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25Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Chelsea vs Man City: We know your dangers – Chalobah sends warning to Guardiola

Chelsea defender, Trevoh Chalobah, has warned Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, that the Blues are aware of the dangers his team can cause. Chalobah gave the warning on Friday during his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Man City in the Premier League. Chelsea will on Saturday afternoon host Man City at Stamford Bridge in a Premier League clash. But Chalobah, who has been impressive for Chelsea so far this season, warned Guardiola that Thomas Tuchel’s side would be ready for his team Chelsea head to the game after eliminating Aston Villa from the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, while City thrashed Wycombe 6-1. “I think we have done well in big games this season against big opponents and it is another chance for us to go out there and sh...

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24Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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‘In this country they send you off for nothing!’ – Barcelona boss Koeman blasts referee after receiving red card in Cadiz draw

The Dutchman has criticised the lead match official for sending him off in the final stages of the La Liga clash Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman blasted match referee Carlos del Cerro Grande after receiving a red card during his side's 0-0 draw with Cadiz, claiming: "In this country, they send you off for nothing!" Barca extended their recent winless run to three matches in all competitions after a stalemate at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on Thursday night. Frenkie de Jong was sent off midway through the second half for two bookable offences, and Koeman received his marching orders in stoppage time for dissent to compound a miserable night for the Blaugrana.

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23Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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You didn’t know my teeth was growing when your d**k was getting hard in my mouth, f**cking !diot- Angel tells Pere as they clash

BBNaija ''Shine Ya Eye'' housemates, Angel and Pere, had a serious clash in the house last night, September 22. Angel was angry at Pere over the ''silly jokes'' he made while the housemates were still in a confused state over Nini's disappearance. While they all deliberated on how Nini disappeared from the house, some of them insinuated that Nini might be a fake housemate, with Angel stating that Nini asked her about having fake housemates in the house. Pere confronted Angel for not talking about it earlier but Angel clapped back, telling him that she had said it earlier and he should shut up. In response, the 36-year-old actor said, “This one that doesn’t know how to talk to someone. This one that’s still growing teeth.” Angel was not having any of the jokes as she starte...

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20Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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EPL: Glenn Hoddle predicts Chelsea vs Man City, names best team in England

Former England manager, Glenn Hoddle, has backed Chelsea to beat Manchester City when both sides clash in the Premier League on September 25 at Stamford Bridge. Hoddle also named Chelsea as the best team in England presently ahead of Man City. Chelsea head to the game following a 3-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, while Man City played goalless with Southampton on Saturday. “Chelsea are the best team in the country, there is no doubt about it, at this moment in time. Reversing it, I thought City were going to be the team to knock off the top,” Hoddle told the Premier League’s website. “I think it is Chelsea now. I think City have got a lot of work to do. They play each other next week, and it is a hell of a game. “I think it is Chelsea, ...

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20Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Chelsea vs Man City: Alan Shearer picks favourites for EPL title

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has tipped Chelsea as favourites to win the Premier League title this season ahead of Manchester City. Shearer stated this ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Man City on September 25 at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are currently on top of the Premier League table with 13 points from five games, while Man City are in the fifth position with 10 points. “The Premier League title race is only just getting started, but Chelsea already look like they’ll be very hard to stop,” Shearer told the BBC. “Thomas Tuchel’s side looks seriously impressive right now, but they have done so since he took charge in January. “Even when they are not playing well or things go wrong – like it did when Reece James was sent off at Anfield l...

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17Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Arsenal confirm deal for Hein ahead of Burnley clash

Arsenal have confirmed that goalkeeper, Karl Hein, has signed a new long-term contract with the club. The North London club disclosed this in a statement via their website on Friday ahead of their Premier League clash with Burnley on Saturday. The statement read in part, “Young goalkeeper Karl Hein has signed a new long-term contract with us. “The 19-year-old, who made his non-competitive first-team debut in July in the pre-season match at Hibernian, was also a member of the first-team matchday squad six times in the Europa League last season. “Hein is a full Estonia international and has now made 10 appearances for his country.” Hein made his full international debut for Estonia in September 2020 in a Nations League match against Georgia. He kept a clean sheet against ...

