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Morocco frustrated by Lionel Messi’s friendly absence
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) sought clarity regarding Lionel Messi's injury, having been frustrated to learn that Argentina would be without their star man for Tuesday's friendly.
Lionel Messi ruled out of Argentina’s friendly against Morocco
Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Argentina's friendly against Morocco on Tuesday "as a precaution" after suffering a groin injury in the 3-1 defeat by Venezuela.
Bayern Munich’s David Alaba eager to play at Arsenal
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba has suggested that he wants to play in the Premier League or La Liga at some stage of his career.
Lionel Messi to start Venezuela friendly on Argentina return
Lionel Messi will start Friday’s friendly against Venezuela in Madrid as he makes his return for Argentina following a self-imposed eight-month exile, coach Lionel Scaloni confirmed.
Lionel Messi could be cloned using current techniques – genetics scientist
Genetic scientists believe they could clone Lionel Messi in the future by using current scientific practices.
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola wants Thomas Partey to replace Fernandinho
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is eyeing a summer move for Ghana international Thomas Partey as a replacement for fans favourite and midfield enforcer Fernandinho.
Alvaro Arbeloa: It’s hard to improve Real Madrid
Real Madrid are unlikely to be improved significantly by a series of 'Galactico' signings, according to Alvaro Arbeloa.
Asisat Oshoala nominated for Player of the Week award in Spain
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala has been nominated for the Liga Iberdrola player of the week honour following her impressive showing for Barcelona Ladies in their 2-0 win against Atletico Madrid Ladies at the Wanda Metropolitano last Sunday.
Odion Ighalo: Why I turned down Barcelona
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo revealed he turned down a chance to join Spanish champions FC Barcelona last summer because of the conditions of the deal.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Premier League is over-rated
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed the quality of football in the Premier League was exactly as he expected it when he signed for Manchester United – over-rated.
Injured Luis Suarez to miss China Cup for Uruguay
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has been ruled out of playing in the China Cup with Uruguay after spraining his ankle for his club at the weekend.
Antoine Griezmann seeking Atletico Madrid exit but Barcelona are not interested
Griezmann announced his decision through a documentary in June last year called 'La Decision', a reference to LeBron James' televised announcement in 2010 where he announced he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Miami Heat.
Lionel Messi hits hat-trick as Barcelona torment Real Betis
Lionel Messi was lauded by opposition supporters on Sunday after he scored an outstanding hat-trick in Barcelona’s 4-1 win at Real Betis.
Barcelona’s Luis Suarez to undergo tests on sprained ankle
Luis Suarez will undergo tests on a sprained ankle on Monday, weeks before Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final against Manchester United.
Asisat Oshoala scores as Barcelona Ladies defeat Atletico Madrid
Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala on Sunday continued with her impressive goalscoring form for FC Barcelona Ladies by scoring in their 2-0 away win against title rivals Atletico Madrid Ladies.
Atletico Madrid v Barcelona breaks women’s attendance record
Atletico Madrid's league game against Barcelona on Sunday set a new world record attendance for a women's club football match.
Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero told not to slack off by Pep Guardiola
Aguero came off the bench to rescue the Premier League champions from an FA Cup quarter-final upset at Swansea City, heading his 28th goal of the season to seal a 3-2 victory from 2-0 down against the Championship club.
Kaka: Lionel Messi effect is keeping Cristiano Ronaldo at the top
Cristiano Ronaldo's motivation to stay at the top of world football comes from his rivalry with Barcelona star Lionel Messi, Kaka says.
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Lagos opens resettlement camp for victims of building collapse
As part of efforts to provide succour for victims of the collapsed and demolished buildings on Lagos Island, the Lagos State Government has reiterated its readiness to accommodate affected residents at the State Relief/Resettlement Centre Igando in Alimosho Local Government Area.
Stuart Baxter: Bafana Bafana showed incredible character to qualify for AFCON
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Appeal Court sacks Zamfara APC governorship, parliamentary candidates
The Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division, on Monday, set aside the judgment delivered by the Zamfara High Court, allowing the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field candidates in the 2019 Election.
Donald Trump declares ‘complete exoneration’ after Robert Mueller finds no collusion
US President Donald Trump has declared himself completely exonerated after his campaign was cleared of colluding with Russia in the 2016 election, in a major boost for his re-election hopes.
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The Nigerian Air Force says it will take delivery of Augusta 109 power helicopter from Italy soon, to strengthen its arsenal for the fight against insurgency in the North-West.
Kano rerun: Accredited observer groups laud INEC, media, security personnel
The Coalition of INEC Accredited Observers for Kano State re-run governorship supplementary election have hailed INEC for distribution of the election materials on time.
Kano rerun: PDP vows not to sign results
The People’s Democratic party (PDP) has vowed not to sign the results of the just concluded Gubernatorial Re-run Election before the official declaration by the INEC collation officer Prof. Bello Shehu in Kano.
Husband wants court to dissolve 21-year-old marriage over threat to life
A 59-year-old husband, Kolawole Mathew, on Tuesday asked an Ado-Ekiti Customary Court to dissolve his 21-year-old marriage to his wife, Ajoke, over threat to life.
Ogun elections: Keshington Adebutu reconciles son Ladi, Dapo Abiodun
Like the proverbial elder in the market place, the Lotto magnate, Sir Kessington Adebutu, has reconciled the Ogun State Governor-elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and the governorship candidate recognised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the recently conducted 2019 elections, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu.