pitch – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 02 Oct 2019 23:31:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png pitch – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 AZ’s Pitch Is One Of The Worst I Have Seen – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer https://www.theinfostride.com/azs-pitch-is-one-of-the-worst-i-have-seen-ole-gunnar-solskjaer/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 23:31:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238070 Manchester United coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said AZ’s pitch is one of the worst he has seen. The Red Devils are set to play against the Dutch side in the Europa League on Thursday at Cars Jeans Stadion in The Hague. Speaking ahead of the game, Ole said he is not pleased with the [...]

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]]> Wan-Bissaka Is A Quiet Guy, He Talks On The Pitch – Zaha https://www.theinfostride.com/wan-bissaka-is-a-quiet-guy-he-talks-on-the-pitch-zaha/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 20:18:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235234 Crystal Palace winegr, Wilfried Zaha has had his say on Manchester United’s new signing, Aaron Wan-Bissaka. He revealed that the youngster had a calm personality in Crystal Palace’s dressing room last season. Zaha added that he was surprised at how he good the English international was when he played against him. His words, “I was [...]

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]]> England Players Will Not Walk Off The Pitch To Fight Racism – Gareth Southgate https://www.theinfostride.com/england-players-will-not-walk-off-the-pitch-to-fight-racism-gareth-southgate/ Fri, 17 May 2019 12:30:45 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=232908 England manager, Gareth Southgate has revealed that England’s players have concluded that they will not walk off the football field as a form of protest if they are racially abused during a match from now on. England’s 5-1 win over Montenegro in March was dampened by lots of players, including Raheem Sterling, Callum Hudson-Odoi and [...]

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]]> The Slippery Pitch Caused Buffon’s Mistake – Agent https://www.theinfostride.com/the-slippery-pitch-caused-buffons-mistake-agent/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 19:50:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=228504 Gianluigi Buffon’s agent has come to his defense by putting the blame for his error during the Manchester United clash on the slippery pitch. PSG were sent parking from the UCL after losing to the English team 3-1 at Parc des Princes despite recording a comfortable 2-0 win at Old Trafford. Buffon was the reason [...]

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]]> Didi Hamann’s Criticism Of My Performance On Pitch Is Stupid – Lewandowski https://www.theinfostride.com/didi-hamanns-criticism-of-my-performance-on-pitch-is-stupid-lewandowski/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 15:52:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=226655 Robert Lewandowski has replied criticism from former Bayern Munich player Didi Hamann, saying him rubbishing his displays on the pitch are “stupid.” His words, “I am always focused on my job. And cup games are always difficult to play, We won that match. And I am not interested in what someone says about me. Even [...]

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]]> I Cannot Do Anything For Their Performances On The Pitch – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer https://www.theinfostride.com/i-cannot-do-anything-for-their-performances-on-the-pitch-ole-gunnar-solskjaer/ Sat, 29 Dec 2018 19:41:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=224344 Manchester United caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku to prove they belong in his team. The pair are in contention to feature against Bournemouth on Sunday after missing the first two games of Solskjaer’s reign. He said it is up to Sanchez and Lukaku to follow the Frenchman’s example [...]

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]]> My Future Will Not Affect Real Madrid’s Performances On The Pitch – Julen Lopetegui https://www.theinfostride.com/my-future-will-not-affect-real-madrids-performances-on-the-pitch-julen-lopetegui/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:39:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=219643 Julen Lopetegui has said speculation over his future will not affect his team’s preparation for Sunday’s Clasico away at Barcelona. “I expect to keep breathing whatever happens,” Lopetegui said. “I’m not going to die. I am 100 percent focused on helping my team for tomorrow, nothing more. So I will not dedicate even 0.1 percent [...]

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]]> Tottenham’s Effort On The Pitch Have Been Fantastic- Mauricio Pochettino https://www.theinfostride.com/tottenhams-effort-on-the-pitch-have-been-fantastic-mauricio-pochettino/ Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:15:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=217714 Mauricio Pochettino has hailed the Tottenham Hotspur supporters who travelled to Milton Keynes after his side’s Carabao Cup victory over Watford. Despite that inconvenience, the official attendance was given as 23,650. “First of all I want to say thank you to our fans,” said Pochettino. “They need to be praised from myself on behalf of [...]

