Category: Sports
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Why I turned down Man United and Chelsea – Michael Olise
Michael Olise has given fans some insight into why he decided to sign for Bayern Munich when multiple Premier League clubs were interested in him. Bayern confirmed the £52million signing of Olise from Crystal Palace on a five-year deal on Sunday. The official announcement marks the end of a protracted transfer saga that has been…
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FOOTBALL UPDATES
Compiled by Miracle Ogunde EURO 2024 UPDATES -The Dutch FA expects at least 80,000 SUPPORTERS to travel to Dortmund on Wednesday for the EURO semi-final against England! -Duos in a single team with most dribbles attempted in EURO 2024: 60 – Williams/Yamal (30+30) 🇪🇸 52 – Mbappé/Dembélé (28+24) 🇫🇷 49 – Bellingham/Saka (27+22) 🏴 48…
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Osimhen back on Man United radar
Manchester United are back in the hunt for Victor Osimhen, and Napoli have told the Red Devils what they want to hear, which is offsetting the £110 million release clause in the contract of the Nigerian striker. The 25-year-old has been on Manchester United’s radar since last summer, as Erik ten Hag prioritised signing a…
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FOOTBALLS UPDATES
Compiled by Miracle Ogunde -Switzerland have been eliminated in all of their five quarter-finals at World Cups or Euros – this is the most any European nation has featured in quarter-finals of major tournaments without ever participating in a semi-final. -England scored all five of their penalties against Switzerland, just the second time in 10…
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Abiodun honors Ogun athletes with rewards
The governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, awarded cash prizes to athletes from the state on Friday in recognition of their outstanding performance at this year’s competitions, including the 13th African Games in Accra. Abiodun directed the Ogun State Ministry of Sports Development and the Ogun State Sports Council to award cash prizes to Team…
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Chelsea appoint Seyi Olofinjana, one other to expand African scouting network
Premier League giants Chelsea FC have taken a significant step to bolster their presence in African football by appointing two key figures to oversee operations on the continent. According to renowned football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, on Friday via X, the London-based club has brought on board Achirou Gaoh and Seyi Olofinjana to lead their African…
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FOOTBALL UPDATES
Compiled by Miracle Ogunde EURO 2024 -In the 119th minute, Mikel Merino has scored the third-latest winning goal in a UEFA European Championship match (118:52), after Michel Platini for France v Portugal at EURO 1984 (118:53) and Artem Dovbyk for Ukraine v Sweden at EURO 2020 (120:36). -The host country has not won the Euros…
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UEFA decides on Man Utd, Man City playing Europa, UCL next season
UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body, CFCB, has cleared Manchester City and Manchester United to take part in European competition next season. Both City and LaLiga side Girona qualified for the Champions League. There were doubts over whether both teams will be allowed to play in the competition, as they are both part of the City…
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FOOTBALL: LATEST UPDATES
Compiled by Miracle Ogunde EURO 2024 -Xavi Simons has provided more assists (3) than any other player at EURO 2024 so far. -The UEFA Disciplinary Committee will fine Jude Bellingham for his inappropriate gesture towards the opposition bench after his equaliser in the round of 16 between England and Slovakia at Euro 2024. The England…
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FOOTBALL: LATEST UPDATES
Compiled by Miracle Ogunde -Atalanta have now sealed a move for Nicolo Zaniolo and the player arrives on an initial loan deal with the obligation to buy on the basis of certain conditions. -Arsenal are willing to offer a wage of €4 million per season to Riccardo Calafiori and Bologna are also willing to offer…