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17Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Arteta clears air on ‘clash’ with Leno

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has denied reports that Bernd Leno reacted badly to being dropped for their 1-0 victory over Norwich in the Premier League. Arteta insists Leno responded like a “top professional” in training. Aaron Ramsdale was picked to start the game at the Emirates last Saturday, as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s goal sealed the Gunners’ first win of the campaign. Ramsdale is yet to concede a goal since his arrival, after keeping a clean sheet on his debut in their 6-0 win over West Brom in the Carabao Cup. Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Burnley this weekend, Arteta refused to reveal which goalkeeper would be given the nod. “It’s the same in every position. We want them to make each other better. “We are competing against the opponent and we are not ...

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15Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Liverpool fight back to beat Milan in thrilling opener

Jordan Henderson's superb finish gave Liverpool a 3-2 victory from behind over AC Milan in a thrilling opening-night clash in Champions League Group B. Liverpool burst out of the traps and were 1-0 up early on through Fikayo Tomori's own goal from a Trent Alexander-Arnold cross (9), before Mo Salah saw his penalty saved by Mike Maignan (14), his first miss in 17 for Liverpool. But Milan produced two goals out of thin air as Ante Rebic's tidy finish (42) and then former Man City man Brahim Diaz's tap home (44) from two similarly blistering breaks stunned Anfield going into half-time. But Milan produced two goals out of thin air as Ante Rebic's tidy finish (42) and then former Man City man Brahim Diaz's tap home (44) from two similarly blistering breaks stunned Anfield going...

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15Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Ballon d’Or: Real Madrid’s Benzema opens up on desire to win

Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, has expressed a desire to win the Ballon d’ Or before retiring from football. Benzema made the revelation at a press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s away Champions League clash with Inter Milan on Wednesday night. “[Winning the Ballon d’Or] does not make me lose any sleep, although it’s a dream for every player,” Benzema said. “What I want is to help the team. Every player wants to win it [the Ballon d’Or] and so do I.” The France international added, “For me, the Champions League is the top competition and it is the one with the most pressure. “For me, there are no favourites. On the pitch, one thinks that one team will win and then another wins. We have a great team and we are going to fight to win it.”

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15Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Don’t promise what you can’t deliver – Milito tells Chelsea striker, Lukaku

Former Inter striker, Diego Milito, has urged Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, not to promise what he can’t deliver. Milito said this ahead of Inter Milan’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday night. Lukaku returned to Chelsea in the summer but Milito was not impressed, insisting that Inter Milan fans are disappointed in the 28-year-old’s loyalty before joining the English Premier League, EPL, giants. “As for Lukaku, there is one thing you should never do: promise what you can’t deliver,” Milito told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “It’s normal for a player to leave and go somewhere else, but the fans are disappointed with his declarations of loyalty before joining Chelsea.” “I was close to Real Madrid and PSG, but Inter was a life choice for me,” Milito added. ...

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15Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Champions League: Michael Owen predicts Liverpool vs AC Milan, Man City vs RB Leipzig

Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has predicted today’s UEFA Champions League group stage fixture between Liverpool and AC Milan at Anfield. Owen also predicted Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League group stage clash against RB Leipzig at Etihad Stadium. Providing his predictions, Owen told BetVictor, “Wednesday sees Manchester City host RB Leipzig in Group A, which at first glance appears to be a tricky tie. However, Leipzig have recently lost their manager Julain Nagelsmann, central defenders Upamecano and Konate and their influential midfielder Sabitzer. “They have started their Bundesliga campaign badly and I can’t see anything other than a resounding win for Pep Guardiola’s side here. 4-1 to City is my prediction.” Commenting on the Liverpoo...

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10Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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McKennie to start for Juventus against Napoli after being kicked out of USMNT squad

  Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed the midfielder will be in the starting XI for the weekend Serie A clash Weston McKennie will return to the Juventus starting XI for the match against Napoli on Saturday despite being kicked out of the United States squad this week. The midfielder was dropped from the team before the World Cup qualifying clash with Honduras for violating Covid-19 protocol. McKennie apologised for the violation but was warned by USMNT hero Landon Donovan that he risks ruining his future with his country.      

