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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Man Utd forward, Cavani, may be tagged a racist after using the “N” word
With the cancel culture, sometimes the banter culture taking full effect on social media, people find themselves walking on eggshells before they can put something out for the world to…
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#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay Vs France match preview
The first quarter finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia will be between Uruguay and France. Uruguay the South American candidates have the meanest defence in the World Cup…
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#WorldCup Roundup: Cavani’s brace crushes Portugese hearts as Uruguay ends Ronaldo’s tournament
Edinson Cavani bagged two impressive goals to sink Ronaldo’s Portugal 2-1 in their round of 16 tie against Uruguay. Cavani’s 7th minute header opened the scoring after Luis Suarez fed…
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#WorldCup Roundup: Uruguay show class in 3-0 win over Russia | Saudi Arabia break Egyptian hearts with last minute winner
Uruguay ensured top spot in Group A with 9 points after a relatively convincing 3-0 victory over World Cup hosts Russia. Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 10th minute…
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#WorldCup Roundup: Ronaldo scores hat-trick against Spain in six-goal thriller | Egypt and Morocco fall to late defeats
The name on the lips of ALL football fans right now is Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese captain rallied Portugal to a crucial 3-3 draw against Iberian rivals Spain by scoring…
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#WorldCup2018 Profile: Salah, Suarez and Cavani are the key men in Group A
Generally, there is less excitement about Group A of the upcoming World Cup in Russia as attention will be focused on the so-called groups of death. However, with careful observation it…
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Copa America 2016: Is this Argentina’s year?
by Dolapo Adelana The 2016 Copa America kicked off on Saturday June 4, with host - United States of America losing the opener to Colombia by two goals to nil.…
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Luis Suarez throws a tantrum after being told he can’t play (WATCH)
Uruguayan attacker, Luis Suarez is back with his mischievous antics and temperamental behaviour on the pitch. In his country's last match at the ongoing Copa America against Venezuela, Suarez, who was on…
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Football player sticks his finger up opponent’s buttocks during match
Last night, while we were all asleep, Chilean football player, Gonzalo Jara, was busy violating his opponents on the field. The opponent in question, Edison Cavani, got sent off…
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Tunde Fagbenle: Lessons to be learnt from Uruguay’s President
by Tunde Fagbenle Today I have no reservation in giving my readers the unusual: lending my column, in its entirety, to material I gathered from the Internet on the President…
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Court of Arbitration bites Luis Suarez [DETAILS]
by Mark Bassey The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), has upheld Luis Suarez's ban for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. However, the Uruguay international will be able to train…
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James Rodriguez! Volley against Uruguay named best goal of 2014 World Cup
by Mark Bassey James Rodriguez's first goal against Uruguay, in their 2-0 win over Colombia at the 2014 World Cup, has been picked as the Goal of the Tournament. The…
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Barcelona ‘convinced’ FIFA will reduce Suarez’s ban
by Mark Bassey Barcelona are seeking to have Luis Suarez's ban reduced and the La Liga giants are "convinced" it will happen. Suarez, who completed his move from Liverpool this…
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Birds of a feather? Mike Tyson defends Luis ‘vampire’ Suarez
by Kolapo Olapoju Former heavyweight champion of the world, Mike Tyson has come to the defence of Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan striker was booted out of the world cup…
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Opinion: Dear FIFA, please do not ban Luis Suarez
by Ogunsanwo Babajide Suarez’s brand marketing team knows that a ban from FIFA is on the way. This seems to be in line with their game plan. A band from…
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Opinion: Now that Luiz Suarez is back
by Victor Oladapo-Ariyo He went on to bite PSV's Otman Bakkal on the shoulder during a league match in November 2010 despite being Ajax captain. He was suspended for seven…
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Osita Abana: Are presidents unlovable or we are just programmed to loathe them?
by Osita Abana Perhaps you also deserve some self-flagellation for guzzling 10 bottles of beer at the pub when ‘madam’ had no Kerosene to cook dinner for the kids. You’ll…
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Meet the world’s ‘poorest’ president: Donates 90% salary to poor, shuns presidential mansion and drives 1987 Volkswagen
by Rachel Ogbu Meet Jose Mujica, a man who lives on a ramshackle farm in Uruguay and drives a 1987 Volkswagen. The name sounds familiar? That’s because Mujica is the…
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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