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FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia knock out Brazil 4-2 on penalties
In a remarkable comeback, Croatia eliminated pre-tournament favorites Brazil from the World Cup. The Selecao were considered favorites coming into the tournament, but their poor recent record in the knockout…
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#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…
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It’s a battle of the forwards as Liverpool face PSG in the Champions League
Are you a football fan? Then grab yourself a cold one, for Tuesday's night delight at Anfield, as Liverpool FC takes on Paris Saint Germain in their first group match…
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Why the football transfer market has gone nuts and what needs to be done
With the completion of Alisson Becker’s transfer to Liverpool for a world record fee for a goalkeeper for a stunning £67m approximately. It is fair to say that the football…
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#WorldCup Roundup: Brazil Vs Belgium Quarter-Final matchup
This is the tastiest of all the quarter-final games where the very best stars go head-to-head. Brazil have grown in every game they have played so far in the tourney,…
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#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar’s Brazil turns on the style to the Quarter-Finals in 2-0 victory over Mexico
Neymar was the star of his show as his performance ensured Brazil a Quarter-Final berth at the expense of Mexico. Neymar improved his performances in the tournament as he scored…
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#WorldCup Roundup: Neymar comes to the party as Brazil top Group E
Brazil’s diva Neymar came to the party in the Selecao’s last group game against Serbia in Spartak. Brazil ran out comfortable 2-0 winners with goals from Paulinho in the 36th…
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#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Shaqiri’s late winner seals dramatic comeback win for Switzerland
Xherdan Shaqiri’s 90th-minute strike ensured a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Serbia. Serbia opened the scoring early in the first half with a 5 minute bullet header from Aleksandar Mitrovic and…
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#WorldCup 2018 Roundup: Neymar fails to impress as Brazil falls short | Mexico stun defending champions, Germany
Neymar failed to impress as Brazil could only manage a draw against an organised Switzerland side in their opening Group E encounter in Rostov. Philippe Coutinho opened the scoring with…
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#WorldCup2018 Profile: Can Neymar and Brazil handle the huge expectations on their shoulders in Group E?
Brazil’s very own, Neymar, is unanimously the biggest star in Group E of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He will be looking to lead his Brazil side all the…
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Cristiano Ronaldo wins his fifth Ballon d’Or
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Ballon d'Or 2017 award, beating the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar to lift one of the biggest individual prizes in world football - for the fifth time. The Real Madrid…
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Just In: Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar make FIFA best player shortlist
Lionel Messi has been named alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar on the three-man shortlist for the Best FIFA Men’s Player Award. They were announced in London on Friday. The Brazilian star had…
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Neymar asks PSG to sell Cavani after free-kick row
Neymar is demanding that Paris Saint-Germain sell his team-mate, Edinson Cavani after their row against Lyon on Sunday, Spanish newspaper Sport has claimed. The Brazilian has made his feelings abundantly clear…
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Barcelona to sue Neymar for at least €8.5m
AFP news agency in a flash news has announced that Barcelona is set to sue PSG's Neymar for about €8.5 million. This report has, however, not been confirmed by the club,…
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Barcelona receive payment for Neymar
Neymar's move to Paris Saint Germain might come earlier than anticipated as a Barcelona inside source confirmed on Friday the €222 million ($261 million) cheque used to pay his buyout clause had…
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Your complete guide to understanding Neymar’s record-breaking €222m move from Barcelona to PSG
It's very likely that as a regular Joe, your relationship with football does not go beyond your knowledge that your national team is called Super Eagles, the names of some…
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Neymar’s destiny-changing transfer deal; Man up, Amir Khan; Usain Bolt | Here are last week’s winners and losers
Last week definitely had its share of political and pop culture drama but we liked that the news cycle was spiced up with events from the world of sports. Here…
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€222m Neymar transfer deal, 42 alleged homosexuals arraigned in Lagos | The 5 numbers that mattered last week
€222 million - Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) signed Brazilian footballer, Neymar in a five-year transfer deal from Barcelona. Neymar will earn $653,000 per week in the record-breaking deal. 42 - The…
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Simon Kolawole: The pursuit of ‘fiscal’ federalism
by Simon Kolawole What is fiscal federalism? In economics, it is a subfield of public finance that studies the financial relations — revenue and expenditure — between the different levels…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 4th of August
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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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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We won’t pay Neymar’s $30.8m bonus – Barcelona
Spanish club, Barcelona has said it won't pay Neymar's 26 million euro ($30.8 million) contract renewal bonus after his decision to leave the club. A club spokesman, Josep Vives on…
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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…
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Just In: Neymar signs 5-year contract with PSG
French side, Paris Saint-Germain has announced the signing of Brazillian forward, Neymar. The 25-year-old had earlier paid his a 222 million-euro ($264 million, £201 million) buyout clause. Neymar signed a contract…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. KOGI ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RESIGNS Following the attack by suspected hoodlums, the Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Umar…
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Just In: Barcelona confirms Neymar has paid his €222m buyout clause
Barcelona says Brazillian star, Neymar has paid his buyout clause of 222m euros (£200m). The 25-year-old is set to join French side, Paris St Germain for a world record fee.…
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The Thread: “World’s gone mad” | Football fans clash over Neymar
Since Neymar's world record deal broke yesterday Wednesday, the football world has been turned on its head. The Brazilian footballer has been with Barcelona since 2013, but is now…
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€222m: Neymar’s transfer to PSG beyond rationality – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said Neymar's imminent transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is “beyond calculation and rationality.” Wenger said the 222 million euros ($260 million) deal was a consequence of…
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Neymar’s transfer to PSG is good news – Macron
French President, Emmanuel Macron on Thursday described Brazilian superstar Neymar’s expected transfer to Paris Saint-Germain as "good news." “It adds attractiveness. Yes, it’s good news,” Macron told journalists as he…
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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…
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YMonitor
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The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy