Category: Sports
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Arteta fumes with VAR as Everton defeat Arsenal
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti said the Toffees “are back” after a howler from Arsenal’s Bernd Leno gifted his side a crucial win in their bid for a Champions League place. The Merseysiders had failed to win in six games in all competitions but moved to within three points of the top four with a victory…
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Departing Man Utd vice-chairman to choose his successor
Departing Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward will choose his successor. The Manchester Evening News says Woodward will be the kingmaker in selecting his successor in what is set to be his last major decision before he ends his 16-year association with the club. United’s last three chief executives – Woodward, David Gill and Peter Kenyon…
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Chelsea job was too big for Lampard – Jorginho
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho says the Blues job was too big for former manager Frank Lampard. The midfielder believes Lampard “skipped” some steps that he “needed” to succeed with such a prolific team. He told ESPN: “Look, I’ll be very honest with you about Lampard. I believe that because he is a legend of the club,…
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Ahmed Musa gives secondary school N2m in Kano
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has donated the sum of two million naira to the Army Day Secondary School in Kano for the construction of a mosque in the school premises. Musa who returned to Kano Pillars a few days ago on a short-term deal, visited the school based in Bukavu Barracks on Thursday before…
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European Super League a bad idea – Solskjaer
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has branded the Super League a “bad idea”. Solskjaer discussed the week’s events today. “I am happy the fans have voiced their opinion and we have listened to them,” he said. “It has brought the football pyramid together. “I am a supporter myself. There will be a day when…
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Unnecessary for Henry to make personal apology to me – Klopp
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists he and his players do not need an apology from John W Henry. Klopp is asked if he and his players have received a personal apology from Henry or the board. He says “no” and he doesn’t “think it is necessary”. Klopp said: “I was mentioned in the apology and…
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Super League Protests affected Brighton performance – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says he doesn’t need an apology from directors over their Super League involvement. However, Tuchel also sahys the fan protests around the now failed competition affected Tuesday’s performance in the goalless draw against Brighton at Stamford Bridge. “Yes it has been distracting, but it’s the owner’s club, it’s not my club,”…
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Aston Villa coach rules out signing Barkley permanently
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has ruled out signing permanently Ross Barkley. The midfielder is currently on-loan to the end of the season from Chelsea. Smith said, “Ross came to us on loan at the beginning of the season. “We agreed that it would be just a loan. “Barkley has two more years of contract…
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Kelechi Iheanacho attracting fresh transfer interest
Kelechi Iheanacho’s exploits for Leicester City haven’t gone unnoticed. The Nigerian has scored 17 goals this season, his record tally in senior football. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have all been keeping a close eye on Iheanacho, according to Fichajes. Leicester paid £25m to Man City to sign Iheanacho back in 2017. After a slow…
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The Super League is a necessity – Barca president
Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, has described the new Super League as a “necessity” affirming that he remains fully behind the plans for the controversial breakaway. The announcement of a new competition including 12 of the richest clubs in European football last Sunday was met with fierce opposition from supporters and players alike, leading to many…