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• Arsene Wenger: Pep Guardiola wanted to join Arsenal

  20-02-2018 20:03
  Arsene Wenger revealed he was once visited by Pep Guardiola when the former Barcelona player wanted to sign for Arsenal.
  
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• I’ve No Regret Leaving Inter Milan –Onana

  16-04-2024 09:30 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United goalkeeper, Andre Onana has revealed that he has no regret leaving Inter Milan.
  Recall that the Cameroonian was playing for a Champions League finalist in Inter Milan before he chose to leave Italy.
   
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  With Inter set to win their league, Onana was asked if he feels he made a mistake in moving to mid-table United.
  He stated, “I am happy where I am. But I am really happ
  
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• GT vs DC IPL Betting Preview April 17 2024: Odds, Offers, Prediction, Tips and Line Ups

  16-04-2024 08:24 via completesports.com
  The Gujarat Titans welcome the Delhi Capitals to Ahmedabad for this IPL encounter. Both teams are coming off victories in their previous matches but suffered losses in the games before this. The home team will be looking to Captain Shubman Gill to continue the form he showed in the last match when he scored 72 off 44 balls. The Capitals will also be looking at their skipper Rishabh Pant to continue his recent form which has seen him score two consecutive fifties. 
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• KKR vs RR IPL Betting Preview April 16 2024: Odds, Offers, Prediction, Tips and Line Ups

  16-04-2024 08:01 via completesports.com
  It's a top of the table clash as KKR welcome RR to the iconic Eden Gardens. The home side have won three of their four matches to be second on six points while the visitors have won five of their six matches to be in top spot with 10 points. KKR have made their best start to a tournament in many years and it's been their explosive batting that has been the most impressive. RR also have their batting to thank for their excellent start to the season. Claim Parimatch’s 150% matched deposit b
  
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• Palmer Equals Hazard, Lampard, Costa’s Records In Chelsea’s 6-0 Win Vs Everton

  16-04-2024 07:44 via completesports.com
  Cole Palmer continued his brilliant debut season for Chelsea as he scored four goals in the Blues' 6-0 win against Everton at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.
  Palmer opened the flood gates of goals when he opened the scoring on 13 minutes.
  He made it 2-0 in the 18th minute before completing his hat-trick on 29 minutes to make it 3-0.
  In the 64th minute, he got his fourth and Chelsea's fifth after converting a penalty kick.
  Other scorers for Chelsea on the night were Nicolas Jackson and Alfie Gi
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino ‘so upset’ over Chelsea penalty bust-up despite huge win

  16-04-2024 01:58 via soccernews.com
  Cole Palmer’s four-goal haul in Chelsea’s thumping 6-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge was overshadowed by what Mauricio Pochettino called “unacceptable” behaviour as two of his players were involved in a physical altercation over who should take a penalty. The home side were four goals up in the second half when Nicolas Jackson and […]
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• Superb Cole Palmer scores four as Chelsea hit Everton for six

  16-04-2024 00:08 via soccernews.com
  Cole Palmer became the Premier League’s joint-leading scorer this season as his four goals helped Chelsea crush hapless Everton 6-0 at Stamford Bridge. The former Manchester City player now has 20 for the campaign and dismantled Sean Dyche’s side almost single-handedly, netting a hat-trick inside the first 29 minutes to breathe genuine momentum into his […]
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• Luke Hannant brace clinches Gateshead play-off place

  15-04-2024 23:47 via soccernews.com
  Gateshead secured their place in the National League play-offs with a 2-1 win over champions Chesterfield, who suffered a fourth successive defeat since wrapping up the title. The home side – facing a third game in the space of five days after losing at Fylde and Maidenhead – took the lead in the 12th minute […]
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• Alejandro Garnacho spoken to by Erik ten Hag over social media activity

  15-04-2024 23:39 via soccernews.com
  Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been spoken to by Erik ten Hag after the winger liked social media posts criticising the manager’s handling of the player. The Argentinian, taken off at half-time of their 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, liked two messages on X, formerly Twitter, by YouTuber Mark Goldbridge. One read: “Ten Hag subtly blaming […]
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• Drogba, Eto’o, Adebayor, Others Set To Hit Abuja For Attom Charity Match

  15-04-2024 23:12 via completesports.com
  Former legendary footballer players like Didier Drogba, Emmanuel Adebayor, Samuel Eto'o and Emmanuel Eboue are set to storm the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja for a charity match.
  According to the organisers, Attom Foundation, some other retired players such as Austin "Jay-Jay" Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu will also feature in the Charity Champions’ Cup match scheduled for June 15, 2024.
  The organisers at a press conference in Lekki, Lagos said that the match will be used to raise fund
  
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• Dele Alli ‘overwhelmed’ by support after revealing mental health struggles

  15-04-2024 22:13 via soccernews.com
  Everton forward Dele Alli admits he was “overwhelmed” by the response to his emotional interview in which he confronted mental health issues relating to his troubled childhood. Last summer the 28-year-old revealed he had been sexually abused as a six-year-old and fell into selling drugs aged just eight, leading to psychological problems later in life. […]
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• Bayern make Zidane contact

  15-04-2024 22:03 via soccernews.com
  
  According to Marca, Bayern Munich have contacted the representatives of Zinedine Zidane to sound out a possibility of the former Real Madrid star, and later extremely successful coach, succeeding Thomas Tuchel in the dugout at the Allianz Arena. The end of Bayern’s domination in the Bundesliga – courtesy of Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen – has […]
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• Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins executes counterattack to perfection to dent Arsenal title hopes (Video)

  15-04-2024 21:41 via soccernews.com
  
  After Liverpool slipping up in their last two matches, Arsenal were in control of the Premier League title race going into their clash at home against Aston Villa. The Gunners obviously needed to win to stay ahead of Manchester City, who had beaten Luton Town comprehensively some 24 hours before, but Villa shocked the Emirates […]
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• Arsenal Loanee Okonkwo Named Best Goalkeeper In League Two

  15-04-2024 21:21 via completesports.com
  Arsenal loanee, Arthur Okonkwo, has been named as the best goalkeeper in League Two (fourth division) by the English Football League (EFL) after helping Wrexham to promotion to League One.
  The north London club dislcosed this in a statement on their website on Monday.
  Okonkwo emerged the best goalkeeper after he was named in the League Two Team of the Season at the EFL Awards on Sunday.
  The 22-year-old played 90 minutes of Wrexham's 4-1 win at home to Crawley Town last Tuesday.
  On Saturday, he
  
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• Thousands of fans rush onto the BayArena pitch as Bayer Leverkusen become Bundesliga champions for the first time ever (Video)

  15-04-2024 21:19 via soccernews.com
  
  The curse of “Neverkusen”, as the rival fans used to mock Bayer Leverkusen for the fact that the crown of German football avoided them for close to 120 years, is broken. Bayer Leverkusen are 2023/24 Bundesliga champions, following their 5-0 thumping of Werder Bremen on Sunday at the BayArena, and the outburst of joy from […]
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• Sports Ministry Teams Up Wth Yucateco Boxing Promotions For Inaugural Boxing Awards In Lagos

  15-04-2024 20:00 via completesports.com
  The Ministry of Sports, in collaboration with Yucateco Boxing Promotions, will hold the first-of-its-kind Boxing Award ceremony in Lagos.
  The event, aligned with the Sports Minister's agenda on athlete recognition and appreciation, is the brainchild of Yucateco Boxing Promotions, organisers of Nigeria's inaugural boxing league.
  According to the CEO of Yucateco Boxing Promotions, Omonlei Yakubu Imadu, the Award aims to celebrate and recognize Nigeria's boxing heroes, including boxers, referees,
  
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• Alonso Destined To Become Real Madrid Manager –Ze Roberto

  15-04-2024 19:50 via completesports.com
  Former Bayern Munich star, Ze Roberto says he's optimistic Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso will take charge of Real Madrid.
  Ze Roberto made this known in an interview with AS, where he congratulated the Spanish tactician for leading Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title this season.
  "He is destined to do it (take over Real Madrid)," he told AS.
   
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• จัดอันดับ 12 คาสิโนออนไลน์ที่ดีที่สุดในไทย – รีวิวและเปรียบเทียบ ปี 2024

  15-04-2024 19:07 via completesports.com
  ในการเลือกเว็บไซต์พนันออนไลน์, มีผู้ให้บริการจำนวนมากที่คุณสามารถเลือกได้
  
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• Xavi urges Barcelona fans to create red-hot atmosphere for PSG clash

  15-04-2024 18:56 via soccernews.com
  Barcelona boss Xavi wants the atmosphere to reach “boiling point” in the return leg of his side’s Champions League tie against Paris St Germain. Barca hold a slender 3-2 advantage after the first leg in Paris last week as they bid to reach the semi-finals for just the second time in eight seasons since lifting […]
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• Premier League seeks ‘urgent’ resolution to Everton appeal before end of season

  15-04-2024 18:53 via soccernews.com
  The Premier League says it will seek to ensure the outcome of Everton’s appeal against a two-point penalty imposed earlier this month is known before the last round of top-flight games on May 19. Everton were docked points by an independent commission last week for an admitted breach of top-flight profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), […]
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• NFF, Ajax, Betis Celebrate Finidi George At 53

  15-04-2024 18:47 via completesports.com
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ajax and Real Betis have sent birthday greetings to Super Eagles legend Finidi George who clocked 53 years on Monday.
  The NFF and the European clubs sent their wishes via their X handles.
  "Happy birthday Coach George Finidi ," the NFF wrote.
  Ajax wrote:"Fiiiniiidiii! ."
  "Happy birthday, Finidi George!"
  While Betis stated:"Today we celebrate the birthday of the great Finidi! ."Enjoy your day! ."
  Finidi was assistant to Portuguese coach Jose Peseiro at the A
  
