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Arsenal’s hopes of appointing Luis Enrique as Arsene Wenger’s successor could hit the rocks after the former Barcelona boss demanded wages of £15m-a-year after tax, according to reports. The Gunners have started the process of replacing Wenger after … read more via Metro –...

Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, is facing a touchline ban if they qualify for the Europa League final, after he was sent off against Arsenal on Thursday. Simeone was dismissed for protesting Sime Vrsaljko’s red card after only 10 minutes. UEFA said the Argentine faces separate charges...

The League Management Company has imposed on Heartland FC of Owerri a fine of N6.25 million for contravening the Framework and Rules that govern the Nigeria Professional Football League. The body on its Twitter page said, “Heartland have been docked 3 accrued points after crowd … read more...

Brazilian football head, Marco Polo Del Nero, has been banned from football for life by FIFA’s ethics committee for bribery, the global football body said on Friday. FIFA said Del Nero had been investigated over “schemes in which he received bribes in exchange for his … read more via...

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold support from nations who don’t back the joint bid by the United States, Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup. Morocco also has bid to host soccer’s showcase. The FIFA Congress meets … read more via SOCCER news, photos, and...

Jose Mourinho has distanced himself from Chelsea’s decision to sell Mohamed Salah and insists he is not to blame for the Egyptian failing to make the grade at Stamford Bridge. Salah was named the … read more via Metro – https://ift.tt/2FhKLuR Get More Nigeria Sports News