Category: Sports

Plateau United FC Targets 2021 CAF Champions League Berth
August 23, 2020 No Responses

Plateau United FC Targets 2021 CAF Champions League Berth

The management of the 2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Plateau United FC of Jos, is targeting to reach the semi-final of the 2020/2021 CAF champions league next season.  The club’s Media Officer, Albert Dakup, explained in a statement...
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Sevilla Beats Inter In Final
August 22, 2020 No Responses

Sevilla Beats Inter In Final

Europa League kings Sevilla won the tournament for a record sixth time thanks to victory over Inter Milan in a thrilling final in Cologne. The drama started when Sevilla defender Diego Carlos fouled Romelu Lukaku for an Inter penalty –...
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Di Maria Leads PSG Into First-Ever Champions League Final
August 19, 2020 No Responses

Di Maria Leads PSG Into First-Ever Champions League Final

Paris St-Germain (PSG) reached their first ever UEFA Champions League final with a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig on Tuesday, inspired by Argentine Angel Di Maria.  Goals from Marquinhos and Di Maria put PSG 2-0 up at the interval.  Juan...
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Manchester City To Honour David Silva With Statue At Etihad Stadium
August 18, 2020 No Responses

Manchester City To Honour David Silva With Statue At Etihad Stadium

Spanish midfielder David Silva will be honoured with a statue outside the Etihad Stadium in recognition of his 10 trophy-laden seasons at Manchester City, the Premier League club said on Monday.  Silva made his final appearance for Manchester City in...
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Sevilla Edge Manchester United To Reach Europa League Final
August 17, 2020 No Responses

Sevilla Edge Manchester United To Reach Europa League Final

Sevilla carved out an opportunity to win a record-extending sixth Europa League title after coming from behind to beat Manchester United 2-1 in the semi-finals on Sunday.  The Spanish side will meet in Friday’s final in Cologne either Inter Milan...
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Barca’s Pique Calls For Wholesale Changes After “shameful” Defeat
August 15, 2020 No Responses

Barca’s Pique Calls For Wholesale Changes After “shameful” Defeat

FC Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says radical changes are needed from top to bottom after his side were annihilated 8-2 by Bayern Munich on Friday.  The loss meant they made their exit from the 2019/2020 UEFA Champions League in one...
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PSG Reach Semi-Final With Late Come Back
August 13, 2020 No Responses

PSG Reach Semi-Final With Late Come Back

A night of frustration for PSG forward Neymar looked set to ensure more continental disappointment for the French champions as unfancied Atalanta led through Mario Pasalic. But the Brazil forward then laid on a 90th-minute equaliser for Marquinhos and substitu...
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Willian Confirms Exit From Chelsea
August 10, 2020 No Responses

Willian Confirms Exit From Chelsea

Brazilian midfielder, Willian has confirmed he would leave Chelsea after seven “wonderful” years at Stamford Bridge. The 32-year-old, linked with a move across town to Arsenal, posted a farewell letter to the club’s fans on Twitter. “The time has now.....
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Mancity Beats Real Madrid In Championships League
August 8, 2020 No Responses

Mancity Beats Real Madrid In Championships League

Manchester City finished off the job they started back in February by deservedly overcoming Real Madrid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. Pep Guardiola’s side will now face Lyon in the one-game knockout format in Lisbon after inflicting Zined...
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Manchester United Move Into Europa League Last Eight
August 6, 2020 No Responses

Manchester United Move Into Europa League Last Eight

Former Europa League winners Manchester United booked a quarter-final spot in the tournament after their second-string side laboured to a 2-1 home win over LASK Linz on Wednesday to seal a 7-1 aggregate rout of the Austrian side. United’s reward...
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FIFA: No Reason For Swiss Authorities To Investigate Infantino
August 3, 2020 No Responses

FIFA: No Reason For Swiss Authorities To Investigate Infantino

Global football ruling body, FIFA, on Sunday said there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president, Gianni Infantino. Swiss authorities said on Thursday that proceedings had been launched against the current FIFA bo...
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Chelsea Earn UEFA Champions League Spot With Win Over Wolves
July 27, 2020 No Responses

Chelsea Earn UEFA Champions League Spot With Win Over Wolves

Chelsea secured a UEFA Champions League place on Sunday after a 2-0 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final 2019/2020 English Premier League (EPL) game. First half goals from Mason Mount and Olivier Giroud gave them the win, which...
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PSG Wins French Cup
July 25, 2020 No Responses

PSG Wins French Cup

Paris St-Germain overcame an injury to Kylian Mbappe to beat 10-man Saint-Etienne and win the French Cup in a game for which some fans were allowed into the Stade de France.   This was the first game in France after the...
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Sterling-Inspired Man City Hammer Watford
July 22, 2020 No Responses

Sterling-Inspired Man City Hammer Watford

Watford were plunged into the relegation zone in the wake of Nigel Pearson’s surprise sacking as they were hammered by a Raheem Sterling-inspired Manchester City. The defeat, coupled with Aston Villa’s win over Arsenal on Tuesday, means the Hornets...
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