Alan Smith believes Arsenal’s star can outperform Xhaka because of his technical ability.
Alan Smith, a former Arsenal player, believes that summer addition Kai Havertz could be a greater player than the club’s former midfielder Granit Xhaka. Smith believes Havertz, who joined Arsenal from Premier League rival Chelsea, is a more technical player than Xhaka. Xhaka left Arsenal during the summer transfer window to join Bayer Leverkusen for
CAF names 85 referees for the 2023 AFCON preparatory course, but no Nigerians are among them.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named 85 referees for a training course in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations in 2023. There were no Nigerian referees on the CAF shortlist revealed on Tuesday. Centre referees, assistant referees, video assistant referees (VAR), technical instructors, physical trainers, VAR technicians, and IT support are all
Cole Palmer explains why he left Manchester City for Chelsea in the English Premier League.
Cole Palmer, Chelsea’s summer addition, has explained why he chose the Blues over Premier League champions Manchester City. During the summer transfer window, Palmer signed a long-term contract with Chelsea. The 21-year-old, who played in England’s Under 21 win over Luxembourg on Monday, stated that he joined Mauricio Pochettino’s side because he wanted more first-team
Dennis is wanted by Turkish clubs Adana Demirspor and Istanbul Basaksehir.
Adana Demirspor and Istanbul Basaksehir are competing for the signature of Super Eagles winger Emmanuel Dennis. Dennis has decided to play in Turkey, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, after Nottingham Forest turned down a proposal from the Saudi Arabia Professional Football League, Al Tae, last week. “Understand Emmanuel Dennis has now decided to play
Dwight Yorke: I’m not thrilled with Manchester United’s transfers.
Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has slammed the club for passing up on signing Arsenal’s Kierney. During the summer transfer window, Manchester United signed Mason Mount, Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund, and Sofyan Amrabat. Despite the new additions, Erik ten Hag’s squad has had a mixed start to the 2017 Premier League season, losing to
Brentford denounced racial remarks directed at Onyeka.
Brentford, a Premier League club, has strongly denounced racist comments aimed at its midfielder, Frank Onyeka. Following the Bees’ dramatic success at Stamford Bridge last Saturday, the Nigerian received hateful insults on social media. Thomas Frank’s team defeated Chelsea 2-0 thanks to goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo. Onyeka entered the game as a
Chelsea could lose points as a result of two major deals, according to the English Premier League.
Chelsea could be docked points after the club reported itself for alleged hidden payments relating to the trades of Willian and Samuel Eto’o. The Premier League is now investigating possible financial irregularities at Stamford Bridge. Ironically, the Todd Boehly consortium reported these transactions to authorities after taking control the club in May 2022. After the
I’m not missing football – Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard, a former Real Madrid and Chelsea midfielder, has stated that he does not miss football after retiring at the age of 32. Hazard gave the Kopa Trophy to Jude Bellingham at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony. When the host, Didier Drogba, asked how his retirement was doing, the Belgian responded in an unexpected
Lionel Messi wins a record eighth Ballon d’Or. Other Winners
Lionel Messi has been named the 2023 Ballon d’Or winner, making him the first player to win the honor a record eight times. Lionel Messi was declared Ballon d’Or winner ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland on Monday, October 30, 2023, at the 2,500-capacity Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Lionel Messi and his family
Manchester City Apologizes Manchester United vs. Liverpool at Old Trafford
Manchester City proved to Manchester United that the city of Manchester is now blue on another night to forget at Old Trafford. Manchester City stormed Old Trafford to continue their pursuit of a third consecutive Premier League title, leaving with the maximum three points. Coach Erik ten Hag, who opened the Manchester derby with a