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• Onazi Returns To Action For Trabzonspor After A Year In Defeat To Basel

  12-12-2019 23:13 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria forward Ogenyi Onazi made his much-awaited return for Trabzonspor in their 2-0 Europa League loss against Swiss club on Thursday night. Onazi Ruptured his Achilles tendon against Rizespor in a Turkish Super Lig game in December 2018, has since sidelined him from action. With no chance of progressing into the knock-out stage of the […]
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• ICYMI: Neymar shines in PSG’s 5-0 crushing of Galatasaray

  12-12-2019 22:58
  
  Neymar marked his first start in a Champions League game in a year by scoring one goal and setting up two more as Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 5-0 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday.
  Mauro Icardi and Pablo Sarabia netted in the first half at the Parc des Princes, with the world’s most expensive player getting his team’s third within two minutes of the restart.
  Kylian Mbappe scored the fourth goal and substitute Edinson Cavani added a late penalty as PSG – who had alread
  
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• ICYMI: How Neymar shines in PSG’s 5-0 crushing of Galatasaray

  12-12-2019 22:58
  
  Neymar marked his first start in a Champions League game in a year by scoring one goal and setting up two more as Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 5-0 win over Galatasaray on Wednesday.
  Mauro Icardi and Pablo Sarabia netted in the first half at the Parc des Princes, with the world’s most expensive player getting his team’s third within two minutes of the restart.
  Kylian Mbappe scored the fourth goal and substitute Edinson Cavani added a late penalty as PSG – who had alread
  
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• Benin Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Legitimacy Of LMC

  12-12-2019 22:34 via completesports.com
  
  Honourable Justice Demi Ajayi of the Federal High Court in Benin City has affirmed that the incorporation of the League Management Company (LMC) Limited was validly registered under the laws of Nigeria. Delivering judgment in Suit No. FHC/B/CS/93/14 filed by veteran Journalist, Ben Lawrence in 2014, Hon. Justice Ajayi struck out the suit against the […]
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• Ebewele Decries NOC’s Investigative Panel; AFN Board Insists on Probe of Suspended President

  12-12-2019 22:03 via completesports.com
  
  Brown Ebewele, a board member of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) says the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) lacks the power to set up a committee to look into a perceived crisis in the federation. The NOC on Wednesday at its board meeting in Abuja said it had set up a four-man investigative panel to […]
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• Ribery to undergo ankle surgery

  12-12-2019 21:58
  
  French midfielder Franck Ribery will undergo surgery after suffering serious ligament damage to his right ankle, his club Fiorentina confirmed on Thursday.
  Ribery, 36, had to be helped off the pitch after a clash with Lecce midfielder Panagiotis Tachtsidis on November 30.
  “In order to solve the problem, a joint stabilisation surgical treatment has been proposed which will be performed in the next few hours,” Fiorentina said.
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• Europa: Arsenal Draw Standard Liege, Finish Group Winners

  12-12-2019 21:50 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal came back from two-goals down to draw 2-2 at Standard Liege in Group F and qualify to the last 32 of the Europa League as group winners on Thursday. The hero for Arsenal was 18-year-old Bukayo Saka who bagged an assist and got the equaliser for Arsenal The Gunners were all but through before […]
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• Arsenal fight back to claim Europa League last 32 spot

  12-12-2019 21:48
  
  Arsenal came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Standard Liege and make sure of a place in the Europa League last 32 as Group F winners on Thursday.
  Alexandre Lacazette and Bukayo Saka were on target in the space of three second-half minutes.
  The Gunners, runners-up to Chelsea last season, finished the group stage with 11 points and a relatively easier draw in the knockout rounds.
  They lived on their nerves as Eintracht Frankfurt were poised to knock them off top spot when the Germans led Guimara
  
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• Tomori Signs New Five -Year Chelsea Contract

  12-12-2019 21:04 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has signed a new five-year contract, tying him to the Stamford Bridge club until the summer of 2024. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough season in west London, making 16 appearances in all competitions as well as earning his first England cap. ‘‘It’s obviously a very proud moment for myself and […]
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• Second major South African cricket sponsor seeks resignations

  12-12-2019 19:03
  
  Cricket South Africa’s embattled board suffered a new blow on Thursday when a second major sponsor said it would only continue its association with the game if leading officials resigned.
  Insurance company Momentum said it had outlined terms to CSA for its continued backing of the sport. Momentum’s move followed an announcement by Standard Bank last week that it would not renew its sponsorship when its contract expired at the end of the season, claiming controversies surrounding CSA
  
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• ‘Clasico will be played’, says Barcelona president Bartomeu

  12-12-2019 18:54
  
  Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Thursday the Clasico against Real Madrid next week will not be postponed again, amid renewed fears of unrest around the fixture.
  Protestors from the Catalan separatist movement, Democratic Tsunami, have called for a “massive” protest outside Camp Nou, where Barcelona are due to play against Real Madrid in La Liga on December 18.
  Spain’s most prestigious fixture was originally scheduled for October 26 but had to be postponed foll
  
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• Hamilton talks informal, says Ferrari chief

  12-12-2019 18:35
  
   
  Ferrari chief executive officer Louis Camilleri said Thursday that it was premature to talk about a possible move of six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton to the Italian team.
  Camilleri confirmed that Mercedes driver Hamilton has had “conversations” with Ferrari chairman John Elkann, but not with him nor Team Principal Mattia Binotto.
  “It is common knowledge that Lewis has had conversations with (Elkann),” Camilleri told reporters at Ferrari headquarters at Marane
  
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• Brendan Rodgers rules out January departures from Leicester

  12-12-2019 18:08
  
  Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has ruled out any departures during the January transfer window as he attempts to keep pace with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.
  The Foxes host struggling Norwich on Saturday aiming to stay within striking distance of leaders Liverpool, who are heading off for the FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar after their match against Watford.
  England pair Ben Chilwell and James Maddison, along with midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, have all been touted as potential targets
  
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• LMC Grants Approval For Kwara United Takeover Of Delta Force

  12-12-2019 17:59 via completesports.com
  
  _Kwara United has received a provisional approval to acquire Delta Force FC and play their home games at the Ilorin Township Stadium starting from MatchDay 8 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2019/20 season._ The League Management Company (LMC) also approved the change of name of Akwa Starlets to Dakkada International FC of Uyo […]
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• LMC Approvesl Kwara United Takeover of Delta Force

  12-12-2019 17:59 via completesports.com
  
  The League Management Company (LMC) has granted Kwara United provisional approval to acquire Delta Force FC and play their home games at the Ilorin Township Stadium starting from MatchDay 8 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2019/20 season._ The League Management Company also approved the change of name of Akwa Starlets to Dakkada International […]
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• LMC Approves Kwara United Takeover of Delta Force

  12-12-2019 17:59 via completesports.com
  
  The League Management Company (LMC) has granted Kwara United provisional approval to acquire Delta Force FC and play their home games at the Ilorin Township Stadium starting from MatchDay 8 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2019/20 season._ The League Management Company also approved the change of name of Akwa Starlets to Dakkada International […]
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• World Championships: Visa procurement hindering Nigeria squash team’s departure

  12-12-2019 17:34
  
  Delay in obtaining entry visas to the United States (U.S.) is currently hindering the departure of Nigeria’s male squash team to the World Team Championships which begins in Washington on Sunday.
  Uchenna Uba, Media Officer of Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja they were however still hopeful the visas would be approved soon.
  He also said four players and a coach would be making the trip for the event.
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• Richard Masters named permanent Premier League chief executive

  12-12-2019 17:18
  
  Richard Masters has been promoted to the post of full-time chief executive of the English Premier League in a move officials will hope end a saga involving two failed appointments.
  Thursday’s announcement by the EPL ends the search as Masters, the interim chief executive of English football’s lucrative top flight since the long-serving Richard Scudamore stepped down in November last year,takes the job on a permanent basis.
  Susanna Dinnage was picked as Scudamore’s successor las
  
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• Murray’s pre-season training interrupted by groin injury

  12-12-2019 17:08
  
  Britain’s Andy Murray has cancelled his training block in Miami because of a groin injury that has left him unable to practise on the court, according to a report on Thursday.
  The former world number one suffered a bruise to his pelvic bone during Britain’s Davis Cup campaign in Madrid last month, The Times newspaper said. He played one singles match before missing the rest of the event.
  Murray’s Grand Slam comeback at next month’s Australian Open, which starts on January
  
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• Arsenal Legend Parlour Urges Gunners to Hire Ancelotti As Emery Replacement

  12-12-2019 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal star Ray Parlour has called on the North London club to move quickly and hire Carlo Ancelotti as a replacement for Unai Emery. Ancelotti was sacked on Tuesday by Napoli despite guiding them into the Champions League round of 16 following a 4-0 win against Genk. Also Read:Zidane Backs Real Madrid To Knock […]
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• Arsenal Legend Parlour Urges Gunners To Appoint Ancelotti

  12-12-2019 16:56 via completesports.com
  
  Former Arsenal star Ray Parlour has called on the North London club to move quickly and hire Carlo Ancelotti as a replacement for Unai Emery. Ancelotti was sacked on Tuesday by Napoli despite guiding them into the Champions League round of 16 following a 4-0 win against Genk. Napoli have not won in Serie A […]
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• Sporting KC acquire Mexico international striker Pulido

  12-12-2019 16:34
  
  Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas City said Tuesday they had acquired Mexico international striker Alan Pulido from Chivas Guadalajara.
  Pulido arrives from Chivas Guadalajara for a club-record transfer fee, reported to be in the region of $9.5 million.
  The 28-year-old has inked a four-year contract after tying for the scoring lead in the recently completed Apertura, scoring 12 goals in 18 Liga MX appearances.
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• Zidane Backs Real Madrid To Knock Liverpool Out Of Champions League

  12-12-2019 16:12 via completesports.com
  
  Zinedine Zidane has expressed confidence that Real Madrid will eliminate Liverpool should the pair get drawn to face each other in the Champions League round of 16. Liverpool took another step in their bid to defend the Champions League as they beat Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 on Tuesday night to qualify into the first knockout […]
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• Tahiti to host surfing events at 2024 Paris Olympics

  12-12-2019 15:46
  
  The Polynesian island of Tahiti has been chosen to host the surfing events at the 2024 Paris Olympics after being selected over beaches in southwest France and Brittany, organisers said on Thursday.
  Tahiti lies 15,700 kilometres (9,750 miles) from Paris but was chosen because it offers near-guaranteed surfing waves in the summer months.
  The events will take place at Teahupoo, a location that boasts some of the biggest waves on the men’s World Cup circuit.
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• FC Barcelona, Real Madrid face stern tests ahead of Clasico

  12-12-2019 15:00
  
   FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are level on points at the Spanish La Liga summit and both face stern tests this weekend ahead of their rearranged Clasico clash next Wednesday.
  Barca travel to the Basque country to take on fourth-placed Real Sociedad on Saturday, while Real Madrid visit a resurgent Valencia side 24 hours later.
  The Catalans, who sit ahead of their great rivals on goal difference with both on 34 points.
  They were able to rest a number of first-team regulars including Lionel Me
  
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• ‘I wanted to shoot myself in the head!’ ― Gabriel Jesus

  12-12-2019 14:54
  
  Gabriel Jesus admits he can put himself under too much pressure to score after coming out of a recent goalscoring drought, revealing he feels like he wants to “shoot himself in the head” when he cannot find the net.
  The Manchester City striker netted a hat-trick in Wednesday’s 4-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League to take his tally to five goals in three games.
  But that run has come on the back of eight appearances without a goal, and the 22-year-old says a run
  
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• Salzburg sporting director confirms Liverpool are in talks to sign Minamino

  12-12-2019 14:48
  
  Red Bull Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund has confirmed that the club are in talks with Liverpool over the sale of Takumi Minamino.
  As reported by Goal, the Reds are set to sign the Japan international in January, with the club having discovered that his release clause is just £7.25 million ($9.6m).
  The 24-year-old has scored nine goals in 22 appearances for Salzburg across all competitions this season while also providing 11 assists.
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• Ronaldo Wants To Face Real Madrid In Champions League Final

  12-12-2019 14:41 via completesports.com
  
  Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo says he would welcome the chance to face his former club Real Madrid in the final of the 2019-20 Champions League. Ronaldo spent nine memorable years at the Santiago Bernabeu before linking up with Juventus in the summer of 2018. The Portuguese star could line up against familiar faces in the […]
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• 5 lifters to represent Nigeria in Doha Olympic qualifiers

  12-12-2019 14:18
  
   The Nigeria Weightlifting Federation (NWF), says it has selected five lifters to represent Nigeria at the 6th International Qatar Weightlifting Cup slated for between Dec. 19 and Dec. 24 in Doha.NWF Technical Director, Christopher Nwadei, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.Nwadei said that the competition was one of the qualifiers for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.He said the lifters were-Augustina Nwaokolo 49 kg, Adenike Olarinoye
  
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• Trending On Complete Sports 12.12.19

  12-12-2019 14:03 via completesports.com
  Trending On Complete Sports showcases the trending stories making the rounds this week on Complete Sports, they are the Editors *“Pick of the week”* You can click on the link to read the full story. Enjoy! Joshua ‘Ordered’ To Face Usyk In Next Fight By WBO Super Eagles To Know 2022 World Cup Opponents Next […]
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• Al Ahly Identity Eleke As Top January Transfer Target

  12-12-2019 13:26 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria forward Blessing Eleke is a subject of interest from Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Since his arrival at Al Ahly, manager Rene Weiler has relied on different players at the striker position, with none of them convincing the Swiss. Junior Ajayi, Walid Azaro, Marwan Mohsen, and Salah Mohsen have all featured for Al Ahly this […]
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• Al Ahly Identify Eleke As Top January Transfer Target

  12-12-2019 13:26 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria forward Blessing Eleke is a subject of interest from Egyptian giants Al Ahly. Since his arrival at Al Ahly, manager Rene Weiler has relied on different players at the striker position, with none of them convincing the Swiss. Junior Ajayi, Walid Azaro, Marwan Mohsen, and Salah Mohsen have all featured for Al Ahly this […]
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• Liverpool set to beat Man Utd in £7.25m race for Minamino

  12-12-2019 12:44
  
  Liverpool are set to beat Manchester United to the signing of Salzburg midfielder Takumi Minamino in January.
  The Reds are confident of landing the Japan international after discovering a £7.25m ($9.6m) clause in the 24-year-old’s contract.
  Minamino impressed in both games for Salzburg against Liverpool in the Champions League group stage, and Reds boss Jurgen Klopp believes he would be an ideal addition to his squad as they target glory at home and abroad in the New Year.
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• Sportiqo Africa Scouting Tournament Set To Unearth Nigeria’s Next Football Stars

  12-12-2019 12:18 via completesports.com
  
  The first edition of the Sportiqo Africa Scouting Tournament is set to get underway on 4 January in Kwara State and run till 10 January organisers have announced. The tournament designed at unearthing talented footballers aged between 18 and 19 years will be staged in the State capital Ilorin and will see six teams from […]
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• NFF, UEFA, Chelsea Celebrate Moses At 29

  12-12-2019 12:11 via completesports.com
  
  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Europe’s football governing body UEFA and Chelsea have sent birthday wishes to former Nigeria international Victor Moses who turns 29 on Thursday. Celebrating Moses on their verified Twitter handle, the NFF recalled Moses’ 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning feat with the Eagles. “Happy birthday to #Afcon2013 winner, @VictorMoses,” the […]
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• NFF, UEFA, Chelsea Celebrate Ex-Eagles Star Moses At 29

  12-12-2019 12:11 via completesports.com
  
  NFF, Europe’s football governing body UEFA and Chelsea have sent birthday wishes to former Nigeria international Victor Moses who turns 29 on Thursday. Celebrating Moses on their verified Twitter handle, the NFF recalled Moses’ 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning feat with the Eagles. Also Read:Ndidi, Iheanacho, Leicester Teammates Make Christmas Hospital Visit “Happy birthday […]
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• Ndidi, Iheanacho, Leicester Teammates Make Christmas Hospital Visit

  12-12-2019 12:08 via completesports.com
  
  Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho joined their Leicester City teammates handed out gifts to youngsters at the Leicester Royal Infirmary as part of their annual Christmas visit on Wednesday. The Club’s first team players including Ndidi and Iheanacho handed out gifts, which they contributed to. The entire first team squad had the opportunity to meet […]
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• Don’t Miss Damian Lillard Facing Nuggets At Pepsi Center

  12-12-2019 11:57 via completesports.com
  
  Get all Denver Nuggets tickets with no fees at TickPick. Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers at Pepsi Center starting with $14. Can Nikola Jokic replicate his big 15 points/11 assist performance in the last game’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers? Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a 115-87 home win over the Knicks. Hassan […]
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• German Koch won’t bid for FIFA post out of respect for French rival

  12-12-2019 11:48
  
  German football federation (DFB), vice-president Rainer Koch, on Thursday said he would not seek a place on the council of the ruling body FIFA because French federation boss, Noel Le- Graet is bidding as well.
  According to him, the DFB and the French federation are very close. Looking at the German-French friendship, and out of respect for Le-Graet and his merits in football, it was clear for me to renounce my candidature.
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• Cavaliers Come To Town To Meet DeMar DeRozan And The Spurs AT &T Center

  12-12-2019 11:35 via completesports.com
  
  Get all San Antonio Spurs tickets at TickPick, where smart fans shop for tickets. Tickets starting at $6 to San Antonio Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at the AT&T Center. Will DeMar DeRozan be able to replicate his monstrous 15 pts, 10 rebs performance in last night’s win over the Sacramento Kings? The Cleveland Cavaliers will […]
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• No team will want to face Liverpool in Champions League draw ― Robertson

  12-12-2019 11:17
  
  Andy Robertson believes nobody will want to face Liverpool after they sealed their passage to the last 16 of the Champions League.
  The Reds went into Tuesday night’s game at Salzburg knowing defeat would likely have seen them eliminated, but delivered an impressive, professional performance to run out 2-0 winners at the Red Bull Arena.
  Second-half goals from Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah did the damage for the European champions, who progress as Group E winners.
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• Derrick Rose’s Pistons To Host Mavericks At Little Caesars Arena

  12-12-2019 11:02 via completesports.com
  
  The Pistons are coming off a 105-103 home win over the Pelicans. Andre Drummond contributed 13 points (4-of-11 from the field) and 10 rebounds. Can Derrick Rose replicate his monstrous 21-point performance in the last game’s win over the New Orleans Pelicans? The Dallas Mavericks will try to rebound from a 106-110 home loss to […]
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• West Brom Boss Disappointed With Ajayi, Teammates After Wigan Draw

  12-12-2019 11:01 via completesports.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilić expressed his disappointment, over the performance of Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi and his teammates in their 1-1 away draw against Wigan Athletic on Wednesday. Ajayi who featured for 90 minutes in the game, has now made 21 league appearances with three goals so far this season. Also Read:Aremu […]
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• Messi: La Liga has become more complicated

  12-12-2019 11:00
  
  Lionel Messi believes the gap between Barcelona, Real Madrid and the rest of La Liga has closed considerably over the past decade making the league a lot more complicated.
  Barcelona lead Madrid on goal difference at the top of the table on 34 points, with Sevilla three points back in third. However, just three points separate fourth-place Real Sociedad on 27 points and Granada in ninth.
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• Buffon lauds Ronaldo and Higuain for setting Juventus example

  12-12-2019 10:56
  
  Gianluigi Buffon praised Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain for leading by example in Juventus’ 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on Wednesday.
  Juve already had top spot in Group D wrapped up ahead of their trip to Leverkusen, who needed to avoid defeat to have any chance of advancing to the last 16.
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• Joshua ‘Ordered’ To Face Usyk In Next Fight By WBO

  12-12-2019 10:35 via completesports.com
  
  Anthony Joshua is set to face Oleksandr Usyk in a mouthwatering heavyweight title showdown early next year. Joshua reclaimed the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles with a unanimous points win over Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, avenging his shock knockout defeat to the Mexican in June. The Brit’s next opponent […]
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• Van Dijk: Henderson is Liverpool’s leader and never underappreciated at Anfield

  12-12-2019 10:34
  
  Jordan Henderson remains Liverpool’s “leader”, says Virgil van Dijk, with there no chance of the club captain ever being underappreciated by those around him at Anfield.
  Questions have been asked of an England international midfielder at various stages throughout his career. Henderson has always come up with an answer, with the 29-year-old preferring to do his talking out on the field.
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• Kemba Walker’s Celtics To Host 76ers At TD Garden

  12-12-2019 10:21 via completesports.com
  
  Get all Boston Celtics tickets with no fees at TickPick. Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden starting with $45. Can Kemba Walker replicate his monstrous 44-point performance in the last game’s loss to the Indiana Pacers? The Celtics will try to rebound from a 117-122 loss to the Pacers, a game in which […]
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• Aremu Celebrates Norwegian League Promotion With IK Start

  12-12-2019 09:49 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria midfielder Afeez Aremu put up a fine performance as IK Start sealed promotion to the Norwegian Eliteserien despite going to a 4-3 defeat against Lillestrom in the second leg of their playoffs tie on Wednesday night, reports Completesports.com. IK Start won the contest on away goal rule having won the first leg last week […]
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• Aubameyang the ‘laziest player’ at Arsenal ― Cascarino

  12-12-2019 09:40
  
  Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino believes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the ‘laziest player’ at Arsenal and should be axed from the team.
  The 30-year-old forward has found the back of the net 13 times this season to inspire his struggling side to the ninth spot on the Premier League table.
  ALSO READ: Klopp explains why Salah baffled him in Liverpool win
  The Gabon international also played a key role as the Gunners came from behind to claim maximum points against West Ham Uni
  
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