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And, if reports in Spain are to be believed, the Real Madrid superstar is heading back to old club Tottenham with chairman Daniel Levy working on a £43.7million deal. It will be a major boost for Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino if Levy can successfully negotiate a transfer with … read...

“At the World Cup, Argentina face Iceland, Croatia and Nigeria in an intriguing looking group” The Albiceleste will go into the tournament as one of the favourites considering their incredible firepower and the fact that they have Lionel Messi among their ranks. … read more via...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has congratulated Super Eagles’ ace Victor Moses following the utility player’s triumph in the English FA Cup with Chelsea FC at the weekend. A lone strike from the penalty spot by Eden Hazard against … read more via...

Arsenal are set to appoint Unai Emery as their new manager. Manchester City assistant manager and former Gunners captain Mikel Arteta was strong favourite to succeed Arsene Wenger. Emery emerged as the unanimous choice following … read more via BBC Sport – https://ift.tt/2IT5TO9 Get More...

Atletico Madrid star, Fernando Torres, is top on the list of 20 players selected by Coach Diego Simeone for Tuesday’s GOTV Max Cup challenge against the Super Eagles’ B team in Uyo. Torres officially played his last competitive game for the La Liga giants on Sunday, scoring two goals. …...

After playing his final La Liga for his boyhood club against Eibar, Fernando Torres will play his final game for Atletico de Madrid at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium he Nigerian Super Eagles B team. Spanish LaLiga giants Atletico de Madrid have confirmed that the Spanish forward...

The Argentina Football Association has released the 23-man list for the World Cup. Led by Lionel Messi, the list includes PSG’s Angel Di Maria, Juventus duo of Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain, and Sergio Aguero but Inter Milan striker, Mauro Icardi was missing from the..... read more via...

Antonio Conte has warned Chelsea they must overhaul their squad if they are to improve on this season, whether or not he is sacked as head coach. Conte, who has won the Premier League and FA Cup during his two seasons … read more via SOCCER news, photos, and video – Yahoo! Sports –...

Belgium have left midfield creator Radja Nainggolan out of their World Cup squad, coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday. The absence of Nainggolan, who scored twice for Roma in the second league of the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool this month, was the biggest surprise in the...

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata was left out of Spain’s World Cup squad, announced on Monday. Morata paid the price for a disappointing debut season in the Premier League as Spain coach Julen Lopetegui picked Iago Aspas and Rodrigo Moreno up front, along with Atletico Madrid’s Diego Costa. …...

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has deleted his Instagram account. Mourinho, who opened the page when he was announced as United boss, closed it down after the FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea. Eden Hazard scored from the penalty spot in the first half at Wembley, to … read more...

Goal brings you everything you need to know about the blockbuster clash billed for the capital of Akwa Ibom. Nigeria B will slug it out with Europa League reigning champions, Atletico Madrid at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The encounter tagged the GOtv MAX Cup is a hybrid … read more...

Willian appears to have a problem with Conte Willian has hinted at a rift between him and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte. A photograph has been posted on the Chelsea midfielder’s Instagram Story in which the Blues manager has been obscured. The Brazilian, who featured only as a late substitute …...

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said it will take Mohamed Salah 15 years to match Real Madrid superstar and five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Salah has enjoyed an unbelievable maiden campaign at Anfield following his arrival from Roma – the Egyptian … read more via Naijaloaded...

Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger has reportedly told his teammate Eden Hazard not to ditch the Blues this summer according to Tribal Football. The 27-year-old scored from the spot kick to ensure Stamford Bridge outfit beat Manchester United at Wembley Stadium and win their only...

Jose Mourinho Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho felt Chelsea did not deserve to win the FA Cup, accusing them of defending with "nine players" in Saturday’s final at Wembley. Chelsea won the competition for the eighth time after Eden Hazard’s first-half … read more via BBC Sport –...

Serena Williams attends Royal Wedding before playing French Open. Serena Williams looked stunning as she arrived the royal wedding with her husband Alexis Ohanian. The tennis star will play in her first major … read more via USA TODAY – https://ift.tt/2rVuebn Get More Nigeria Sports News

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, has admitted that his team missed Romelu Lukaku in their FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Eden Hazard’s first-half penalty was enough as the Blues won their only silverware of this season. However, Mourinho insisted that it would have been …...

New Italy coach Roberto Mancini on Saturday recalled Nice striker Mario Balotelli for three friendlies against Saudi Arabia, France and the Netherlands. Balotelli The 27-year-old Balotelli has scored 13 goals in 33 appearances for the Azzurri but has not played international football since...

Fans, who are keen on watching the friendly match between Nigeria and England, will have to pay £70 (about N34,000). Ticket sales for the high-profile game, which will be played on June 2 at Wembley Stadium, have begun. There are concessions … read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s Most...