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Paris (France), Dec. 3, 2019 Lionel Messi claimed a record sixth Ballon d’Or award on Monday, beating Liverpool’s leading nominee and Cristiano Ronaldo to lift soccer’s most prestigious individual trophy. The Argentine, who won the Liga title with Barcelona but only managed third place in the Copa America with his …

By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, Dec.1, 2019 Rangers International Football Club of Enugu on Sunday lost 3-1 to Pyramid Football Club of Egypt in the ongoing Confederation African Football (CAF) group stage match. Rangers took the lead in the 28th minute from Ibrahim Olawoyin but had Tope Olusesi red carded before …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Dec. 1, 2019 Enyimba International Football Club of Aba on Sunday went down to a 2-0 defeat against Moroccan side, Hassania Agadir in their CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash  at the Stade Al Inbiaâte. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Karim El Berkaoui opened …

Munich (Germany), Nov. 30, 2019 Jamaica international Leon Bailey scored twice to help Bayer Leverkusen earn a shock 2-1 victory at wasteful Bayern Munich on Saturday for the champions’ first defeat under interim coach Hansi Flick. Bayern, who had won their previous four games in all competitions under Flick, hit …

London, Nov. 27, 2019 Jose Mourinho’s first home game as Tottenham Hotspur manager suffered a shocking start but ended happily as Harry Kane’s record-breaking double helped his side come from behind to beat Olympiakos Piraeus 4-2. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the win ensured that the English Premier …

Manchester (UK), Nov. 27, 2019 A subdued Manchester City reached the Champions League’s last 16 and secured top spot in their group in spite of an unconvincing 1-1 draw at home to Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. Ilkay Gundogan had fired City ahead in the 56th …

Madrid (Spain), Nov. 27, 2019 Real Madrid underlined their return to top form with a spectacular Champions League display at home to Paris St Germain on Tuesday but they still had to settle for a 2-2 draw. This was after two late strikes secured top spot in Group A for …

By Ijeoma Okigbo Abuja, Nov. 24, 2019 Nigeria’s Odion Ighalo, Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi have been shortlisted for the 2019 CAF Men Footballer of the Year. The trio were nominated alongside 27 others in a list released by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Sunday. Usual suspects, Mohammed Salah …

London, Nov.21, 2019 Anthony Joshua has said that his first career defeat at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr. was due to a lack of experience and that he had become a “smarter” fighter ahead of December’s rematch. Mexican-American Ruiz produced one of boxing’s biggest upsets when he dethroned the …

London, Nov. 19, 2019 Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has left his post after five years in charge after a disappointing start to the season, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The Argentine, appointed by the north London club in 2014, had turned Tottenham into a force in England …

London, Nov.18, 2019 Eden Hazard believes former Chelsea team mate Frank Lampard has the platform to become one of the best managers in the world after a bright start to his reign at Stamford Bridge. Hazard left Chelsea to join Spanish giants Real Madrid at the start of the season, …

By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, Nov. 18, 2019 The Enugu State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Vitus Okechi, has terminated the proposed 2019 Coal City International Marathon. The Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Daniel Onwuegbuna disclosed this to newsmen in Enugu on Monday. He said that the ministry had written …

Brasilia, Nov. 18, 2019 Brazil staged a remarkable comeback for the second time in a week on Sunday to beat Mexico 2-1 in front of their own fans and win the Under-17 World Cup for a fourth time. Just three days after they recovered from being 2-0 down to beat …

Luxembourg, Nov. 17, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 99th international goal as the defending champions edged past Luxembourg 2-0 in difficult conditions away from home on Sunday to qualify for Euro 2020. Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock in the 39th minute and Ronaldo wrapped it up with …

Pristina, Nov. 17, 2019 Harry Kane scored his 12th goal of the campaign as England secured a place among top six seeds for next year’s European Championship with a flattering 4-0 win in Kosovo in their final qualifier on Sunday. England were in second gear for much of the match …

By Victor Okoye Abuja, Nov. 17, 2019 Nigeria on Sunday stayed solid at the top of their qualifying group for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations with a convincing win against Lesotho in Maseru. This was after a brace by Victor Osimhen and goals by Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze …

St Petersburg (Russia), Nov. 16, 2019 Belgium secured top spot in Euro 2020 qualifying Group I and stretched their perfect record to nine wins after a sparkling 4-1 win in Russia on Saturday. Two goals from Eden Hazard and one by his brother Thorgan inspired them to victory against home …

London, Nov. 15, 2019 (Skysports/NAN) Manchester City have lost their attempt to block a UEFA investigation into financial fair play violations. City had asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport [CAS] to throw out the financial fair play case that had been brought against the club by UEFA.

By Isaiah Eka/Dianabasi Effiong Uyo, Nov. 13, 2019 Super Eagles’ head coach Gernot Rohr on Wednesday said winning the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for Nigeria would make him the most excited person. Rohr who spoke at a post-match conference in Uyo after his team came from behind to …

Officials of Real Madrid Foundation on Tuesday arrived Port Harcourt for the assessment of trained instructors of the Real Madrid Academy for the take off of academic and sporting activities at the institution. Led by Campus and  Clinic Sport Technician of  Real Madrid Foundation,  Carlos Albert,  the officials will meet …

Milan, Nov. 11, 2019 Cristiano Ronaldo’s fitness and attitude came under the spotlight on Monday after he reacted angrily to being substituted during Juventus’ win over AC Milan and coach Maurizio Sarri said the 34-year-old had been nursing a knee injury for some time. Ronaldo now faces two matches with …

Liverpool (UK), Nov. 10, 2019 Liverpool opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the English Premier League (EPL) with an emphatic and hugely impressive 3-1 win over Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday. The victory, sealed with goals from Fabinho, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, leaves unbeaten Liverpool …

  Celebrated Nigerian professional female boxer, Helen Joseph is set to fight Delfine Persoon in Belgium on Monday, November 11, 2019. Joseph, nicknamed Iron Lady will be fighting for the World Boxing Association Gold Female Super Featherweight Title. To support and assist with her training camp and travel expenses, a …

Rome, Nov. 7, 2019 A last-gasp Olivier Ntcham goal handed Celtic a ticket to the last-32 knockout stage in the Europa League on Thursday while Munir El Haddadi’s hat-trick ensured Sevilla are also through. Celtic won 2-1 at Lazio with almost the last kick of the game as Frenchman Ntcham …

Guimaraes (Portugal), Nov. 6, 2019 Arsenal conceded a stoppage-time equaliser as they were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw at Portugal’s Vitoria Guimaraes in the Europa League Group F on Wednesday. The Premier League club looked to be on course for victory when defender Shkodran Mustafi headed home Nicolas Pepe’s …