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Pirlo to freeze out Ramsey

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Aaron Ramsey could be on his way out of Juventus as new manager Andrea Pirlo does not see the 29-year-old as part of his plans going into the 2020/2021 season. The ex-Arsenal man has endured a tough first season in Italy, finding a starting berth difficult to clinch in a star-studded Juventus
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Birth certificates issued by hospitals not valid- NPC

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National Population Commission (NPC) has said that only birth certificates issued by the commission is valid for official purposes; as such, all birth notices issued either by hospitals or local government councils remain invalid and untenable for official purposes. The Commission made this statement during a meeting of Ebonyi State health facility workers on birth […]
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COVID-19: 2 Atletico players test positive

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Two Atletico Madrid players have reportedly tested positive to the novel coronavirus disease ahead of the club’s UEFA Champions League clash against RB Leipzig. News broke on sunday that two members of the traveling contigent to face Leipzig in Lisbon had tested positive to the virus, but there was no confirmation as to the identity […]
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Osimhen apologizes for abrasive comments

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has apologized to The Punch following his comments about the news medium in a recent spat where-in he purported to have been misquoted and misrepresented. In the wake of his record-breaking move to Serie A side, Napoli, the Nigerian international in an interview with Sport1 had expressed his hope to […]
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Willian sends open letter to Chelsea fans

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Brazilian winger, Willian, has sent a heartfelt message to Chelsea fans following his proposed move to cross town rivals, Arsenal. Daily Times had earlier reported that the electrifying winger has agreed personal terms with Arsenal after becoming a free agent, bringing an end to a seven year stay in West London. Following the move, which […]
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Dortmund set to offer Sancho new deal

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Manchester United’s chances of signing Jadon Sancho is beginning to fizzle out as sources in Germany suggest that Dortmund is set to offer the 20 year old a new contract. READ ALSO: Reality check: Chelsea’s far cry from Europe’s elite United were hoping to finalize Sancho’s deal as the focal point of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s […]
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Breaking: Juventus name Pirlo as new manager

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Serie A giants, Juventus have appointed club legend, Andrea Pirlo as the club’s new manager. READ ALSO: BREAKING NEWS: Juventus sack Maurizio Sarri Pirlo’s confirmation as the new gaffer comes less than 24 hours after Maurizzio Sarri’s sack, following the club’s exit from the Uefa Champions League at the round of 16 stage. Pirlo, who […]
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What Willian’s signing could mean for Arsenal

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On Thursday, news media around the world confirmed Arsenal’s capture of Brazilian winger, Willian as their look to re-inforce ahead of the upcoming 2020/2021 season. Willian has spent the last seven years in West London, but with the expiration of his contract, negotiations broke down as the Samba winger demanded a three year contract, with […]
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Breaking: Arsenal sign Willian

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Arsenal have signed Brazillian winger, Willian from chelsea on a free transfer. ESPN reports that an official announcement is expected to be made sometime later this month. READ ALSO: Friedkin acquires Roma for $700m Chelsea and Willian have been locked in a deadlock of a negotiation in recent weeks, with the Brazillian insisting on a […]
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Friedkin acquires Roma for $700m

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Serie A giants, AS Roma have announced the acquisition of the club by American billionaire, Dan Friedkinn. The club disclosed this in an official announcement on Thursday “AS Roma can confirm that an agreement has tonight been reached between AS Roma SPV, LLC, the majority shareholder of AS Roma S.p.A, and The Friedkin Group regarding […]
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Is Ighalo’s Manchester United future over?

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Odion Ighalo’s arrival at Manchester United was greeted with much fan-fare, following the 31 year old’s impressive beginning to his old Trafford career. Despite being given limited appearances, Ighalo managed 4 goals from four starts including a spectacular strike against Austrian minnows, LASK Linz in the Europa League round of 16. An unanticipated break
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Fulham stage dramatic return to Premier League

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West London club, Fulham have staged a dramatic return to the English top flight division by beating cross-town rivals, Brentford in an epic playoff final at Wembley. The craven cottage side suffered a bitter return to the Premier League last term despite spending £131M on reinforcements and three managerial changes, a downward plunge which saw […]
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Sancho deal hits deadlock

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Manchester United’s bid to sign English sensation, Jadon Sancho has hit a brick-wall following Borrusia Dortmund’s determination not to budge on their £108M valuation of the player. United appeared to be optimistic of their chances of pricing Sancho to Old Trafford, having already agreed in principle, personal terms with the highly rated winger, and have […]
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Sancho deal edges closer

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Manchester United are stepping up their bid to re-inforce attacking options ahead of next season by pricing English sensation, Jadon Sancho, from Borrusia Dortmund, Daily Times have gathered. Sky Sports News reports that both clubs have entered into advanced talks in a bid to hash out the final kinks of Sancho’s return to Manchester. Whereas […]
Arsenal close in on Willian
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Arsenal close in on Willian

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Reports from UK suggests that Chelsea’s Brazillian winger, Willian, could be calling time to his Stamford Bridge stay. Willian, 31, has been offered a new two year deal by Chelsea, but has surprisingly turned down the offer. READ ALSO: Lampard calls for postponement of new Premier League season Arsenal, who have made a play for […]