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Ligue 1: Hapless Monaco lose again in 2-0 defeat by Dijon
Paris, Jan 26, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Managerless Monaco crashed to another defeat on Saturday, going down 2-0 away to Dijon the…
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Chelsea beat Spurs on penalty kicks to reach League Cup final
London, Jan. 25, 2019 Chelsea set up a League Cup final against Manchester City with a penalty kicks shootout victory…
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NFF tasks stakeholders on State FA polls
The First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Seyi Akinwunmi, has made a clarion call on football stakeholders…
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Neymar injured as PSG reach French Cup last 16 after beating Strasbourg
Paris, Jan. 24, 2019 Brazilian forward Neymar was substituted in tears after suffering what appeared to be a right ankle…
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FC Barcelona make surprise Boateng signing
Madrid, Jan. 21, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Spanish giants FC Barcelona on Monday announced the surprise loan signing of Kevin-Prince Boateng from…
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Ronaldo misses penalty kick as Juve beat bottom side Chievo
Turin (Italy), Jan. 21, 2019 Cristiano Ronaldo missed a second half penalty kick for Juventus but it did not matter…
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Ronaldo to appear in Spanish court Tuesday to answer tax fraud charges
Madrid, Jan. 21, 2019 Soccer superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo is due in court in Spain on Tuesday to answer charges of…
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Manchester City ease past Huddersfield to close EPL gap on Liverpool
Huddersfield (England), Jan. 20, 2019 Manchester City barely broke a sweat as they easily beat bottom club Huddersfield Town to…
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Arsenal revive EPL top-four hopes with win over Chelsea
London, Jan. 19, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Arsenal revived their hopes of a top-four finish in the 2018/2019 English Premier League (EPL)…
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Lakers without James for at least 2 more games
Los Angeles, Jan.16, 2019 LeBron James will not travel with the Los Angeles Lakers for the team’s upcoming road games…
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FC Barcelona on lookout for striker after Munir sale, Valverde says
Madrid, Jan. 12, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) FC Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde says the club are looking to sign a centre forward…
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Chelsea beat Newcastle United 2-1 to stay safely in EPL’s top four
London, Jan. 12, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Skilful finishes from Pedro and Willian earned Chelsea a 2-1 win over battling Newcastle United…
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Kane penalty kick gives Tottenham edge over Chelsea in League Cup
London, Jan. 9, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Tottenham Hotspur gained a slender advantage over London rivals Chelsea on Tuesday in their League…
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Presidency orders withdrawal of ‘fake news’ press release on NFF
The Presidency has disclaimed as fake news, a press release to the effect that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the…
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Buhari orders prosecution of Pinnick over NFF multi-billion Naira fraud; Banned from travelling
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the prosecution of the President of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick, over an…
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Manchester City end Liverpool’s unbeaten run, cut EPL lead to 4 points
Manchester (UK), Jan. 4, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Leroy Sane struck the winner as Manchester City beat visiting Liverpool 2-1 at the…
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Real Madrid frustrated by Villarreal as Cazorla strikes twice
Vila-Real (Spain), Jan. 4, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Real Madrid endured a frustrating start to the new year as they drew 2-2…
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Klopp says he’s not underestimating “world’s best side,” Manchester City
Liverpool (UK), Jan. 2, 2019 (Reuters/NAN) Liverpool will need all their fighting qualities to overcome the “best team in…
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Pogba gets another double as Solskjaer extends perfect start
Manchester (UK), Dec. 30, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) The re-born Paul Pogba scored twice on Sunday as Manchester United beat Bournemouth 4-1…
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Ronaldo brace gives Juventus contentious win over unlucky Sampdoria
Turin (Italy), Dec. 29, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday scored a brace, with the second goal a contentious penalty…
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Firmino hat-trick fires Liverpool to 5-1 win over Arsenal
Liverpool (UK), Dec. 29, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Roberto Firmino struck a hat-trick as rampaging Liverpool opened up a nine-point lead at…
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President Weah’s striker son to join Celtic on loan from PSG
London, Dec. 25, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Timothy Weah will leave French champions Paris St Germain (PSG) on loan for six months…
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American NGO to organize Easter Soccer competition for Akwa Ibom Youth
By Dennis Udoma America- based Non-Governmental Organization, INISO Youth Development Foundation has announced plans to host the second edition of…
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Real Madrid ease past Al Ain for fourth FIFA Club World Cup title
Abu Dhabi (UAE), Dec. 22, 2018 Defending champions Real Madrid lifted the FIFA Club World Cup for a record fourth…
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Royalty, Oil and Gas Executives, Golfers flock Bonny Island for NLNG Golf Classic
Nigeria LNG Limited played host to over 100 golfers at the weekend at its Residential Area golf course, on Bonny…
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