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Peseiro Blbacks Dele-Bashiru to thrive at Lazio
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro believes Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will become a key player for Serie A club Lazio, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dele-Bashiru joined Lazio from Hatayaspor in the summer, but has yet to fully settle. However, Peseiro is confident the midfielder will adapt to Italian football. “His qualities had struck us a lot when…
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Freedom: Peseiro hails Gasperini’s impact on Lookman’s rise
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has praised Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for Ademola Lookman’s remarkable growth this year, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman has flourished at Atalanta since joining from RB Leipzig in 2022, and excelled internationally, playing a key role in Peseiro’s side that finished second at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.…
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NWFL board intensifies efforts for enhanced visibility, meets StarTimes management
In a bid to ensure increased visibility for the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), the Board has reaffirmed its commitment by engaging with StarTimes, a key broadcasting partner, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Following the NWFL Annual General Assembly held in Abuja on Tuesday, Ms. Nkechi Obi, Chairman of the NWFL Board, led a high-powered delegation to meet with…
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Mbappé starts for Real Madrid in Intercontinental Cup
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Kylian Mbappé has been named in the starting lineup for Real Madrid in their Intercontinental Cup final against Mexican side Pachuca. The star forward was thought to be out of action for around 10 days after suffering a thigh injury in Madrid’s 3-2 Champions League victory at Atalanta, but his progress…
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Van Dijk, Saliba among most played in 2024
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions The CIES Football Observatory has published data on the most used players over the course of the calendar year, with Barcelona’s Jules Koundé atop the list and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde among the top five. France defender Koundé played a total of 5,872 minutes for…
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Finidi George backs Rivers United duo for CHAN Qualifier
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed confidence in Stephen Manyo and Taiwo Abdulrafiu making the final squad for Nigeria’s 2025 African Nations Championship qualifying game against Ghana, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Manyo and Abdulrafiu are among the invited players, and Finidi has wished them well. “I spoke with both players and wished them well,” he…
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Dele-Bashiru unscathed after car accident
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru was involved in a car accident near Bracciano, Italy, on Saturday evening, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Dele-Bashiru, who plays for Lazio in Serie A, emerged unscathed from the incident. The news of the accident gained traction on social media after being reported by Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport. The accident occurred just…
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Maresca: Chelsea believe Mudryk is innocent
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Enzo Maresca has said that Chelsea believe Mykhailo Mudryk is innocent following his positive drugs test and will continue to “support” the player. Editor’s Picks Chelsea’s Mudryk in positive drug test, faces ban1dJames OlleyHow VAR decisions have affected every Premier League club in 2024-254hDale Johnson 1 Related Mudryk and Chelsea released…
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Salzburg hire Letsch as coach before Klopp arrival
EmailPrint Open Extended ReactionsThomas Letsch hsa been hired as Pep Lijnders replacement as RB Salzburg’s head coach. Ralf Ibing – firo sportphoto/Getty Images RB Salzburg have hired Thomas Letsch as coach as the Austrian club seek a turnaround ahead of the Club World Cup next year and the imminent arrival of Jürgen Klopp as head of…
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Source: Barça’s Camp Nou return faces 2025 delay
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Barcelona are already working internally on the possibility of a return to Spotify Camp Nou being delayed until next season, a source told ESPN, despite president Joan Laporta insisting the intention remains to play there from March. Editor’s Picks Brazil great Ronaldo eyes federation presidency1dReutersMendes: Yamal wants Barça contract through 203023hSam…
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CAF competitions calendar year revealed as AFCON draw gets date
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Executive Committee (EXCO) under the leadership of Dr. Motsepe has made known date for football competitions across the continent following the executive meeting in Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The meeting began with the president extending his congratulations to Morocco on the successful joint bid with Portugal and Spain to host…
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Liverpool’s Slot admits trying to influence ref calls
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted that he has tried to influence referees in games this season, adding that his attempts have not worked. The former Feyenoord coach talked of wanting to create a siege mentality at Anfield in order to make officials give his team more favourable calls. Editor’s…
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Vini after The Best win: They tried to diminish me
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Vinícius Júnior hit back at his critics after winning FIFA’s The Best men’s player of the year award on Tuesday, accusing his detractors of trying to “invalidate” and “diminish” him. Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius, 24, took the 2024 prize — which is voted on by a combination of national…
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Amorim wants Rashford to stay at Man United
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has told Marcus Rashford he wants him to stay at Manchester United. Rashford has suggested he’s ready to leave and pursue a “new challenge” after a 20-year association with the club. Editor’s Picks Rashford ready for ‘challenge’ away from Man Utd9hMark Ogden Amorim, however, insisted the 27-year-old can find…
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Football’s Christmas sweaters: Rating clubs’ winter wonders, holiday horrors
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions With temperatures dipping and the winter chill beginning to bite up in the terraces, many clubs in the Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga and beyond have released their official Christmas sweaters to keep their fans cosy throughout the festive period. Where once we were awash in a sea of cheap and cheerful…
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Hayes wins FIFA Best coach of year award
EmailPrint Open Extended ReactionsEmma Hayes has been named women’s coach of the year at FIFA’s The Best awards. Karl Bridgeman – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images United States women’s national team head coach Emma Hayes was named women’s coach of the year at the FIFA 2024 The Best awards on Tuesday. It has been another stellar year…
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Transfer rumors, news: Man City, Liverpool circling Robinson
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Manchester City and Liverpool look set to battle it out for Fulham defender Antonee Robinson, while São Paulo have been linked with a move for Argentina international Paulo Dybala. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe. Join us for the latest transfer news, gossip…
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Source: Denver in exclusive NWSL franchise talks
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions The NWSL is closing in on Denver as its latest expansion franchise, having entered into exclusive negotiations with an investment group led by IMA Financial Group CEO Rob Cohen, a source told ESPN. The source, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly on the negotiations, added that…