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10Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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British teenager Emma Raducanu, 18, becomes the first qualifier in history to reach a Grand Slam final

British teenage tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has made history after winning her US Open semi-final in straight sets to secure a place in her first major final and a cheque for a minimum of $1.25million (£900,000). She is the first British woman to reach the US Open final since Virginia Wade in 1968, and the youngest Slam finalist since Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon in 2004. She is also the first British woman to reach a Grand Slam final in 44 years. The 18-year-old from Kent defeated seventeenth seed Maria Sakkari 6-1, 6-4 in just 84 minutes on Friday morning September 10, to book a place in the final clash. Raducanu said on court after her victory: 'Honestly the time here in New York has gone so fast. I've just been taking care of each day and three weeks later I'm in fina...

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10Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Ndidi, Iheanacho join Leicester today

Super Eagles duo Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho will join up with their Leicester City teammates Friday (today) ahead of Saturday’s clash with Manchester City at the King Power stadium, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Both players were involved as the Super Eagles began their Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier on a bright note in Lagos last Friday, beating Liberia 2-0 courtesy of Iheanacho’s double strikes. According to the Foxes coach, Brendan Rodgers, the duo will join up with the rest of the squad today, along with the rest of the players who were on international duty. “It’s always a challenge (when players go on international duty),” Rodgers told a pre-match conference on Thursday. “Our Belgian players aren’t back until tomorrow (today). The whole squad (including Ndidi and...

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9Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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Arsenal team news: White & Partey set to return for Norwich clash as Gunners seek Tomiyasu work permit

Mikel Arteta is welcoming an England international defender back from quarantine, while an all-action midfielder has shaken off an ankle injury Arsenal have been boosted by the news that Ben White and Thomas Partey will come back into contention this weekend for a crunch clash with Norwich. The Gunners, who remain without a point or a goal in the Premier League this season, are due to play host to the Canaries at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Mikel Arteta desperately needs to find inspiration from somewhere, and two big-money signings are set to aid his cause by returning to the fold from enforced absences

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7Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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Tottenham given injury scare as Son ruled out of South Korea’s latest World Cup qualifier

The forward picked up a knock in training while away on international duty and will play no part in his country's clash with Lebanon Tottenham have been given an untimely injury scare after seeing Son Heung-min ruled out of South Korea's latest World Cup qualifier. Son was included in South Korea's squad for the first international break of the new season and played the full 90 minutes of their 0-0 draw with Iraq last week. The experienced forward was also due to line up against Lebanon in his country's next Group A qualifying fixture, but he picked up a knock in training on Monday that will prevent him from featuring.

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6Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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McKennie out of USMNT squad for team policy violation as Reyna is ruled out due to injury

The U.S. will be without two starters for Sunday's clash with Canada Weston McKennie has been left out of the U.S. men's national team squad against Canada due to a "violation of team policy", U.S. Soccer confirmed, while Gio Reyna is set to miss the team's next two matches with a hamstring injury. McKennie and Reyna both started the team's 0-0 draw with El Salvador, with Reyna now ruled out for Sunday's match against Canada and Wednesday's visit to Honduras. With Reyna out for both games, McKennie's status is uncertain heading into the final game of the international break.

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6Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Cape Verde star Ricardo Gomes leaves camp ahead of Nigeria clash

The Blues Sharks will be without the services of the 29-year-old after he left the team's camp in Mindelo over the weekend The Cape Verdean Football Federation have confirmed the departure of Partizan Belgrade forward Ricardo Gomes from their team's camp ahead of Tuesday's 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Nigeria. Gomes is one of the key players in the Blue Sharks’ set-up having scored four goals in 16 matches since he made his international debut in 2015. He has dazzled in the Serbian Super Liga this season, scoring eight goals in six matches for Partizan Belgrade, but he did not play in Cape Verde’s 1-1 draw with Central African Republic on September 1.

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6Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Why Kamara withdrew from Liberia camp ahead of Nigeria clash – Butler

The Turkey-based striker did not make his Lone Star debut against the Super Eagles having left the camp a few hours before kick-off Coach Peter Butler has disclosed why Mohammed Kamara left the Liberia camp before Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. Thanks to his impressive displays at Turkish Super Lig side Hatayspor, the 23-year-old earned his maiden Lone Star call-up for the fixtures against the Super Eagles and the Central African Republic. However, the striker absconded from the team’s base in Victoria Island and subsequently did not play any role in his team’s 2-0 defeat to the Super Eagles at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. Giving an account of why Kamara left without permission, the Englishman claimed the player must have been upset by his decision to exclude him ...

