Tag: sports
#Euro2016: France fight off wounded Germany to move into final
It was tagged the ‘battle of the giants’ but France came out on top as they fought hard to earn a ...
Take a rare look into Mourinho’s office (PHOTO)
New Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho gave fans a rare look into his office at the club’s Carrington training ground. ...
‘I’m staying at Roma’ | Radja Nainggolan breaks Chelsea hearts
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has maintained that he is not going anywhere amid strong interest from Chelsea. New Chelsea manager ...
Chelsea reportedly in talks to sign Messi
As the summer transfer season intensifies, the Sun reports that Chelsea owner, Roman Abramvoich had a meeting with Lionel Messi‘s father, ...
‘We are the Wilsons’ | Ciara and Russell Wilson confirm wedding (PHOTOS)
We reported on Wednesday that Ciara and Russell Wilson held a secret wedding in the presence of select friends and family. ...
Portugal cross semifinal hurdle with 2-0 win over Wales
Wales’ European adventure has come to an end as Portugal advanced to the final of the UEFA Euro 2016 with ...
Ciara and Russell Wilson get married
Ciara and Russell Wilson are officially a married couple. According to E! News, the pair secretly sealed their union at the Peckforton Castle in ...
Pistorius won’t appeal 6 year sentence
The counsel for the defence, Oscar Pistorius has opted not to appeal against the judgement issued by Judge Thokozile Masipa minutes ...
JayJay Okocha doesn’t want to be Super Eagles’ coach
Former Super Eagles captain, Jay Jay Okocha has dismissed the possibility of taking a shot at the vacant position for ...
BREAKING: Oscar Pistorious sentenced to 6 years imprisonment
South African Paralympic athlete, Oscar Pistorious has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva ...
Shots fired! Jose Mourinho takes jibe at Wenger
Both Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger have had a frosty relationship with each other down the years. Things however escalated ...
Michy Batshuayi becomes Chelsea’s first signing
Chelsea have secured the signature of Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi on a five-year deal. The Premier league club reportedly splashed ...
Pep Guardiola insists Messi is staying at Barcelona
New Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola has dismissed the possibility of luring Lionel Messi from Barcelona during his tenure. Guardiola ...
Ryan Giggs makes ‘difficult’ departure from Manchester United
Manchester United has announced the departure of its assistant manager and former player – Ryan Giggs. This brings to an ...
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 ...
#Euro2016: Wales stun Belgium to storm into semifinals for the first time ever
Wales have once again proved that teamwork is key as they stunned Belgium – the highest FIFA ranked European team ...
Alan Shearer wants England head-coach job
Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer believes he has what it takes to replace Roy Hodgson after the 68-year-old resigned following England’s ...
#Euro2016: ‘I’m sorry it had to end this way’ – England coach, Roy Hodgson quits
Roy Hodgson has announced his resignation as coach of England after the team was sent packing out of the ongoing Euro ...
#Euro2016: Germany outclass Slovakia to advance to quaterfinals
Germany showed class, finesse and composure to beat Slovakia 3-0 to march on to the quarterfinals of UEFA Euro 2016 tournament. The ...
Alex Iwobi signs with Nike (WATCH)
Nigerian International, Alex Iwobi has inked a lucrative deal with Nike. The Arsenal talent has exhibited a lot of promise ...
Sorry Arsenal, Jamie Vardy is staying with Leicester for 4 more years
Jamie Vardy has inked a 4-year contract extension with English Premier League champions, Leicester City. This brings to an end weeks ...
Cristiano Ronaldo sets goal-scoring record (WATCH)
While the world was swooning over Lionel Messi‘s record breaking free-kick at the Copa America, pressure was mounting on his rival, ...
Here’s how the late Stephen Keshi will be buried
The family of the late Stephen Keshi has announced the burial arrangements of the former Super Eagles player and coach. ...
Ex-International football star pays surprise visit to COPA Coca-Cola teens (WATCH)
Legendary ex-international football star, Mutiu Adepoju, who is popularly known as The Headmaster, was at the COPA Coca-Cola coaching clinic not ...
Messi becomes Argentina’s highest goal scorer of all-time (WATCH)
All eyes were on Lionel Messi – on Tuesday night during Argentina’s Copa America semifinal clash with host, USA at the NRG Stadium ...
Messi set to become Argentina’s all-time highest goalscorer (WATCH)
Lionel Messi has come a goal closer to become Argentina’s all-time No.1 marksman after reaching Gabriel Batistuta‘s goal-scoring record in ...
Eric Osagie: We can never forget… [In memory of Stephen Keshi & Amodu Shuaibu]
by Eric Osagie Death, the grim reaper, scored two devastating goals against the Nigerian soccer fraternity last week, throwing the ...
Copa America: ‘Hand of God’ knocks out Brazil (WATCH)
Brazil has been knocked out at the group stage of the Copa America Centenario after losing 1- 0 to Peru ...
#Euro2016: Luka Modric screamer gives Croatia victory over Turkey (WATCH)
Midfield maestro, Luka Modric led his Croatian side to a win over Turkey at the Parc Des Princes on Sunday. ...
‘Most Nigerian football coaches are hypertensive’
About 75 percent of Nigerian coaches are hypertensive, says the President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Bitrus Bewarang. Bewarang’s ...
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