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Asked if only Cavani and Ronaldo could find the net in such a fashion, Solskjaer said: "I think you've hit the nail on the head. Edinson and Cristiano are notorious goalscorers and they have that sense and feeling of when to arrive in the box and what can happen.”

Sir Alex Ferguson backs Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Ballon d’Or

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Barcelona are less feared without Lionel Messi, Ronald Koeman has admitted, with the Blaugrana manager stating that rivals were "more scared" when the Argentine was at the heart of their side.

Ronald Koeman: Fully fit Barcelona can still win La Liga

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Fabian Delph “still needs time” to fully recover from dislocating his shoulder before he can return to training, Everton boss Rafa Benitez has said.

Rafa Benitez makes Fabian Delph admission after Everton injury

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Brazil under-20s boss Andre Jardine has explained his decision to call-up veteran Dani Alves for this summer’s Olympics.

Dani Alves open to return to Barcelona

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Former Chelsea star Steve Sidwell has compared Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, following his impressive display against Sheffield United.

Crystal Palace boss provides Eberechi Eze injury update ahead of Arsenal clash

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Leicester City are ready to turn their poor form around when they battle Manchester United in a Premier League encounter on Saturday.

Ademola Lookman: Leicester City eager to show quality, confidence vs Manchester United

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WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has slammed his defeated opponent Deontay Wilder as an ‘idiot’ and a ‘sore loser’.

Deontay Wilder breaks silence after defeat, thanks Tyson Fury for ‘great historical memories’

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Phil Foden agrees terms on bumper six year deal at Manchester City

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A suppoter tries to display All Progressives Congress (APC) party flag on a pole, during incumbent President Mohammadu Buhari's presidential campaign rally at the Sanni Abacha Stadium in Kano, on January 31, 2019. - Buhari has flag off campaign in Kano, the commercial nerve centre of northern Nigeria to seek re-election at the forthcoming February polls. (Photo by PIUS UTOMI EKPEI / AFP) (Photo credit should read PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images)

APC congress: Edo Central leaders endorse Inegbeneki for chairmanship

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A Madrid court on Wednesday announced it had ordered the imprisonment of France and Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernandez for violating a restraining order in 2017.

Madrid court orders imprisonment of France footballer Lucas Hernandez

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Defending champions the Olympic Eagles of Nigeria got off their campaign at the 2019 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations on a dour note following a 1-0 loss to Cote d’Ivoire at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo, on Saturday evening.

NFF borrows to prosecute Super Eagles matches

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The group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, says the country needs to formulate the right policies in order to unlock its huge economic potential.

NNPC boss engages PTD, NARTO, FIRS, others on plans to rebuild roads

3 days ago

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Sunday spoke about his biggest fear after leaving office.

Edo governor spits fire as Edo PDP leaders ratify suspension of Dan Orbih, four others

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Nigeria's national electricity grid collapsed on Sunday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said in a statement. Power outages in Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa, are common, but a system collapse is unusual.

Four FCT villages connected to national grid after years of darkness

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CSKA Moscow forward Chidera Ejuke is the first player to arrive at the Super Eagles camp ahead of the Group C 2022 World Cup qualifying doubleheader with the Central African Republic.

Chidera Ejuke scoops CSKA Moscow Player of the Month award again

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