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]]> Ronaldo Won The Best Player Award On The Pitch – Jorge Mendes https://www.theinfostride.com/ronaldo-won-the-best-player-award-on-the-pitch-jorge-mendes/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 21:44:01 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=215274 Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has said it is “ridiculous” that his client did not win UEFA’s Player of the Year award. Ronaldo, now of Juventus, was nominated after helping Real Madrid win their third successive Champions League title, but he and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah lost out to Luka Modric. “Football is played within the [...]

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]]> My Condition Is Improving On The Pitch – Torres https://www.theinfostride.com/my-condition-is-imporving-on-the-pitch-torres/ Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:08:07 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=213880 Fernando Torres may still be seeking a first goal in Japan but the Spanish striker is encouraged by the upturn in Sagan Tosu’s results since he arrived in July. The latest result was a fine 0-0 draw at the home of title-chasing Kawasaki Frontale on Wednesday that took Tosu, with just 17 goals in 22 [...]

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]]> I Am More Of A Pitch Manager – Maurizio Sarri https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-more-of-a-pitch-manager-maurizio-sarri/ Sat, 21 Jul 2018 16:29:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211541 Maurizio Sarri has insisted that he is not interested in directing Chelsea’s transfer policy but indicated that he would like to see both Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois remain at Stamford Bridge this summer. “I feel much more a pitch manager, a field manager than a general manager,” he said via a translator. “I think [...]

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]]> We Were Warriors On The Pitch – Pogba https://www.theinfostride.com/we-were-warriors-on-the-pitch-pogba/ Thu, 19 Jul 2018 14:07:54 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=211361 Paul Pogba gave a passionate team talk before France’s World Cup round-of-16 win over Argentina, telling teammates “Messi or no Messi, we don’t give a s—.” Pogba was heavily criticised before the tournament after an underwhelming season with United, and a France Football poll showed fans felt the midfielder was not even worth a starting [...]

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]]> I Will Play Anywhere On The Pitch For Us To Win – Mikel https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-play-anywhere-on-the-pitch-for-us-to-win-mikel/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 14:46:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=209217 Nigeria captain John Mikel Obi says he will play anywhere on the pitch if that is what it takes to help the Super Eagles win. Chatter in the media and among fans after the Croatia loss has been that Gernot Rohr wrongly deployed Mikel as an attacking rather than a defensive midfielder in the 2-0 [...]

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]]> Unai Emery Will Create Leaders On The Pitch – Kevin Campbell https://www.theinfostride.com/unai-emery-will-create-leaders-on-the-pitch-kevin-campbell/ Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:31:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207852 Kevin Campbell has backed new head coach Unai Emery to sort out the Gunners’ long-standing leadership issues with the help of a more organised structure — even though he doesn’t see any Tony Adams-type figures in the current squad. He said Emery’s more disciplined approach will naturally create more vocal leaders on the pitch. “I [...]

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]]> I Want To Help My Teammates On The Pitch — Vardy https://www.theinfostride.com/i-want-to-help-my-teammates-on-the-pitch-vardy/ Tue, 29 May 2018 19:26:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=207559 Jamie Vardy’s remarkable rise continues at this summer’s 2018 World Cup, where Hollywood script writers are hoping for a “fairy tale ending” to the England football striker’s story. The former non-league player had not even made his Premier League debut when the Three Lions headed to Brazil four years ago. But now Vardy is an [...]

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]]> Pogba Must Do His Talking On The Pitch – Rio Ferdinand https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-must-do-his-talking-on-the-pitch-rio-ferdinand/ Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:15:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=204651 Rio Ferdinand has challenged Paul Pogba to do his talking on the pitch and ensure his flashy lifestyle does not overshadow his performances. Pogba scored twice as Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Manchester City 3-2 on Saturday. His second-half display was one of his best in a United shirt, and [...]

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]]> I Need Minutes On The Pitch – Lallana https://www.theinfostride.com/i-need-minutes-on-the-pitch-lallana/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 17:24:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203917 Adam Lallana remains confident that he will be given a place in England’s World Cup side, despite missing large chunks of the season with injury. “It’s been a bit stop-start,” Lallana said. “It’s been a different challenge for me this season. I’ve had a long layoff, but I’m back at the business end of the [...]

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]]> I Understand Alderweireld On The Pitch – Jan Vertonghen https://www.theinfostride.com/i-understand-alderweireld-on-the-pitch-jan-vertonghen/ Sun, 25 Mar 2018 22:34:20 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203539 Jan Vertonghen has said he is relaxed about the future of club teammate and fellow Belgium international Toby Alderweireld. The defensive duo also played together at Ajax, but there have been rumours that Alderweireld could leave at the end of the season as the 29-year-old is yet to pen a new deal. “Whenever we play [...]

