited a cheque with the Spanish League on Thursday morning but the payment has not been accepted. A La Liga statement read,... Read More

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Lionel Messi extends contract with Barcelona to 2021

Argentine star, Lionel Messi has agreed to a four-year contract extension which will keep him at Barcelona until the summer of 2021. Spanish newspaper Marca have reported that the new contract contains a release clause of €300m. A statement released on the club’s official website said: “FC Barcelona and Leo Messi have agreed on a... Read More

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Fernando Torres discharged from hospital after suffering head injury

by Dolapo Adelana Atletico Madrid forward, Fernando Torres has been discharged from hospital after suffering a head injury, according to a statement from the club. Torres suffered the injury on Thursday night during Atletico’s La Liga game with Deportivo La Coruna. He was declared to be in a stable condition early Friday morning. The statement... Read More

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August 31, 2016

Transfer: Sevilla sign Nasri on season long loan from Man City

Sevilla FC have completed the signing of Samir Nasri on a season long loan from Manchester City. The forward will be with the Europa League champions until June 30, 2017 without purchase option. Nasri, arrived last night in the city, and had his mandatory medical examination before signing the contract at noon at the Ramon Sanchez... Read More

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August 25, 2016

Transfer: Barcelona sign Cillessen from Ajax

FC Barcelona has signed 27 year old Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen from Ajax Amsterdam on a five-year contract. The transfer fee is a guaranteed 13 million euros plus a further two million in variables with a buyout clause set at 60 million euros. The player arrived in Barcelona this morning and after taking a medical examination, he... Read More

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Watford break club record to sign Nigerian striker, Isaac Success

English side, Watford has broken the bank to sign Nigerian striker Isaac Success from Granada. Success has inked a 5-year deal with the English Premier League club for a club-record fee of £12.5 million. The player who scored six goals in 30 La Liga games last season – bagging Granada’s Player of the Year award... Read More

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Again, Barcelona are Kings of Spain

Let the party begin, as Barcelona are champions of Spain yet again. After 38 competitive matches, Barcelona have come out on top to claim their 24th La Liga trophy. The Catalans sealed their title win in a 3-0 rout of Granada with Luis Suarez grabbing a hat-trick in the process. Suarez tapped in Jordi Alba’s... Read More

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Spanish officials want Cristiano Ronaldo punished for his celebration against Barcelona

by Mark Bassey President of Spain’s professional football league (LFP), Javier Tebas, has hinted that Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo, could be sanctioned for his goal celebration last weekend. The Portugal captain appeared to tell the home crowd to calm down, after he latched onto Karim Benzema’s flick to make it 1-1 at the Nou... Read More

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Why Real Madrid may pip Barcelona to La Liga title despite El Clasico defeat

by Mark Bassey On Sunday night, Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a thrilling El Clasico fixture. Although the victory has put the Catalans four points clear at the top of La Liga, Lionel Messi and co might regret not scoring more at the Nou Camp. Barca lost 3-1 in the reverse fixture last year... Read More

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Bale is not interested in what the Real Madrid fans are saying

by Mark Bassey Following a dip in Gareth Bale’s form, he practically became enemy number 1 at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Real Madrid fans, when they were not whistling or booing at him, voted for him to be dropped from the team. Bale, who scored crucial goals in the Champions League final win over Atletico... Read More

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Ronaldo won’t speak to the media again this season – here’s why

by Mark Bassey Cristiano Roaldo has vowed not to speak to the press again this season, after Real Madrid’s 4-3 defeat to Schalke 04 on Wednesday. The Portugal captain scored twice for the defending champions, as they came from behind twice against the Bundesliga outfit. Madrid were only able to progress, thanks to their 2-0... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo guns for Real Madrid’s goalscoring record

by Mark Bassey Until last year, the most talked about football subject in Real Madrid, was when they would land La Decima – their 10th European trophy. They did so in May 2015. Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo all scored, as they came from a goal behind, to beat city rivals Atletico... Read More

