Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas has respond to the claim of German superstars, Alexander Zverev that Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev and himself (Alexander Zverev) are the big three in the
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Romelu Lukaku will remain at Chelsea amidst the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club due to the revelation of his controversial interview with Sky in Italy last month.Thomas Tuchel has chosen to let Lukaku back into the group after suspension against Liverpool. Photo Credits: Getty.The player was translated to have said a lot of needless words which costed him a place in the squad when Chelsea welcome Liverpool to the Stamford Bridge in the weekend.Following a clear-the-air talk with manager Thomas Tuchel, the club has now reached a decision that the player will remain at the club this month,…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria trained for the second time on Monday as they continue preparations for the continental showpiece coming starting later this month in Cameroun.Chidozie Awaziem trained separately due to a knock.The Nigeiran representative, trained at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, the country’s capital despite some members of the invited players yet to arrive to the camp.Interim boss, Austin Eguavoen oversaw the session with 13 players while defender Chidozie Awaziem trained separately due to a knock he picked up in the first training session.Reports also has it that Leganes defender Kenneth Omeruo has tested positive for Covid…
Chelsea since the 2020 summer have made good progress in their transfer businesses but maybe too focused on incomings and outgoings that they have failed where it really matters.Stalled contract talks for defenders a real headache for Chelsea. (Credit: Andy Hooper-The Daily Mail)The Blues last summer in that time had secured the services of Hakim Ziyech, Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Romelu Lukaku, all top signings that every club dreams of having altogether in their squad.However, the blues have in the process forgotten to start contract talks earlier, with players like Antonio Rudiger, Cesar…
Southampton Midfielder Samuel McQueen has been forced to retire from football at the age of 26 after rupturing his ACL in his right knee in 2018 while playing for Middlesbrough against Crystal Palace.Image of the Southampton stadium, Saint Marys’ ParkThe recurring infection meant that he required additional surgeries and the player, who made his senior debut in 2014 has not played since then.Sam McQueen has called time on his playing career. (Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images Sport)Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhüttl had said in 2021 that it will be a miracle for the player to ever return to playing again and player, on…
Top clubs in Europe will be out there in January with the aim of strengthening their squad as competitions continue to get tougher in different leagues and in the two or three European club competitions.We take a look that the players who will be perfect for each of the top teams in the month.Arsenal – Bruno Guimarães of Olympic LyonThe Brazilian has been linked with a move to the club and age 24, the midfielder is the perfect fit for a young squad given the current options for Mikel Arteta are much older, and with Thomas Partey is leaving for…
A little too late to make such decision ? Well, such thoughts are of the past now as the Nigeria Football Federation has announced that Portuguese tactician, José Peseiro will be the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles but will take charge after the Nations Cup next month.Head coach of Venezuela José Peseiro reacts during a Group B match between Venezuela and Ecuador as part of Copa America Brazil 2021 at Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos on June 20, 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)The Federation had appointed former Green Eagles defender Austin Eguavoen as…
Barcelona’s Danish striker Martin Braithwaite has returned to the grass after months on the sideline.Xavi is set to have another player available after months on the sideline. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP) (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR/AFP via Getty Images)Braithwaite 30, went off injured after hurting his knee in the 74th minute of the club’s 2-1 win over Getafe back in August and has never feature since then.Braithwaite has made a good start to the season, scoring twice and assisting one in three league games prior to his injury, and Xavi will be delighted to have him back on the…
The first half of the 2021-22 Premier League season has come to an end even if it is inconclusive due to the effects of the Covid 19. However, a lot of players have stood out in the past half and in this article, we take a look at the best XI at half way through in the English top-flight.Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) and Mohamed Salah in a file photo. (Image: Twitter/@premierleague)Goalkeeper – Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)The England goalkeeper joined the Gunners in the summer from Sheffield United in a £24m deal and was not well received in North London after his reputation…
The African Cup of Nations will finally kick off in Cameroun on the ninth of January, after the postponement of the 33rd edition in 2020 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.Algeria’s forward Riyad Mahrez and his teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Final football match between Senegal and Algeria at the Cairo International Stadium. Image credit: Getty ImagesCameroun, the host nation have made the necessary preparations, according to the President of the country’s Football Association, Samuel Eto’o, who confirmed in a social media post that all is set for kickoff.“With the…