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• I’m Inspired By Drogba’s Physical Approach To Games –Osimhen

  26-04-2024 08:56 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has revealed that former Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has been a source of inspiration for him.
  The Nigerian international made this known in a chat with Il Matino, where he noted that he has always been inspired by Drogba's physical approach to games.
   
   
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  “The whole world knows that I am inspired by Didier Drogba,” he said, according to Il Matino.
  “When I was a child, they in
  
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• Pogba To Feature In French Movie Amid Four-Year Doping Ban

  06-05-2024 20:09 via completesports.com
  
  Paul Pogba will star in a French film to be released in April 2025 after filming scenes in Paris this week, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.
  Pogba is serving a four-year suspension for a doping violation which was handed down February.The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner said at the time that he has never deliberately taken banned substances and planned to appeal the decision.
  The film is called 4 Zéros, and is a sequel to a successful 3 Zéros, released in 2002.
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• Van Dijk: I’m Committed To Liverpool

  06-05-2024 17:39 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has debunked reports circulating in the media that he plans to leave Anfield after the departure of Jurgen Klopp this summer.
  The Dutch international in a chat with the club's official website, stated that he's committed to the club and will be part of their campaign next season in the Premier League.
  "There will be a big transition and I am part of that.
   
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• Finidi Capable Of Qualifying Eagles For 2026 World Cup -Aikhoumogbe

  06-05-2024 17:30 via completesports.com
  
  Former Nigerian international, Andrew Aikhoumogbe believes Super Eagles coach, Finidi George can qualify Nigeria to the 2026 World Cup if he gets the right support.
  Recall that last week Monday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced Finidi as the new senior national team handler after the departure of Jose Peseiro.
  However, in a chat with Completesports.com, Aikhoumogbe stated that Finidi's understanding of the players having been there as an assistant will create a soft landing for hi
  
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• Arsenal To Move For Bologna Striker Zirkzee

  06-05-2024 16:57 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal have make a move to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.
  The Nigerian-born striker is expected to leave Serie A club Bologna this summer.
  Zirkzee is also a top target for the newly crowned Serie A champions Inter Milan.
  According to Tuttosport, Arsenal are now in contact with Bologna for the player.
  The Gunners are willing to offer the striker a £115,000-a-week contract to move to London.
  A five-year deal is already on the table for the player.
  Bologna are seeking around £50
  
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• Ten Hag On Bayern Shortlist To Take Over From Tuchel This Summer

  06-05-2024 15:37 via completesports.com
  Bayern Munich have placed Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on a new list of possible successors to Thomas Tuchel.
  According to Sky Sports Bayern have gotten in touch with Ten Hag's agent Kees Vos to enquire if the Dutchman would be open to taking over at the Allianz Arena.
  No formal talks have taken place with the United head coach himself, but he has been made aware of Bayern's interest.
  Ten Hag communicated to his people that his sole focus is on finishing the season strongly with the O
  
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• I Was Better Than Kaka, Robinho At AC Milan –Taarabt

  06-05-2024 14:01 via completesports.com
  
  Former AC Milan star, Adel Taarabt has revealed that he was better than the duo of Kaka and Robinho at the club.
  Taarabt stated this in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport:, where recounted his six-month loan AC Milan.
  He recalled to La Gazzetta dello Sport: "I don't want to sound arrogant, but in those six months I was by far the best player in the team and there were Balotelli, Kakà, Robinho. The fans knew it, Seedorf (coach at the time) loved me, he was great. After just two months
  
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  06-05-2024 13:50 via completesports.com
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  06-05-2024 11:59 via completesports.com
  
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• ‘I Don’t Know Yet’ — Akpom Uncertain Over Ajax Future

  06-05-2024 11:02 via completesports.com
  
  Chuba Akpom has said his future will be decided by Ajax at the end of the season.
  The Nigerian-born forward, who joined the Eredivisie giants from Middlesbrough last summer has been linked with a return to England.
  Nottingham Forest and Fulham are strong contenders for his signature.
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  Akpom stated that it is up to Ajax to decide where he will be playing his football next season.
  "I don't know yet what
  
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• DC vs RR IPL Betting Preview May 07 2024: Odds, Offers, Prediction, Tips and Line Ups

  06-05-2024 10:57 via completesports.com
  The Delhi Capital welcomes the table topping Rajasthan Royals in this do or die encounter for the home side. They are currently in sixth position with 10 points after 11 matches. They will need to win their remaining three matches if they are to make the playoffs. The visitors have no such problems as they only need to win one of their four remaining games to secure a playoff berth. RR will want to win all their matches so that they can clinch one of the top two positions as this will enable th
  
