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Rivaldo: Paris Saint-Germain taught Real Madrid a lesson
Former Barcelona forward Rivaldo believes Real Madrid were taught a footballing lesson by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and believes Zinedine Zidane may have to spend big again in January.
Antonio Conte’s Inter Milan ready to kick back against AC Milan
Antonio Conte branded himself a ‘jackass’ for his tactical blunders which saw Inter Milan struggle to a draw in their European opener this week, but warned they would kick back into gear on Saturday against city rivals AC Milan.
Cristiano Ronaldo explains controversial gesture during Atlético draw
Cristiano Ronaldo has denied suggestions he tried to offend Atlético Madrid’s supporters with a hand gesture during Wednesday’s Champions League group stage clash.
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool always looking for world-class potential
Jurgen Klopp has overseen some of Liverpool’s most productive transfer business of the modern era and admits that his recruitment philosophy is to seek out "world-class potential".
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It is time to allow women into stadiums – FIFA tells Iran
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told Iran it is time to allow women into football stadiums and that the global soccer body expects “positive developments”, starting with their next home match in October.
Peter Olayinka: I’m happy VAR didn’t cancel historic goal
Peter Olayinka has expressed delight after the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) failed to cancel his goal which inspired Slavia Prague to a shock 1-1 away draw against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League opener.
Ruud Gullit advice Real Madrid to get former Barcelona manager
Dutch legend Ruud Gullit has advised crisis hit-Real Madrid to sign former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola to help the club solve their on-field problems after the huge defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
Virgil van Dijk rubbishes contract speculation at Liverpool
The Dutch defender is already tied to terms at Anfield until the summer of 2023, with a five-and-a-half-year deal penned upon his arrival from Southampton in January 2018.
Reports: Chelsea to offer Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori five-year contracts
According to the Guardian, the Blues hierarchy are ready to roll out five-year contracts to the Anglo-Nigerian duo after impressing under manager Frank Lampard.
Kaka: PSG stay is good for Neymar
Being forced to remain at Paris Saint-Germain can be beneficial to Neymar, says Kaka, with the Brazilian expected to be a leader in what could prove to be a “great year”.
Barça keeping a close eye on Salzburg sensation
After netting a hat-trick on his Champions League debut in mid-week, it was only a matter of time before the Erling Braut Håland transfer rumours started rolling in.
Riyad Mahrez lauds Manchester City’s perfect Champions League start
Pep Guardiola’s men cruised past the Ukrainian Premier League side with the Algeria international playing a key role in the victory.
David Okereke, Emmanuel Dennis fail to lift Club Brugge over Galatasaray
Nigerian duo of David Okereke and Emmanuel Dennis both started for Club Brugge in their UEFA Champions league game against Galatasaray at Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo mocking Atletico Madrid fans with hand gesture
Cristiano Ronaldo has clarified that a hand gesture he aimed at Atletico Madrid supporters during Juventus's 2-2 draw with the Liga side was not intended to offend them.
Phil Thompson: Sadio Mane’s pass to Mohamed Salah cost Liverpool against Napoli
Ex-Liverpool caretaker manager Phil Thompson has stated Sadio Mane “made the wrong decision” in the Reds 2-0 Champions League loss to Napoli on Tuesday night.
UCL: Zinedine Zidane admits Real Madrid midfield collapsed in PSG thrashing
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has rued his team’s heavy 3-0 defeat to PSG in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League Group A match at the Parc des Princes, saying his midfield collapse cost them the match.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits it was great to watch Erling Braut Haland
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has seemingly been keeping an eye on Red Bull Salzburg’s wonder-kid Erling Braut Haland after admitting he’s great to watch.
UCL: Victor Osimhen down plays Lille’s 3-0 loss to Ajax
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen believes he and his Lille teammates have learnt useful lessons following their 3-0 in the Champions league by Ajax on Tuesday.
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Man jilted by girlfriend commits suicide
The Surulere Police Station on Wednesday received an information that one Kehinde Muse, 25, of No 56, Modele Street drank a substance suspected to be sniper.
Folashade Yemi-Esan assumes duty as acting head of service
Following the suspension of Mrs Winfred Oyo-Ita, by President Muhammadu Buhari, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, on Thursday assumed duty as Acting Head of Civil Service of the Federation.
Man arrested for ‘raping 6-year-old girl’
The police in Ogun State have arrested a 43-year-old man, Oluwole Bamidele, for allegedly raping a six-year-old daughter of his neighbour.
Reps minority leader tears PDP BoT apart
Members of the Board of Trustees, BOT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Thursday publicly disagreed over the report of the committee set up to look into the circumstances that led to the emergence of Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, as the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives against the directive of the party.
Sheikh Gumi: Ex-President Jonathan, Buhari lack education on how to lead Nigeria
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, Islamic cleric, says former President Goodluck Jonathan and President Muhammadu Buhari both lack education on how to lead Nigeria.
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Kogi SSG testifies against deputy governor
The Secretary to the Kogi State Government (SSG), Mrs Folashade Ayoade-Arike, on Monday entered the witness box to testify at the panel hearing investigating allegations of gross misconduct against the deputy governor of the state, Elder Simon Achuba.
IGP: Community, not state police suitable for Nigeria
The Inspector General of Police Abubakar Mohammed Adamu has expressed preference for the adoption of community police as against the clamour for state police.
IPOB: We’ll never forgive those that killed our brothers – Nnamdi Kanu
The Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Saturday observed a minute silence in honor of their members who died in their quest for a sovereign state.g
Voting in presidential election begins in Tunisia
Tunisians began casting votes in an unpredictable presidential election on Sunday, where there is no overwhelming front-runner, with the young democracy’s economic ills dominating the agenda, Reuters reported.
Algeria detains opposition activist in new sign of clampdown
Algerian authorities have arrested Fodil Boumala, a prominent opposition activist and anti-government protester, fellow activists and a lawyer said on Thursday.