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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Barcelona set to butt heads with PSG | #UCLDraw
The group stages of the UEFA Champions League came to an end on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, and with it came a certainty to which teams will make it to…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Surprising racist slurs are still used in the football world, see example | #BlackLivesMatter
Last night's UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Istanbul Basaksehir FK, ended in a bit of a drama, as the old age issue of racism bore its…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Here’s why the world is raving over Marcus Rashford
What defines an athlete? Most sports analysts would say said athlete's level of play. And, in the world of sports, you're only as valid as your contribution to the sports,…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: World’s most beloved athlete Cristiano Ronaldo contracts Covid-19
From the moment sporting leagues all over the world gradually and successively began reopening sporting events, the badgering question of immediate concern was the safety of athletes and the proxy…
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#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…
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The UEFA Nations League and the potential for a drab international schedule
The International break is here again, to bring an unwanted hiatus to an already frantic league campaign across the top leagues in Europe. Over the years there has been a…
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The Late 5: Court dismisses Melaye’s appeal against recall process, UEFA Champions League draw, and other top stories
These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. The Abuja division of the Court of Appeal on Friday dismissed an appeal by Dino Melaye, challenging the process of…
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UEFA make changes to Champions and Europa League from next season
European football leading body UEFA has decided to ring some changes as regards its two leading club competitions - the Champions League and the Europa League. The change in the…
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#UCLDraw: Real Madrid to face PSG, Chelsea will meet Barcelona, other fixtures
The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draws has been made. Check out the teams that made it below: The fixtures: Juventus v …
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#UELdraw: Groups for the 2017/18 Europa League
The groups for the Europa League 2017/2018 season has been drawn. Full list below: GROUP A Villarreal (ESP) M. Tel-Aviv (ISR) Astana (KAZ) Slavia Praha (CZE) GROUP B Dynamo Kyiv (UKR) Young Boys (SUI) Partizan (SRB) Skënderbeu (ALB)…
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The Thread: “Ancelotti arrested for trying to include Arsenal”, “Tottenham already on life support” Ι Hilarious reactions to #UCLdraw
The UEFA Champions League draw was made today, August 24, in Monaco and some interesting teams were placed together. Interestingly, Juventus and Barcelona (D) are in the same group, Real…
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2017-18 UEFA Champions League: Road To Kiev
by Wareez Odunayo 2017-18 UEFA Champions League is the 63rd season of Europe's premier club football competition organised by UEFA, and the 26th season since it was renamed from…
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Barcelona, Dortmund knocked out of the UEFA Champions League
by Dolapo Adelana Italian champions, Juventus FC have knocked out Spanish side, Barcelona from the UEFA Champions League. Juventus provided a defensive masterclass in the second leg to secure a…
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Jose Mourinho leads the charge to overcome all excuses in the Heineken #NoMoreBarriers competition
Premium beer brand, Heineken, has announced plans to encourage fans of the UEFA Champions League to watch matches by removing barriers that may prevent them from enjoying super exciting football…
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Over 100,000 people sign petition for Barcelona’s match against PSG to be replayed
A petition calling for Barcelona's 6-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League to be replayed has received the support of over 100,000 signatures. Barca appeared to be on…
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Mourinho makes UEFA greatest coaches list, Guardiola excluded
Europe Football governing body, UEFA has published the list of greatest coaches in football, but excluded Pep Guardiola. Manchester City manager, Jose Mourinho however made the list with his success…
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#UELdraw: Manchester United face St. Etienne, as Tottenham Hotspur hosts Genk
English side Manchester United will face French club St. Etienne in the round of 32 tie of the UEFA Europa League. The draw held on Monday afternoon sees another British…
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First photos: Heineken launches UEFA Champions League 2016/2017; unveils new TVC with Mourinho
Heineken, the world most famous and travelled beer, launched the new season of the Champions League with a 'kick-off' event at the Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.…
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Champions League Roundup: Iheanacho scores in City’s 4-0 win | Ronaldo scores stunning freekick | Leceister win 3-0 in their first ever UCL game
Nigeria's Kelechi Iheanacho scored in Manchester City's 4-0 whitewash of German side Borrusia Moenchengladbach. Iheanacho slotted in City's fourth goal in the 90th minute of the game after coming off…
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Just In: Man City’s Champions League match against Borussia Monchengladbach postponed
UEFA has postponed the Champions League match between English club Manchester City and German side Borussia Monchengladbach. The game scheduled for 7:45pm Nigerian Time was meant to be Pep Guardiola's first…
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Heineken to unveil new video as Jose Mourinho gets sets to address football fans before UEFA Champions league kick-off
Heineken, the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, is set to launch the new season of the tournament with a video featuring controversial Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho. Billed…
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Ronaldo, Messi, Griezmann compete for best player in Europe award
European football governing body UEFA has announced a shortlist of ten players for the 2015/16 UEFA best player in Europe award. Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo; Barcelona and Argentine superstar…
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EURO 2016: Clattenburg to referee France-Portugal final
UEFA has chosen Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg to take charge of Sunday's Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal. Clattenburg will take the centre stage at the Stade de…
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Euro 2016: 14 interesting facts and firsts
by Dolapo Adelana UEFA Euro 2016 kicked off on Friday June 10, in France with 24 participating teams for the first time in its history. The European football championship had for…
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Liverpool’s Europa exit rounds off terrible week for English clubs in Europe
by 'Ifreke Inyang Liverpool. Istanbul. Penalties. You would expect one result, right? Well, this is 2015, not 2005. The Reds failed to repeat their Champions League final heroics in Turkey…
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3 things we learnt from Luis Figo’s bid for FIFA president
by Mark Bassey Former Portugal winger Luis Figo, will contest against Sepp Blatter, Michael van Praag and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein for FIFA presidency on May 29. The 42-year-old today…
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“We’re racist.. that’s the way we like it”: Chelsea fans push black man off train (WATCH)
by Mark Bassey Some Chelsea supporters were last night caught on camera, pushing a black passenger off a Metro train in Paris. The incident happened moments before kick off of…
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Oma Akatugba profiles Vincent Enyeama: He stands head and shoulders above all else (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)
by Oma Akatugba When you take a critical look at the year 2014 in sports in Nigeria. It leaves mixed feelings in your mind. There were negatives as well as…
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‘Ifreke talks Sports: The 16 teams that will qualify for Champions League knock-out stages
by 'Ifreke Inyang Nothing new. Nothing markedly different. The draws for the group stages of the UEFA Champions League, is becoming an event not to look forward to. Same old…
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Here is what you need to know about the Champions League play-off draws
by Mark Bassey For the second successive year, Arsenal will have to battle it out with a Turkish opponent, to qualify for the Champions League proper. Arsene Wenger's men were…
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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
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