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]]> Neymar Is A Joy On The Pitch – Pogba https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-is-a-joy-on-the-pitch-pogba/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:23:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=203068 Manchester United’s Paul Pogba has said he would love to play alongside Neymar one day. In an interview with La Liga’s website two years ago, Neymar sung Pogba’s praises and stated an ambition to play in the same side as the Frenchman. “I remember [what he said]. I really like him, too,” Pogba told the [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Biggest Pitch Was His Moral Auuthority – Jideonwo https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-biggest-pitch-was-his-moral-auuthority-jideonwo/ Sat, 03 Feb 2018 11:14:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198068 “My company will not be working for him in the 2019 election”, Jideonwo declared in disgust. For Jideonwo, Buhari hasn’t changed and never will. “On the fundamentals of it, nothing has moved. There’s a loss of moral authority. His biggest pitch was his moral authority. He doesn’t deserve to continue.” “Buhari is a disappointment”, Jideonwo [...]

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]]> It Is Important For Ronaldo To Be On The Pitch – Zidane https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-important-for-ronaldo-to-be-on-the-pitch-zidane/ Sat, 27 Jan 2018 02:39:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=197393 Zinedine Zidane has said he is “annoyed” by reports he won a mini battle with his club to stop the club signing Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga this month. Zidane has insisted he did not want reinforcements midseason, and Kepa has instead agreed a new contract at Athletic, which runs until 2025 and includes an [...]

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]]> I Am Most Interested In What Happens On The Pitch – Zidane https://www.theinfostride.com/i-am-most-interested-in-what-happens-on-the-pitch-zidane/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 20:04:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196737 Zinedine Zidane has said he cannot imagine Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the club next summer but will stay out of any contract negotiations between the player and club president Florentino Perez. “I do not imagine Cristiano anywhere else,” Zidane said. “He is at his club where he should be. Everyone loves him here. I cannot see [...]

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]]> I Will Talk About What Happens On The Pitch Only – Pep Guardiola https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-talk-about-what-happens-on-the-pitch-only-pep-guardiola/ Fri, 29 Dec 2017 06:50:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=194543 Pep Guardiola is not ready to be drawn into a war of words with Jose Mourinho after Manchester City maintained their impressive progress towards the Premier League title. Mourinho blasted Guardiola on Tuesday after pointing to their rivals’ huge spending power by claiming “City buy full-backs for the price of strikers” and insisting that the [...]

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]]> Neymar Provides Solutions On The Pitch – Unai Emery https://www.theinfostride.com/neymar-provides-solutions-on-the-pitch-unai-emery/ Sun, 17 Dec 2017 14:09:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=193076 Unai Emery hailed Neymar’s dazzling display in the Ligue 1 leaders’ 4-1– win at Rennes on Saturday after he scored two goals and assisted another two. “When Neymar provides solutions like that on the pitch, of course it is good for the team — and for all those who love football,” Emery said. “He showed [...]

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]]> Pogba Can Do Anything On The Pitch – Viktor Goncharenko https://www.theinfostride.com/pogba-can-do-anything-on-the-pitch-viktor-goncharenko/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 20:16:59 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=191675 CSKA Moscow coach Viktor Goncharenko believes his side’s bad luck will be Manchester City’s gain as he prepares to face Paul Pogba at Old Trafford. “Of course Pogba is a player who is able to do anything on the pitch — it will make things easier for Manchester City and not for us,” said Goncharenko. [...]

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]]> Zlatan Is Important Both On And Off The Pitch – Lindelof https://www.theinfostride.com/zlatan-is-important-both-on-and-off-the-pitch-lindelof/ Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:14:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=180582 Victor Lindelof says he is happy with his start to life at Manchester United, despite failing to play a minute during the first three games of the Premier League season. Lindelof, 23, was signed from Benfica for €35 million on a four-year contract but has been unable to get into the starting XI because Phil [...]

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]]> Romelu Lukaku Blasted His Teammate On The Pitch https://www.theinfostride.com/romelu-lukaku-blasted-his-teammate-on-the-pitch/ Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:36:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=161029 Everton striker Romelu Lukaku told his teammate Ashley Williams to ‘shut-up’ during an argument in their 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Tuesday, April 4. While Everton were leading 1-0, thanks to a Phil Jagielka’s goal, Williams got laid into Lukaku for his lack of effort on the pitch. The teammates got into a heated [...]