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• MI vs SRH IPL Betting Preview May 06 2024: Odds, Offers, Prediction, Tips and Line Ups

  06-05-2024 10:42 via completesports.com
  The Mumbai Indians will be looking for a win that will end a horror run of four defeats when they face the Sunrisers at the Wankhede Stadium. The five times champions have seen their season fall apart as they have lost four straight games to fall to bottom position on the table.It is scarcely believable that the Mumbai star studded team have performed so poorly. SRH on the other hand are in fourth place and are in strong contention to clinch a playoff position. They narrowly won their last matc
  
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• Paris 2024: Sports Minister Congratulates Team Nigeria On Relay Qualification

  06-05-2024 09:42 via completesports.com
  Sports minister,John Owan Enoh has congratulatedTeam Nigeria athletes for their impressive performances so far at the World Relays Championship in the Bahamas.
  The Nigerian athletes secured qualification for the 4×400 mixed relays and 4×400 men’s relay event of the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris.John Owan Enoh stated, “I am immensely proud of our Team Nigeria athletes for their exceptional performance at the World Relays Championship, which has secured two qualification ti
  
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• Next Season’s La Liga Will Be Fruitful For Xavi –Busquets

  06-05-2024 09:10 via completesports.com
  
  Inter Miami midfielder Sergi Busquets says he's optimistic Xavi will win more laurels for Barcelona next season.
  He made this known on the backdrop of Xavi's decision to remain with the club after initially tendering his resignation as manager.
   
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  But former Barca captain Busquets in a chat with AS, stated that next season promises to be great for Xavi.
  “I'm very happy about it, if it's what he and the club want.
  
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• Scotland: Rangers Boss Clement Confirms Balogun’s Injury

  06-05-2024 08:24 via completesports.com
  Rangers manager, Philippe Clement has revealed Leon Balogun sustained an injury in the club's 4-1 win against Kilmarnock on Sunday.
  Balogunstarted the game and was replaced at half-time by Ben Davies.
  Clement hinted that the 35-year-old was substituted because of injury.
  "Yes he was injured that is why I had to replace him. I hope it is a small muscle injury," Clement was quoted by Rangers Review.
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• Akpom Scores Again, Takes Tally In Debut Season At Ajax to 15 Goals

  06-05-2024 08:13 via completesports.com
  Chuba Akpom scored and provided an assist in Ajax's 4-1 win away to Volendam in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday.
  Akpom scored in the 59th minute to put Ajax 2-0 up.
  The former Middlesbrough striker had set up the assist for Ajax's opening goal on 25 minutes.
  It is the 28-year-old's 11th goal in 23 league games in his debut season for Ajax.
  Also Read: Chukwueze Provides Assist As Milan Draw Against Genoa In Six-Goal Thriller
  Also, Akpom now has 15 goals in 30 appearances in all competitions.
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• Klopp hails ´special´ Anfield following Tottenham win

  05-05-2024 22:37 via soccernews.com
  Jurgen Klopp says Anfield “was a special place” after Liverpool got back to winning ways at home against Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. The Reds cruised into a 4-0 lead against Spurs by the 59th minute as Mohamed Salah and Harvey Elliott played starring roles, with Andrew Robertson and Cody Gakpo also getting […]
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• Ten Hag hopeful of Man Utd signings despite ´very good´ basis to squad

  05-05-2024 22:00 via soccernews.com
  Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to “make new improvements” in the upcoming transfer window, though he believes the basis of the current squad is “very good”. Ten Hag’s second season at Old Trafford has failed to live up to the standards set in his maiden campaign, which saw United end their trophy drought by […]
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• Chukwueze Provides Assist As Milan Draw Against Genoa In Six-Goal Thriller

  05-05-2024 21:58 via completesports.com
  Samuel Chukwueze had an assist as AC Milan played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against Genoa at the San Siro on Sunday.
  It is Chukwueze's third assist in 23 league appearances in the Serie A this campaign.
  Chukwueze set up Florenzi with a delightful cross to head home and bring the score at 1-1 on 45 minutes.
  Mateo Retegui had given Genoa a five minute lead when he converted from the penalty spot.
  Just three minutes into the second half, Genoa went 2-1 up through Caleb Ekuban.
  Milan scored two quic
  
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• Gary Neville believes Tottenham Hotspur should keep faith with Ange Postecoglou following Liverpool defeat (Video)