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4Sep By MosesianNo Comments

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Unknown Gunmen Gun Down Forestry Guard In Abeokuta

It was serious tension that took over Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, as some unknown gunmen shot dead a man said to be a forestry guard. The incident happened on Friday around Leme, Abiola Way, Abeokuta at about 8pm. Residents of the area scampered for safety as the assailants reportedly accosted the forestry guard on the main road and shot him dead. The Ogun State Police Command confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Saturday morning. However, the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the incident was a cult clash. According to Oyeyemi, the deceased was shot dead by some suspected cultists. “Yes, somebody was shot dead, but it was a cult clash. The information I have was that there was a cult clash around the Leme area yesterday, where a man who was also...

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3Sep By BobbyNo Comments

Entertainment

BBNaija: Angel is a child, I feel bad she disrespected you – Tega tells Boma

Big Brother Naija housemate, Tega, has waded into the clash between Angel and Boma. DAILY POST had reported that the clash started when Boma confronted Angel and accused her of calling him a kiss and tell. Boma hurled insults at Angel’s family members and also said the BBNaija platform was her biggest achievement. He said Angel is a child and wondered why Biggie allowed her into the house. Angered by the statement, Angel insulted Boma and warned him not to ever use her as a highlight in the house. Speaking on Friday, Tega said she felt bad that Angel disrespected Boma during their alteration. Tega said Angel, who is 21-year old, is like a younger sister to her and she felt bad that a small child spoke to Boma in that manner. “I felt terrible because she’s like my young...

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2Sep By BobbyNo Comments

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Ronaldo breaks all-time men’s international scoring record with brace for Portugal in Republic of Ireland clash

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who returned to Manchester United from Juventus in the summer transfer window, has made more history for his country Cristiano Ronaldo broke the all-time men's international scoring record by netting Portugal's opener in their World Cup qualifying clash with the Republic of Ireland. Ronaldo showed off his fabled scoring instincts as he netted in the 89th minute to tie the score at 1-1 at Estadio Algarve, making history in the process. He would add a stoppage-time winner for good measure as Portugal defeated the visitors 2-1. The 36-year-old has now scored 111 international goals, becoming the most prolific player to ever grace men's international football.

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28Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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Paul Merson predicts Liverpool vs Chelsea, Man United vs Wolves

Paul Merson has delivered his prediction for Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea which comes up on Saturday afternoon. He also predicted the clash between Manchester United and Wolves in the Premier League this weekend. Liverpool and Chelsea meet at Anfield with both teams having comfortably won their first two opening matches and Merson expects a tight game between the two clubs. Chelsea and Liverpool are joint-top in the Premier League with a perfect record. “It’s the biggest game of the Premier League weekend and for all the neutrals out there, this is the game to watch out for this season,” Merson said in a column for Sportskeeda. “It’s still early in the season, but both these sides will look to lay down the marker – they are very well matched and will cause each other a l...

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26Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Fernando Gago: Ex-Real Madrid midfielder now in the frame for Boca Juniors coaching job

Thursday's clash with Boca's arch-rivals River Plate will give the Aldosivi coach the perfect chance to show he can step up to a bigger club Of all the rivals he faced in his career, Fernando Gago tended to suffer his worst misfortunes when lining up against Marcelo Gallardo's River Plate. The wonderfully elegant midfielder, who could have gone on to be one of the world's best in his position had it not been for his chronic injury problems, suffered no fewer than three serious Achilles heel ruptures in Superclasicos while playing for River's arch-rivals Boca Juniors, in 2015, 2016 and 2018. Those setbacks, added to two separate cruciate ligament tears, all in the space of five years, ultimately forced Gago to hang up his boots at the end of last year at the relatively young age of...

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24Aug By MosesianNo Comments

Entertainment

#BBNaija: Boma and Maria Clash

Big Brother Naija housemates, Boma and Maria had a clash last night. This occurred as the housemates prepared to sleep during lights out. As Boma talked and laughed while in the room Maria was sleeping in, she was heard telling him to leave if that's what he wants to do. Boma however fired back by asking if the room is hers or her father's house. During a conversation with Whitemoney and Emmanuel this morning, he was also heard telling them that light sleepers shouldn't have auditioned for the show as the room does not belong to one person. Watch the video below...........

