by ‘Ifreke Inyang What a difference a year makes! The last time Liverpool travelled to United, they beat the hosts – who were then being managed by David Moyes – emphatically. The result was 3-0, with a certain Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge tormenting the hosts for fun. The Moyes era ended in May... Read More

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August 13, 2014

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It’s Rooney! Van Gaal snubs fellow Dutchman Van Persie and names striker as new captain

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, has announced that Wayne Rooney will replace Nemanja Vidic, as the club’s new captain, while Darren Fletcher will be vice-captain. This decision puts to bed speculations that Van Gaal will favour his fellow Dutchman Robin van Persie for the role. Van Persie captained Holland under Van... Read More

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August 7, 2014

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Why Rooney (not Van Persie) may emerge as new United captain | Van Gaal opens up

by ‘Ifreke Inyang New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, has hinted at giving the armband to Wayne Rooney. The England striker captained the Red Devils, as they beat Liverpool 3-1 to win the International Champions Cup. Van Gaal has now admitted that Rooney might be the one to lead his team this season, with... Read More

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August 3, 2014

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Louis van Gaal says Robin van Persie will miss start of Premier League season | “People can criticise me,” he says

by Mark Bassey Louis van Gaal has revealed that Robin van Persie will miss the start of the new Premier League season, after he was granted an extended break after the 2014 World Cup. The striker was a key member of Van Gaal’s squad in Brazil, to went all the way to clinch bronze at... Read More

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July 29, 2014

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“Moyes left a broken team for me” – Van Gaal pulls no punches in new interview

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Manchester United’s manager Louis van Gaal, has claimed that he inherited a “broken” squad from David Moyes. The Old Trafford outfit finished seventh in the Premier League last season – their lowest ever league finish – and will not play in the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 19 years.... Read More

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November 8, 2013

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Portrait of a millionaire footballer: Manchester United’s Robin van Persie shows off his fleet of luxury cars (PHOTOS)

What do you do when you’re a multi-millionaire Premier League superstar and you feel like treating yourself? Get another expensive car, of course, and no matter if, judging by Manchester United striker Robin van Persie’s bulging keyring, your garage is pretty full already. Earning £180,000 a week (before bonuses), the 30-year-old Dutchman’s got to spend... Read More

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September 18, 2013

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Personally: Manchester United attacker, Robin Van Persie is a fan of Psquare’s music hits (WATCH)

by ‘Jola Sotubo Nigerian music duo Psquare are definitely making waves “personally” and internationally. Their worldwide acclaim has further been attested to as Manchester United player Robin Van Persie listed them among his favourite musicians during a chat with football legend Paddy Crerand. He said: “I like to listen to music. ..all sorts honestly. I... Read More

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May 20, 2013

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‘Ifreke Inyang: Arsenal celebrated 4th place like a trophy, so what?

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal is a big club and should be winning trophies, not making permutations for 4th place – mind you, they still have a two-legged tricky tie to win, before they sail through to the competition proper. There was always going be criticisms against Arsenal. It didn’t matter if Arsene Wenger’s men scaled that... Read More

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May 8, 2013

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: Out of Fergie time – A tribute to the departing Man United boss

by ‘Ifreke Inyang 27 years and 49 trophies later, Sir Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement. The numbers are indeed mind-buggling. Without a doubt, he is the greatest manager the world has ever seen. What many might not know, is that it did not start off on a winning note for the Scot. His first... Read More

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April 20, 2013

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: PFA Nominations – Of English bias and missing names

by ‘Ifreke Inyang I always knew Gareth Bale, Robin van Persie and Luis Suarez would make the PFA Player of the Year shortlist. ‘Gareth of Nazareth’, as I prefer to call him, has been Tottenham’s saviour all season. When they looked short of ideas, the Welsh winger would come to their rescue, with one nonchalant... Read More

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October 4, 2012

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Akintunde Oyebode: A tale of two matches (YNaija Frontpage)

Apart from the obvious waste of state resources, government ownership of football clubs encourages a bloated and possibly insolvent league. Anyone that believes a revival of Nigeria’s fortunes in soccer is around the corner must live dreamland. A few months ago, I visited the Dipo Dina Stadium on a fine Saturday afternoon. There were about... Read More

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August 16, 2012

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EPL Countdown: 5 players that will likely win the Golden Boot

by ‘Ifreke Inyang We started the YNaija EPL Countdown with our top 5 signings of the summer. We are basically making our predictions, for what already promises to be yet another spectacular season of football. Football is all about goals. Plenty of them. Who are those players that we think will top the scoring charts... Read More

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August 14, 2012

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Robin, the fans are right to Persie-cute you

by ‘Ifreke Inyang It is the Emmanuel Adebayor story all over again. One brilliant season and either or both Manchester clubs, are singing love songs into your ears. The difference perhaps, is that Robin van Persie’s version, came complete with a press release (which he aptly tweeted the link to), stating that he would not... Read More

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August 10, 2012

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Rooney wants Van Persie at Manchester United

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Wayne Rooney is hoping that he will be able to line up, alongside Arsenal’s Robin van Persie next season. Sir Alex Ferguson has already admitted publicly, that he had sent in a bid for the Gunners captain, and is waiting on a response. “Of course he’s a player that I admire,” Rooney... Read More

