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Why I decided not to return to Barcelona – Messi confirms Inter Miami move

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Lionel Messi has confirmed that he is set to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side, Inter Miami this summer. The 35-year-old was heavily linked with a return to Barcelona, a club where he made his name. But Messi, in an interview with Mundo…

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Transfer: Details of Messi’s shock move to Inter Miami revealed

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Major League Soccer (MLS) side, Inter Miami have emerged as shock favourites to sign Lionel Messi this summer. ESPN reports that terms of the deal include an option for part-ownership of Inter Miami. The league would also subsidise the…

NPFL Playoffs: Sunshine hold Remo Stars

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Sunshine Stars came back from a goal down to hold Remo Stars to a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier League playoffs tie at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Wednesday night. Both teams are yet to record a win in the competition…

UCL final: Dzeko predicts Man City vs Inter Milan clash

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Inter Milan striker, Edin Dzeko, has predicted his side’s UEFA Champions League final against Manchester City on Saturday in Turkey. Dzeko, a former Man City player, believes the Champions League final between Inter and Pep Guardiola’s…

Real Madrid identify player to sign as Harry Kane’s alternative

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Real Madrid have reportedly identified Inter Milan striker, Lautaro Martinez, as a possible alternative should they fail to sign Tottenham’s Harry Kane this summer. Martinez has established himself as one of the top strikers in Italy since…

Super Six playoffs: Odigie rues missed chances in Insurance draw against Enyimba

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Bendel Insurance head coach, Monday Odigie, has expressed disappointment with his team’s performance in their 1-1 draw against Enyimba at the ongoing Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs. Sodiq Abubakar put Enyimba ahead in the first…

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EPL: Chelsea to sign 21-year-old playmaker for Pochettino

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Chelsea have joined the race for Celta Vigo playmaker Gabri Veiga. According to The Guardian, Chelsea are keen to sign the 21-year-old Spaniard for their manager, Mauricio Pochettino this summer. Veiga has a release clause worth in the…

Transfer: Three Arsenal players to leave Arteta’s side [Full list]

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Arsenal trio, Auston Trusty, Nicolas Pepe and Folarin Balogun are headed for the exit door this summer transfer window, Football London reports. Trusty spent the season on loan at Birmingham City and did well in the Championship and…

Enyimba boss, Finidi bemoans poor officiating in draw against Bendel Insurance

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Enyimba head coach, Finidi George, has taken a swipe at the officiating in his side’s Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs tie against Bendel Insurance The eight-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Bendel Insurance. Enyimba had…

Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba to host Federation Cup final next Thursday

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The Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, will host the 2023 Nigeria Federation Cup final. Bendel Insurance and Rangers will clash in the final on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The encounter, according to the Nigeria Football Federation, will kick off…

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NPL playoffs: Enyimba still on top despite draw against Bendel Insurance

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Enyimba stayed on top of the log in the Nigeria Premier League playoffs after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Bendel Insurance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Wednesday. The People’s Elephants have now garnered five points…

EPL: Man United to make final decision about Mason Greenwood’s future

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Manchester United are reportedly set to make a final decision on the future of Mason Greenwood in the next few weeks. Man United have taken their time in deciding the future of Greenwood after a case of assault against him by his partner…

ECL: UEFA under fire over West Ham vs Fiorentina final

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Arsenal legend Paul Merson has said that UEFA’s choice of stadium for the Europa Conference League (ECL) final is an ‘absolute disgrace.’ West Ham United will face Fiorentina in the ECL final on Wednesday night at the Eden Arena in Prague.…

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Transfer: He’ll fit well – Arsenal’s Turner reacts as striker returns to Emirates

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Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner has said that returning striker Folarin Balogun will be a great addition to the Gunners. According to Turner, Balogun will fit in well with Mikel Arteta’s side. Balogun spent the 2022–2023 campaign on loan at…

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Real Madrid make Bellingham most expensive British player with £115m deal

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England midfielder Jude Bellingham is now the most expensive British footballer ever after Real Madrid agreed a £115 million deal with Borussia Dortmund for him. The two clubs have struck an agreement for an initial fee for the 19-year-old…

