Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has asked for routine blood tests in soccer to improve anti-doping measures which he says are currently ‘superficial’. “We have to tackle this problem and not to close our eyes because it is a little bit unreasonable to think that just because we are football we have no problems with it,” the Frenchman told Arsenal’s website (www.arsenal.com) The 66-year-old has been called upon by the Football Association (FA) to explain comments made to French newspaper L’Equipe following the doping scandal in Russian athletics, suggesting there was a drugs problem in soccer. “I am open to talking…
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Lionel Messi’s return from injury looks to be happening at the right time for Barcelona as he gts for ready a reunion with Neymar and Luis Suarez for Saturday’s La Liga ‘Clasico’ at Real Madrid. The most lethal attacking trio in Spanish soccer history have not played together since Argentina’s Messi injured a knee at the end of September, during which time Brazil forward Neymar and Uruguay striker Suarez have flourished. Neymar has thrived on the extra creative responsibility given him by coach Luis Enrique and he has developed a stronger understanding with his teammates, especially Suarez. The pair have…
Head of the Spanish league, Javier Tebas, is certain that Saturday’s massive clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona will pass off safely after two high-profile international friendlies were postponed in the wake of Friday’s deadly attacks in Paris. Germany’s meeting with the Netherlands was cancelled just hours before kick-off on Tuesday due to a bomb threat in Hanover, whilst Belgium’s friendly against Spain had already been postponed due to the heightened security threat in Brussels. The Stade de France, where France were hosting Germany, was one of the targets of a number of attacks from gunmen and suicide bombers that…
Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is looking ready to go in training but remains a doubt for Saturday’s ‘El Clasico’ against Real Madrid, teammate Luis Suarez said. Messi is in a fitness battle having returned to training on Monday following a knee injury he picked up at the end of September. “Whether he plays or not is down to the coach, the medics and how he feels but he has been looking sharp in training. However, it is the type of injury where there are risks for the future,” Suarez told a news conference on Wednesday. “Messi is a player that…
David Moyes turned down a number of job offers from other clubs before getting himself sacked by Real Sociedad last week. In a statement made to the League Managers Association (LMA), the former Everton and Manchester United manager admitted his disappointment at having his reign in the Basque country cut short despite helping the club finish 12th in La Liga during the 2014-15 campaign. The San Sebastián team have managed to pick up only two wins this season, leaving them in 16th, and Moyes was replaced by the former Barcelona assistant coach Eusebio Sacristán. David Moyes: the right manager in…
Head coach of the Nigeria national team, Sunday Oliseh had nice things to say to his players after Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Swaziland in 2018 Fifa World Cup qualifying. Goals from Moses Simon and Efe Ambrose at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium guaranteed the win and Oliseh was indebted to his team players afterwards. “All what we spoke about, they put it into practice. “Even in the second half, when we changed the tactics, it took just two minutes to say it on the blackboard and they (translated)it on the pitch. “So congratulations to them and I thank them for their…
KAA Gent and Nigeria winger Moses Simon is filled with excitement after helping Nigeria qualify for the final round of qualifiers for the Fifa 2018 World Cup to be hosted by Russia. The Super Eagles beat Swaziland 2-0 in Port-Harcourt on Tuesday with goals from Simon and Efe Ambrose as Nigeria edged through 2-0 on aggregate after a goalless draw in the first leg in Lobamba. Incidentally, both players scored for Nigeria in the 3-0 demolition of Cameroun in last month’s friendly in Belgium and they repeated same feat against the Sihlangu with Simon catching the eye with a virtuoso…
To my boo of life❤??, the king of my dreams, my hot chocolate, my love, my delight, the father of my beautiful children I celebrate your life today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY my darling husband???. May you always fly high in life and touch all your dreams. May God bless you with happiness, joy, continued success, wisdom and peace. Gold, platinum or diamonds are not enough to express your worth. May God continue to protect you for us. Your best years are still ahead IJN. I am proud of the man that you have become and I LOVE YOU plenty my sweetheart.…
Anita Okoye, wedded wife of Paul Okoye, one-half of pop duo, P-Square has taken to her Instagram to celebrate her husband as the twin brothers celebrate their 34th birthday today. In a lovely birthday shout out, Anita professes her undying love to the father of their son, Andre. In a message she posted earlier, she also celebrated her hubby’s twin brother, Peter. Read the message below Happy birthday to the love of my life, my soulmate, I cannot believe that after over a decade you still have the same effect on me as you did the first day I met…
Earlier this morning, Five Star Music frontline act, Kcee sent a heart warming birthday message to his mum appreciating her for not giving up on him when the going was rough. Now, the Limpopo singer just bought a brand new 2015 Toyota Prado Jeep valued at N11million as a birthday gift for his mum. In his words, Kcee says, ‘If I have my way I can buy the whole world for you just to let you know you are more than an angel to me’….
