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Griezmann named best player of Euro 2016

UEFA on Monday named French forward and tournament top scorer Antoine Griezmann as the best player of Euro 2016, a day after the hosts' 1-0 final defeat to Portugal. "Antoine Griezmann was a threat in every game he played. He works hard for his team and possesses

Stadium to be named after Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to have a stadium named after him, as Sporting Lisbon considered rebranding Estadio Jose Alvalade. The club's home venue is currently named after founder, Jose Alvalade, and has been known as such since 1956. However, current

Morata named in UEFA Champions League team

Atlético Madrid striker, Álvaro Morata, has been included in the UEFA Champions League team of this week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post on its official website on Thursday. Morata, who is on loan at Atletico from Chelsea, was included in

Jesus named in UEFA Champions League team (Full list)

Manchester City striker, Gabriel Jesus has been included in the UEFA Champions League team of this week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post on their official website on Thursday. Jesus was included in the team after his impressive performance

Cristiano Ronaldo Named UEFA Player Of The Season (Photos)

Football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA Player of the Season for 2016-2017 on Thursday following a campaign which saw the Real Madrid superstar help his club to the La Liga and Champions League double. This makes it the third time that Cristiano

Chima Akas named captain of NPFL All-Stars team

Enyimba defender, Chima Akas, has been named skipper of the NPFL All-Stars, who will play friendly games against La Liga sides Valencia and Malaga next month. He was also the captain of the CHAN Eagles to Rwanda. Akas will be assisted by IfeanyiUbah FC goalkeeper

Actor Idris Elba Named People's 'Sexiest Man Alive'

He's an actor, a pro kickboxer, a deejay, a rapper and a clothing designer - so it's no surprise this year's Sexiest Man Alive, Idris Elba, likes to have a little fun. Actor Idris Elba, who James Bond fans are campaigning to be the next person to play 007,

Xhaka speaks on being named Arsenal's new captain

Arsenal midfielder, Granit Xhaka is still hopeful of being named by Unai Emery as the club's new captain. With incumbent Laurent Koscielny looking to force a move away from the club, Emery is looking for a new man to wear the armband. Xhaka's next appearance

Gonzalo Higuain named "best striker" in the world

AC Milan defender, Alessio Romagnoli has identified Chelsea striker, Gonzalo Higuain as the "best striker" in the world currently. Romagnoli, a former teammate with Higuain at Milan, stated this ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Manchester City

Olympics: Why Mikel was named Team Nigeria captain

Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has been named captain of Team Nigeria to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, which begins on August 5. Forty-year-old table tennis star Funke Oshonaike, who will be making her sixth appearance at the games after her debut appearance at

Ronaldo Wants UEFA Champions League Named After Him

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid has said that the UEFA Champions League should be named after him.. The portuguese added another European Cup and golden boot to his accolades after Madrid ran out 3-1 winners against Liverpool, while the forward finished the

De Bruyne named PFA Player of the Season

Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, has been voted the PFA Players' Player of the year for the 2019/2020 season. He becomes the first City player to win the prize since it started in 1974. De Bruyne, who won only the Carabao Cup last term, won the

Mother Named Among 11 Officers Shot In Dallas

A mother and six-year veteran of the Dallas DART police force has been named among 11 officer shot during an attack by two gunmen in Texas last night. Misty McBride was hit in the shoulder and abdomen during the attack but survived and is alert in Baylor University

Diego Costa named in Chelsea's Premier League squad

Diego Costa could well make a stunning return to Premier League action for Chelsea after being registered as part of their squad despite spending the summer away from the club. The Spaniard is currently hanging out in his home town of Lagarto in Brazil and

Benzema named best striker of last 10 years

Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema has been hailed as "the world's best centre-forward" in the last 10 years by former team mate, Omar Mascarell. Mascarell joined the Spanish giants in 2010 and made his only first-team appearance in the Copa del Rey in 2013

Paul Le Guen Named Super Eagles New Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation has formally announced the appointment of Frenchman Paul Le Guen as the new technical adviser of the Super Eagles while the caretaker coach of the team, Salisu Yusuf, was named the chief coach. "The appointments are subject

Eden Hazard named Chelsea Player of the Season

Eden Hazard has been voted Chelsea's Player of the Season for 2016/2017 season, by fans of the Premier League champions. The Belgian forward netted 16 goals in 36 top- flight appearances for the Blues, as Antonio Conte's side marched to the title. Hazard won

Cristiano Ronaldo named 'greatest player' in football history

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the "greatest player" in the history of football by his new Manchester United team-mate Harry Maguire. The 36-year-old who has won the Ballon d'Or five times already, made a sensational return to Old Trafford after 12 years