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21Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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Arsenal vs Chelsea: You’re making mistake – Paul Merson blasts Arteta

Arsenal hero, Paul Merson, has slammed the club manager, Mikel Arteta, ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday evening at Emirates Stadium. Merson said Arteta made ‘lazy’ signings for Arsenal this summer. He said signing the former Manchester City assistant manager could cost him his job at the North London club. Recall that Arsenal confirmed the signing of Martin Odegaard permanently from Real Madrid on Friday following the expiration of his loan deal at the Gunners. Arteta’s side also signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United. “Mikel Arteta is making a mistake signing Martin Odegaard – and his job could soon be on the line,” Merson told the Daily Star. “What are they doing signing Odegaard? If Odegaard really w...

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18Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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Arsenal vs Chelsea: It’s frightening, we’re now dealing with different animal – Ian Wright

Former Arsenal striker, Ian Wright, has expressed fear for the Gunners ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea this weekend. Wright said it frightens him that Arsenal will face a completely different Chelsea side at Emirates Stadium on Sunday despite beating the Blues twice last season. He believes Mikel Arteta’s side could be in for another demoralizing defeat against a ‘devastating’ Chelsea side who are likely to hand a debut to new signing, Romelu Lukaku. Arsenal head to the game following a 2-0 defeat to Brentford last weekend, while Chelsea easily defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. Speaking on Ringer FC’s Wrighty’s House podcast, “Since Lukaku was linked, Romelu has been talking to me on a consistent basis, so I know it is happening bu...

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17Aug By Czar Owolabi MarcusNo Comments

Celebs

Bullying Is Totally Unacceptable – Uti Nwachukwu Rebukes Pere As He Reacts To His Clash With Whitemoney

Uti Nwachukwu has rebuked his friend Pere as he reacts to his clash with Whitemoney in the house last night saying bullying is totally unacceptable. Uti Nwachukwu made it clear that his submission isn’t based on emotions as he knows that the Pere he has been friends with for a long time wouldn’t do that to anyone but then laid out possible reasons for his actions. According to Uti Nwachukwu, it’s either Pere is playing his game as a wildcard who would create confusion in the house or he’s just going by the flow based on the pressure that has been mounted on him in the house. But no matter who it is, bullying others isn’t acceptable and what Pere did to Whitemoney trying to intimidate him or push him to the wall till he burst out himself is totally unacceptable and no one shoul...

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17Aug By MosesianNo Comments

Entertainment

#BBNaija: Pere is trying to Push WhiteMoney to the Wall so he Can React – Actress Anita Joseph slams Pere

Actress Anita Joseph has slammed BBNaija housemate, Pere, over the clash he had with WhiteMoney last night. Pere and WhiteMoney had a faceoff last night after a game night. Pere was accused of trying to Bully White Money and was widely rebuked by his other housemates. In a post shared on her Instagram page this morning, Anita accused Pere of trying to push WhiteMoney to the wall so he can react. She said Pere was trying to spoil WhiteMoney's game in the house. She wrote; ''Me I’m praying for whitemoney seriously because this guy here is trying to push our White to the wall so he will react nooooo” But e no go work for am waaaat” You removed your belt for a grown Man what the fuck was that kileleyi What did you ask what did you ask how like your looking into white’s face and...

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16Aug By MosesianNo Comments

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Chelsea gets major boost ahead of Arsenal clash

Chelsea have been handed a significant injury boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on August 22. Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, confirmed that midfielder, N’Golo Kante, would return to the Blues training this week and should be available for selection for the Arsenal clash after injury ruled him out for Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace at the weekend. The France international was absent as Chelsea defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, thanks to goals from Marcos Alonso, Christian Pulisic and Trevoh Chalobah. DAILY POST reports that Kante was taken off midway through the second half of Chelsea’s Super Cup victory over Villarreal last week. “He [N’Golo Kante] felt it in the warm-up to the Super Cup match aga...

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13Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Fosu: Ghana and Brentford winger poised for debut Premier League campaign

The attacker looks forward to his first term in the English top division, which gets underway with a clash against Arsenal Brentford attacker Tariqe Fosu Henry admits the club are under pressure to perform as the Premier League season gets underway on Friday. The Bees are set for a historic first campaign in the English elite division after securing promotion from the Championship last term. Their campaign takes off with a home clash with Arsenal.