We are desensitized towards African lives. I once watched a documentary about the death of the protesting miners by the South African police. The head of the Labour Union was trying to convince his followers not to square up to the police and said ‘brothers black lives are so cheap in Africa.’ Like a prophesy 20 mins later 34 of them lay dead, killed by the government they elected to protect them but chose to side with the mining companies that reward their corrupt practices. Even in America they are shouting black lives matter because the truth is it’s cheap…
Singer, Seyi Shay has finally released her long awaited debut album titled ‘Seyi or Shay’. The 18 track album features superstars like Cynthia Morgan, Phyno, Sound Sultan, Wizkid, Olamide, Shaydee, Patoranking, Timaya, Femi Kuti, D’Banj, Banky W and Iyanya. It also features production from producers like Grammy award winning Harmony Sammuels, Del B, Hugo, Dokta Frabs, Legendury Beat, Pheelz, TY Mix amongst others….
Sepp Blatter is not happy with a Fifa appeal committee’s refusal to cancel his 90-day ban and is committed to clearing his name through more appeals, his US lawyer said on Wednesday. The committee rejected a bid by the Fifa president and Uefa chief Michel Platini to overturn their 90-day bans while Swiss police chase a criminal inquiry. “President Blatter is disappointed by today’s decision,” his US lawyer Richard Cullen of McGuire Woods, said in a statement. “Noticeably absent from the opinion and these proceedings is any evidence of any improper motivation or purpose for the agreement between Fifa and…
Players and spectators at this weekend’s huge clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Spanish capital will hold a minute of silence for victims of the Paris attacks, the Spanish football league said Wednesday. The so-called El Clasico that puts the two fiercely rival teams against each other gathers average a global television audience of some 500 million – the world’s most watched club match. In a statement, La Liga called for the minute of silence “in memory of the victims” at the start of Saturday’s match in the 81 000-strong Madrid stadium. It has also asked both clubs…
France and Manchester United striker Anthony Martial left Wembley Stadium on crutches with his left foot strapped after suffering an injury in the 2-0 friendly defeat by England on Tuesday. France coach Didier Deschamps did not say the extent of the injury to 19-year-old Martial, who was substituted in the 67th minute, but reduced concerns it was serious. “He was in quite a bit of pain after the match,” said Deschamps. “He got a kick in the penalty area. I think it’s just a knock rather than anything else to the top of his foot.” Manchester United has already lost…
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil believes his brilliant start to the season is down to Arsenal “functioning well as a team”, the Gunners midfielder told the club official website arsenal.com. The playmaker has already created 10 goals this season, breaking a series of Premier League records on his way to being voted the club’s Vitality Player of the Month for October. While Ozil’s individual form has won much praise, the German feels the team’s collective performances have allowed him to thrive. As a team you can see that we’ve become more mature,” he told Arsenal Player. “We’ve learnt from our mistakes…
Former Super Eagles midfielder Etim Esin has urged the Nigerian national team to improve on their away form during qualifiers to major competitions. Speaking after Nigeria’s 2-0 aggregate win over Swaziland in both legs of their second round of the qualifiers to the 2018 World Cup, Esin said victories in away games should be the target of the Eagles. “Thank God we qualified for the group stages. What we need to improve on now is the away form of the team,” Esin told Completesportsnigeria.com. “The second goal really made everyone comfortable because even at 1-0, it was not won yet.…
Super Eagles legend, Nwankwo Kanu has urged the senior National team to keep winning following their 2-0 victory over Swaziland in Tuesday’s Second Round, Second Leg of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier played in Port Harcourt. Super Eagles, with the 2-0 aggregate win over the Sihlangu of Swaziland qualified for the group stage of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. The former Nigeria forward who was excited with the Eagles’ victory and progress , congratulated the Coach, Sunday Oliseh and the players, for their efforts in ensuring that Nigeria stay in the race for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.…
La Liga president Javier Tebas has said that he is a lifelong fan of Real Madrid just three days before their El Clasico clash with Barcelona. Real Madrid will battle Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first El Clasico of the season on Saturday. Tebas insisted his allegiances play no role in his decision-making as the Spanish top flight’s head man. Speaking to Spanish newspaper AS, Tebas said: “If I say I don’t support Madrid, then that would be hypocritical and I would be painted as a liar. And I certainly don’t like to be called a liar. “Imagine…
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has said that he had contact with Real Madrid over a possible transfer before joining the Blues. Fabregas, said that he held discussions with the La Liga giants over several years. The Spain midfielder left Arsenal to rejoin his boyhood club Barcelona in 2011 before making a shock return to the Premier League with Chelsea three years later. He said: Well, there were contacts over several years and with different presidents. An agreement was never concluded. There were things, but there was no final agreement. It lacked the step forward. Fabregas was a key part of…