Tag: player
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Ten Hag axed Man Utd player for poor timekeeping
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag dropped a player for two games on their preseason tour for poor timekeeping. Ten Hag has introduced strict new rules regarding time-keeping, nutrition, and alcohol consumption after taking over this summer. During the trip, reports the Athletic, an unnamed player was twice late for team meetings, and Ten Hag…
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DR Congo player Lukoki dies at 29
Democratic Republic of Congo’s winger Jody Lukoki has died aged 29, with the cause of his death currently unknown. Lukoki came through the ranks at Dutch giants Ajax before spells with PEC Zwolle, Bulgarian club Ludogorets and Turkish side Yeni Malatyaspor. The 29-year-old, who won three Eredivisie titles with Ajax, signed for FC Twente on…
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[Video] Pandemonium in Ogun as angry mob clash with police over killing of Remo Stars’ Assistant Captain
An angry mob on Saturday stormed a police station in Sagamu, Ogun State, after a police officer reportedly caused the death of Tiyamu Kazeem, a footballer. Kazeem played for Ogun State-based Remo Stars Football club. Videos and pictures of how the mob vented their anger on the officers and destroyed some properties of the police…
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Former South African player shot dead
Former South African football player Marc Batchelor was shot dead outside his home in Johannesburg on Monday, local media reported on Tuesday. The 49-year-old, who played for South African teams Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, was shot in his car. Another person in the vehicle was unharmed in the incident. “He was attacked…
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Liverpool set to sign Premier League's youngest-ever player
Liverpool are poised to beat Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain to the signature of Fulham’s teenage midfielder Harvey Elliott. Elliott became the youngest player to feature in the Premier League when he came on as a substitute against Wolverhampton Wanderers in May, aged just 16 years and 30 days. He cannot turn professional until his…