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Catalunya protest threatens Barcelona vs Real Madrid
Barcelona’s home match against Real Madrid, scheduled for December 18, has been pushed into doubt due to a communique released by Tsunami Democratic on Tuesday.
Real Madrid’s Luka Modric congratulates Barcelona rival Lionel Messi after sixth Ballon d’Or win
Lionel Messi received the Ballon d'Or trophy from 2018 winner Luka Modric on Monday, with the Real Madrid midfielder then congratulating Barcelona's talismanic forward on social media.
Real Madrid go top with gutsy win at Alaves
Sergio Ramos scored a goal and conceded a penalty as Real Madrid battled past Alaves on Saturday to go top of La Liga before Sunday’s game between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Edinson Cavani confirms Lionel Messi confrontation amid claims Uruguay striker challenged Argentina captain to...
Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani has confirmed there was a heated exchange with Lionel Messi during Uruguay’s 2-2 friendly draw with Argentina on Monday amid claims he offered to fight his opponent.
Sergio Aguero: Only Liverpool can stop Manchester City this season
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has admitted that Liverpool is the only team that can “hurt” them in the Premier League this season.
Gerard Pique: Barcelona’s players offered to change contracts to sign Neymar
Gerard Pique has said Barcelona’s players offered to alter their own contracts to help the club buy Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
Gerard Pique dismisses talk of Messi and Griezmann rift
Gerard Pique insists Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann have a perfectly normal relationship.
Sergio Ramos nets for 16th straight season as Real Madrid thrash Leganes
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, scored for the 16th La Liga season in a row as his side coasted to a 5-0 win at home to basement club Leganes in La Liga on Wednesday.
José Mourinho putting plans in place for Real Madrid return
José Mourinho has reportedly started ‘putting plans in place’ regarding a potential managerial return to Real Madrid.
New date for rescheduled Clasico confirmed as December 18
Following the decision to postpone Saturday's meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid, it has been confirmed that the first Clasico of the season will take place on December 18.
Jose Mourinho back on Real Madrid’s radar as Zinedine Zidane fights for job
Zinedine Zidane is entering must-win territory at Real Madrid, with Goal learning that the Frenchman has lost the trust of certain board members amid talk of a return to the Santiago Bernabeu for Jose Mourinho.
Nearly 200 injured in police clashes with Catalan separatists
Nearly 200 people were hurt in another night of violent clashes in Catalonia, authorities said Saturday, after radical separatists hurled rocks and fireworks at police who responded with teargas and rubber bullets.
Barcelona, Real Madrid told to agree on new Clasico date
The Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid has been postponed due to protests in Catalonia, the Spanish Football Federation said.
Real Madrid stars send Zinedine Zidane to panic ahead of El-Clasico
Two Real Madrid stars have sent Zinedine Zidane to panic ahead of the upcoming clash against Barcelona at the Camp Nou, due to the injuries they sustained with their national teams in the euro 2020 qualifiers.
La Liga: Ousmane Dembele to miss Clasico after receiving two-match ban
cc will miss this season’s first Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid after he was banned for two matches by the Spanish football federation (RFEF) on Wednesday.
Spain want Barcelona sensation Ansu Fati to commit international future to them
Ansu Fati is making quite the impact at Barcelona, with Spain now looking for the 16-year-old sensation to commit his international future to them.
Rivaldo: Neymar made a mistake leaving Barcelona
Neymar made a mistake leaving Barcelona, claims Rivaldo, with the Brazil international urged to favour a return to Camp Nou over a potential switch to Real Madrid.
Diego Simeone urged to become ‘the Ferguson of Atletico Madrid’
Diego Simeone has been urged to become “the Alex Ferguson of Atletico Madrid” by club president Enrique Cerezo.
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World Bank: Development partners pool $53 billion to fight poverty in Africa
A coalition of global development partners has announced $82 billion commitment for the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s fund for the poorest, to maintain momentum in the fight against extreme poverty.
Central bank targets forex earnings from artificial intelligence, software development
Briefing the media Saturday in Ogere, Ogun State, after the Bankers’ Committee Retreat, the CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, said the initiatives are in consonance with theme of the event, ‘Delivering increasing Growth through Digital Finance for the Nigerian Economy.’
Afreximbank president speaks at 4th South East economic summit
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Lagos: Blue rail line to commence operation next year
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ESIRS: Enugu IGR boost, fallout out of Governor Ugwuanyi’s measures
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Federal government sets boundaries for acreage management
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NERC: Eko Disco records highest remittance efficiency in Q2
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Democrats unveil impeachment charges against Donald Trump
Democrats in the House of Representatives yesterday announced formal charges against President Donald Trump, accusing him of abusing power and obstructing Congress.
UNILORIN, firm sign 21-year land lease agreement
The University of Ilorin and Oriental Energy Resource Farms Ltd, an agro-based firm belonging to Borno State entrepreneur, Mohammed Indimi, recently signed a 21 years “land lease agreement” for mechanised agricultural projects.