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Samuel Eto’o: Why I’m best African player in history
The 38-year-old Cameroon legend recently put an end to an illustrious career on 7 September 2019, after winning 18 major trophies, including three Champions Leagues and two Africa Cup of Nations titles as well as an Olympic gold medal.
Inter Milan keep pace with Juventus as Ranieri’s Sampdoria hold Roma
Inter Milan held off a late Sassuolo surge to win 4-3 and keep pace with leaders Juventus in Serie A on Sunday as Claudio Ranieri settled for a goalless draw against former club Roma in his first game as Sampdoria coach.
Ronald Koeman confirms Barcelona clause in Netherlands contract
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has a clause in his contract allowing him to move to Barcelona, though Dutch football chiefs hope to persuade to him to stay until the 2022 World Cup.
Lionel Messi receives European Golden Shoe
Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi has been presented with the European Golden Shoe after ending the 2018-19 season as the leading marksman on the continent.
AC Milan sack boss Marco Giampaolo
Italian Club AC Milan have sacked manager Marco Giampaolo after only three and a half months in charge because of a poor start to the season.
Pepe Reina saves late penalty as struggling AC Milan beat Genoa
Goalkeeper Pepe Reina saved an injury-time penalty as AC Milan earned a 2-1 comeback win over fellow strugglers Genoa on Saturday in which both teams finished with 10 men.
Cristiano Ronaldo seals Juventus win to keep pressure on Inter Milan
Cristiano Ronaldo helped Juventus to continue their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with a comfortable 2-0 home victory over struggling SPAL on Saturday.
Antonio Conte: Inter Milan will help struggling Alexis Sanchez find missing ‘brilliance’
Inter head coach Antonio Conte says the club are working hard to help Alexis Sanchez rediscover his golden touch.
Mario Balotelli in “great shape” before Brescia debut against Juventus
Mario Balotelli said he was “in great shape” as he prepares to return to Serie A on Tuesday with his first game for his hometown club Brescia against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Italian champions Juventus.
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.
Inter Milan top Serie A as Juventus held in Fiorentina
Inter Milan reclaimed top spot in Serie A after a 1-0 win over 10-man Udinese on Saturday as Juventus lost three players to injury in a painful goalless draw at Fiorentina to complicate preparations for next week’s Champions League opener.
Maurizio Sarri returns as injury-hit Juventus suffer in Fiorentina stalemate
Maurizio Sarri’s first game on the Juventus bench ended with a painful goalless draw at Fiorentina as the Italian champions held on despite losing three players to injury.
Manchester City to swoop for Serie A defender in January
With Aymeric Laporte unlikely to play again in 2019 after undergoing knee surgery, Manchester City have a predicament in defence.
Samuel Eto’o quits professional football after 22 years
Former Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Samuel Eto’o has announced retirement from football after 22 years of successful career.
Kalidou Koulibaly own goal hands Juventus dramatic win to ruin Napoli comeback
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly scored an injury-time own goal to hand Juventus a 4-3 Serie A victory in Turin on Saturday after the visitors had fought back from three goals down.
Chris Smalling eager to make Roma debut against Lazio
Chris Smalling could make his Roma debut in Sunday's derby against Lazio after joining on loan from Manchester United.
Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic nominated for FIFA Goal of the Year
Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are the star names on the 10-player short-list announced on Monday by FIFA for its Puskas award for goal of the year.
Lyon reach €25 million agreement to sign former Arsenal youngster
Lyon have reached an agreement with Angers over the transfer of former Arsenal youngster Jeff Reine-Adelaide.
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Price of Bonny Light hits $65.47 per barrel
The price of Bonny Light, Nigeria’s premium oil grade, has risen from $63.00 to $65.47 per barrel as the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, cuts output by 500,000 barrels per day, bpd.
Court orders final forfeiture of hospital facility owned by Imo APC Reps member
A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo State capital has ordered the final forfeiture of a multi-million-naira hospital facility allegedly belonging to the House of Representatives member representing Ideato North and South Federal constituency, Pascal Obi.
NHRC calls for arrest, trial of security operatives involved in ‘court invasion’
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for the arrest and subsequent trial of operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security officials involved in the invasion of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
US Supreme Court blocks plans to bring back federal death penalty
The highest court in the U.S. blocked plans to bring back the death penalty on a federal level on Friday, days before a planned execution.
Indian gang rape victim set on fire on way to court, dies
A woman in northern India who was on her way to a court hearing of a rape case she had filed months ago was set on fire Thursday morning by five men.
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US resumes aid to Lebanese military
An official on Monday confirmed that the U.S. has resumed its aid to the Lebanese military worth some 105 million dollars.
Ballon d’Or: Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt wins Kopa Trophy
Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt has been named as the winner of the 2019 Kopa Trophy at this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Leon Balogun wants end to racism in football
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun believes tackling racism in football is a collective responsibility and that more punishments are needed to curb the menace.
Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly doubtful for Udinese clash after shoulder injury
Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly is doubtful for their Serie A fixture against Udinese on Saturday, owing to a shoulder injury.
David de Gea admits ‘lack of quality’ in Manchester United
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea Quintana has suggested the Premier League side may be lacking quality in some areas.