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FIFA made biggest mistake awarding World Cup to Qatar – Norway manager Solbakken
Norway manager, Stale Solbakken has criticized world football governing body, FIFA for awarding the 2022 FIFA world cup to Qatar. Solbakken said that “Fifa has the biggest failing” and made “the biggest mistake” when Qatar was controversially named as host nation in 2010 saying the “world was asleep” when Qatar was awarded the tournament Qatar has been criticized for its stance on same-sex relationships, human rights and treatment of migrant workers before the tournament. Speaking before Thursday’s friendly between Norway and the Republic of Ireland in Dublin, Solbakken said; “The first years after it was given to Qatar, I think…
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“Nobody will trust the process’ if poor form continues” – Former Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel warns his successor Graham Potter after back-to-back defeats at the club
Former Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel has warned his successor Graham Potter that ‘nobody’ at the club will ‘trust the process’ if he cannot turn things around following back-to-back defeats. Potter has faced increasing scrutiny and criticism already, just months into the job following defeat to Arsenal in the league followed up by a Carabao Cup exit at the hands of Manchester City. The ex-Brighton boss’ post-match comments, in which he conceded Arsenal were ‘better’ and said Chelsea showed ‘courage’ against a ‘top team’ like Man City, have caused a stir. ‘My experience in Chelsea, Paris, Dortmund and Mainz, it is about the results,’ Tuchel told the Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond…
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Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro reportedly owed Six Month Salary by NFF
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro is yet to receive his salary for the past six months. According to a new revelation by respected sports journalist, Osasu Obayiwana who is also a former member of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) anti-racism task force, the salary owed Peseiro is $420,000 in total. Remember that, the 62-year-old Tactician was appointed in May 2022 on a monthly pay of $70,000 but ever since then he hasn’t been paid according to Obayiwana. The revelation is all the more startling as the NFF are currently still trying to pay off the backlog of…
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Nigeria’s Flamingos crash out of Under-17 World Cup after losing to Columbia
Nigeria’s Flamingos has crashed out the U-17 world cup after losing to Columbia in the semi finals It was a historic moment for both Nigeria and Colombia as it was their first Semi-final game ever in the history of the competition. The Flamingos lost 6-5 to Colombia on penalties as both teams failed to score, ending in a goalless match The Flamingos will play the winner of the second semi-final match between Germany and Spain on Wednesday.
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Manchester City Outclass Manchester United as Haaland and Foden each score hat tricks in 6-3 Derby
If Sunday brought a memorable rendition of the Manchester derby, then it was memorable not just for the goals, but how lopsided and noncompetitive it was. Manchester City demolished Manchester United at Etihad Stadium 6-3 for the highest-scoring Manchester derby ever. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden combined for City’s six goals, each scoring a hat trick, while Antony and Anthony Martial did their best to prevent United from total humiliation. Foden’s hat trick was his first of his career. ESPN’s Rob Dawson has reaction and analysis from Etihad Stadium. After wins over Liverpool and Arsenal this season, Man United fans will have turned up at the…
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Female Footballers make good wives too – Stella Mbachu
Former Super Falcons star, Stella Mbachu has opened up on lesbianism in women’s football and other issues facing sports development The football star during an interview with Punch stated that the sexual act was not rampant during her time According to her their coaches discourage them from the act She said;; I can’t say if lesbianism was rampant or not during my playing days, but I can confirm that we had it at that time too. But the coaches at that time preached against it and discouraged us from the act, telling us the act is evil and we can’t…
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BREAKING: Mikel Obi retires from football
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from professional football after 20 years. Obi disclosed his retirement on Tuesday via his social media account. Mikel started his career with a local club, Plateau United, before joining a Norwegian club, Lyn Oslo, at the age of 17 in 2004. He has impressively won medals for both club and country.
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BREAKING: Court orders suspension of ASUU Strike
The National Industrial Court has ordered the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), to call off the ongoing strike. The Court invoked section 18 of the Trade Dispute Act and national interest of the Nigerian students to grant the request of the Federal Government for an order of injunction against the lecturers. Justice Polycap Hamman issued the order for suspension of the strike while ruling in an application filed by the Federal Government.
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‘I haven’t seen any player stronger than me yet’: Footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists he is not ready to retire from football at the age of 40
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has inisted that he’s not ready to retire from professional football at the age of 40. The Swedish striker turns 41 next month and had promised to bring the curtain down on his 23-year professional career after undergoing knee surgery in May. But Ibrahimovic promised to keep playing’ after signing a one-year extension with Milan in July. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Swede said: ‘I will be back soon. I’m not going to retire, I’m coming back and I won’t give up.’ Milan have won four and drawn two of their opening six games. They currently sit on 14…
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Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy found not guilty of one count of RAPE in first of five cases
Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of one count of rape. On Tuesday, September 13, Mendy, 28, was cleared of the rape of a 19-year-old woman at his home in Prestbury, Cheshire, on 24 July, last year on the direction of the judge at his trial at Chester crown court. His friend, Louis Saha Matturie, 41, was also found not guilty on the direction of the judge of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault against the same woman. Matturie, from Eccles, Salford, had been accused of raping her on the same night as…
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Chelsea confirms Graham Potter as new manager
Chelsea has confirmed Graham Potter as it’s new manager. In an official statement released on Thursday afternoon, the Blues noted that the former Brighton boss has signed a five-year contract. Potter will be replacing Thomas Tuchel who was sacked yesterday by Todd Boehly On making the move to Chelsea, Potter said: “I am incredibly proud and excited to represent Chelsea FC, this fantastic football club. “I am very excited to partner with Chelsea’s new ownership group and look forward to meeting and working with the exciting group of players and developing a team and culture that our amazing fans can…
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Chelsea sack coach, Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea on Wednesday sacked their manager, Thomas Tuchel, following their UEFA Champions League group stage 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday. The development was made known via the clubs website, adding that the coaching staff will temporarily take charge of the first team. The statement partly read, “Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Thomas Tuchel. “Chelsea’s coaching staff will take charge of the team for training and the preparation of our upcoming matches as the Club moves swiftly to appoint a new head coach. “There will be no further comment until a new head coach…
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