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West Ham Draw Proves Rodri Needs to Learn to Adapt to Man City’s Needs_Femi Ehiabhi

When your team takes an early lead there’s arguably no better midfielder in the Premier League to have in your side than Rodri. The Spaniard is a master in the art of keeping hold of the ball, strolling around the midfield at a walking pace as the game is kept ticking over and the opposition… Continue reading West Ham Draw Proves Rodri Needs to Learn to Adapt to Man City’s Needs_Femi Ehiabhi

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The King’: Brazilian soccer great Pele turns 80_Femi Ehiabhi

Few players have touched the game of soccer like Pele. The Brazilian, who turned 80 on Friday, is still considered as one of the greatest players to ever play the game and remains the only man in history to win three World Cups. Even those who don't follow football know his name; it's synonymous with the… Continue reading The King’: Brazilian soccer great Pele turns 80_Femi Ehiabhi

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Arsenal set to leave Mesut Ozil out of Europa League squad_Femi Ehiabhi

Mesut Ozil will not be in Arsenal's Europa League squad when it is announced on Thursday. The 31-year-old has not played for the Gunners since March and his future at the club has been in doubt for some time, with boss Mikel Arteta recently saying it has been "very difficult" for Ozil to break back into… Continue reading Arsenal set to leave Mesut Ozil out of Europa League squad_Femi Ehiabhi

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FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Moves Up Two Places, Becomes 29th_Ada Nkong

Several thousand people in northwest China have tested positive for a bacterial disease, authorities said on Tuesday, in an outbreak caused by a leak at a biopharmaceutical company last year. The Health Commission of Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu province, confirmed that 3,245 people had contracted the disease brucellosis, which is often caused by… Continue reading FIFA Ranking: Nigeria Moves Up Two Places, Becomes 29th_Ada Nkong

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Canada Midfielder Quinn Comes Out as Transgender_Ada Nkong

Canada and OL Reign midfielder Rebecca Quinn came out publicly as transgender in an Instagram post on Tuesday. The 25-year-old player, who won Olympic bronze with the Canadian women’s team in 2016 and played for Canada at the 2019 Women’s World Cup, said the post was aimed at helping “queer folx” feel safe on social… Continue reading Canada Midfielder Quinn Comes Out as Transgender_Ada Nkong

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Ronaldo Misses Second Training With Portugal Following Foot Infection_Ada Nkong

Cristiano Ronaldo missed a second training session in a row with the Portugal squad on Thursday due to a foot problem ahead of Nations League matches against Croatia and Sweden. “The national team captain… has an infection in his right foot and is undergoing treatment with antibiotics,” the Portuguese FA said in a statement. Ronaldo,… Continue reading Ronaldo Misses Second Training With Portugal Following Foot Infection_Ada Nkong

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Messi Divorce, End of an Era_Raphael Bichene

Messi divorce: End of an era, legal fight at Barcelona Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi told Barcelona he wants to leave — on a free transfer — in a “bombshell” fax on Tuesday that is expected to spark a legal battle over a buy-out clause worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Signalling the end… Continue reading Messi Divorce, End of an Era_Raphael Bichene

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Bayern Munich Emerges Winner of UEFA Champions League_Ada Nkong

Bayern Munich has beaten Paris St German to become winners of the 2019/2020 UEFA champions League. A lone goal scored in the 59th minute by Kingsley Coman at Sunday evening's game in Lisbon ,Portugal clinched the win. For Bayern Munich, it is their sixth UEFA Champions League title.

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Man Utd Captain Maguire Released From Police Custody in Greece_Ada Nkong

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was released from Greek police custody Saturday, TV footage showed, ahead of a hearing on assault charges on the island of Mykonos. Wearing a baseball cap and mask, Maguire was shown leaving a courthouse on neighbouring Syros island, accompanied by what appeared to be members of his legal team, and… Continue reading Man Utd Captain Maguire Released From Police Custody in Greece_Ada Nkong