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Juventus speak on Ronaldo’s future after 1-0 defeat to Benevento

Juventus sporting director, Fabio Paratici, has insisted they have no plans to allow Cristiano Ronaldo leave. Despite scoring 23 goals in 24 Serie A games, Ronaldo has become the target of criticism for a dismal season. It continued on Sunday, with a shock

"Let's get it done" - Okonjo-Iweala urges Super Eagles to defeat South Africa

Nigerian economist and Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tasks the Super Eagles to win their football match against South Africa on Wednesday. The former minister of finance took to her Twitter page on Tuesday to wish the

AFCON 2021: Liverpool star, Salah breaks silence on Egypt's defeat to Nigeria

Egypt captain, Mohamed Salah, has finally spoken about his side's defeat to Nigeria at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Salah insisted that Egypt had to rearrange themselves after their 2021 AFCON opening 1-0 loss to Nigeria. Recall that Nigeria

Ballon d'Or: Real Madrid's Benzema opens up on desire to win

The France international added, "For me, the Champions League is the top competition and it is the one with the most pressure. "For me, there are no favourites. On the pitch, one thinks that one team will win and then another wins.

Pochettino speaks on replacing Solskjaer's after 1-0 defeat to Man Utd

I think Tottenham is preparing to be one of the most exciting clubs in the world and hopefully it's with us.

Guardiola speaks on defeat to Crystal Palace, catching up with Liverpool

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he was not disappointed by his players' effort, despite suffering a surprise 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday. Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring for the home side at the Etihad, but Palace hit back

Real Madrid manager, Solari speaks on 3-0 defeat to Barcelona

Real Madrid manager, Santi Solari, has said his side had "fallen with honour" as a "more ruthless" Barcelona won 3-0 in Wednesday night's Copa del Rey semi-final at the Bernabeu. Madrid had the better of the first half, but failed to make their dominance count

President Buhari to depart Abuja on 2-day working visit abroad.

Head of states, President Muhammadu Buhari will begin a two-day working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, the President's Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, has said. President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday, June 10, embark

Allegri speaks on Ronaldo's performance in 2-0 defeat to Atletico

Ronaldo had just one shot on target and Godin's goal deflected in off him in the 83rd minute. But Allegri backed the 34-year-old's performance and said the clash would be beneficial heading into the second leg in Turin on March 12.

CHAN 2018: Super Eagles To Depart For Morocco On This Day

The home-based Super Eagles will depart Nigeria on Monday for the Championship of African Nations (CHAN) holding in Morocco. The team Head Coach, Salisu Yusuf said this on Saturday in Abuja. Coach Salisu told the News Agency of Nigeria that his 23-man squad

Yahaya Bello's government built on lies, deceit - Austin Usman Okai

Embattled social crusader and opposition party youth leader, Austin Usman Okai has tasked the government of Kogi state on good governance; stressing that governor Yahaya Bello's administration has so far lied and deceived the people. He stated this in Abuja

Floyd Mayweather breaks silence on Deontay Wilder's defeat to Tyson Fury

Boxing legend, Floyd Mayweather Jnr, has broken his silence on American boxer, Deontay Wilder's defeat to British fighter, Tyson Fury. We reported over the weekend that Fury knocked out Wilder in the 7th round at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, USA

10 NYSC members depart Abuja for India on youth exchange programme

ABUJA - Ten members of the Nigerian National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) are set to depart Abuja for the Republic of India on Sunday, as part of a Youth Exchange Programme organized by the Indian National Cadet Corps. The annual event honours India's Independence

Real Madrid vs Barcelona: Sergio Ramos speaks on 1-0 defeat to rival

Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos, has admitted that they might be out of the title race, following a 1-0 defeat to rivals Barcelona on Saturday night. It was the second time within four days Barca beat Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu. The win also moved Ernesto

Peseiro speaks on getting sacked after Nigeria's 1-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau

Nigeria coach, Jose Peseiro, has said he would be shocked if the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, decides to sack him following a 1-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles lost in front of their fans in Abuja on Friday, thanks to a first-half goal from

Mikel Arteta gives verdict on Arsenal's title hopes after crushing Man City defeat

Rob Holding pulled one back for the Gunners, but Haaland netted his 49th goal of the season in stoppage time to complete the rout.

'Anfield Is on Fire': Liverpool Savagely Trolled After Embarrassing Defeat in Europa League

Liverpool became the subject of online trolls after suffering an embarrassing defeat against Atalanta in the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal clash on Thursday evening. Former West Ham United forward Gianluca Scamacca scored on either side of