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Belgium Jupiler League club Genk have reacted to racial abuse aimed at Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare following their loss to Club Brugge on Sunday. During the encounter at Cegeka Arena, Arokodare had an early chance to put Genk ahead from the penalty spot. However, the 23-year-old missed his penalty kick. Eventually, the visitors scored three…
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At least two confirmed clubs are interested in signing Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Sunday morning. Romano named the clubs as Al-Ettifaq of Saudi Arabia and Queens Park Rangers in England. He tweeted: “Nigeria GK Stanley Nwabali, on the list of different clubs as Al…
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A football jersey isn’t the first thing you’d expect to see on the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week. But when you’re talking about Cristiano Ronaldo, anything is possible. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s partner, Georgina Rodríguez, surprised the crowds in the French capital Friday with an outfit that quickly went viral: a dress based on his…
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A large section of Chelsea’s fans vented their anger at the club’s American owners and coach Mauricio Pochettino on Saturday as the stuttering Blues struggled to a 2-2 draw at an injury-depleted Brentford. The two-time Champions League winners, who also won the English title five times between 2005 and 2017, are having a second disappointing season, two years after…
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Carlo Ancelotti said an “unprecedented” refereeing decision saw what would have been a last-second winning goal from Jude Bellingham ruled out in Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw at Valencia on Saturday. Valencia led 2-0 with half an hour played at Mestalla with goals from Hugo Duro and Roman Yaremchuk, before a brace from Vinícius Júnior — scoring at the stadium where he was racially abused by fans last…
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has rejected the proposed plan to introduce blue card in football. Reports emerged last week that the International Football Association Board had signed off on the trials. It would have been the first time since the introduction of the classic yellow and red cards at the 1970 World Cup that a…
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Footballer Romeo Beckham has announced he has split from his girlfriend Mia Regan after five years together. The 21-year-old son of former England football captain David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham had been dating the model since 2019. After speculation circulated online, Romeo confirmed they had gone their separate ways in a post to…
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Victor Osimhen scored for the second consecutive game as Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari. Osimhen gave Napoli the lead in the 65th minute. Giancomo Raspadori robbed Tommaso Augello and floated the ball to the back post for Osimhen to nod into the net. It was the Nigeria international’s eighth league goal…
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Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has hailed midfielder Declan Rice despite the Gunners’ Champions League 1-0 defeat to FC Porto in the round of 16 first leg encounter on Wednesday. Henry said Rice is so important to Mikel Arteta’s side, adding that what he liked about the England international during the match was that he took…
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Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Mbappe, out of contract in the summer, communicated his decision to Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the PSG president, on Tuesday and the club expect him to join Real Madrid. The terms of the forward’s exit are yet to be finalised as the two parties negotiate whether Mbappe will leave…
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A footballer has tragically died after being struck by lighting during a match in Indonesia. The man, later identified as Septain Raharja, was playing in a friendly between 2 FLO FC Bandung and FBI Subang when a bolt of lightning struck him at Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung, West Java. The 35-year-old was reportedly still breathing after…
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‘I’m sad, players are sad’ Nigeria coach Jose Peseiro couldn’t hide his disappointment after what he felt was a poor outing against the hosts. “Our team had a fantastic tournament but [on Sunday night] Ivory Coast were better,” he told the media. “Our team didn’t show our level. That’s the truth. It was not the…
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MEZIESBLOG brings you top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… Manchester United are preparing a new contract for wonderkid Kobbie Mainoo, according to reports. Graham Potter has reportedly been lined up for a stunning return to management with Italian giants AC Milan. Mikel Arteta has fast-tracked Amario Cozier-Duberry into the senior squad ahead of…
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The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will publish detailed protocols for sin-bin trials in professional football on Friday. The IFAB is expected to include a provision for blue cards. In the trials, referees will have the power to send players off for 10 minutes for dissent or cynical fouls. Two blue cards would result in the…
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Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro wants his side to be more clinical as they continue their hunt for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title. The West Africans boast of the strongest defence in the competition having let in just one goal in five games. The Super Eagles have, however, wasted a flurry…
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Neymar has reportedly demanded a DNA test after amid reports he is set to father a third child with a third different woman. Reports emerged in Brazilian outlet Portal LeoDias that Neymar had an affair with Brazilian model and influencer, Amanda Kimberlly, while he was still with his now former partner, Bruna Biancardi. The report…
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