A Manchester City fan is in a critical condition in hospital after he was assaulted following their Champions League win over Schalke in Germany. German police said the 32-year – old man suffered a serious head injury in a violent confrontation with two Schalke supporters inside the Veltins Arena . […]
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Concern as misfiring Suarez’s goals dry up
The image of a frustrated Lionel Messi with his hands on his hips in Barcelona ’ s 0 – 0 Champions League draw in Lyon on Tuesday may reverberate the most around the world , but it is Luis Suarez ’ s form in front of goal that is causing […]
Read MoreNPFL: Edo Deputy Gov rescues ref from angry fans
The timely intervention of the Edo State Deputy Governor , Philip Shaibu, saved referee Abdullahi Shuabu from being attacked by angry Benin fans , who were mad at the official for disallowing a Bendel Insurance goal in added time , in their NPFL Match Day 10 clash against Rivers United […]
Read MoreAluko set to join China’s Beijing Renhe
Nigerian midfielder Sone Aluko is on the verge of linking up with Chinese Super League outfit, Beijing Renhe , from English Championship club Reading . According to a report by football . london , Aluko who turned 30 on Tuesday, is currently in China to complete his move to East […]
Read MoreChelsea must stay calm to turn season around, says Pedro
Chelsea ’ s season hangs in the balance after Monday ’ s FA Cup exit but they must stay calm and recapture their best form in the next two games to turn things around , winger Pedro has said . The FA Cup holders were beaten 2 – 0 by […]
Read MoreRegret vs apology: Linguistic lesson from election postponement
Again, anger , frustration and suspicion are rife in the country. The political terrain had always been far from sanity , but the overnight postponement of the presidential election has worsened the situation. As a result, many people are talking and writing to purge their minds. It is good that […]
Read MoreWozniacki pulls out of Dubai WTA
Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki withdrew from the Dubai Championships on Monday due to a viral illness before her first round match against Switzerland ’ s Stefanie Voegele . Wozniacki, who won the 2011 title in Dubai , also missed last week ’ s Qatar Open because of the […]
Read MoreSarri on the brink as Pogba fires United into FA Cup last eight
Paul Pogba drove Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter- finals and pushed Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri closer to the sack as the troubled holders crashed to a 2 – 0 defeat on Monday . Pogba set up United ’ s opening goal for Ander Herrera with a majestic cross […]
Read MoreRonaldo back in Real Madrid ready to tackle favourite victim Atletico
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Spain ready to bury the demons of his nightmare Champions League debut for Juventus on Wednesday against one of his favourite victims Atletico Madrid . The former Real Madrid player was sent off after 28 minutes in his first European game for Juventus in Spain last […]
Read MoreGolf: Thomas seizes Riviera lead as Woods surges
Justin Thomas eagled the first hole of the third round on Saturday to open a one- shot lead over Adam Scott at the rain- hit Genesis Open, where Tiger Woods was surging as darkness halted play . Thomas and Australia’ s Scott shared the 36- hole lead on 11-under par […]
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