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Transfer: French clubs Lille, Lens fight for Orban’s signature

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Ligue 1 clubs, Lille and Lens are going head-to-head to secure the services of KAA Gent this summer. According to the French website, Foot Mercato, the two clubs have opened talks with Gent to sign the Nigerian. Orban scored 20 goals and…

Transfer: Napoli determined to keep Osimhen despite Premier League interest

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Napoli is not willing to lose star striker Victor Osimhen this summer and will meet his agent to discuss a new contract. Osimhen played a vital role in the Partenopei’s Scudetto success in the just concluded season. The forward scored 26…

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Rivers United forward Nwagua doubtful for Lobi Stars tie

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Rivers United forward, Nyima Nwagua, is likely to miss today’s tie against Lobi Stars. The Rivers United topscorer picked up a knock in their 2-2 draw against Remo Stars on Monday. He was substituted in the second half by Lukman Adefemi…

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Transfer: French clubs interested in Tosin Adarabioyo

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Fulham defender, Tosin Adarabioyo is drawing interest from Ligue 1 clubs, Monaco and Stade Rennes. According to RMC transfer expert, Fabrice Hawkins, the two clubs have opened talks with Fulham to sign the player. Fulham are looking to…

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Imenger rallies Lobi Stars mates ahead of Rivers United clash

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Lobi Stars forward Barnabas Imenger has tasked his teammates to go for victory when they face Rivers United on Wednesday (today) in the Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs tie. The Makurdi-based outfit are bottom of the playoff table…

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Transfer: N’Golo Kante accepts £172m offer to leave Chelsea

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Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kante is close to leaving the Premier League, after being offered £172m to join Saudi club Al Ittihad, the Daily Mail reports. Kante has played seven seasons at Stamford Bridge, making 269 appearances for the…

EPL: Chelsea in talks to sign Neymar from PSG

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Chelsea have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a possible deal for Neymar, according to Le10Sport. Neymar could be on the verge of leaving the Ligue 1 champions, following Lionel Messi out of the door. The Brazilian’s season ended…

Champions League: How Man City can defeat Inter Milan in final – Guardiola

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has given a tactical breakdown into how his team can defeat Inter Milan in the Champions League final on Saturday. The Serie A side stand in between City and winning the Treble this season. Although…

Champions League: Guardiola names Inter Milan player as ‘one of the best in the world’

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Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has hailed Inter Milan goalkeeper, Andre Onana, as “one of the best in the world”. City are heavy favourites for this Saturday’s Champions League final in Istanbul. But Guardiola insists the Serie A…

Transfer: Ex-Man Utd forward receives huge offer to join Ronaldo at Al-Nassr

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Former Manchester United forward, Wilfried Zaha has received a huge offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr. According to Sky Sports, Zaha is set to join Al-Nassr to partner Ronaldo in the team’s attack next season after being offered…

EPL: Moises Caicedo told club to join between Chelsea, Arsenal

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TalkSPORT host, Laura Woods has urged Brighton’s Moises Caicedo to choose Arsenal over Chelsea. Caicedo has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Chelsea this summer transfer window. The Ecuador international had an exceptional 2022…

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Eguma upbeat Rivers United will win NPL title again

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Rivers United manager, Stanley Eguma has boasted that his team will successfully defend their Nigeria Premier League title. The Pride of Rivers won the 2021-22 NPL title, the first time since their inception. The Port Harcourt club are…

Transfer: They still have same problem – Pique hits Barcelona amid Messi’s return

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Former Barcelona defender, Gerard Pique has criticized his former club under the leadership of President Joan Laporta for his stance on Lionel Messi’s potential return to Camp Nou. Messi recently played his last game for Paris Saint…

EPL: Perez hits out at English media over treatment of Man Utd forward

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Former Denmark winger, Kenneth Perez has hit out at English media for their treatment of Manchester United star Wout Weghorst. Perez believes that Weghorst has been over-criticized and that asking him to pick a different sport was a step…

EPL: Harry Maguire told to leave Manchester United for rivals

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Former Liverpool player, John Barnes has urged defender Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United this summer for Premier League rivals Newcastle United. Barnes believes Maguire would be a great signing for Newcastle United, adding that…