Tottenham Hotspur’s acting head coach, Cristian Stellini, has been given the boot following the club’s devastating 6-1 loss to Newcastle United. The defeat has left Spurs’ Champions League hopes in tatters, and Chairman Daniel Levy has decided that Stellini’s position was no longer tenable. Stellini, who was serving as Antonio Conte’s No. 2, took over... Read More

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February 18, 2023

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Former Chelsea Winger Christian Atsu Found Dead in Turkey

Christian Atsu Twasam, a winger for Ghana and Hatayspor, has been confirmed dead following the earthquake in Turkey. The Black Stars winger died 12 days after being trapped beneath rubble during the terrible earthquake that struck Hatay. He was only 31 when he passed away. The player’s Turkish manager, Murat Uzunmehmet, confirmed Atsu was found dead... Read More

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November 12, 2022

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EPL Weekend: Arsenal face Wolves as they attempt to head into the World Cup break atop the Premier League table; Chelsea to face a very in-form Newcastle

Arsenal vs Wolves Arsenal prepare for their final Premier League match before the World Cup, which might have a significant impact on the momentum of their wildly unexpected title chase. Mikel Arteta was quick to downplay the significance of being in first place during the international break while national teams are in Qatar. “It will... Read More

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July 22, 2016

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Transfer: Liverpool sign Wijnaldum from Newcastle

Liverpool Football Club has completed the signing of Netherlands international Georginio Wijnaldum from Newcastle United for £25m. The 25-year-old has signed a long-term deal with the Reds to seal a return to the Premier League and will now jet out to join the club’s ongoing tour of the United States. After completing a switch to... Read More

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July 21, 2016

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Transfer: Liverpool agree £25 million fee for Wijnaldum

Liverpool have agreed to pay Newcastle a sum of £25 million fee for midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum. Talks are ongoing over the structure of payment which could yet see a player go on loan to Newcastle as part of the arrangement. Wijnaldum was Newcastle’s top scorer last season with 11 goals in a side that was... Read More

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March 11, 2016

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Rafa Benitez is Newcastle’s new manager

After coaching Valencia, Liverpool, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Napoli and Real Madrid, Rafael Benitez Maudes has now been announced as Newcastle’s new manager. This comes after Steve McClaren was sacked as the gaffer of the English Premier League club hours ago. Benitez, who signed a three-year contract to take over in the north-east, will be joined by... Read More

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March 20, 2015

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4 matches you must not miss this weekend

The El Clasico On Sunday night, Barcelona will host Real Madrid in the latest installment of the El Clasico. Both teams come into the tie with differing forms. Lionel Messi has been spectacular for the Catalans, while Carlo Ancelotti’s men are struggling bad, with Cristiano Ronaldo off colour. It promises to be a tasty affair.... Read More

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March 7, 2015

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3 reasons why the English FA’s verdict on Papiss Cisse and Jonny Evans is daft

by Mark Bassey The verdict for the Jonny Evans/Papiss Cisse spitting incident is in. And once again, we sit back and laugh at the FA’s folly. “Newcastle United’s Papiss Cisse and Manchester United’s Jonny Evans will serve suspensions of seven-matches and six-matches respectively with immediate effect,” read a statement on the FA’s website. Too many... Read More

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August 18, 2014

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Pellegrini reveals the four players that can leave Manchester City

by Mark Bassey Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini, has admitted that the club is trying to sell Matija Nastasic, Micah Richards, Scott Sinclair and John Guidetti this summer. Nastasic, who is effectively the club’s fifth-choice centre-back, is attracting interest from Inter, Roma and Fiorentina. “Matija needs to play. We already have important players here with... Read More

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July 17, 2014

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He has arrived! Arsenal officially sign Debuchy from Newcastle

by Mark Bassey Arsenal have completed the signing of Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle. The French right-back comes in as a replacement for fellow countryman Bacary Sagna, who left the Emirates on a free transfer to Manchester City. 28-year-old Debuchy, who was first choice for Didier Deschamps at the 2014 World Cup, will cost the Gunners... Read More

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September 18, 2013

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10-year-old boy escapes death after spike from metal fence goes in his chin (PHOTO)

A schoolboy narrowly avoided death when he was impaled on a spiked fence. Bobby Ward, 10, was climbing on spiked railings when he slipped and one of the spears went through his chin. It missed any major arteries and was less than a centimetre away from his windpipe. As he pulled himself off the fence... Read More

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December 23, 2012

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First it was planking: Now MILKING is the new Internet craze (PHOTOS)

Planking is so last year. The bizarre new internet-inspired craze is “milking”, featuring students pouring two litre milk cartons over their heads. If you thought web crazes would never top the idiocy of planking you probably hadn’t counted on the ingenuity of a group of students in Newcastle, England. Bored of pushing each other down... Read More

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