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• MTN Champs Ibadan Closes Out With Unforgettable Moments: Check Out Our Top Highlights

  15-04-2024 17:47 via completesports.com
  The curtains have closed on MTN Champs Ibadan Season 2, leaving behind a series of awe-inspiring moments and triumphs that will not be forgotten anytime soon. Over five days, the event served as a testament to athleticism, unwavering determination and the hard work it takes to make it to the Olympics. While every race was exciting, here are our top five highlights:Men’s 400m relay race:
  It was really the battle of the fastest. However, the spotlight fell on Sewekan Thovoetin, who etched h
  
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• Kaka’s Ex-Wife Debunks Divorcing Footballer For Being ‘Too Perfect’

  15-04-2024 16:43 via completesports.com
  Caroline Celico, the ex-wife of Brazilian football icon Ricardo Kaka has denied reports circulating in the media that she divorced him for being too nice.
  The Brazilian model and entrepreneur, who was married to Kaka for several years before their split, took to her Instagram story to debunk the viral statement regarding her divorce from Kaka, labelling it as ‘false’ and ‘fake’.
  The expectant mother also shared insights about her future with her current husband, Eduardo S
  
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• Atiku: Arsenal Can Still Win Premier League Title

  15-04-2024 15:53 via completesports.com
  Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar believes Arsenal still have a chance of winning the Premier League title despite their disappointing home defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.
  The Gunners lost 2-0 to Unai Emery's side at the Emirates Stadium, a result which dented their title aspiration.
  Goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins condemned the North London side to their first Premie League loss since New Year's Eve.
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• Iwobi Equals Kanu’s Premier League Record In Fulham’s Win At West Ham

  15-04-2024 15:44 via completesports.com
  
  Alex Iwobi bagged an assist in Fulham's2-0 win against West Ham which saw him equal Nwankwo Kanu's Premier League record.
  It was Iwobi's second assist in 25 appearances in the Premier League this season for the London club.
  He set up Andreas Pereira for Fulham's second goal in the 72nd minute.
  Fulham went on a devastating counter-attack with Pereira exchanging passes Iwobi, before side footing home past West Ham goalkeeper.
  Also Read: Atiku: Arsenal Can Still Win Premier League Title
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• Europa League: Start Chukwueze Against Roma –Galli Tells Pioli

  15-04-2024 14:08 via completesports.com
  
  AC Milan legend, Filippo Galli has called on manager, Stefano Pioli to start Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals against Roma.
  Recall that AC Milan lost 1-0 to Roma in the the first leg of the competition at the San Siro Stadium last week Thursday.
   
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  However, in a chat with the Pianetamilan, Galli stated that starting the Nigerian international alongsid
  
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• 2026 World Cup Qualifier: Benin Republic To Host Super Eagles In Abidjan

  15-04-2024 13:21 via completesports.com
  The Squirrels of Benin Republic will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four tie at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan in June.
  Gernot Rohr's side will play the game at a neutral venue after theirstadia were ruled sub-standard.
  The Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium is a familiar ground for the Super Eagles as they played three games at the ground during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations this year.
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• Paris 2024: Super Falcons To Begin Gold Medal Quest Against Brazil

  15-04-2024 11:07 via completesports.com
  The Super Falcons of Nigeria will start their campaign at the 2024 Olympic Games against Brazil on Thursday, July 25.
  The Group C encounter will hold at theStade Matmut- Atlantique, Bordeaux. Kick-off is 6pm Nigeria time.
  The three-time African champions will come up against world champions Spain in their second group game at the Stade de la Beujoire, Nantes on Saturday, July 28.Read Also:NPFL: Shooting Stars Chief Boosts Players’ Morale Ahead Lobi Clash
  The encounter will also start at 6
  
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• We’re Still In Title Race –Arsenal Midfielder, Rice

  15-04-2024 11:01 via completesports.com
  
  Declan Rice has said Arsenal is still in the title race despite their defeat to Aston Villa at the Emirates on Sunday.
  Two late goals from Leon Bailey and Olie Watkins saw Champions League-chasing Villa secure a 2-0 win.
  A win for the Gunners would have moved them above Manchester City who had thrashed Luton 5-1 on Saturday.
  Also, Mikel Arteta's side failed to capitalize on Liverpool's 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield.
  But Rice is upbeat the Gunners are still in it, as he believes their
  
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• NPFL: Shooting Stars Chief Boosts Players’ Morale Ahead Lobi Clash

  15-04-2024 09:21 via completesports.com
  
  In a bid to fire them upfor the remaining matches of the 2023/24 NPFL, the management of the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), has dangled improved match bonuses before the players of the Oluyole Warriors.
  The Executive Chairman of the club, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro, charged the players to go for victories in the remaining fixtures, starting from Tuesday's Matchday 30 tie against Lobi Stars of Makurdi.
  While addressing the team after Sunday evening's training session, Honourable Akor
  
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