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Top Male Footballers Reportedly Considering Coming Out as Gay Next Month
A group of top male footballers ‘are planning to come out as gay on May 17. German outlet Preussische Allgemeine Zeitung claims a group of professionals across the country will publicly declare their sexual orientation. The date in question is of particular reference as it is the International Day Against Homophobia. It…
Read More »Police Arrest Two Premier League Footballers Following Rape Allegation
A pair of Premier League footballers have been arrested after a rape was reported to police. According to Mail Online, two unnamed footballers from the same club were arrested at the weekend. One player, 19, was reportedly spoken to by police on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape at the…
Read More »UEFA Penalises Barcelona for Fans’ Racist Conduct Following Champions League Elimination
UEFA announced on Thursday it had fined Barcelona 25,000 euros ($26,680) for racist behaviour by their fans after two supporters were questioned by police following their Champions League quarter-final first leg with Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona were also banned from selling tickets to their supporters for their next away European game,…
Read More »Ex-Arsenal Chairman Passes Away at Age 84
Former Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has died at the age of 84. Keswick, a successful merchant banker, first joined the Gunners board as a director in 2005 before going on to take the mantle of chairman in 2013. He served in that role until retiring in May 2020, though…
Read More »Manchester City Skipper Kyle Walker and Wife Annie Kilner Welcome Their Fourth Child
Manchester City captain, Kyle Walker and his wife Annie Kilner have reportedly welcomed their fourth child. Insiders said Annie, 30, was “doing well” and that the England ace Kyle, 33, was over-the-moon about becoming a father again. The couple, who also share three sons Roman, 11, Riaan, seven, and Reign,…
Read More »Chelsea 6 – 0 Everton (Apr-15-2024) Premier League Highlights
Cole Palmer hit a perfect first-half hat-trick and then struck a penalty as Chelsea hammered sorry Everton 6-0 on Monday Night Football to move to within three points of the European qualifying spots. It was a sensational display from the 21-year-old, who made it back-to-back trebles at his home ground…
Read More »Klopp Criticizes Liverpool Players Following Palace Defeat
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has warned his players that they will not be champions if they repeat their performance against Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal proved to be the winner, as the Reds suffered defeat at Anfield for the second time since October 2022. The loss came days after…
Read More »Victor Boniface Sets Sights on Triple Triumph with Bayer Leverkusen in Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface says the club has set their sights on winning the treble this season after claiming the Bundesliga crown. Xabi Alonso’s side defeated Werder Bremen 5-0 at the BayArena on Sunday to win their first-ever league title. Die Werkself are already through to the final of…
Read More »EPL Title Race Far from Over, Declares Declan Rice After Arsenal Defeat
Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, has insisted they still stand a chance of winning the Premier League title this season. The Gunners lost 2-0 to Aston Villa on Sunday, a result which means they stayed behind champions Manchester City on the table. With five fixtures left for all the top three…
Read More »Guardiola Labels Man City vs Real Madrid at Etihad a ‘Final’ in Champions League
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has labelled their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid as “a final”. The Premier League champions played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Real Madrid last Tuesday. Ahead of the return leg at the Etihad this Wednesday, Guardiola is hoping to have defender…
Read More »EPL: Arsenal Forward Under Fire from Ian Wright Following 2-0 Defeat to Aston Villa
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has accused Gabriel Martinelli of “switching off” during the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa. The Gunners’ Premier League title hopes were hit on Sunday, as goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins sealed the win for Unai Emery’s men. Arsenal were hoping to return to the…
Read More »Leverkusen Star Xhaka Praises Nigerian Pair Following Title Triumph in Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen star, Granit Xhaka praised Nigerian duo, Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella, for their positive contribution to the team’s title success. Xabi Alonso’s side claimed their first-ever Bundesliga title on Sunday following a comprehensive 5-0 drubbing of Werder Bremen. Boniface, whose season was blighted by an adductor injury, has…
Read More »AC Milan Legend Urges Chukwueze to Begin Crucial Clash with Roma in Europa League
AC Milan legend, Filippo Galli has urged manager, Stefano Pioli to start Samuel Chukwueze in Thursday’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final second-leg clash with AS Roma. The Rooseneri trail 1-0 from the first leg and will need to score at least two goals without conceding to earn a spot in the…
Read More »Julio Baptista Reveals Premier League Team Zidane Will Coach
Former Brazil international, Julio Baptista has backed former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to eventually take over at Manchester United. Manchester United are currently managed by Erik ten Hag, who is facing an uncertain future after a tough season. After finishing third last season, winning the Carabao Cup and reaching…
Read More »African Games 2023 Medal Ranking: Egypt Leads List, Nigeria Ahead of Ghana and Other Countries
Egypt is presently leading the medal ranking table of the ongoing All-African Games in Ghana. As of Friday afternoon, Egypt was still leading the medal standings through their impressive displays across various events, notably table tennis, swimming and wrestling. The North Africans maintain the number one position with a total…
Read More »A newlywed footballer dies while training in Lagos
Daniel Peter, a young footballer, has died. The young man died after getting married to his long-term girlfriend. Information gathered revealed that he died on Wednesday during training with his Lagos-based club. An eyewitness disclosed that the towering central defender, who shot to the limelight with Pison Divine Royals FC…
Read More »“I am sad, shocked, and heartbroken” – Paul Pogba reacts to four-year football ban
The midfielder has vowed to appeal the verdict before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has spoken out following Thursday’s annoucement that he would be banned for four years after failing anti-doping test. Earlier on Thursday, it was annouced that the 30-year-old French midfielder…
Read More »Fabrizio Romano Gives Update On Real Madrid Announcement Of Mbappe Deal
Contrary to earlier reports, Real Madrid is still actively pursuing a deal for France captain Kylian Mbappe, despite previous indications that the contract had been signed earlier in the week. This is according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who also explained the processes to fall into place before his…
Read More »Tinubu confers national honour of MON on Super Eagles after their 2024 AFCON exploits
The players have have been lauded by the president despite their final loss at the competition. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has bestowed the national honour of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) to the players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria after they represented the country at the…
Read More »“We will win AFCON for you” – Super Eagles pay tribute to deceased fans
After the Super Eagles’ tense semi-final clash with South Africa, at least six Nigerians reportedly lost their lives while watching the match. Super Eagles players have paid tribute to the souls of fellow citizens who lost their lives while watching the team’s semi-final clash with the Bafana Bafana of South…
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