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13Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

News

Borno EYN demolition: Police arrest suspected shooter of church members

The Police in Borno State have arrested the shooter of Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa of Nigeria Church (EYN) members. The name of the culprit is Baba Bukar, a member of a joint security team, a government official said. The source told DAILY POST that Bukar fired the bullets that hit church worshippers during a clash with Borno Geographical Information System (BOGIS) officials last Thursday. “He has been in custody of Borno Police Command since the governor directed an investigation into the matter.” He confirmed that all is being done to make peace with the families of the victims and the church. The Police will make an announcement soon. The authorities had promised the Christian community that the killer would be tracked. Hours after the incident, Governor Babagana Zulum directed...

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10Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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EPL: Rudiger gives Romelu Lukaku nickname

Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger, has come up with a new name for Romelu Lukaku ahead of his side’s UEFA Super Cup final tie with Villarreal on Wednesday. Rudiger shared his nickname for Lukaku while speaking at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday in Belfast ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Villarreal. Lukaku’s transfer to Chelsea will soon be officially announced after he had his medical in Milan on Monday before flying to London to complete the deal. Speaking on Lukaku, Rudiger branded the Belgium international as a ‘beast’. “You can see in his body type that he is a beast,” Rudiger said. “He’s someone who is very strong and I think also he showed it in Italy over the past two years. He did very well over there. Also for his national team. “He is a goalscorer and fo...

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9Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

Sport

Training well and in good condition’ – Allegri confident on Ronaldo and Dybala return for Juventus season opener

The Bianconeri boss says the Portuguese superstar is in "good condition" and expects the Argentine forward to be back to training on Tuesday Massimiliano Allegri has delivered an optimistic update on Cristiano Ronaldo and Paulo Dybala ahead of the 2021-22 campaign, with the Juventus manager expecting his two star forwards to step up their pre-season preparations against Atalanta on Saturday. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner saw 45 minutes of action in the Joan Gamper Trophy clash with Barcelona on Saturday, with his Argentine colleague being forced to sit that contest out as he nurses a slight knock. The intention is to have Ronaldo and Dybala raring to go for the opening day clash with Udinese on August 22.

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9Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Saka says ‘thank you’ after ovation from Tottenham fans during Arsenal’s pre-season friendly

The England international has thanked Spurs supporters for giving him a warm welcome upon his return to action at the weekend Bukayo Saka received a standing ovation from Tottenham fans during Arsenal's final pre-season friendly clash against their arch-rivals. Saka came off the bench in the second half of Arsenal's game with Spurs on Sunday, making his first appearance since England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy. The 19-year-old was racially abused after the Three Lions' loss at Wembley on July 11, but received a rousing reception from both the home and away fans upon his return to club action at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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7Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

Sport

Kouassi scores as Wuhan Zall hold Tianjin Tigers

The Ivorian striker was on target as the Han Army settled for a point against the visiting Tigers Jean Kouassi scored a goal as Wuhan Zall settled for a 1-1 draw with Tianjin Tigers in Friday’s Chinese Super League clash. The Cote d’Ivoire international gave his team an early lead in the keenly contested affair. Nonetheless, a temporary loss of concentration saw the visiting side grab an equaliser as the match ended on a no winner no vanquished note.  

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5Aug By MosesianNo Comments

Sport

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk: Campbell Predicts winner of Heavyweight title Fight

  Former Commonwealth lightweight champion, Luke Campbell, has backed British boxer, Anthony Joshua to beat Ukrainian fighter, Oleksandr Usyk, when both men clash in a heavyweight title fight in September. Campbell believes Joshua will have an advantage over Usyk because he has quick hands. DAILY POST reports that the fight will take place in London at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 25. “I think it’s a great fight, Usyk is an unbelievable talent,” Campbell told Mirror Fighting. “His technique and boxing IQ is certainly up there with the best, but is he a heavyweight? “I don’t think he’s quite a heavyweight to be honest, this is where Joshua has the advantage. “Joshua has got quick hands, and is a big strong heavyweight, so if he imposes his strengt...

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4Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

Sport

Manchester City set to complete £100m move for Aston Villa star Grealish

The Premier League champions will finalise the transfer in the next few days, breaking the British record Manchester City are set to complete a record-breaking £100m ($139m) deal for Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish in the coming days, Goal can confirm. The Premier League champions put in a bid for the England international at the end of July, with reports indicating he is already in Manchester to sign a deal. City declined to comment on the move but it is understood that the deal could be completed before City's Community Shield clash against Leicester City on Saturday.

