The Bayern Munich football club will donate $1.11m to help refugees
and set up a training camp for those arriving in Munich, as the number
of people arriving in the city continues to rise.
Thousands have crossed into Germany via Hungary and Austria with Munich’s train station one of the main points of entry.
The plight of those fleeing conflict in their countries such as
Syria, as well as...
Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Friday, 4 September 2015
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
07:24
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Chairman
of Queens Park Rangers Tony Fernandes, has apologised for the public
spat between manager Harry Redknapp and midfielder Adel Taarabt and
labelled it “an embarrassment”.
Redknapp accused the player of
being overweight and claimed he could not even run about in a reserve
game. But the Moroccan hit back and insisted his physical condition was
fine.
Fernandes has now waded into the row...
07:22
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Interim
manager of the Super Eagles, Shuaibu Amodu, has drawn up a 66-man list
of players, that will face South Africa and Congo in Nigeria’s remaining
two matches in the 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
A
notable inclusion is in-form Villarreal of Spain striker Ikechukwu Uche,
who was snubbed by Stephen Keshi since the 2013 AFCON tournament which
Nigeria won.
Amodu also included some...
Saturday, 6 September 2014
07:53
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The
Nigerian government is monitoring nearly 400 people for signs of Ebola
after they came in contact with a Port Harcourt doctor, who died of the
disease, Reuters reported on Thursday.
Dr. Abdulsalami Nasidi,
project director at Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, said there was a
sense of “hopelessness” due to the lack of proven drugs or vaccines to
treat Ebola that has infected...
07:48
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Luis Suarez has opened up on life on the sidelines and admits it not easy for him to watch Barcelona play from outside.
The
striker is currently serving a four-month ban, imposed on him by FIFA
for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini, in a 2014 World Cup match.
Suarez
was however cleared to complete his big-money move from Liverpool to
Barca, but is still ineligible to feature for the...
07:39
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Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi, has denied reports making the
rounds, that he has proposed to his Russian girlfriend, Olga
Diyachenko.
In an exclusive interview with Colin Udoh, the Chelsea player said it won’t be a secret affair when it happens.
“Yes,
she is my girlfriend, but I have not proposed to her. If that happens,
it will not be hidden and everyone will know,” Mikel...
07:32
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Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez has been named the sexiest man in the
world for 2014, following his heroics at the World Cup in Brazil and his
big-money transfer to Real Madrid.
The Colombian midfielder, who
also recently lauched his own range of branded underpants, was given the
honour by People En Espanol Magazine.
“He’s a very attractive
man,” his wife, Daniela Ospina said. “But what I most...
Thursday, 4 September 2014
11:38
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Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling, has said that new signing Mario Balotelli cannot replace Luis Suarez at the club.
Suarez
scored 31 goals for the Reds last season, as they attempted to win the
Premier League, before sealing a £75million move to Barcelona this
summer.
Balotelli arrived at Anfield in a £16million transfer and
many have tipped him to become the focal point of Brendan Rodgers’
attack. However, Sterling is quick to play down such expectations.
“Luis
will be missed, obviously....
Saturday, 30 August 2014
Monday, 25 August 2014
03:12
Sergio kun
24 year old Cameroonian striker Albert Ebossé
Bodjongo (pictured above) was killed yesterday Aug.
23rd, after being struck in the head by an object
thrown from the stands by an angry fan after his team
lost 2-1 in a home defeat during an Algerian league
game.
Albert and his team mates were leaving the field at the
end of a match between his club JS Kabylie and USM
Alger in Tizi Ouzou, when an angry fan threw what is
believed to be a rock.
Albert, who had scored the sole JSK goal, died a few
hours...
Wednesday, 20 August 2014
12:13
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The Nigeria Football Federation
has lifted the ban from all football-related activities, it placed on
former Secretary-General of the federation, Taiwo Ogunjobi.
According to a communique signed by Emeka Inyama, the Executive Committee
of the NFF, chaired by reinstated President, Aminu Maigari, also lifted
the ban...
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
07:34
Excellent Johnson
Sporting
Lisbon defender Marcos Rojo, has claimed that he has completed his move
to Manchester United and described the opportunity to place for the
former English champions as “a dream”.
Reports on Monday said that the Old Trafford
outfit have agreed a €20m fee for the Argentina international, in a
deal which will see Nani return to his former club in a season-long loan.
“It feels like a dream,...
07:30
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, has said that they will not misuse Cesc Fabregas like Barcelona did.
Fabregas arrived at Stamford Bridge
this summer for a fee around £30m and was impressive as the Blues
defeated Burnley 3-1, in their first Premier League match of the season.
The Spaniard was involved in all three goals, including a sublime assist for Andre Schurrle.
“The
team played very well...
07:28
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Gary
Neville has warned Louis van Gaal against “panic buys”, as Manchester
United seek to bring in world-class reinforcements, before the summer
transfer window closes.
United have already spent £165m on players like Juan Mata and Marouane Fellaini in the last five transfer windows – only Paris Saint-Germain have spent more in Europe during the same period.
Van Gaal has already sanctioned the...
Monday, 18 August 2014
02:03
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The
Falconets have qualified for the semi-final of thhe ongoing FIFA U-20
Women’s World Cup in Canada, after an emphatic 4-1 win over New Zealad.
Asisat
Oshoala opened scoring for the Nigerians as early as the 31st second,
converting Ugo Njoku’s fine cross. Oshoala doubled their lead in the
11th minute, squeezing her shot past Lily Alfeld’s legs.
Poor
finishing denied the Falconets more goals,...
01:53
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Manchester United are willing to spend up to £100m, to seal Angel Di Maria’s transfer from Real Madrid.
Louis
van Gaal is desperate to bring in world-class players, especially after
the opening day 2-1 defeat to Swansea at Old Trafford and he has
reportedly told chief executive Ed Woodward to do all he can to sign the
winger.
According to the Daily Mail, the Red Devils are willing to pay Di Maria...
Saturday, 16 August 2014
01:33
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Manchester City might not offer Yaya Toure a new deal, despite the storm he and his agent raised all through the summer.
Toure’s
unhappiness was seen by many, as a ploy to improve his current
£220,000-a-week contract, but the Premier League champions are not ready
to be bullied.
However, Edin Dzeko and Joe Hart are expected to
agree new deals next week, joining Sergio Aguero, Samir Nasri, Vincent...
01:31
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Ahead
of the new Premier League season, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has
reopened old wounds with fresh jabs, claiming that rival managers Arsene
Wenger and Manuel Pellegrini, are left off easily.
The Portuguese
failed to win any silverware on his return to England last season,
following another barren campaign at Real Madrid. When reporters
insinuated at his Friday press conference...
01:21
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According
to reports, Chelsea winger Victor Moses, is set to travel to Stoke City
to undergo a medical ahead of a season-long loan move.
The
Nigeria international also spent last season on loan at Liverpool, where
he did not get enough playing time. Moses is unlikely to command a
regular shirt under Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, especially with
Mohamed Salah, Andre Schurrle, Oscar and Eden...
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