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August 9, 2012

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Arsenal is making it hard for us to get Van Persie – Ferguson

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Sir Alex Ferguson, has been left frustrated in the transfer market, as he seeks to bolster his squad, ahead of the new season. The Manchester United boss has already lost Hazard and Lucas Moura to Chelsea and PSG respectively, and is facing the possibility of not getting Arsenal captain, Robin van Persie.... Read More

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July 23, 2012

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“Arsenal is a very ambitious club,” Wenger insists as he confirms Van Persie may be sold

by ‘Ifreke Inyang This time last year, Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger, was busy convincing anyone who had ears, that the club would keep Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri. By the time the season started, both midfielders had departed to Barcelona and Manchester City respectively, in search of ‘bigger ambitions’. The Frenchman seems to have learnt... Read More

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July 21, 2012

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“I will do what is best for Arsenal” – Wenger speaks on Van Persie’s future

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsene Wenger has reaffirmed his desire to keep wantaway captain, Robin van Persie, at Arsenal. The 28-year-old released a statement earlier in the month, stating that he will not pen a new deal with the London club. “For me, Van Persie is one of the best strikers in the world, if not... Read More

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July 15, 2012

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‘I’d like to play with Van Persie, but I can replace him if he leaves’ – Podolski

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Arsenal’s new boy, Lukas Podolski, says he would love to play alongside wantaway striker, Robin van Persie at the Emirates. He however admits that the possibility doesn’t lie in his hands. “All I can say is Van Persie had an amazing record last season and hopefully there is a way he can stay... Read More

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July 11, 2012

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Pictures Special: Arsenal resume training without Van Persie

by ‘Ifreke Inyang With less than six weeks to the new English Premiership season, Arsene Wenger’s men have resumed training. The players that reported for training included vice-captain, Thomas Vermaelen, Mikel Arteta, Abou Diaby, Andre Santos, etc. The noticeable absentees were Robin van Persie – who has released a statement that he will not be... Read More

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July 5, 2012

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Opinion: Robin van Persie will not leave Arsenal as a legend

by ‘Ifreke Inyang Rumours, especially those about football transfers, can be very tedious. And so even before Robin van Persie’s 2011/2012 contract ends, sports journalists had already filled up newspaper columns with different angles to the story. Nothing however bore any semblance to the truth until yesterday. The Dutchman released a statement on his personal... Read More

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February 28, 2012

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‘Ifreke talks Sports: You’re Gunner have to do this over and over!

by ‘Ifreke Inyang If you will, forget the last Manchester derby. Yes, the same one that Balotelli put the current champions to the sword and still had the audacity ask – via an unveiled shirt – “Why always me?”. Sunday’s North London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur has been the best intra-city game so far... Read More

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January 27, 2012

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Ifreke talks Sports: Arsene- Na! we don’t trust you

by ‘Ifreke Inyang In recent years, Arsenal fans have sometimes gone beyond defending Arsene Wenger’s decisions. They’ve almost gotten to the point of worshipping him. Why not? He has always been a god of some sort in North London, revered and respected without reservations. However, times are changing fast. Last weekend’s game against Manchester United... Read More

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October 31, 2011

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EPL Review: The goal fest continues

By ‘Ifreke Inyang The London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal ended 5-3 in favour of the Gunners. With matches like this every other weekend in the English Premiership, there is no chance of me moving to La Liga, Serie A or even Belgium’s Jupiler League. Absolutely no chance. From the 14th minute when Frank Lampard... Read More

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June 20, 2011

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SOUNDBITES: Hugh Hefner, a visit to Ryan Leslie and other quotes

by Ifreke Inyang Who said what last week? “We are responsible for the bomb attack on the police headquarters in Abuja which was to prove a point to all those who doubt our capability.” The group known as Boko Haram, accepting responsibility for the blast that killed a police officer and the bomber, wounding several... Read More

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“Moyes left a broken team for me” – Van Gaal pulls no punches in new interview

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Personally: Manchester United attacker, Robin Van Persie is a fan of Psquare’s music hits (WATCH)

‘Ifreke Inyang: Arsenal celebrated 4th place like a trophy, so what?

‘Ifreke talks Sports: Out of Fergie time – A tribute to the departing Man United boss

‘Ifreke talks Sports: PFA Nominations – Of English bias and missing names

Akintunde Oyebode: A tale of two matches (YNaija Frontpage)

EPL Countdown: 5 players that will likely win the Golden Boot

Robin, the fans are right to Persie-cute you

Rooney wants Van Persie at Manchester United

Arsenal is making it hard for us to get Van Persie – Ferguson

“Arsenal is a very ambitious club,” Wenger insists as he confirms Van Persie may be sold

“I will do what is best for Arsenal” – Wenger speaks on Van Persie’s future

‘I’d like to play with Van Persie, but I can replace him if he leaves’ – Podolski

Pictures Special: Arsenal resume training without Van Persie

Opinion: Robin van Persie will not leave Arsenal as a legend

‘Ifreke talks Sports: You’re Gunner have to do this over and over!

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EPL Review: The goal fest continues

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