Category: Sports
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Job advisor told me to quit football – Mendy
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy admits he was almost talked out of quitting football by a job advisor. Mendy famously found himself struggling in the lower divisions early in his career. He told France Football: “This is real life. No more club, no job, what are you doing now? My mother said to me: ‘You have…
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I hope Neymar, Mbappe continue with us – PSG midfielder
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Ander Herrera is confident attacking stars Kylian Mbappe and Neymar want to stay. Ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City, Mbappe continues to be linked with Real Madrid, while Neymar is being mentioned in a return to Barcelona. Herrera told Marca: “Can PSG afford to lose Neymar and Mbappé? I…
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Ex-agent: Hazard should’ve joined Barca not Real Madrid
The former agent of Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard says he should’ve joined Barcelona. Real Madrid signed Hazard in 2019 for €120m. But John Vico told La Dernière Heure: “It was a mistake to go to Real at that time. It is his choice. A choice of heart but no reason. He should have gone…
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Bringing back Ighalo to Super Eagles could make others ‘depressed’ – Fashanu
Former England international John Fashanu has warned Gernot Rohr not to bring back Odion Ighalo to the Super Eagles team, stating it could make the young strikers in the side ‘depressed’. Since Ighalo’s retirement, Nigeria have relied on Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Leicester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho and Genk’s Paul Onuachu, who have been in fine form…
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I don’t count clean sheets – Chelsea goalkeeper
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has admitted that he doesn’t count clean sheets while talking up the importance of a strong team dynamic with regards to the art of defending. The 29-year-old has recorded 22 shut-outs in his first 38 outings across all competitions for the Blues, but is refusing to take sole credit for their…
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Bayern Munich announce Nagelsmann as manager
Bayern Munich have announced Julian Nagelsmann will take charge next season. The Bundesliga giants have agreed a world-record £21.7million compensation package with RB Leipzig. Nagelsmann agreed personal terms with the German champions on Monday, before a huge pay-off was sealed and the deal was announced on Tuesday morning. The news will come as a huge…
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I learn from Zidane every day – Real Madid attacker
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior says he’s enjoying his football under coach Zinedine Zidane. Real meet Chelsea tonight in the first-leg of their Champions League semifinal. Vinicius Junior said of working with Zidane: “I learn from Zidane every day, in every training session. He was a great player and he’s a great coach. He does…
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Senior man Iheanacho seals Leicester comeback win
Kelechi Iheanacho scores, assist one in Leicester comeback win against Crystal Palace as the Foxes moved closer to Champions League qualification. Wilfried Zaha put the visitors ahead after only 12 minutes, with a first-time finish following a fine through ball from Eberechi Eze. But Timothy Castagne equalised for the Foxes within five minutes of the…
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Obaseki congratulates Kamaru Usman for retaining UFC title
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Monday in Benin congratulated UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman, who hails from Edo, for retaining the coveted world title. Obaseki stated this in a statement, commending him for always showcasing the indomitable Edo spirit to the world. Usman, at the weekend, defeated his rival, Jorge Masvidal, in a rematch…
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Tuchel makes glowing tribute to Chelsea captain
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Cesar Azpilicueta embodies the values of the club. The Blues captain was deployed as a right wing-back in the win over West Ham on Saturday rather than his preferred right-sided centre-back role. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid, Tuchel had no qualms about Azpi’s ability to…