Midfielders
No interest from Liverpool in Sergio Ramos
The fact that Jurgen Klopp fielded two midfielders at the heart of the Reds’ defence in Monday night’s loss at Southampton may have hammered home the Premier League champions’ desperate need to sign a new centre-half, but the captain of Real Madrid will not be rocking up at Anfield any time soon.
Liverpool ‘unlikely’ to sign new centre-back in January
Liverpool are unlikely to add any further additions to their squad during the January transfer window, according to The Athletic.
Pep Guardiola confident Kevin de Bruyne will commit future to Manchester City
Pep Guardiola expects Kevin De Bruyne to commit his long-term future to Manchester City despite reports the Belgium midfielder's contract talks have stalled.
Golden Eaglets off to Togo for WAFU tourney
Five-time world champions Nigeria and three-time world champions Ghana headline the seven-team West African Football Union (WAFU B) U17 Tournament taking place in Lome, Togo 5th – 20th January 2021.
Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette hails Mikel Arteta’s tactics
Speaking to RMC, Arsenal’s leading goalscorer pointed to Mikel Arteta’s switch to 3-4-3 as the reason the team have been able to start winning games as the bottom of the table came flying up at them fast.
France Football name ‘all-time’ Ballon d’Or dream team
Chosen by a jury of 140 journalists (our invitation must have got lost in the post) the dream team was revealed on Monday, and it’s bound to raise a few eyebrows.
Everton launching bid for Tottenham’s Dele Alli
Alli has made just one Premier League start since the opening day of the season and has fallen way down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho.
Southampton cruise past Sheffield United 3-0 to go third
Southampton striker Che Adams scored against his former club and midfielders Stuart Armstrong and Nathan Redmond struck after the interval as they beat Sheffield United 3-0 at St. Mary’s Stadium on Sunday to go third on the table.
Carlo Ancelotti hails hardworking Alex Iwobi after Everton win vs Chelsea
Carlo Ancelotti has praised Alex Iwobi and his midfield teammates for their hardwork which helped Everton to a 1-0 win against Chelsea on Saturday.
Nduka Ugbade: Why I won’t blame Gernot Rohr
Two-time assistant coach of the Golden Eaglets, Nduka Ugbade, has said he does not buy into the coaching philosophy of Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr.
Carlo Ancelotti: Alex Iwobi key to Everton
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has explained the rationale behind his choice of Alex Iwobi for the left wing-back position during his side’s 1-0 loss to Leeds United in their last Premier League outing at Goodison Park.
UEFA.com Women’s Team of the Year voting now open
For the first time you can now vote for the UEFA.com fans’ Women’s Team of the Year, with 50 players available when selecting your chosen XI.
UEFA Team of the Year 2020 nominees revealed
Uefa have revealed the women’s and men’s nominees for the Uefa.com Team of the Year.
Austin Okocha: Super Eagles don’t have natural offensive midfielders
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has revealed that the current team lacks ‘natural’ offensive midfielders, newsmen report.
Txiki Begiristain: We are really happy with Pep Guardiola’s commitment
Speaking to the Man City’s official website, he said: “Pep is really happy and we are really happy with his commitment to Man City for this next two years. He is already working hard as always, thinking how to beat the opponent. I am so happy to see him here…”
Ladan Bosso names 20 players for WAFU U-20 Cup
Head Coach Isa Ladan Bosso has picked his 20 -man squad that will contest for the WAFU B Cup of Nations title at the tournament taking place in Porto Novo, Benin Republic next month.
Six players contract coronavirus ahead of CAF Champions League final
Three stars each from Egyptian clubs Al Ahly and Zamalek have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the CAF Champions League final in Cairo Friday, according to Egyptian football officials.
Thiago Alcantara backed to repeat Bayern Munich success at Liverpool
Thiago Alcantara is capable of replicating the success he enjoyed at Bayern Munich with Liverpool says Xabi Alonso, with the 29-year-old considered to be “one of the best midfielders” on the planet.
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Paul Pogba doesn’t feel loved at Manchester United as Real Madrid, PSG eye transfer
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Ogun: Police arrest three Lagos-based ‘robbers’
A statement by the command spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi said the three men; Samuel Sunday, a 20 years old resident of Fagba in Lagos State, Adeleke Mustapha; a 22years old resident of Ajala area of Lagos State and Joel Rotimi, a 19 years old resident of Taju Bello street Agbado, Ogun state were arrested on Thursday, 14 January 2021.
U.S. vice president-elect set to resign Senate seat on Monday
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris of California will resign from the Senate on Monday in preparation for her inauguration as Joe Biden’s vice president on Wednesday, according to aides familiar with her plans.
Lagos DPP: 91% of prison inmates are awaiting trials
The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, has said that 2,663 inmates out of 2,423 representing 91 percent of total inmates enrolled at the five federal correctional centres in the state, as at December 2020, are awaiting trial.
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine rejects poll results, claims victory
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Report: Coronavirus patients still have symptoms after six months
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Coronavirus: Osun ready to test every willing resident – official
Osun State Government has stated the readiness to test every willing resident to ensure that the further spread of the coronavirus is curtailed in the state.