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February 3, 2015

Ronaldo loves United, but he’ll cost up to £300m – Mendes

by Mark Bassey Jorges Mendes has once again insisted that his client Cristiano Ronaldo, is happy at Real Madrid and will finish his career in Spain. However, the ‘super-agent’ also revealed that if a club is willing to pay up to £300million, the Portugal captain could leave the Bernabeu. Manchester United have been making attempts... Read More

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August 28, 2014

Ronaldo opens up on his rivalry with Messi (READ)

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that he does not have a bad relationship with Lionel Messi, despite the perennial rivalry between both players. The two footballers have dominated world football in the past few years and are widely accepted as the best of the two, as they have shared the Ballon d’Or prize... Read More

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August 11, 2014

Cazorla speaks about a move back to La Liga

by Mark Bassey Santi Cazorla has denied reports claiming that he is set to leave Arsenal this summer. The playmaker, 29, has been linked with a move back to Spain and has emerged as a target for Atletico Madrid. But the Spaniard insists that it is all paper talk and he is only focused on... Read More

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Luis Suarez is uncaged | Set to bite Pepe in El Clasico

by Mark Bassey Barcelona’s new boy Luis Suarez, will definitely play in next season’s El Clasico, whether or not his four-month ban is reduced. The Spanish Football Association released the complete fixtures for the 2014/2015 La Liga season, which sees Real Madrid hosting the first of t

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Court of Arbitration has some good news on Suarez ban

by Mark Bassey New developments indicate Luis Suarez could see his four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini reduced. The new Barcelona striker was banned for nine international games and suspended for four months from “any football-related activities” by FIFA, after the incident at the World Cup in Brazil. His initial appeal was thrown out and... Read More

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“We helped to reveal his talent to the world” | Monaco responds to news about selling James Rodriguez (READ)

by Mark Bassey Monaco’s CEO Vadim Vasilyev, has claimed that they did not want to sell James Rodriguez, before Real Madrid sent in an offer around €80million. The Colombian midfielder, who only moved to the Principality club last year for €45million, is set to be revealed as a Madrid player after both clubs agreed a... Read More

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Barcelona ‘convinced’ FIFA will reduce Suarez’s ban

by Mark Bassey Barcelona are seeking to have Luis Suarez’s ban reduced and the La Liga giants are “convinced” it will happen. Suarez, who completed his move from Liverpool this week, has been banned by FIFA for four months and nine international games, after he bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. The Uruguayan striker has already... Read More

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Luis Suarez officially completes £75million move to Barcelona

by Mark Bassey Barcelona and Liverpool have both confirmed that they have reached an agreement for a deal, that will see Luiz Suarez move to the La Liga side. It is believed that the fee is a club record of £75million – Suarez’s release clause in the deal he signed in December 2013. Although the... Read More

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Arsenal officially confirm Alexis Sanchez’s transfer

by Mark Bassey Alexis Sanchez’s transfer from Barcelona to Arsenal is now official. The Chilean forward underwent a medical with the Gunners on Thursday, after a €40 million [£32m] deal was agreed between both clubs. “I’m so happy to be joining Arsenal, a club which has a great manager, a fantastic squad of players, huge... Read More

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October 14, 2013

Opinion: Understanding Jack Wilshere’s ‘beef’ against Adnan Januzaj

by Habeeb Kolade In the face of this decline, the possible encroachment of non English players into the English National team after depriving Englishmen much playing time in the league would be disregarding, audacious, insulting. Adnan Januzaj or not! Living in England for five years will never make you an Englishman thus culturally ineligible to... Read More

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September 17, 2012

Real Madrid: Time to get real

by Olayinka Okelana After the last round of matches, I am of the opinion that it would take another extra-ordinary run from Real Madrid to win the La Liga this 2012/2013 season. Sitting eight (8) points behind their eternal rivals, Barcelona, Real Madrid have just 4points from 4 matches – their worst start in about a... Read More

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