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Manchester United announced on Friday they have reached a deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, 12 years after he left Old Trafford for Real Madrid. “Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical.ContinueContinue reading “Man United, Juventus reach deal on Ronaldo.”

Barcelona lawyers are sensationally trying to block Lionel Messi’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain in a dramatic twist. Messi, 34, addressed his shock Barca exit at an emotional press conference on Sunday. PSG are reported to have offered a two-year contract to Messi and the six-time Ballon d’Or winner reportedly agreeing terms with the French giants.ContinueContinue reading “Breaking: Barca lawyers set to block Messi’s PSG move.”

Argentine forward, Lionel Messi has agreed to join Ligue 1 side, Paris Saint-Germain, PSG on a two-year deal worth £25m a year plus bonuses with option of a third year and a £25m signing on fee. Messi’s time at Barcelona came to an unexpected end after the club fell foul of Spanish LaLiga’s financial fair-playContinueContinue reading “Messi set for PSG’s 2 year deal.”

The Director General of Sunshine Stars Football Club, Otunba Akinshola Akinbobola thank and congratulate the people of Ondo state, the state Government for their believe in him to rescue the team from the red (drop) zone . Akinbobola in a statement signed by his media aide, Kayode Samuel said winning the battle against drop zoneContinueContinue reading “Sunshine Stars FC boss thanks Ondo State govt. over relegation survival.”

Ese Brume has won the first bronze medal for Nigeria in women’s long jump at the ongoing Tokyo 2021 Olympics.Germany’s Malaika Mihambo soared to gold in the women’s long jump, snatching victory from former champion Brittney Reese with her last leap of the competition.Mihambo was lying in the bronze medal position ahead of her finalContinueContinue reading “Tokyo Olympics: Brume wins first medal for Nigeria.”

The Super Eagles Head Coach and Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, has drawn up a provisional squad list of 31 players for Nigeria’s prestige international friendly game against five-time African champions Cameroon in Austria on Friday, June 4. The game would take place at the Wiener Neustadt in the Austrian capital, Vienna starting from 8.30pm AustriaContinueContinue reading “Rohr list Musa, Ekong, 29 others in for Cameroon friendly in Austria.”

Former Super Eagles’ defender, Yisa Sofoluwe has been confirmed dead after being in coma for five days.The 53-year-old Sofoluwe who died on Tuesday was admitted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) since last Thursday after it was diagnosed that he had mild cerebral atrophy.Ex-footballer, Waidi Akanni who has been taking care of the deceasedContinueContinue reading “Former Eagles defender, Sofoluwe is dead.”

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Joe Erico, has died at 71 years old. The Nigeria Football Federation’s spokesperson, Ademola Olajire, confirmed Erico’s death on Thursday. A statement from the NFF quoted Erico’s family members as saying that the former assistant coach of Super Eagles complained of body pain and was treated for malaria, “only to beContinueContinue reading “Ex-Super Eagles coach, Erico dies at 71”

Former Super Eagles coach and Nigeria’s soccer legend Christian Chukwu is alive. Chukwu was rumoured to have passed on Saturday, same day that he spoke journalists.According to Anibeze said Chukwu was full of life and cracked many jokes during their chat. He said Chukwu was elated by the birthday messages from President Muhammadu Buhari andContinueContinue reading “Chukwu refutes his death rumour”

Anthony Joshua, popularly known as AJ defeated his opponent, Kubrat Pulev in round 9 by Technical Knockout to retain his WBA, WBO and IBF titles on Saturday December 12, 2020. The British-Nigerian boxer has successfully defended his title in grand style as he knocked down Pulev multiple times in round 9 The 31-year-old AJ lastContinueContinue reading “Joshua knocks out Pulev to win bout.”