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Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has addressed rumours regarding his alleged paternity of Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise. In his clarification, Oliseh, who is also a former Super Eagles midfielder, expressed disappointment that the Bayern Munich player opted to represent France instead of Nigeria. Olise was eligible to play for Nigeria through his father,…
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April 13 stands out as a date woven with triumphs, tragedies, cultural milestones, and transformative decisions across continents. From pivotal political decrees and technological crises to artistic premieres and sporting breakthroughs, this day captures the diversity of human experience. What follows is a richly detailed journey through some of the most memorable events, lives, and…
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The majority-owner of Formula E motor racing has tabled an offer to buy a London-based franchise that would participate in a new European basketball league being set up by America’s National Basketball Association (NBA). I have learnt that Liberty Global, which controls a vast portfolio of media, telecoms and entertainment assets, tabled an offer ahead…
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A sports investment firm recently acquired by the asset management behemoth KKR has muscled its way into the launch of the NBA’s European tournament by tabling bids for stakes in a string of city-based franchises. meziesblog understands that Arctos Partners, which was sold to KKR for $1.4bn, submitted offers to become a shareholder in several…
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On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into outer space, completing one orbit of Earth in 108 minutes. This milestone, fraught with technical glitches and near-disasters, reshaped human history and opened the space age. The Soviet Union established Cosmonautics Day on April 12, 1962, and in 2011 the…
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A sports travel specialist controlled by the BetFred founder Fred Done is teeing off with the acquisition of Golfbreaks, a golf tour operator. MEZIESBLOG understands that Sports Tours International, which is owned by Mr Done, has struck a deal with the shareholders of Golfbreaks to buy the company for an undisclosed sum. Based in Manchester,…
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The Tote, Britain’s biggest pool betting operator, is targeting closer ties with the Hong Kong Jockey Club by appointing one of its senior stewards to the company’s board. MEZIESBLOG understands that The Tote will next week announce that Andrew Weir, a former partner at KPMG China, is joining as a non-executive director. The appointment comes…
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Juventus are eyeing a transfer for Liverpool’s goalkeeper Alisson Becker, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Serie A giants reportedly want to reunite Alisson with Luciano Spalletti after the Brazilian’s stint at Roma, where he played 15 games under the Italian head coach in 2016/17. Reports in Italy suggest that ‘positive contact’ has taken place with the goalkeeper’s camp,…
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Morocco’s national team captain, Achraf Hakimi, has expressed sorry about the controversial towel incidents that happened towards the end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Two notable players involved in the towel incidents were Stanley Nwabali of the Super Eagles and Édouard Mendy, the goalkeeper of Senegal. Moroccan team staff, ball boys, and even…
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Andy Robertson will not be short of offers when he leaves Liverpool this summer. Tottenham tried to sign Robertson in January but a move did not materialise after talks about a £5 million transfer. Atletico Madrid wanted to sign Robertson last summer and they are expected to make another move when he becomes a free agent at the…
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Bruno Fernandes has admitted he feels “at home” at Manchester United and is confident the club is capable of achieving “anything” possible in terms of success in the near future. The United captain is having a stellar season with 16 assists in the Premier League so far, as the club close in on a spot in next season’s…
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Enzo Fernandez and his agent have apologised to Chelsea for comments he made while on international duty in Argentina. Fernandez said in interviews that he would welcome living in Madrid, leaving the door open to moving to Real Madrid in the summer. No talks have been held about selling Fernandez and he has a Chelsea contract until 2032. Head coach…
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Nuno Espirito Santo has backed Max Kilman to win over the West Ham supporters after the defender was booed by his own fanbase against Leeds United. Defender Kilman has struggled for form since making a £40m switch from Wolves in 2024. The 28-year-old was jeered by sections of the London Stadium crowd after he clumsily gave away a penalty in the…
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Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have renewed their interest in Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, according to The Times. The 23-year-old has scored 24 goals and provided 23 assists since the start of last season and is in contention to go to the World Cup with England. Rogers had interest from Chelsea and Arsenal last summer before Villa extended his contract until 2031, although…
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Fulham are expected to trigger their buy option for AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze, according to Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport. Sky Sports News understands Fulham can make the loan permanent for between £21.6m and £26m. The Nigeria winger, who joined Fulham on loan in the summer, has played 19 games for Marco Silva’s side, scoring three goals and registering four…
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Ivan Toney has joined his club Al Ahli in raising serious questions of the standard of refereeing during their Saudi Pro League clash with Al Fayha. Al Ahli have called for the release of the communications between the on-field officials and VAR after having three penalty claims denied, amid a 1-1 draw in which Toney scored. The England striker, who was…
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