Category: Sports
Benzema scores on final Real Madrid appearance
Karim Benzema marked his final Real Madrid appearance with a goal as they drew their last game of the La Liga season at home to Athletic Bilbao. The 35-year-old, second on the club’s all-time record goalscoring list, slotted in from
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Real Madrid, Eden Hazard part ways
Real Madrid have terminated Eden Hazard’s contract with the club. The two parties mutually agreed to terminate the contract on Saturday. In a statement posted on the club website, Real said: “Real Madrid CF and Eden Hazard have reached an
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Sanwo-Olu plays host to Arsenal player, Bukayo Saka at State House, Marina
Excited Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu on Saturday at the State House, Marina played host to Arsenal player, Bukayo Saka. The governor posted on his Facebook page, “Exciting day at the State House, Marina today as I had
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Nigeria beat Dominican Republic 2-1 in U-20 World Cup opener
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Sunday defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in the the FIFA U-20 World Cup opener. Nigeria won the opener at the Estadio Malvinas Argentina in Mendoza in Argentina. The Flying Eagles will face Italy next in their
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Man City thrash Real Madrid to reach Champions League final
Manchester City delivered a relentless performance laced with outstanding quality to overpower holders Real Madrid and reach the Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul. City have lost two previous semi-finals to Real but they made no mistake here
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Arsenal outclass sorry Chelsea to return to top
Arsenal delivered an emphatic warning that they remain serious title contenders as they outclassed abysmal Chelsea at Emirates Stadium to return to the top of the Premier League. The Gunners had gone four league games without a win and were
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Sports minister orders closure of National Stadium, Lagos
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, on Saturday announced the temporary closure of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, due to the collapse of a floodlight mast. Dare made this known in a statement after inspecting the collapsed
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Drogba advises Osimhen as Man Utd, Chelsea eye striker
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, is reportedly set to leave Napoli in the summer, with Ivorian living legend, Didier Drogba advising him to shun any overture from Paris Saint Germain. He is valued at £150 million and “has been heavily linked
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Italian-Nigerian volleyball star, Ituma, dies after falling from hotel window
Nigerian-born Italian up-and-coming volleyball star, Julia Ituma, has died after a suspected fall from a hotel room window in Turkey following her team’s, Novara, defeat to Turkish side Eczacibas in the Champions League semi-final. Turkish police said 18-year-old Ituma was
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Adesanya knocks Pereira out, reclaims UFC middleweight title
Israel Adesanya has reclaimed the UFC middleweight title from Alex Pereira in the main event of UFC 287 at the FTX Arena in Miami, Florida on Sunday morning. The knockout came from nowhere as Pereira was initially on the offense.
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Lampard named Chelsea manager for rest of season
Frank Lampard says he will “focus on the job in hand” after being named Chelsea’s caretaker manager, rather than trying to land the role full-time. Lampard has completed a surprise return to Chelsea for the rest of the season, replacing the
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Managerless Chelsea held by much changed Liverpool
Chelsea and Liverpool played out a tame goalless draw at Stamford Bridge that was a sobering reflection of the current reduced status of the clubs. Bruno Saltor was in interim charge of Chelsea following Graham Potter’s sacking while Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
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Graham Potter sacked by Chelsea less than seven months in charge
Chelsea have sacked manager Graham Potter after less than seven months in charge following Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa. It was the Englishman’s 11th defeat in 31 games since replacing Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge on 8 September.
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Liverpool smash seven past shambolic Man Utd
Liverpool delivered the complete performance and Mohamed Salah became the club’s record Premier League goalscorer as Manchester United were overwhelmed at a joyous Anfield. United’s renaissance under manager Erik ten Hag already has the tangible reward of the Carabao Cup
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Barcelona face Madrid in Copa Clasico semi final
A wounded Barcelona face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday hunting for a Clasico win to make coach Xavi Hernandez’s gamble at a critical moment of the season pay off. Despite missing injured duo
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Ghanaian footballer Atsu found dead, Chelsea, Newcastle, others mourn
The body of former Ghana international Christian Atsu has been found after a devastating earthquake in Turkey, local media reported Saturday, quoting his manager. Atsu, 31, was caught up in a 7.8-magnitude quake that rocked Turkey and Syria on February
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Tragedy as goalkeeper dies after saving penalty in Belgium
A goalkeeper has tragically died from a heart attack seconds after saving a penalty. Arne Espeel, 25, was in action for Winkel Sport B against Westrozebeke in Belgium on Saturday when the shocking incident occurred. The stopper’s side were leading
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Brazil football legend, Pele dies aged 82
Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 goals in 1,363 appearances during a 21-year career, including 77 goals in 92 matches for
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My dad swore that I’ll never be useful in life – Super Falcons goalkeeper
Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has let the cat out of the bag concerning his little begining as an amateur playing in Nigeria, as a Nigerian under Nigerian parents. “I kept on going because of my Dad, at a point
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Japan beat Spain to top group as Germany crash out
Japan staged another extraordinary World Cup comeback to top Group E and reach the last 16, overcoming a stunned Spain side who were fortunate to join them in the knockout stage. In a tournament that has been full of shocks,
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