Showing posts with label News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News. Show all posts

Sunday, 26 June 2016

Latest Transfer Rumours

Chelsea number one Thibaut Courtois has ruled out a career-long stay at Stamford Bridge, but admitted he is unsure on his preferred destination. 

Quaresma the hero as Portugal make last eight

Ricardo Quaresma grabbed a late winner as Portugal beat Croatia 1-0 after extra time to make the quarter-finals at Euro 2016.

Super Eagles will get a new coach in 2weeks - NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will announce a permanent coach for the Super Eagles in two weeks time a top member of the federation has said.

Friday, 17 June 2016

Chelsea Premier League fixtures 2016/2017

August

13: West Ham United (h)

20: Watford (a)

27: Burnley (h)

Latest Chelsea news

Antonio Conte tells Chelsea he wants to start playing with two strikers
Conte has reportedly told the board that he wants to move to playing with two strikers on a regular basis. Furthermore, he’s also told the club he’d like to play a 3-3-4 system at Stamford Bridge.

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

EURO 2016 CHAMPIONSHIP FULL FIXTURES


GROUP A 
Friday, June 10
France 2 Romania 1
Saturday, June 11:
Albania 0 v Switzerland 1
Wednesday, June 15:
Romania v Switzerland (17:00, Parc des Princes, Paris)
France v Albania (20:00, Stade Velodrome, Marseille)
Sunday, June 19:
 Romania v Albania (20:00, Stade de Lyon)
Switzerland v France (20:00, Stade Pierre Mauroy, Lille)

Brazil sack Dunga after Copa America exit


Brazil coach Dunga was sacked on Tuesday after the Selecao’s humiliating group-stage elimination from the Copa America Centenario.

The Brazilian Football Confederation said in a statement it had decided to fire Dunga and “dissolve the Brazilian national team’s coaching staff” following their latest debacle.

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

Casillas hails healthy De Gea competition


Spain captain Iker Casillas believes David de Gea is "no longer a future prospect but a strong contender" to play in goal for the national team at Euro 2016.

Porto goalkeeper Casillas has been the country's first-choice keeper since 2002 but De Gea is considered favourite to start after a solid season for Manchester United.

"De Gea is no longer the future but a strong contender," Casillas told Cadena Cope radio.
"It's clear that all of us that are here, we think that we can play.

FORMER SUPER EAGLES COACH STEPHEN KESHI IS DEAD

Nigerian football icon Stephen Okechukwu Keshi died suddenly in the early hours of Wednesday in Benin, Edo state

According to a statement from the family “Stephen Keshi CON has gone to be with his wife”. His wife of 35 years died Dec 2015.

Atletico expect Simeone to stay put


Atletico Madrid are confident that coach Diego Simeone will remain at the club next season despite speculation about his future.
The Argentine said after his side's Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid last month that he needed time to consider his options and Spanish media reports have linked the 46-year-old with the vacant coaching position at Paris St Germain.

Sissoko reveals desire to join Arsenal


Moussa Sissoko has confirmed that he wants to leave Newcastle United this summer and admits he would welcome a move to Arsenal.
The 26-year-old was part of the Newcastle side that suffered relegation from the Premier League this season, but the midfielder has no plans to play in the Championship next term.

Ibra: I look up to Beckham...…lauds 'cool' Mourinho


It’s difficult to envisage Zlatan Ibrahimovic looking up to anyone - but believe it or not, he does have a role model in football.
The 34-year-old is making a ‘big announcement’ on Tuesday, although it’s widely expected to be the introduction of his new clothing range, rather than confirmation of a move to Manchester United.

Tuesday, 7 June 2016

Siasia blames defence for U-23 woes


Head Coach of the Nigeria U-23 football team, Samson Siasia has identified the defence department as the weak link in his team following an unimpressive outing at the just concluded 4 -Nation Suwon Invitational Tournament in Korea Republic.
Speaking at the post match press conference after his boys ended the invitational with a 3-1 defeat of Honduras yesterday, Siasia said his team has learnt a lot from the tournament.

NPFL, NNL Results, Fixtures


NPFL WEEK 20
K. Pillars               1-0          Plateau
Heartland            1-2          Rangers
El-Kanemi            2-0          Wolves FC
Ikorodu                                0-1          Wikki
Sunshine             1-1          A. Warriors
3SC                        3-0          Akwa Utd
Rivers Utd           1-0          Lobi Stars
Nasarawa            2-1          Enyimba
Tornadoes          2-1          I. Ubah

Monday, 6 June 2016

Results with Video Highlights


Korean Tournament: Denmark Hammer Nigeria 6-2
A pathetic Nigeria Olympic team suffered its second straight defeat at the Suwon Int'l Tournament in South Korea losing 2-6 to Denmark this morning.

Nigeria had earlier lost 0-1 to hosts Korea in the opening match of the pre-Olympics tournament, africanFootball.com reports.

Transfer Gossip

Radja Nainggolan Confirms Chelsea Approach
Radja Nainggolan has confirmed Chelsea have approached Roma to discuss a potential transfer, but is adamant the move is by no means done just yet.

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is reportedly keen to lure the Belgium international to Stamford Bridge ahead of next season, having previously attempted to sign him while at Juventus.

Saturday, 4 June 2016

Transfer Talk

Manchester United are plotting a move for £20m Bordeaux wonderkind Adam Ounas.

Sergio Romero is targeting the number one spot at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies aged 74



Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74, a family spokesman has said. The former world heavyweight boxing champion, one of the world's best-known sportsmen, had been in hospital in the US city of Phoenix in Arizona state.

He had been fighting a respiratory illness, a condition that has been further complicated by Parkinson's disease. The funeral will take place in Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, his family said.

Wednesday, 20 April 2016

EPL: Newcastle United 1-1 Manchester City


Newcastle XI: Darlow, Anita, Mbemba, Lascelles, Dummett, Tiote, Colback, Townsend, Sissoko, Perez, Cisse.
Subs: Wijnaldum, De Jong, Shelvey, Aarons, Saivet, Woodman, Mitrovic.

Man City XI: Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Mangala, Kolarov, Fernando, Delph, Jesus Navas, Toure, De Bruyne, Aguero.
Subs: Sterling, Caballero, Bony, Fernandinho, Demichelis, Otamendi, Iheanacho.



Today in the Papers

Daily Express
Romelu Lukaku has told friends he is prepared to return to Chelsea this summer, despite their failure to make the Champions League.

Manchester United are in the 'front row' to sign Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia.

Arsenal are reportedly set to make a £16m bid for Inter Milan star Marcelo Brozovic.