  05-05-2024 21:54 via soccernews.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur suffered defeat at the hands of Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday and probably lost their chance of staying in the race for Champions League qualification, but Gary Neville believes there’s no reason for the North London club to part ways with Ange Postecoglou. “He’s brought highs this season” Gary Neville believes Spurs should […]
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• Carlo Ancelotti leads dressing room celebrations as Real Madrid land La Liga title (Video)

  05-05-2024 21:50 via soccernews.com
  
  With three games to spare, Real Madrid have won the La Liga title, following their 3-0 triumph over Cadiz on Saturday.
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• Arsenal to rekindle Vlahovic interest

  05-05-2024 21:44 via soccernews.com
  
  Arsenal are considering reigniting their previous interest in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as they make plans for bolstering the attacking options at the disposal of manager Mikel Arteta, according to Tuttosport. The Gunners tried to sign the Serbian striker from Fiorentina back in January 2022, but at the time, Vlahovic chose the Allianz Stadium over […]
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• Milan 3-3 Genoa: Thiaw own goal denies Rossoneri in six-goal thriller

  05-05-2024 21:36 via soccernews.com
  Milan were pegged back to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Genoa in Serie A on Sunday. Second-half goals from Matteo Gabbia and Olivier Giroud put Milan on course for victory, but a late own goal from Malick Thiaw rescued a point for the visitors. Genoa’s Mateo Retegui converted a penalty five minutes in, but Milan […]
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• Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Bayer Leverkusen: Alonso´s champions roll on

  05-05-2024 21:06 via soccernews.com
  Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten streak as they secured a 5-1 away victory at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The result leaves champions Leverkusen at the summit with 84 points, while Frankfurt sit sixth with 45. Leverkusen’s record unbeaten run, meanwhile, has now extended to 48 matches across all competitions. Xabi Alonso’s team […]
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• Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur: Talking points as Reds survive late Spurs comeback attempt

  05-05-2024 20:55 via soccernews.com
  
  In what can only be described as a clash between two teams fallen short of their goals through the end-of-season stretch, Liverpool welcomed Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield on Sunday, within the 36th round of the Premier League campaign. Mohamed Salah broke the deadlock for the Reds in the 16th minute, and Andy Robertson extended their […]
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• Salah makes Premier League history in Anfield thriller

  05-05-2024 20:54 via soccernews.com
  Mohamed Salah made more Premier League history as he scored and provided an assist in Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Tottenham. Salah, who had a public disagreement with outgoing Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp during last week’s 2-2 draw with West Ham, was back at his best as the Reds returned to winning ways on Sunday. He […]
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• EPL: Elliot Scores Screamer In Liverpool, Tottenham’s Six-Goal Thriller

  05-05-2024 20:50 via completesports.com
  
  Harvey Elliot netted a screamer as Liverpool defeated Tottenham 4-2 in Sunday's Premier League game at Anfield.
  The Reds midfielder added to Spurs’ misery with a stunning strike during Sunday's Premier League fixture. Elliott picked the ball up from Mohamed Salah, who netted the opener at Anfield, on the edge of the Tottenham box.
   
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• Boniface Bags 19th Goal Of The Season In Leverkusen’s 5-1 Win At Frankfurt

  05-05-2024 20:36 via completesports.com
  Victor Boniface was on target for Bayer Leverkusen who continued their unbeaten run with a 5-1 win at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
  Boniface, who came on in the 61st minute, converted an 89th minute penalty to put Leverkusen 5-1 ahead.
  The 23-year-old has now scored 12 goals in 21 league appearances for the newly crowned Bundesliga champions.
  Also, he has taken his tally in all competitions to 19.
  Also in action for Leverkusen was Nathan Tella, who was in starting line-up bef
  
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• Maguire´s league season over as Man Utd confirm muscle injury

  05-05-2024 20:11 via soccernews.com
  Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has suffered a muscle injury that will see him miss the final games of the Premier League season. United face Crystal Palace on Monday, before rounding off their Premier League campaign with some tough fixtures against title-chasing Arsenal, fellow European hopefuls Newcastle United and then Brighton. However, Erik ten Hag […]
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• Global Focus Shifts To Okpekpe As Next Host Of Gold Label Road Race

  05-05-2024 20:01 via completesports.com
  Global focus has now shifted to Okpekpe, in Edo State, Nigeria as the next host of a World Athletics gold label road race in the world after the Turkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon held in Istanbul, Turkey at the end of last month.
  The Okpekpe International 10km Road Race which holds on the 25th of this month is the 23rd of the 45 World Athletics gold label races listed to hold this year in the calendar of World Athletics and like in previous years, it will be the only labe
  
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