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Manchester City linked with shock move for former Manchester United talisman
City are looking for a long-term solution up front, as Sergio Aguero is in the final few months of his contract. It is not yet clear if their all-time record goalscorer will extend his stay.
Bruno Fernandes hits back at Jurgen Klopp over penalty claims
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has told Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to stop moaning about the number of penalties given to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
Arsenal defender keen to join Real Betis this month
The centre-back is surplus to requirements at Emirates Stadium and would like to move to the Liga side currently managed by former Real Madrid, Manchester City and West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini.
NFF hails Super Eagles star Chidozie Awaziem at 24
The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Eagles and Boavista defender Chidozie Awaziem on his 24th birthday.
Zaidu Sanusi wins Portuguese Super Cup with FC Porto
Super Eagles left-back Zaidu Sanusi clinched his first career trophy as FC Porto defeated Benfica 2-0 to lift the 2020 Portuguese Super Cup on Wednesday night.
Europa League: Arsenal, Manchester United get tricky draws
There are a number of intriguing ties to look out for in the Europa League last 32 with five British sides looking to progress to the latter stages of the competition.
Pep Guardiola praises John Stones for turning Manchester City career around
Pep Guardiola has praised John Stones for turning his career at Manchester City around, while insisting he never lost faith in the defender.
Europa: Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham seal top spot with win over Antwerp
Tottenham Hotspur secured first place in Europa League Group J with a 2-0 home win over Royal Antwerp thanks to second-half goals from Carlos Vinicius and Giovanni Lo Celso on Thursday.
Nigerian midfielder sees red as 10-woman SL Benfica fall at Chelsea
Christy Ucheibe got sent off in Wednesday's Uefa Women's Champions League first leg, Round of 32 encounter as 10-woman SL Benfica suffered a 5-0 loss at home to Chelsea.
Manchester City’s Ederson calls for concussion subs
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson called for the introduction of concussion substitutes to football following the clash of heads between Raul Jimenez and David Luiz that left the former with a fractured skull.
Ederson: I’m the best penalty taker at Manchester City
The City boss said himself that the goalkeeper was the best player in his squad at scoring spot-kicks last season when his side went through a poor run of missing penalties. Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Ilkay Gundogan and Sergio Aguero all spurned chances from the spot when City missed four of seven between November and February.
Joe Aribo out of Rangers’ League Cup clash due to illness
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo will miss Rangers’ League Cup tie at Falkirk on Sunday as a result of illness.
Steven Gerrard reacts to Joe Aribo’s reported coronavirus positive result
Glasgow Rangers boss, Steven Gerrard has explained why Joe Aribo was left out of the Europa league match with Benfica on Thursday.
Leon Balogun celebrates Rangers win vs Aberdeen
Leon Balogun is delighted to see Rangers beat Aberdeen 4-0 in their Scottish Premier League clash at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday.
Joe Aribo, Leon Balogun helps Rangers thrash Aberdeen, extend lead over Celtic
Joe Aribo and Leon Balogun returned to club duties and featured as Rangers moved 11 points clear of Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a resounding 4-0 win against Aberdeen on Sunday.
Manchester City find Kun Aguero’s possible successor
Sergio Aguero's contract at Man City expires in June 2021. He is 32 and the Sky Blues understand that they must go looking for a substitute for the long term. According to 'The Telegraph', Pep Guardiola is considering going for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.
Real Madrid forward tests positive for coronavirus
Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic has tested positive for the coronavirus, the club confirmed on Friday.
Leon Balogun hails Rangers 8-0 trouncing of Hamilton
Leon Balogun has expressed excitement with his return as a starter for Glasgow Rangers on Sunday.
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