Category: Sports
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Liverpool break through into Top 4, overtake Leicester
Liverpool’s late-season charge continued on Wednesday as they moved into the English Premier League’s top four, after beating Burnley 3-0. The Reds claimed a fourth successive win to further boost their hopes of sealing UEFA Champions League qualification. Roberto Firmino and Nathaniel Phillips got goals either side of halt-time at Turf Moor to set them…
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FG’s agencies are keeping N1.2trn illegally – Commission
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) says Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government are keeping N1.2 trillion in their coffers illegally. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Victor Muruako, told newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja that it arrived at the figure based on analyses of the annual audited financial reports of the agencies concerned.…
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There’s still hope Martial can make Europa final – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Anthony Martial could yet make next week’s Europa League final against Villarreal. Despite being omitted from France’s 26 players for the European Championships this summer because of a knee injury, the 25-year-old striker has not been ruled out by Solskjaer for the showpiece climax to our campaign in…
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Real Madrid legend: Only Raul can replace Zidane
Real Madrid legend Fernando Morientes insists Raul is ready to succeed Zinedine Zidane. Currently in charge of Castilla, Raul is a candidate for the senior job should Zidane step down at the end of the season. Morientes told Radio Cope: “Raúl is a very reliable option to replace Zidane. “He is more prepared than anyone…
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What we want in next manager – Tottenham chairman
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has set out the criteria for their next manager. Tottenham sacked Jose Mourinho as manager in April and appointed Ryan Mason as interim boss in the week leading up to their Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City. Spurs striker Harry Kane has reportedly told the club he wants to leave…
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Nigeria to face Mexico in Los Angeles July 3
Three-time African champions Nigeria will clash with CONCACAF Gold Cup-holders Mexico in a friendly at Los Angeles on July 3. Ademola Olajire, the Director of Communication of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), in a statement on Wednesday said the match would hold at the Memorial Coliseum in the State of California, U.S. He added that the…
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Barca president Laporta secures €500M loan
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has secured the club a loan worth €500m, all from investment bank, Goldman Sachs. Barcelona have been facing financial Armageddon after the Josep Maria Bartomeu era, and there have been concerns over whether the club would be able to both pay their players and recruitment new ones in the summer. L’Esportiu…
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Mikel Arteta makes clear Willian plans at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expects Willian to stay at the club beyond this summer. The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Inter Miami, with reports claiming he is unhappy with the Gunners. Arteta concedes the 31-year-old did not perform at his best this season, but believes he will stay at the club. He…
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EPL: Chelsea defeat painful – Iheanacho
Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho admits there was a heavy disappointment after defeat to Chelsea. Iheanacho struck for the Foxes in the 2-1 defeat. He lamented afterwards, “It’s so painful. We needed to win this match. The first half was not so good, but in the second half we were much better. It was just…
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Benzema in, Martial misses out on France Euro 2020 squad
Karim Benzema has received a sensational recall to the France squad for Euro 2020, over five years since he last represented his country. The Real Madrid striker scored twice in a 4-0 win over Armenia in October 2015, taking his tally to 27 international goals. Benzema then became embroiled in a blackmail scandal involving Les…