Month: June 2018
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RUSSIA 2018
Cavani outshines Ronaldo as Uruguay send Portugal out of 2018 World Cup
Edinson Cavani’s double earned Uruguay a 2-1 win over Portugal and a World Cup quarter-final against France, with a tearful…
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RUSSIA 2018
Mbappe outshines Messi as France beat Argentina in 7-goal thriller
Kylian Mbappe upstaged Lionel Messi as France recorded a 4-3 win over Argentina in a topsy-turvy last-16 clash to open…
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RUSSIA 2018
Fernando Hierro: ‘David de Gea will start against Russia’
Spain boss Fernando Hierro has confirmed that David de Gea will start in goal for Sunday afternoon’s World Cup last-16…
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Transfer
Mourinho happy Fellaini will remain at Manchester United until 2020
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has expressed his delight following Marouane Fellaini’s decision to sign a new contract with the…
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Transfer
Real Madrid reduce Criastino Ronaldo’s release clause from €1bn to €120m
Real Madrid have allegedly reduced Cristiano Ronaldo’s release clause from €1bn (£873m) to €120m (£105m). According to OK Diario, the…
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F1
F1 Raceweek: No discussions over Leclerc-Raikkonen swap – Sauber boss
There have been no discussions between Sauber and Ferrari over a potential in-season swap involving Charles Leclerc and Kimi Raikkonen,…
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Basketball
LeBron James reportedly opts out of Cavaliers contract to become free agent
LeBron James has decided to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and will…
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RUSSIA 2018
World Cup 2018: A guide to last-16 ties
After 32 nations arrived at the World Cup, 16 are left standing in Russia. The group stage offered great drama…
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Other Sports
Perfectionist Suarez targets further World Cup improvement
Luis Suarez says he is a “perfectionist” but the Uruguay forward believes his form is on an upward curve ahead…
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Tennis
Unseeded Zverev and Lacko to meet in Eastbourne final
Either Mischa Zverev or Lukas Lacko will claim an elusive maiden ATP World Tour title on Saturday after the experienced duo advanced…
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RUSSIA 2018
Lukaku, Kompany & Vermaelen all fully fit, Martinez assures
Romelu Lukaku, Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen are all fully fit and available for selection in Belgium’s World Cup last-16…
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Nigeria Football
Genort Rohr To Remain As Super Eagles Manager – NFF
Gernot Rohr will remain as Super Eagles coach despite the country’s early exit from the World Cup in Russia, the…
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Bundesliga
Bayern To Face Hoffenheim In Bundesliga Opener
Bayern Munich will begin their Bundesliga title defence under new boss Niko Kovac against Hoffenheim. The fixtures for the 2018-19…
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Serie A
Chiellini & Barzagli Sign New Juventus Contracts
Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli have agreed new contracts to extend their stays with Serie A champions Juventus, the club…
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EPL
Fellaini Extends Man Utd Stay Until 2020
Manchester United have announced that Marouane Fellaini has signed a new deal that ties him to the club until 2020,…
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Other Sports
France v Argentina: Umtiti interested in substance over style
Samuel Umtiti has dismissed criticism of France’s performances and insists the naysayers will change their tune if Les Bleus triumph in Russia.…
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RUSSIA 2018
Senegal fair play exit ensures no African presence in World Cup´s last 16
The World Cup’s round of 16 will feature zero African teams for the first time. Senegal were the last African…
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RUSSIA 2018
World Cup 2018: Mina’s winner send Columbia through to 2nd round as Senegal go out
The 20,000+ Colombia fans in Samara will toast a new hero on Thursday after Yerry Mina’s solitary goal sent them…
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Basketball
Adam Silver to remain NBA commissioner till 2023-2024 season
The NBA has extended commissioner Adam Silver’s contract through to the end of the 2023-24 season. Silver, who became commissioner in February…
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Football
D.C. United Completes Wayne Rooney Signing
Wayne Rooney has joined the likes of David Beckham, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard in making the switch to Major…
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RUSSIA 2018
World Cup: AITEO Commends Super Eagles, NFF
Nigeria’s leading energy solution company, AITEO Group, has lauded the Senior National Football Team, Super Eagles, for their output…
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Football
Uruguay, Coates not just focusing on Ronaldo
Uruguay defender Sebastian Coates warned his team not to focus solely on Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their World Cup last-16…
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Football
South Korea 2 Germany 0: Defending champions crash out
Holders Germany sensationally crashed out of the first round of the World Cup for the first time since 1938 after…
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Football
Messi wears lucky ribbon sent to him by reporter´s mum at World Cup
Argentina star Lionel Messi revealed he wore a lucky ribbon sent to him by a reporter’s mum after leading his…
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RUSSIA 2018
Pinnick: Preparations for AFCON 2019 to start now, says NFF still disappointed with World Cup ouster
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick was still somewhat downcast on Wednesday, but he assured…
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RUSSIA 2018
What referee Çakır told Mikel after not giving Rojo handball is not good for Football
Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi is adamant his side was robbed by the referee’s decision to not give Nigeria…
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RUSSIA 2018
Hector Cuper Resigns As Egypt Manager
Hector Cuper has left his role as Egypt manager after they were knocked out of the World Cup at the…
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RUSSIA 2018
World Cup 2018: New Balls for Knockout Stage
A new match ball will be used for the knockout stage of the World Cup in Russia, Fifa has announced.…
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RUSSIA 2018
Messi: God was with Argentina
Lionel Messi was always “confident” that Argentina would book a place in the last 16 of World Cup 2018, despite…
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RUSSIA 2018
Mikel : I Was So Close to Getting One Over Messi
John Obi Mikel was convinced Lionel Messi finally had nowhere to go before Argentina dumped Nigeria out of the 2018…
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