![Sri Lankan soldiers secure the area around St Anthony's Shrine after the blast. [Eranga Jayawardena-AP Photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21080818-218x150.jpg "In Pictures: Multiple bombings hit Sri Lanka churches, hotels on Easter")
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Alan Smith: Steven Gerrard ‘not ready’ for Rangers job
Alan Smith says he does not think Steven Gerrard is ready for the Rangers job and the "massive expectations" that come with it.
AC Milan, Chelsea, others pay tribute to Ray Wilkins
Former England, Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Ray Wilkins died on Wednesday at the age of 61, days after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Alan Smith: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a shadow of his former self
Alan Smith fears Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been affected by the negativity surrounding Arsenal, saying he looks like a shadow of his former self.
Shola Ameobi voted MOTM in Notts County win
Former Super Eagles forward Shola Ameobi was voted man of the match in his League Two side (English fourth tier) Notts County’s 2-0 win against Stevenage at the Meadow Lane Stadium on Saturday.
Manchester United could use Henrikh Mkhitaryan as ‘bargaining chip’ – Alan Smith
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Winning the Europa League is unlikely to convince contract rebels Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil to stay at Arsenal, according to Alan Smith.
Fans react as Rooney retires from international football
England’s record goalscorer Wayne Rooney announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday.
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Super Falcons coach reveals women’s World Cup strategy
Super Falcons’ coach Thomas Dennerby has displayed his cards for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup as he has declared that he would take the games against Norway and South Korea very serious to earn valuable points.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Manchester City game ‘perfect’ after Everton loss
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Wednesday’s game against Manchester City is “the perfect one” for his side to bounce back from their dismal defeat at Everton.
Sri Lanka attacks ‘retaliation for Christchurch’ – deputy minister
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52 killed as explosions rock three churches, hotels in Sri Lanka
At least, 52 persons have been killed after explosions rocked at least, three churches and two hotels in Sri Lanka on Sunday morning as Christians celebrated Easter, according to AFP.
NBS: Federal, states, local governments share N1.92 trillion tiers in three months
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FCTA commits to peaceful co-existence of religious faiths
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has reiterated the administration’s commitment to peaceful co-existence among different religious faiths in the territory.