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The former Manchester United boss has been working as a commentator since being sacked by the Premier League side in December.

Niko Kovac is to be sacked as manager of Bayern Munich this summer regardless of how he fares in an ongoing bid for a domestic double, according to a report.

Former Croatia international Igor Stimac has been appointed as the new coach of the Indian men’s national team, after the AIFF's (All India Football Federation) Executive Commitee ratified the recommendation by the Technical Committee.

Former Nigeria youth international Emmanuel Babayaro has cautioned the Golden Eaglets over complacency ahead of their semi-final clash against Guinea at the Africa U17 Cup of Nations.

Diego Simeone has hit out at critics of Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi, particularly from his home country of Argentina.

Former Liverpool star John Arne Riise has identified Andy Robertson as one of the top left-sided defenders in the game and insists he is the "perfect" modern full-back.

Matthijs de Ligt is destined to link up with Barcelona or Juventus sooner or later, admits Ronald de Boer, with an Ajax legend conceding that a departure from Amsterdam is “pretty much unstoppable”.

Monaco full-back Benjamin Henrichs believes Thierry Henry still has "the potential to become a great coach" despite his unsuccessful spell at the Ligue 1 side.

Per Mertesacker believes Unai Emery's willingness to play youngsters is proof that he is the right man for the Arsenal job and has vowed to do everything within his powers to support Arsene Wenger’s successor.

Former Chelsea striker Carlton Cole believes Kepa Arrizabalaga "got off lightly" with his punishment for refusing to be substituted and believes Maurizio Sarri should've been stricter with his handling of the player.

The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje, has stated that if elected governor of the state he would make quality education affordable.

Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenige has suggested the club will continue their pursuit of Callum Hudson-Odoi in the summer.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson can be considered to have topped Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer in the global pecking order, according to World Cup winner Oliver Kahn.

Former Juventus midfielder Mauro Camoranesi believes high-flying Torino can trouble his former club and their superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo, even if the Bianconeri have all but wrapped up the Serie A crown.

Former Atletico Madrid midfielder Milinko Pantic believes VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is a great way to achieve “justice” in the game, and wishes it had been around for his most famous performance at Barcelona 21 years ago.

Ahead of their Cameroon 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Johannesburg, former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper coach Alexandro Heredia has said Nigeria are scared of South Africa because the team has one of the most potent strikers in Europe.

As part of efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has commissioned solar-powered boreholes in three arid states of Northern Nigeria, to boost access to water for domestic use and agricultural practice.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek was told as a youngster to "watch Michael Ballack" in Chelsea's academy at Cobham Training Ground and the legendary former midfielder believes the 22-year-old is into the final stages of proving "he can play a good role in a big team".