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Niko Kovac: Bayern Munich will discuss Renato Sanches future in summer
Renato Sanches could leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, says head coach Niko Kovac.
Barcelona, Liverpool in race to sign Nicolas Pepe
Uefa Champions League semi-final opponents Barcelona and Liverpool are among the club's interested in signing Ivory Coast attacker Nicolas Pepe.
Benjamin Pavard: Bayern Munich signed me because I am one of the best
Benjamin Pavard is full of confidence ahead of his move to Bayern Munich, insisting that the Bundesliga leaders did not sign him just due to his performances at World Cup 2018.
Asisat Oshoala thrilled to defy injury, back in action for Barcelona Ladies
Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala is elated to be back on the pitch again after making a substitute appearance for Barcelona Ladies in Sunday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.
Pep Guardiola trusts ‘special’ Phil Foden to become Man City star
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has not seen many players like Phil Foden, who he believes is "special" and possesses "something that's difficult to find".
Barcelona beat Bayern Munich as Asisat Oshoala return from injury
Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala makes injury return as Barcelona Ladies beat Bayern Munich 1-0 away in the first leg of their UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final clash on Sunday night.
Renato Sanches wants to leave Bayern Munich
One-time wonderkid Renato Sanches has repeated his desire to leave Bayern Munich after another year in which he has struggled to break into the first team.
No decision taken on Lille’s Nicolas Pepe transfer discussions – agent
Cote d’Ivoire player Nicolas Pepe is a wanted man in Europe, according to his own agent.
Chelsea aiming to end Lyon reign in women’s Champions League
French powerhouse Lyon remains on course to win a fourth consecutive women’s Champions League crown as they prepare to take on Chelsea in the semi-finals.
Fabio Capello: Real Madrid have €500 million to spend in the summer
Fabio Capello has revealed that Real Madrid have a staggering €500 million (£430m/$560m) to spend in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Manuel Neuer laughs off retirement rumours and plots Bayern Munich return
Neuer sustained a calf injury against Fortuna Dusseldorf on Sunday, ruling him out for two weeks, and when it was revealed he was set to hold a news conference speculation over his future mounted.
Bayern Munich open first African football school in Addis Ababa
Bayern Munich have opened their first football school in Africa, the German giants announced Wednesday, with the new facility located in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa.
Bayern Munich urged to appoint Jose Mourinho as new manager
Former Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Ballack has asked the club to hire Jose Mourinho, as his appointment would, “bring glamour to the club”.
Mauricio Pochettino plans to ruin old pal Pep Guardiola’s Champions League bid
Pep Guardiola’s bid to win the Champions League for the first time since 2011 will come under threat from his old friend Mauricio Pochettino when Manchester City face Tottenham in the quarter-final second leg later on Wednesday.
Ex-Ajax skipper Siem de Jong tells Matthijs de Ligt to join Barcelona
Former Ajax captain Siem de Jong would like to see in-demand teenage defender Matthijs de Ligt join La Liga champions Barcelona.
Rafael van der Vaart predicts Ajax vs Barcelona Champions League final
Former Ajax midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has predicted his old side to reach the final of the Champions League, where he believes they will face Barcelona.
Asisat Oshoala resumes training with Barcelona Ladies after injury setback
Nigeria forward Asisat Oshoala has resumed training with Barcelona Ladies after spending time on the sidelines due to injury.
Uli Hoeness: Bayern Munich won’t exceed 100 million euro mark for a player
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness ruled out breaking the 100 million euros ($113 million) mark this summer and said he would buy French striker Kylian Mbappe “immediately” if he had the money.
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JAMB: Man registers UTME 64 times to ‘ghost-write’ for 64 candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board says it has caught someone it described as a “notorious cheat” who had registered for the UTME 64 times, with the intention of writing the examination for 64 candidates.
Police foil pro-Dasuki protest in Sokoto
Police have foiled a planned procession to demand the release of former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) in Sokoto state.
Any move by Iran to close Strait of Hormuz unacceptable – US official
Any move by Iran to close the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to the United States ending oil waivers for purchases of Iranian oil would be unjustified and unacceptable, a senior administration official said on Monday.
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Iran denounces ‘illegal’ US sanctions as oil waivers end
Iran denounced US sanctions on its oil sector as "illegal" on Monday after the United States announced it will no longer grant sanctions exemptions to Iran's oil customers.
Court to hear alleged N2.8 million fraud case against Nnewi United chairman
The Federal High Court sitting in Awka will on May 30, 2019, begin hearing on the case of obtaining by false pretence involving the manager of Nnewi United football club of Nnewi, Mr. Olisa Onuchukwu.
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Lagos government owes Legion over 4 months salary arrears
Badagry Chapter of the Nigerian Legion has appealed to the Lagos State Government to immediately pay four months of salary arrears being owed its members.
Presidency: Death sentence on 8 Nigerians by UAE unfortunate
The senior special assistant to the president on foreign affairs and diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has described the death sentence passed on eight Nigerians in the United Arab Emirate (UAE) as unfortunate.
Cristiano Ronaldo not enough as Juventus crash out to Ajax young guns
Even Cristiano Ronaldo was not enough for Juventus to end their 23-year wait for the European title as they crashed out in the Champions League quarter-finals for a second consecutive year.
Auditor-General laments poor implementation of audit reports
The Auditor-General of the Federation, Anthony Ayine, says the continued poor implementation of recommendations in the auditor-general’s inspections and annual reports remains a huge clog in the efforts to rid the country’s public sector of corruption.
Gernot Rohr closes door on new players for AFCON
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has insisted he will not bring in new players for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt.