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• Why Manchester United Lost to Newcastle - Mourinho

  11-02-2018 23:16
  Manchester Lost to Newcastle United at St James39; Park, Mart Ritchie scored the only goal of the match to hand Newcastle the maximum points in an enthralling match. Jose Mourinho has hailed Newcastle for their dugged defensive performance, ...
  
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• Plateau United Beat Eding Sports, MFM Drew,Akwa United Lost

  11-02-2018 23:12
  Plateau United began their CAF Champions League Campaign in Style by thrashing Eding Sports of Cameroon in their preliminary round first leg in Jos. The Trio of Oghene Elijah, Sunday Ingbede and Joshua Obaje were on the scorer sheet for the N ...
  
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• ROUND-UP: Awoniyi Scores Brace In Mouscron Defeat, Ebuehi Stars; Odey, Nwakali Benched

  11-02-2018 22:56 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By James Agberebi: Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi, on loan at Mouscron from Liverpool, scored a brace and provided an assist but it was enough as Mouscron lost 4-3 away to Standard Liege in the Belgian Jupiler (first division) on Sunday. Super Eagles defender Uche Agbo was an unused substitute for Standard Liege.
  Christian Luyindama opened the scoring for Standard Liege on eight minutes before Awoniyi equalised on 19 minutes.
  In the 47th minute, Sebastien Pocognoli put Standard Liege 2-1 u
  
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• Sunshine Stars Fans Attack Referee After Draw With Pillars, Club Face LMC Sanction

  11-02-2018 22:37 via completesportsnigeria.com
  : Sunshine Stars face stiff punishment from the League Management Company after their fans allegedly attacked match officials following Sunday’s 0-0 home draw in the Nigeria Professional Football League against Kano Pillars at the Akure Sports Complex, reports Completesportsnigeria. com.The Owena Waves were frustrated by the visitors in the encounter who put up a disciplined performance in the game to continue their push for the title.It was the first time Sunshine Stars have failed to rec
  
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• Family affair as Serena makes long-awaited return

  11-02-2018 22:25
  Serena Williams made her long-awaited comeback to tennis on Sunday alongside elder sister Venus after the United States sealed a decisive victory over the Netherlands in their defence of the Fed Cup.
  It is Serena’s first competitive match since winning her 23rd Grand Slam title at the 2017 Australian Open, and the first time the sisters have played doubles together in this tournament since 2003.
  The 36-year-old American took time away from the sport to give birth to her daughter Alexis Oly
  
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• Spotlight On Super Eagles World Cup Opponents: Iceland’s Freekick Specialist Sigurdsson

  11-02-2018 22:21 via completesportsnigeria.com
  Completesportsnigeria.com brings you the lowdown on one of Iceland’s key men Gylfi Sigurdsson as we continue to focus the spotlight on Super Eagles Russia 2018 World Cup opponents…
  GYLFI SIGURDSSON
  Gylfi Sigurdsson is widely regarded as one of the best dead ball specialists in the English Premier League.
  Sigurdsson made his senior international debut for Iceland in 2010 and has since earned 55 caps, scoring 18 goals. He represented Iceland at their first major tournament, UEFA Euro
  
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Akwa United fall 2-1 at home to Banjul Hawks of Gambia

  11-02-2018 22:14
  Abdu Maikaba’s men dominated proceedings but paid for their profligacy in front of goal. Nigeria’s only representatives at the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup, Akwa United got off to a bad start with a 2-1 home loss to Banjul Hawks of Gambia. Akwa United won the 2017 Federation Cup title earning a spot as Nigeria’s representative to the CAF Confederation Cup. In their first game of the continental competition, Abdu Maikaba’s men dominated proceedings but paid for their proflig
  
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• We would have needed 10 hours to score, Mourinho laments after loss at Newcastle

  11-02-2018 22:08
  London – Jose Mourinho lamented his side’s poor finishing after Manchester United suffered a first loss to Newcastle United for five years at St James’ Park in the English Premier League on Sunday.MourinhoMatt Ritchie’s 65th-minute goal earned the hosts a 1-0 victory that lifted them clear of the league’s bottom three.
  It also left Manchester United a whopping 16 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City.
  Anthony Martial, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez all suf
  
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• CAF Champions League: Plateau United off on a flying start, MFM grab vital away goal

  11-02-2018 21:36
  Plateau United thrashed Eding Sports 3-0 while MFM FC grabbed a vital goal in a 1-1 draw at Real Bamako. Reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions Plateau United got off on a flying start to the 2018 CAF Champions League while MFM FC grabbed a vital away goal. Playing at home in Jos,  Plateau United thrashed Eding Sports of Cameroon 3-0 in their preliminary round, first leg fixture on Sunday, February 11. Plateau United get first-leg advantageOghene Elijah, Sunday Ingbe
  
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• Newcastle stun Manchester United, Liverpool beat Southampton

  11-02-2018 20:54
  Matt Ritchie8217;s first goal of the season for Newcastle condemned Manchester United to a 1-0 defeat at St James8217; Park on Monday morning (NZ time).The Scotland winger tucked Dwight Gayle8217;s lay-off into the bottom corner in the 65th ...
  
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• Mourinho: Gods Of Soccer On Newcastle’s Side Against Man United

  11-02-2018 20:51 via completesportsnigeria.com
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that his side were destined to lose 1-0 in Sunday’s English Premier League game against Newcastle United at St James Park.
  Matt Ritchie scored the only goal in the 65th minute to condemn United to their fifth league defeat of the season while the win moved Newcastle to 13th in the English Premier League table.
  Mourinho also praised the resolute defending of the Magpies during the clash.
  “They fought like animals – I
  
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• Conte: Sacking me ‘ll be stupid

  11-02-2018 20:50
  Antonio Conte has suggested he should not have to win silverware to save his job at  Chelsea.
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  Blues boss Conte lifted the  Premier League  trophy in his first year in England but has come under increasing pressure this season after failing to mount a title defence.
  Conte, who has a contract until the summer of 2019, believes the relationship between a club and their manager is more important than winning trophies.
  “I think that you continue to work with a manager or co
  
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• CAF Champions League: Plateau Utd win, MFM draw

  11-02-2018 20:49
  By John Egbokhan
  Things are looking up for Nigerian teams campaigning in the CAF Champions League, following positive results achieved by Plateau United and Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC at the weekend.
  Nigerian champions, Plateau United cantered off to a dream start in the preliminary round of CAF’s  Premier cup competition, defeating visiting Eding Sport of Cameroon 3-0  in Jos.
  It was a first leg encounter with the coach Kennedy Boboye-tinkered Plateau United put
  
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• CAFCL: MFM Claim Away Draw Against Real Bamako

  11-02-2018 20:30 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By Adeboye Amosu: MFM FC of Lagos were held to a 1-1 draw by their hosts Real Bamako of Mali in the first leg of their preliminary round tie in the CAF Champions League on Sunday, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.The Olukoya Boys, playing their first-ever Champions League game, acquainted themselves well at the Stade Modibo Keita despite a bright start by their hosts and took a shock lead in the 15th minute through Nojeem Akinyemi.The lead lasted only two minutes before Miakab Giscard leve
  
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• NPFL: Ifeanyi Ubah win oriental derby

  11-02-2018 19:53
  Here is a roundup as action continued in Matchday 8 of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) continued with seven matchday eight fixtures played on Sunday, February 11.Of the seven matches played there were six wins and one draw, and a total of nine goals scored, as only one away team was able to register a goal.Oriental DerbyIfeanyi Ubah and NPFL newcomers Heartland clashed for a south eastern oriental derby at the Ifeanyi Ubah international s
  
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• Salah, Firmino Strike As Liverpool Ease Past Southampton

  11-02-2018 19:45 via completesportsnigeria.com
  Liverpool gave their Premier League top-four pursuit a huge boost with a 2-0 win against Southampton at St Mary’s on Sunday.
  Two first-half goals from Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah sealed the win for Liverpool.
  Salah have now scored 29 goals in all competitions for Liverpool this season, 22 in the league, while Firmino has 20 also in all competitions.
  The win lifted Jurgen Klopp’s men to third on 54 points in the league table.
  Firmino tucked the ball home early on to put his
  
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• Newcastle 1-0 Man Utd: Defeat Extends Mourinho’s Winless Run At St James’ Park To Seven Games

  11-02-2018 19:31 via completesportsnigeria.com
  Jose Mourinho is still looking for his first win in seven Premier League visits to Newcastle, making St James’ Park his least favourite away ground.
  The Portuguese has never won a Premier League match on Tyneside, with Matt Ritchie’s 65th-minute goal on Sunday extending that run to seven matches (D3 L4).
  Mourinho has managed more games at Newcastle without winning than at any other club in his managerial career, although he has won two League Cup matches there – in November 200
  
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• NPFL: Rangers Stop El-Kanemi On Imama’s Return, Pillars Hold Sunshine; FCIU Edge Heartland

  11-02-2018 19:15 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By Adeboye Amosu: FC IfeanyiUbah picked their first win in five games in the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL)  with a comfortable 2-0 home victory against Eastern rivals Heartland on Sunday, Completesportsnigeria. com reports.
  Ekene Awazie got the curtain raiser off a freekick in the 25th minute, while Ivorian striker Seka Pascal made the points safe by adding the second 11 minutes after the break.In Enugu, Imama Amapakabo’s return to his former club  ended on a so
  
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• Teenager leads Inter to first win in two months

  11-02-2018 19:12
  French teenager Yann Karamoh scored the winner as Inter Milan ended a two-month victory drought to move back third with a 2-1 win against nine-man Bologna on Sunday.
  Inter Milan’s French forward, Yann Karamoh (C) celebrates with teammates and defender Danilo D’Ambrosio (L) after scoring during the Italian Serie A football match Inter Milan Vs Bologna on February 11, 2018 at the ‘San Siro Stadium’ in Milan. / AFP PHOTO
  Eder opened the scoring after three minutes at the San
  
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• Barcelona frustrated in goalless draw with Getafe

  11-02-2018 19:03
  A disallowed Luis Suarez goal summed up a frustrating afternoon for Barcelona as the leaders of La Liga dropped points for the second week running after a 0-0 stalemate with Getafe on Sunday.
  Getafe’s Togolese defender Dakonam Djene (2L) vies with Barcelona’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on February 11, 2018. / AFP PHOTO
  After needing a late equaliser to grab a point i
  
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• CAF Confed Cup: Hawks of Gambia shock Akwa United 2-1 in Uyo

  11-02-2018 18:45
  Akwa United FC began their CAF Confederation Cup campaign in Uyo on a losing note on Sunday, by falling 1-2 in the first round, first leg match against Hawks of Gambia.
  The teams played on a wet turf following a heavy rain before kick-off at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.
  The Promise Keepers relentlessly raided the visitors’ area, restricting them in their own half but missed several scoring chances before the visitors stunned the home fans by scoring first.
  The v
  
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• CAFCL/CAFCC: Plateau United Win In Jos, Gambians Stun Akwa United In Uyo

  11-02-2018 18:39 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By Adeboye Amosu: Nigerian champions Plateau United started their campaign in the CAF Champions League on a resounding note by defeating Eding Sports of Cameroon  3-0 in their preliminary round, first leg fixture at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.Oghene Elijah, Sunday Ingbede and Joshua Obaje were all on target for the Tin City club against the Cameroonian champions.Eding Sports travelled to Nigeria without their head coach Ancient Foe Mbarg
  
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• NBBF Invite 18 D’Tigers For FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

  11-02-2018 18:30 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By Johnny Edward: The Nigerian Basketball Federation(NBBF) have released a provisional list of 18 players for the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Bamako, Mali Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
  The 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Bamako, Mali take place from 23 February to 25 February and Nigeria’s D’Tigers are drawn in Group B alongside hosts, Mali, Rwanda and Uganda.
  According to a media statement released by the NBBF,  coach Alex Nwora listed two unattached
  
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• Stubborn Getafe Hold Barcelona At Camp Nou

  11-02-2018 18:19 via completesportsnigeria.com
  Barcelona’s quest to clinch a 25th Spanish Laliga title suffered a slight setback following their surprise 0-0 draw at the Camp Nou against Getafe on Sunday.
  After Atletico Madrid pipped Malaga 1-0 on Saturday to close the gap to six points, Barcelona needed to respond with a win against Getafe.
  Despite parading stars like Lionel Messi, Luiz Suarez, new signing Philippe Coutinho and second half introduction of Andres Iniesta and Ousmane Dembele, Barca could not break down a
  
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• We could have played for 10 hours and not scored, fumes Mourinho

  11-02-2018 18:05
  Jose Mourinho admitted toothless Manchester United could have played for 10 hours without scoring in their surprise 1-0 defeat at Newcastle on Sunday.
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  Mourinho’s lacklustre side were beaten by Matt Ritchie’s 65th minute strike, but they rarely looked like taking all three points against the Premier League strugglers.
  United are now 16 points behind leaders Manchester United after their second defeat in their last three league games.
  Conceding United could have no comp
  
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• Photos: NFF, Nigerian Breweries PLC sign sponsorship agreement

  11-02-2018 17:57
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Nigerian Breweries PLC have signed a sponsorship agreement in Lagos on Friday.
  The Pamodzi Sports Marketing Company, a marketing agent for NFF confirmed that the initial contract is for a period of five years with an option for renewal.
  The Chief Executive of the company, Mike Itemuagbor, said that such sponsorship deals are good for the development of football in Nigeria.“This is a very good deal for the NFF and the National Teams. Nigerian Brewer
  
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• Badminton: Indonesia beats China to clinch Asia Team title

  11-02-2018 17:55
  Defending champions Indonesia defeated favourites China 3-1 in dramatic fashion to claim the Asia Team Championship badminton title on Sunday in Malaysia.
  It was a remarkable but deserved victory for the Indonesians, who demonstrated consistency and discipline to win all their matches from the group stages.
  Badminton powerhouse China came to the regional tournament minus their superstars such as Lin Dan and Chen Long.
  But Indonesia said they still had to fight hard to take home the silverware.
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• Pogba Struggles As Newcastle Stun Poor Man United

  11-02-2018 17:31 via completesportsnigeria.com
  Jose Mourinho’s winless run at St James Park continued on Sunday with Manchester United who lost 1-0 to Newcastle United in the Premier League.
  Matt Ritchie scored the only goal in the 65th minute of the clash after the first half ended goalless.
  The defeat means Manchester United, still in second place, are now 16 points adrift of city rivals Manchester City with 11 games left to play. Newcastle United on their part moved to 13th in the English Premier League table following th
  
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• Newcastle pip Man United to move out of relegation zone

  11-02-2018 17:22
  Matt Richie’s 65th minute strike was enough to earn Newcastle United all three points and take the club out of relegation zone.
  Newcastle United’s Matt Ritchie celebrates his goal against Manchester United
  Beating Manchester United who had lost just once in their last five games seemed like asking too much from a Newcastle side that languished at 18th position prior to kick-off.
  It however turned out to be one of those days where a lone goal will be the decider. Matt Ritchie who had
  
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• Sex abuse claims could affect Olympic team

  11-02-2018 17:12
  Austria’s skiing federation, OSV, president warned on Sunday that allegations of sexual abuse by former skiers against a retired coach could hurt the current Olympic team in Pyeongchang.
  If the allegations are proven, “an apology will clearly be necessary” Peter Schrocksnadel told Austrian public television ORF from South Korea, where the Winter Olympics are being held.
  Schrocksnadel said he feared the impact the allegations could have on Austria’s women skiers.
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• Sex abuse claims could affect Olympic team: Austrian ski chief

  11-02-2018 17:10
  Austria’s skiing federation (OSV) president warned on Sunday that allegations of sexual abuse by former skiers against a retired coach could hurt the current Olympic team in Pyeongchang.If the allegations are proven, “an apology will clearly be necessary” Peter Schrocksnadel told Austrian public television ORF from South Korea, where the Winter Olympics are being held.
  Schrocksnadel said he feared the impact the allegations could have on Austria’s women skiers.
  “The
  
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• Paul Pogba: Manchester United star hangs out with David Beckham

  11-02-2018 17:10
  Pogba shares picture with Manchester United icon David Beckham Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba shared a picture with David Beckham on after they both hanged out at an event.Both Pogba and Beckham are dear to the hearts of Manchester United fans, and both athletes represent the same international kit brand.The two united heroes were together, and the younger Pogba decided to post their selfie paying tribute to the Manchester United great.In a message on his official Instagram accountPogba
  
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• Ligue 1: Balotelli ‘booked for racist abuse complaint’

  11-02-2018 16:48
  Mario Balotelli was booked during Nice’s 3-2 loss at Dijon for complaining about racist abuse, his French Ligue 1 club and a local newspaper have claimed.
  A tweet from Nice at half-time in Saturday’s match said Balotelli had “picked up a yellow card after… getting annoyed at fans’ racist abuse”.
  Local newspaper Nice Matin in its match report said Balotelli “eyeballed and pointed his finger” at fans and “complained of racist abuse”
  
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• Mounie brace lifts Huddersfield out of trouble

  11-02-2018 16:27
  Huddersfield climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone after Steve Mounie’s double fired his side to a 4-1 win against Bournemouth on Sunday.
  Huddersfield Town’s Beninese striker Steve Mounie (L) celebrates with Huddersfield Town’s German defender Christopher Schindler, scoring the team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match between Huddersfield Town and Bournemouth at the John Smith’s stadium in Huddersfield, northern England on Febr
  
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• NBBF releases 18 man list for 2019 World cup qualifiers

  11-02-2018 16:21
  The Nigerian Basketball Federation has released an 18 man provisional list for the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Bamako, Mali, from 23rd to 25th February, 2018.
  5 players from the 2017 AfroBasket silver winning team top the list, including 3 home based players and 2 from the 2015 Afrobasket winning squad.
  Agua Caliente Clippers, USA player Ikechukwu Ireogbu who was a revelation at the 2017 tournament where the D’Tigers won a silver medal has been invited alongside Ike Nwamu (Sioux Fall
  
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• Maradona: Teams No Longer Fear Argentina But Messi Still Dangerous, Nigeria Disgraced Us

  11-02-2018 16:16 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By Adeboye Amosu: Argentina legend Diego Maradona believes the Albiceleste have lost their fear factor and will have to rely on the influence of Lionel Messi to do well at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.Maradona enjoyed remarkable success with the Albiceleste, having captained the side at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico which they won and is regarded by many as the greatest footballer to have ever played the game.The South Americans who also made it to the final of the 1990 World Cup in Italy wh
  
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• PyeongChang 2018: Japan’s Ukita suspended for one game for kicking motion

  11-02-2018 15:52
  Japanese Olympic women’s hockey team forward Rui Ukita, who scored her team’s goal in a 2-1 loss to Sweden on Saturday, has been suspended from the Olympic tournament for one game.
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  Her suspension was as a result of her act of making a kicking motion at a Swedish player, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said on Sunday.
  The incident occurred with less than a minute to play in Saturday’s game, when Ukita was knocked to the ice in front of the Swedish bench.
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• Huddersfield wallop Bournemouth for vital victory

  11-02-2018 15:51
  Feb 11 (Reuters) - Huddersfield Town snapped a five-match losing sequence to beat in-form Bournemouth 4-1 and move out of the Premier League's relegation zone on Sunday.
  
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• No recipe to stop Neymar - Carvajal

  11-02-2018 15:49
  BARCELONA (Reuters) - Dani Carvajal says there is no way to stop Paris St Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar and Real Madrid have to hope he is off his game when the teams meet in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.
  
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• Mourinho Warns Real Madrid: De Gea Is Not For Sale

  11-02-2018 15:22 via completesportsnigeria.com
  Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has warned Spanish giants Real Madrid to stay away from first-choice goalkeeper David de Gea who’s been a subject of transfer speculation for long.
  The Portuguese also insisted it would be a mistake for United to let the goalkeeper return to Spain this summer to join Los Blancos.
  Spain’s No 1 is on a shortlist at the Bernabeu that also includes Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois but Mourinho wants the 27-year-old to remain at Old Trafford and att
  
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• Pyeongchang Winter Olympics medal table

  11-02-2018 15:04
  Medals after the second day of competition at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics on Sunday (gold, silver, bronze, total):
  Germany                      3 0 1 4
  Netherlands                  2 2 1 5
  Norway                   &
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo lives for that, for scoring goals – Zidane

  11-02-2018 15:00
  Real Madrid’s comprehensive 5-2 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday boosted confidence in the Spanish capital with the feeling that they have set themselves up nicely for the looming Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.Zidane
  Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a hat-trick for the first time this season after Lucas Vazquez had opened the scoring inside 49 seconds at the Santiago Bernabeu as the visitors were blown away. Toni Kroos also found the net, with Real 4-0 up by the interval.
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• Pogba back in Man United line-up

  11-02-2018 14:58
  France star Paul Pogba was restored to the Manchester United starting line-up for Sunday’s clash with Newcastle.
  Pogba was dropped by United manager Jose Mourinho for last weekend’s win over Huddersfield.
  The 24-year-old midfielder’s demotion came after he was substituted following a lacklustre display in United’s recent loss at Tottenham.
  United legends Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney have both said Pogba isn’t being used in the right position to get the best out of h
  
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• Federer chases history in Rotterdam with return to summit

  11-02-2018 14:53
  Roger Federer will target a return to the top of the rankings as the Rotterdam World Tennis tournament starts on Monday, with the Swiss aiming to become the oldest number one player in ATP history.
  Switzerland’s Roger Federer .”
  The test begins at the Ahoy stadium when the 36-year-old, who claimed his 20th Grand Slam title a fortnight ago in Melbourne, returns to the Dutch port city for the first time since 2013.
  Top seed Federer starts in the first round against a qualifier in an eve
  
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• Onazi Returns To Trabzonspor Training After Knee Knock, Hails New Super Eagles Kits

  11-02-2018 14:52 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi will return to training this week after recovering fully from a knee knock that saw him miss Trabzonspor’s 0-0 draw away at Genclerbirligi on Saturday, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.
  Onazi has not featured for Trabzonspor in their last three games.
  The 25-year-old was an unused substitute for Trabzonspor in the games against Fenerbahce and Goztepe before being granted a special leave prior to the Genclerbirligi draw.
  “I had a
  
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• Four-goal hero Aguero salutes De Bruyne

  11-02-2018 14:50
  Sergio Aguero was the four-goal hero of Manchester City’s 5-1 victory over Leicester, but the Argentina striker was quick to praise Kevin De Bruyne for his contribution to the rout.Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero
  Aguero demolished Leicester in the second half at Eastlands on Saturday as the Premier League leaders moved another step closer to the title.
  Aguero’s third haul of three goals or more this season took his total for the campaign to 28 and his overall City tally to 197.
  
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• Tottenham Beat Arsenal,Man City Spank Leicester and Many More

  11-02-2018 14:27
  Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 1-0 at the Wembley Stadium courtesy of Harry Kane39;s solitary strike. The First half ended goalless,with both teams trying to size each other up. Harry Kane scored the only goal of the game in the 37th mi ...
  
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• Siasia Hails NFF Deal With Nigeria Breweries

  11-02-2018 14:23
  Former Super Eagles Coach , Samson Siasia has hailed the Nigeria Football Federation for tying up a deal with Nigeria Breweries. The Bayelsa born Tactician is confident the Super Eagles will do well in Russia, and also urge the NFF and the Co ...
  
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• ROUND-UP: Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho Lose In EPL; Balogun, Aluko, Aina Start; Ujah Benched

  11-02-2018 14:18 via completesportsnigeria.com
  By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi came on as a substitute in his 17th English Premier League appearance this season for Arsenal who lost 1-0 to Tottenham at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday.Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi made his 26th start for Leicester City who lost 5-1 away to Manchester City. Ndidi was yellow carded in the 71st minute of the encounter.
  His compatriot Kelechi Iheanacho replaced Ben Chilwell in the 62nd minute of the defeat. The 21-year-old Iheanacho has made 16
  
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• Mourinho won’t let De Gea join Madrid

  11-02-2018 14:10
  Jose Mourinho has dropped hints he would resist  Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea joining Real Madrid this summer.
  Spain’s No 1 is on a shortlist at the Santiago Bernabeu that also includes Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois but Mourinho wants the 27-year-old to remain at Old Trafford and attempt to win his second Premier League title.
  Mourinho and David de Gea
  ‘Do you think a club that is trying to attract the best players is the club that is open to
  
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