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]]> It Is Impossible To Play Better On That Pitch – Mourinho https://www.theinfostride.com/it-is-impossible-to-play-better-on-that-pitch-mourinho/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 05:28:23 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158624 Both Mourinho and Rostov manager Ivan Daniliants had said before the game that the half-frozen pitch would present challenges, but the Man United boss was not overly critical in his postgame comments. “It was a very good performance in relation to the conditions. It was impossible to play better, impossible to play a passing game,” [...]

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]]> Sutton United’s Artificial Pitch Worries Arsene Wenger https://www.theinfostride.com/sutton-uniteds-artificial-pitch-worries-arsene-wenger/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:28:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=157095 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is worried the artificial pitch at Sutton United’s home ground could cause problems for his players when they visit the fifth-tier side in the FA Cup on Monday. Sutton play on a 3G surface at their 5,000-capacity Gander Green Lane in South London, which will be an unfamiliar experience for the [...]

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]]> I’m Confident, Not Arrogant – Zlatan Ibrahimovic https://www.theinfostride.com/im-confident-not-arrogant-zlatan-ibrahimovic/ Fri, 12 Aug 2016 12:54:21 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=139824 Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that accusations of arrogance against him are unfair, and that his grand proclamations are merely expressions of supreme confidence. The Swedish striker, who is in line to make his Premier League debut for United at Bournemouth on Sunday, is renowned for talking himself up and being dismissive of his [...]

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]]> Man Utd Concerned By Beijing Pitch https://www.theinfostride.com/man-utd-concerned-by-beijing-pitch/ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 14:05:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=137352 Jose Mourinho has insisted his focus is to avoid injuries ahead of the Manchester derby in Beijing on Monday because the pitch is “very bad.” Mourinho also pointed out that United are without many key players, unlike Manchester City, for the derby at the Bird’s Nest Stadium in the Chinese capital. “City against United for [...]

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]]> My Best Position Is Being On The Pitch – Rooney https://www.theinfostride.com/my-best-position-is-being-on-the-pitch-rooney/ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 04:47:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131804 Starting with Saturday’s game against Russia in Marseille, Wayne Rooney knows his Euro 2016 performances for England will be under more scrutiny than ever before. Many believe he shouldn’t start, with former England captain Tony Adams saying this week: “Because Wayne is the captain and there isn’t a lot of leadership elsewhere, the temptation is [...]

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]]> SEAT Launches Third Annual Sports Tech Start-Up Competition [Press Release] https://www.theinfostride.com/seat-launches-third-annual-sports-tech-start-up-competition-press-release/ Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2016/04/seat-launches-third-annual-sports-tech-start-up-competition-press-release/ Calling all innovative, early stage sport and entertainment startups that want to pitch their business to the leaders and innovators of professional and collegiate sports teams, leagues, and venues. Scottsdale, AZ, April 25, 2016 –(PR.com)– Christine Stoffel, CEO & Founder of SEAT – Sports & Entertainment Alliance in Technology, is launching the third annual SEAT [...]

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]]> Benzema Always Respond On The Pitch – Greizmann https://www.theinfostride.com/benzema-always-respond-on-the-pitch-greizmann/ Thu, 31 Mar 2016 14:03:35 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=124354 Antoine Griezmann has backed France team-mate Karim Benzema to respond on the pitch following a difficult few months. Benzema was indefinitely suspended from the France team in December after being placed under investigation over an attempt to blackmail international team-mate Mathieu Valbuena for a sex-tape. The Real Madrid striker was left out of France’s upcoming [...]

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]]> Emmanuel Emenike Reject 2.4 Billion https://www.theinfostride.com/emmanuel-emenike-reject-2-4-billion/ Wed, 10 Feb 2016 19:43:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120189 Nigerian striker, Emmanuel Emenike reportedly snubbed offers from China to join Premier League side, West Ham. The striker joined West Ham on a loan deal until the end of the season from Fenerbahce. African Football reports that the 28-year-old was offered huge bucks from a Chinese Super League club but rejected it for a chance [...]

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]]> Messi Stays Winning Off The Pitch https://www.theinfostride.com/messi-stays-winning-off-the-pitch/ Tue, 29 Dec 2015 21:02:34 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=115889 Barcelona and star player Lionel Messi triumphed at the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday, taking home the prizes for best team and best player. Messi had travelled from Argentina to attend the ceremony. “It’s very nice to receive these awards, but I always say that the team makes it [...]

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