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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

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Barcelona Appoints Ronald Norman New Coach_Ada Nkong

Barcelona have appointed former player Ronald Koeman as their new coach, as the Spanish football giants look to rebuild after their 8-2 thrashing by Bayern Munich that knocked them out of the Champions League.Koeman, 57, moves from his role as manager of the Netherlands national team on a two-year contract with Barcelona until 2022. The… Continue reading Barcelona Appoints Ronald Norman New Coach_Ada Nkong

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Juventus appoint Andrea Pirlo to replace Maurizio Sarri_Femi Ehiabhi

Juventus have appointed Andrea Pirlo as manager to replace the sacked Maurizio Sarri, a week after hiring the former midfielder as Under-23 boss. The Italian giants sacked Sarri after just one season despite winning Serie A following the club's Champions League last-16 defeat by Lyon on Friday.Pirlo, 41, has signed a two-year deal until June 2022. The… Continue reading Juventus appoint Andrea Pirlo to replace Maurizio Sarri_Femi Ehiabhi

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Europa League Final:Man United Advances to Quarter Finals_Femi Ehiabhi

Manchester United have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League after defeating LASK Linz 2-1 on Wednesday night. The result of the tie was never in doubt as United held a 5-0 advantage from the first leg but the Austrian side did threaten an upset on the night after taking a surprise… Continue reading Europa League Final:Man United Advances to Quarter Finals_Femi Ehiabhi

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Arsenal Enters Race to Sign Lille Defender_Ada Nkong

Arsenal have joined Manchester United in the race to sign highly-rated Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to reports. The 22-year-old is on the radar of several elite European clubs this summer with Arsenal among them - although it is believed the Gunners are yet to follow up their interest with a concrete offer.Source: Daily Mail

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Players to Get Red Card Warning For Deliberate Coughing in Football_Ada Nkong

As part of Covid-19 measures, footballers can now be sent off for couging deliberately at opponents or match officials say the sport’s rule-makers and England’s Football Association. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) say the referee is to judge whether the cough was an abusive gesture. IFAB now classifies deliberate coughing as similar to “using… Continue reading Players to Get Red Card Warning For Deliberate Coughing in Football_Ada Nkong

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‘We Were Complacent’: Lampard Fumes After Chelsea FA Loss_Ada Nkong

‘We Were Complacent’: Lampard Fumes After Chelsea’s FA Cup LossChannels TelevisionUpdated August 1, 2020428 Chelsea’s English head coach Frank Lampard (L) and Arsenal’s Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta watches the players from the touchline during the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, on August 1, 2020.… Continue reading ‘We Were Complacent’: Lampard Fumes After Chelsea FA Loss_Ada Nkong