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Chelsea might wear blank shirts against Norwich as Three ends sponsorship immediately
Telecommunications firm, Three, have confirmed that they are suspending their £40m-a-year shirt sponsorship deal with Chelsea immediately.This follows the sanctions imposed on the club’s owner Roman Abramovich by the UK.The Russian billionaire has had his assets frozen in the UK following his country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.However, the 55-year-old continues to deny any links with president Vladimir Putin.Three’s logo will now no longer appear on Chelsea shirts and on advertising boards around Stamford Bridge with immediate effect and until further notice.“We recognise that this decision will impact the many Chelsea fans who follow their team passionately. However, we feel that…
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Liverpool beat Chelsea 11-10 via Penalties to win Carabao Cup
Liverpool won an epic League Cup final 11-10 on penalties over Chelsea on Sunday to claim the trophy for a record ninth time and complete step one of an unprecedented quadruple this season. The match, played against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s decision to hand over stewardship of the club, was won in dramatic style as Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel saw his late gamble backfire. After 20 successful penalties, Caoimhin Kelleher was the Liverpool hero, first stepping up to make it 11-10 and then seeing Kepa Arrizabalaga smash his spot kick high over the bar to settle an extraordinary game. Tuchel introduced…
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Ndidi should be Leicester’s highest-paid player for his contribution at the club – Fashanu
Former footballer turned Sports Consultant, John Fashanu, has said Nigeria international, Wilfred Ndidi deserves to be Leicester City’s highest earner due to his contributions to the club. Ndidi, who joined the club from Genk in 2017, has been an integral part of the Foxes having spent six years at the King Power Stadium, with 201 appearances in all competitions to his name. Ndidi, valued at €60m, currently earns £75,000 a week, below what Johnny Evans, James Maddison, and Kasper Schmeichel earn at the club. Meanwhile, according to Football Insider, the Foxes are eager to agree to a new long-term contract…
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“My lawyers are currently studying it for our next line of action” – Okagbare reacts to 10-year ban for doping
Nigerian Athlete, Blessing Okagbare has reacted to the 10-year ban on multiple breaches on anti-doping rules slammed on her by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The AIU took the decision after Okagbare tested positive for human growth hormone. The 33-year old was expelled from the Tokyo Olympics last year before the women’s 100m semi-finals. Reacting to this in a post on Instagram, she said her lawyers are currently studying the statement issued by the AIU and will soon reveal their next line of action. In her words; “My attention has been drawn to the statement issued by the AIU regarding…
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“Harry is our captain and he will stay until the end of the season” – Man.United coach, Ralf Rangnick denies rumours on Cristiano Ronaldo as new captain
Manchester United coach, Ralf Rangnick has dismissed media speculation about a change to the team’s captain as “nonsense,” insisting that Harry Maguire will remain the club’s captain until the end of the season. Recent reports in the press claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo might be in line to replace Harry Maguire as skipper, to reduce pressure on the Englishman. Speaking to journalists ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match with Leeds United, the Reds’ interim manager confirmed there would be no change in captaincy. “Well, to start with, I must say that this is absolutely nonsense,” began Ralf. “I have never spoken with any…
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“I’m tired of trying” – Super Falcons Captain & Barcelona Forward, Asisat Oshoala posts disturbing tweet and then deletes it
Fans and Twitter users have expressed concerns over Super Falcons Super Falcons captain and FC Barcelona forward, Asisat Oshoala, after she shared a disturbing tweet. In the now-deleted tweet, Oshoala said, “Life is just unfair…tired of trying.”
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Blessing Okagbare gets 10-year ban for doping violations
Nigerian athlete, Blessing Okagbare, has been banned for 10 years for multiple breaches of anti-doping rules. This was according to a statement by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Friday. Okagabare was provisionally suspended before the 100 metres semi-finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics last year. The 33-year-old denied all charges and was given a five-year ban for returning doping tests positive for EPO as well as Human Growth Hormone.She was then handed an additional five-year ban for refusing to cooperate with an AIU investigation. An AIU statement said the sole arbitrator adjudicating the case concluded that Okagbare’s “use of…
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Aston Villa linked with £50m transfer for Wilfred Ndidi
Aston Villa football club of England will reportedly make a move for Wilfred Ndidi in the summer with new manager Steven Gerrard looking to acquire a quality holding midfielder. Ndidi signed for Leicester City in 2017 and has been a key member of the team since then but reports by Daily Star say Aston Villa are considering making an offer in the region of £50million in the summer window for the Nigeria international. Ndidi has two years remaining in his contract with Leicester City and would represent another good signing under Gerrard after signing Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne during…
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I certainly believe in Alex Iwobi – Everton coach, Frank Lampard says after his impressive game against Leeds
Everton coach, Frank Lampard has assured Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi, that he believes in him while urging the star to also believe in himself to thrive at the club. Coach Lampard made the impressive comment about the Nigerian after his sterling performance for Everton in their 3-0 win over Leed United at Goodison Park on Saturday February 12. Captain Seamus Coleman scored the opener before Michael Keane headed in the second. Anthony Gordon wrapped up the victory which ended a run of six league games without a win as he scored the third goal. For Iwobi, the match was his…
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AFCON Finale (Full Report): Senegal defeat Egypt to win their first title as Sadio Mane scores winning penalty kick
It was redemption for Sadio Mane as his penalty kick lifted Senegal to their first Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday against Egypt. Senegal won the penalty shootout, 4-2, after the sides failed to score for 90 minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of extra time. It was Mane’s early penalty miss in the first half that put Senegal in a position where they needed a penalty shootout, but it was Mane’s confident take to finish things that secured their AFCON championship. Mane was also named AFCON player of the tournament after scoring three goals and assisting two more.…
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I would lock myself away and drink for two days’ – Wayne Rooney reveals how he ‘battled his demons’ as a footballer
England and Manchester United’s goalscorer of all time, Wayne Rooney has opened up on his battle with ‘inner demons’ while he stole the limelight as a professional footballer. Rooney, seen by many as England’s most gifted player since Paul Gascoigne, has never talked about the anger and the pain that he felt through so much of his playing career . Rooney, now manager at championship club, Derby county has now revealed that he always felt a rage that controlled him while he played but he has finally exorcised his ‘demons’, hence he can now talk about it. Rooney, 36, speaking…
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You can exchange all your Mason Greenwood jerseys with us for free – Man United tells fans after his arrest over rape & assault allegations
Manchester United have confirmed that fans will be able to exchange their shirts with Mason Greenwood’s name emblazoned on the back for free. The club removed all merchandise related to the forward from their website on Monday, with members of their furious fanbase returning their replica shirts to the megastore at their Old Trafford stadium. Nike has suspended their sponsorship deal with Greenwood, while United’s shirt sponsors TeamViewer said they are ‘closely monitoring developments’. Official partner Cadbury, meanwhile, will not feature him on their marketing products. A spokesperson for United has said that fans can exchange their current shirts with…
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