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1Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

Sport

Van Dijk return doesn’t mean Liverpool will ‘automatically win the league again’, warns Carragher

The former Anfield favourite is wary about the Netherlands international being rushed back too soon after a lengthy spell on the sidelines Jamie Carragher has warned that Virgil van Dijk's return doesn't mean Liverpool will "automatically win the league again".Van Dijk made his first appearance for Liverpool in nine months in their friendly clash with Hertha Berlin last week, having missed the majority of the 2020-21 campaign due to a serious knee injury. The 30-year-old is still working his way back to full fitness after surgery and Carragher doesn't want to see him rushed back onto a competitive stage too early, with the Reds set to open their latest Premier League campaign away at Norwich City on August 14.

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1Aug By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Salisu: Own goal for Ghanaian centre-back in Southampton’s pre-season friendly

The 22-year-old was on the score sheet in an unfortunate manner in Saturday’s friendly clash with Swansea City Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu was unlucky to fire into his own net as Southampton handed Swansea City a 3-1 defeat in a pre-season fixture on Saturday. The centre-back mistakenly diverted Liam Cullen’s cross into his own net to hand the Jack Army the lead in the 15th minute. However, goals from Nathan Tella, Nathan Redmond and Stuart Armstrong turned things around for The Saints.

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31Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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UEFA Super Cup final: Villarreal Suffer Major injury blow ahead of Chelsea Clash

Villarreal have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their UEFA Super Cup final against Chelsea on August 11. The LaLiga side confirmed in a statement on Friday night that midfielder Dani Parejo suffered muscle damage ahead of the UEFA Super Cup final against Chelsea. Parejo was stretchered off in Villarreal’s pre-season friendly draw against Levante on Thursday. The statement read, “The midfielder [Dani Parejo] from Madrid suffered muscle damage yesterday to his right calf. “Medical tests carried out on Dani Parejo have confirmed that he suffered muscle damage to his right calf during yesterday’s friendly match against Levante UD at the Villarreal CF Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva). “The recovery time will depend on the player’s progress.” The reigning Europa Leagu...

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17Jul By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Germany’s Olympic football team leaves pitch after alleged racist abuse towards Torunarigha during Honduras clash

The team walked off the field with five minutes left to play because of alleged insults directed at the 23-year-old defender The Germany Olympics team's friendly match against Honduras came to an abrupt end on Saturday when the players walked off the field because of alleged racist abuse directed at Jordan Torunarigha. Stefan Kuntz's side faced the Central American nation in preparation for the 2020 Olympics, which begin next week. The teams were tied at 1-1, with Germany equalising thanks to a goal from Felix Uduokhai, before the alleged incident took place.

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17Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Onuachu, Dessers battle Okereke for Belgian Super Cup title

Super Eagles strikers Paul Onuachu and Cyriel Dessers will be up against David Okereke in Saturday’s (today) Belgian Super Cup clash when KRC Genk and Club Brugge clash at Jan Breydel Stadium, Saturday PUNCH reports. Club Brugge won the Belgian league title last season while Genk finished runners-up in the league and won the Belgian Cup as well. Brugge have expressed mixed fortunes in pre-season, with three wins, a draw and two losses, scoring nine goals and conceding nine. Onuachu, top scorer in the Belgian topflight league last season with 33 goals, is expected to lead Genk’s attack, just as Dessers is expected to play a role following his impressive run in pre-season with three goal. Okereke, who made three appearances for Brugges in pre-season, was below par last season.

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14Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Two soldiers reportedly killed during clash with ESN members in Enugu

Two soldiers were killed during a clash with members of the  Eastern Security Network, the security arm of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, in Adani in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. The suspected ESN members had stormed a checkpoint along Nsukka-Adani-Anambra Federal Highway in the early hours of Tuesday, July 13, and killed the military officers. Confirming the incident, the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said “Nigerian Army troops deployed to checkmate the activities of gunmen at Adani community of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, yesterday 13 July 2021, repelled Eastern Security Network gun attack on troops’ location at Iggah/Asaba checkpoint. Sadly, during the firefight that ensued, two ...

