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Diego Costa: Chelsea Striker Given 'Time Off' During Pre- Season

Striker Diego Costa has been given extra time off by Chelsea, increasing the likelihood of him leaving during the summer transfer window. The Spaniard, 28, has been linked with a move having been told he is not part of manager Antonio Conte's plans.Costa did

EPL: Marcus Rashford has given up - Sam Matterface

English sports broadcaster and commentator, Sam Matterface has noted that Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford is giving up on football already. Matterface suggested why the 24-year-old's form has nosedived this season and cited his injuries, missed

Lionel Messi given two-match ban for red card

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has avoided a lengthy ban after collecting the first red card  of his career. Messi has now been suspended for only two games, following his Supercopa final dismissal against Athletic Club. The RFEF, who control disciplinary

EPL given green light to scrap use of VAR

The English Premier League has been given the option to scrap the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR), the UK Mirror reports. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made temporary amendments to the laws of the game, as football plans to

Ballon D'Or: Salah given condition to win award

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has said Mohamed Salah must stay at Liverpool to stand a chance of winning the Ballon d'Or. Salah was included in the 30-man shortlist for this year's prize along with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert

Callum Hudson-Odoi given permission to explore Chelsea exit

Chelsea have granted winger Callum Hudson-Odoi permission to explore a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer. The 22-year-old recently returned from a frustrating loan spell with Bayer Leverkusen which yielded just seven Bundesliga starts and has now

Derby County to be given nine-point deduction this season

Derby County will be handed a 12-point deduction after a breakthrough in talks with the EFL, SportsMail reports. The team coached by Wayne Rooney, will be handed the punishment this season, which would see them drop to the bottom of the Championship. However

EPL: Why Man Utd have not given Hojlund squad number

New Manchester United striker, Rasmus Hojlund, is yet to be handed a squad number since he joined the Premier League club. But Mail Sport claims a summer exit for Fred could free up the number Hojlund wore at Atalanta. United agreed a deal worth £72m for the

Wike Given Fresh Warning over Renewed Tension in Rivers State

Former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has been given warning over renewed tension in the state. In a fresh development, the Coalition of Minority and Ethnic Groups in Nigeria (COMEG) has urged

Why Nigeria's UFC champion Kamaru Usman was given 6-month suspension

Kamaru Usman who broke his nose during the UFC welterweight title fight against Jorge Masvidal has been handed a six-month medical suspension. Nicknamed 'The Nigerian Nightmare, Usman who retained his title against the American fighter will not be in action

EPL: Lampard given strong warning after 4-0 defeat to Chelsea

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has been warned by Paul Merson, that David Luiz's departure to Arsenal will come back to haunt him. Luiz left Stamford Bridge to sign a two-year deal with the Gunners on transfer deadline day. Lampard began his reign in charge

Choosy Beggar refuses sachet water, demands to be given bottled water

A facebook user identified as Martin Beck Nworah took to the platform to share his interesting encounter with a beggar with a "strong sense of entitlement". His post reads ; Two things made me snap this picture on Saturday at Obalende. I was waiting for my

Harry Maguire speaks after not given play time at Manchester United

English footballer, Harry Maguire has reacted to not being given enough play time at Manchester United under Erik Ten Hag. Maguire made his third start since the World Cup during the club's FA cup victory over Reading on Saturday, January 28. After a goalless

Young man given a makeover after being caught stealing liquor (Video)

A burglar's facial appearance has undergone remarkable changes after he was reportedly caught stealing liquor in Osogbo. The young man had apparently been caught by angry residents who decided to give him the beating of his life. After being arrested, he was

Deontay Wilder given six-month suspension after defeat to Tyson Fury

American boxer, Deontay Wilder, has been given a six-month suspension following his trilogy heavyweight fight defeat to British fighter, Tyson Fury, a few days ago. The suspension will enable Wilder to undergo surgery on his broken hand. Wilder was knocked

EPL: Chelsea's new owners given strong warning as Abramovich walks away

Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher has sent a strong warning to prospective new owners of Chelsea, that it will be "very difficult" to replicate the sustained success the club achieved under Roman Abramovich. Abramovich has put the Blues up for sale

BBNaija: Tega, Saga discloses housemate they will evict if given permission

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemates, Tega and Saga have revealed housemate they will evict if given the chance. Biggie on Tuesday asked Saga to mention two housemates he would like to see get evicted from the house if given the opportunity. Responding

UEFA Champions League Draw: Real Madrid Given Tough Semi Final Opponent

Real Madrid has been handed a very tough team as the UEFA Champions League semi-final draw was held today. UCL Draw The UEFA Champions League semi-final draw has been held. The games will be played on April 24/25 and May 1/2.Liverpool will face Roma as Mohamed