Football

It’s that time of year again – those safely through to the Champions League knockout stages will be hoping for an early Christmas present with a favourable last-16 draw The four Premier League teams are safely through with Liverpool the standout representative, as Jurgen Klopp’s men made Champions League history …

Okocha Graces Europa League Game Between Former Clubs Fenerbahce, Frankfurt Legendary Nigeria skipper Austin Okocha was one of the important personality present at Thursday’s Europa League tie between his former clubs Fenerbahce and Frankfurt. Fenerbahce and UEFA acknowledged Okocha’s presence on their Twitter handles before the game which was played …

Leicester were out without seven players for Thursday’s decisive Europa League trip to Napoli due to coronavirus cases or illness, manager Brendan Rodgers. Nigerian stars Kelechi Iheanacho and Ademola Lookman were among those who tested positive for COVID-19, according to Eurosports. The newspaper also reported that Ayoze Perez was out for …

Real Madrid captain Vieira Marcelo, is set to depart the club after spending 15 years at the Spanish capital, Newsextra24 has learnt. According to the Mirror, he already has a new destination lined up for next year. The veteran left-back has established himself as a club legend at Los Blancos, …

Wike, Ikpeazu, Ortom, Fintiri, Makinde Meet With Real Madrid President In Spain (Photos) Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, Governor of Abia, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu; Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom; Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde met with President of Real Madrid Football …

Leo Messi Overtakes Pelé for most career goals scored with 758 ESPN:

Did the Inter CEO want to sell Romelu Lukaku during the summer? Not at all. But as soon as the Belgium international decided that he had unfinished business at Stamford Bridge, cash-strapped Inter were always going to sell the striker to Chelsea for the right price. Of course, Lukaku’s departure …

Baryen Munich forward Lewandowski has told Paris Saint-Germain superstar, Lionel Messi to be sincere to himself and not speak empty words concerning the 2021 Ballon d’Or awards, Newsextra24 reports. Lewandowski came second in the race for the award with Messi winning it for a record seventh time to extend his …

Luis Suarez claims Lionel Messi is “suffering” at Paris Saint Germain just four months on from his dramatic Barcelona exit. Messi was forced to leave the club due to La Liga’s financial regulations despite a willingness to stay and an agreement to play for a fraction of his wage. After …

•Surulere wins Gold, Cash Prize in BOS Cup •Ifako Ijaiye-Ojokoro, Agege teams are runners-up The frills and thrills of the maiden Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (BOS) Youth Cup came to the pinnacle on Sunday, with the final round’s team jostled for the first prize – a gold cup. Mobolaji Johnson Sports …