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Five up-and-coming players looking to make mark in Nations League
If the build-up to the Nations League has mostly been focused on the touchlines with star coaches like Zinedine Zidane and Jurgen Klopp making their international debuts, the most important
‘I tried to tempt Rodri to join Real Madrid’ — Cucurella
By Adegboyega Adeleye Marc Cucurella has revealed that he tried to tempt Spain teammate Rodri into joining him at Real Madrid before the midfielder chose Barcelona instead. Cucurella made the
I was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021 — Carroll reveals ‘scary’ trauma
By Adegboyega Adeleye Former England striker Andy Carroll has revealed that he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021, saying the trauma continues to affect him. The 37-year-old disclosed
Kane relishing chance to become England’s most-capped player
Harry Kane is in line to move level with Peter Shilton as England’s most-capped player over the next fortnight, but is wondering why the record of 125 appearances for the
Fury to face British rival Joshua in Cardiff on December 11
Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight showdown in Cardiff on December 11. The long-awaited clash had initially been linked with venues in New York and London
Akwa Ibom to host national cycling marathon
The event convener said the competition, which would begin on 26 October and end on 1 November 1, is aimed at showcasing the potential of Nigerian’s youths and discover new
Gordon: England must stop trying to copy Spain
By Adegboyega Adeleye England winger Anthony Gordon has urged the Three Lions to stop trying to replicate Spain’s possession-based style and instead play to their own strengths. Gordon made the
To make money for ‘generations of my family’— Reijnders explains Saudi move
By Adegboyega Adeleye Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has defended his decision to move to the Saudi Pro League, saying the financial terms of his Al Qadsiah contract will secure the
AFCON qualifiers: Nigeria vs Madagascar – date, time, venue and where to watch
By Adegboyega Adeleye The Super Eagles of Nigeria will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign when they host Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo,
Eriksen terminates Wolfsburg contract three months after collapse
By Adegboyega Adeleye Christian Eriksen has terminated his contract with German second-tier club Wolfsburg by mutual consent, just over three months after collapsing during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine. The former