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10Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Brazil vs Argentina: Messi, Neymar clash in quest for Copa America glory

  The Copa America 2021 final will be a mouthwatering clash between Brazil and Argentina. On Saturday night, at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, the two South American heavyweights will battle it out for glory. The Selecao will be led by Neymar, who has been instrumental in their progress to the final. Brazil is looking to defend the title it won two years ago on soil. For Lionel Messi and Albiceleste, they are seeking continental glory after 28 years. Messi, 34, is leading the race for the Golden Boot with four goals and has also set up five more. The last time both countries met was in a friendly match, where Messi netted the winner in the 13th minute. Argentina come into this game boasting a 19-game unbeaten record in all competitions. T...

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10Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Euro 2020 final: Ex-Chelsea manager, Conte tells Italy how to beat England

Former Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte, has advised Italy on how to beat England when both teams clash in the Euro 2020 final tie on Sunday. Italy will, on Sunday night, face England in the Euro 2020 final at the Wembley Stadium. Conte said for Italy to beat England, they have to target two Three Lions players, Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips, who brings balance to Gareth Southgate’s side. “There are two very physical midfielders like Rice and Phillips, who bring balance, but very few vertical passes, often going for the simple option,” Conte wrote in his column for La Gazzetta dello Sport. “A weak spot for England is that if their defence is pressed when building out from the back, they are not as good as Spain at escaping the press. However, if you are ultra-attacking in you...

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9Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Copa America final: I’ll Keep our Friendship on line, only one can win – Neymar tells Messi

Brazil forward, Neymar, has told Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, that he would keep their friendship on line when both teams clash in the Copa America final this weekend. According to Neymar, only one person between him and Messi can win Copa America this year. The pair are close friends. Both players were teammates at Barcelona for four years before Neymar left Camp Nou to join Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar was not part of the Brazil squad that won the Copa America in 2019 due to injury, while Messi has not won it. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Copa America final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Neymar told reporters at his pre-match press conference, “Messi is, as I have always said, the best player I have ever seen play and he’s a great friend. “But now we are i...

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9Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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England vs Italy: Jamie Carragher predicts result of Euro 2020 final

Liverpool hero, Jamie Carragher, has predicted England to beat Italy on penalties when both teams clash in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final. England booked their place in the Euro 2020 final with a 2-1 victory over Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday night. Italy, meanwhile, defeated Spain on penalties to qualify for the final. Providing his prediction, Carragher expects England to get a narrow win over Italy, adding that it will be a very tight game. “I think it will be a very tight game,” Carragher told Sky Sports. ‘I think it may go to penalties and England come out victorious. “We have done a lot of work on penalties, so let’s not let that go to waste! I don’t think there will be too many goals in the game. “Italy are very strong defensively, so are England. I think it will b...

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8Jul By MosesianNo Comments

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Euro 2020: Raheem Sterling opens up on controversial penalty in England 2-1 win over Denmark

  Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling has opened up on the controversial spot-kick awarded England during their semi-final clash with Denmark on Wednesday night. The England forward insisted he was clipped by Denmark’s Jannik Vestergaard in the penalty incident that saw Gareth Southgate’s side book their place in the Euro 2020 final. The Three Lions will now face Italy on Sunday. Italy defeated Spain in a penalty shootout to book their place in the final. With the contest poised at 1-1 after 90 minutes, Vestergaard was judged to have brought down Sterling after his jinking run inside the box with referee Danny Makkelie pointing to the spot. England captain, Harry Kane saw his spot-kick saved by Denmark goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel but the striker fired in the ...

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6Jul By Ajiboye IfeoluwaNo Comments

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Bonucci on Immobile’s dive: The joy and emotion of the goal was so big that it cured him!

The Lazio forward was the subject of criticism for the incident, but the veteran defender has now laughed it off ahead of Tuesday's clash with Spain Leonardo Bonucci has quipped that the joy of Italy's opener against Belgium in their Euro 2020 quarter-final victory was enough to cure Ciro Immobile of his "injury" after the striker simulated a knock in the first half in Munich on Friday. The Lazio forward was the subject of widespread criticism for the incident in which he apparently dived in an attempt to win a penalty, feigning injury, before springing immediately back to his feet to celebrate Nicolo Barella's goal moments later. Immobile's actions, alongside further accusations of poor gamesmanship from Roberto Mancini's side during the final half-hour at Allianz Arena, marred...

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