Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links

Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links

Andrea Pirlo has said he is no longer a candidate to coach the Italian national side following days of controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company. His appointment as Italy’s next head coach…

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Respect for National Symbols Is a Call to Duty, DG NOA Charges Finance Ministry Staff

Respect for National Symbols Is a Call to Duty, DG NOA Charges Finance Ministry Staff

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged staff of the Federal Ministry of Finance to regard respect for Nigeria’s national symbols as a fundamental civic responsibility, stressing that patriotism…

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DIOMANDE AGREES REAL MADRID TERMS as PSG STEP AWAY

DIOMANDE AGREES REAL MADRID TERMS as PSG STEP AWAY

RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdrew their interest. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international was previously a target for Liverpool, who had an initial bid of £69m rejected…

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VIDEO- ‘Don’t let me die’ – AILING NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS NGOZI NWOSU APPEALS for HELP

VIDEO- ‘Don’t let me die’ – AILING NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS NGOZI NWOSU APPEALS for HELP

Veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu has made an emotional appeal for financial assistance as she battles an undisclosed illness, revealing that she has been hospitalised for three weeks and is preparing to undergo three surgeries.…

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Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix

Chelsea agree deal to sign Palace defender Lacroix

Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is set to join Chelsea on a long-term contract after the clubs reached agreement on a deal for the player. BBC Sport reported on Tuesday that both clubs had held positive talks over…

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GUARDIOLA TURNS DOWN ITALY MANAGER JOB

GUARDIOLA TURNS DOWN ITALY MANAGER JOB

Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to coach the Italian national side. Earlier this week, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago said talks had been held with Guardiola, who left Manchester City this summer after…

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Newcastle seal £34m move for Monaco’s Bamba

Newcastle seal £34m move for Monaco’s Bamba

Newcastle United have signed Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for a fee which could rise to £34m. The Frenchman has joined the club on a five-year deal after undergoing a medical on Tyneside on Thursday. “I was…

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Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract

Foden signs new four-year Manchester City contract

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract which will keep him at the club until 2030. The 26-year-old’s previous deal was due to expire next summer but he has opted to extend…

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Consortium in talks to buy Liverpool minority stake

Consortium in talks to buy Liverpool minority stake

A consortium led by British-Indian millionaire businessman Amit Bhatia has expressed an interest in buying a minority stake in Liverpool. Bhatia, the son-in-law of the Indian billionaire businessman Lakshmi Mittal, was director and co-owner at QPR…

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Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract

Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract

Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has rejected a new contract with growing Premier League interest in the England Under-21 international. The Cherries have made it a summer priority to tie Scott down to fresh terms but as…

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