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Manchester City midfielder, Bernardo Silva, has made an incredible claim about manager Pep Guardiola while heaping praises on the Spaniard ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg clash against Real Madrid on Wednesday night. Guardiola has been one of the greatest managers in football, with successful stints at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and now Manchester City. The 52-year-old has won two UEFA Champions League trophies, three La Liga, Bundesliga and four Premier League titles and several other honours. Guardiola is known for his rigorous tactical and possession-based approach to the game. Speaking about Guardiola, Silva said the Man City boss…
Rangers midfielder, Chidiebere Nwobodo, has revealed that the team’s target is to win the 2023 Federation Cup. The Flying Antelopes will take on FC Ebedei in the Round of 16 tie at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba next week. Nwobodo, who won his club’s Player of the Month award said the players are working harmoniously to achieve the feat. “We are working together as a team to achieve our target of winning the Federation Cup,” he told DAILY POST. “The target is the Federations Cup no doubt as we have secured our stay in the NPFL next season but we…
Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has backed the club’s legend Wayne Rooney to take charge at Old Trafford in the future. Berbatov was a former teammate of Rooney during their time at Manchester United. Rooney is Man United’s all-time top goalscorer and he is currently the manager of MLS outfit DC United. “Not many players from my time at Manchester United have actually gone into management,” Berbatov told Betfred. “But, in my opinion, Wayne Rooney would like to be a future Manchester United manager and I am pretty sure he is going to be. “He is currently paying his…
Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso admitted Tuesday’s friendly against Colombia has strengthened the team ahead of their participation at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Bosso’s side rallied from two goals down to hold the South Americans to a 3-3 draw in Buenos Aires. “I am happy with the result. This will bolster the team mentally and psychologically for the World Cup starting in a few days,” he stated. “The match has provided us with a stiff test and has also strengthened us for the big task ahead. We are focused on the big challenge ahead, which is to…
The match official for the Nigeria National League matchday 8 tie between Vandrezzer FC and Warri Wolves has been summoned by the referee committee. Vandrezzer petitioned the referee body for the display of referee Sunny Chibendu in their 1-0 defeat to Warri Wolves at the Eket Stadium, Uyo. Chibendu was accused of ignoring an incident where a player of Warri Wolves blocked the ball with his hand within the penalty area. The referee is expected to appear at the conference hall of the Nigeria Football Federation on Friday, May 19, 2023. Also, match officials for the tie between Ijebu United…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) executives will meet in Algiers, Algeria, on Thursday to decide on the qualifying format for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The competition will be hosted by North American countries, Canada, Mexico and USA. It will be an expanded World Cup with 48 teams taking part instead of 32. Africa will be represented by nine teams at the 2026 mundial. The Super Eagles failed to qualify for the last edition of the global soccer fiesta hosted by Qatar. CAF will also deliberate on the bids submitted for the hosting of this year’s Womens’ Champions League as…
Inter Milan forward, Lautaro Martinez, has disclosed that Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi helped him to become a better player today. Martinez said that he learned leadership from Messi, who led Argentina to glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Argentina international spoke after leading Inter Milan to beat AC Milan 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final second-leg tie on Tuesday at San Siro. The 25-year-old, who captained Simone Inzaghi’s side, scored the winner for Inter Milan as they beat arch-rivals AC Milan 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final to qualify for the final on a 3-0…
Former Manchester United defender, Jaap Stam, has suggested that his former club should seek to sign Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane over Napoli attacker Victor Osimhen. Stamp believes Kane knows the Premier League very well compared to Osimhen. Kane and Osimhen have been linked with a summer move to Manchester United. The England international has scored 29 goals in 47 matches across competitions for Tottenham, while Osimhen has netted 28 goals in 36 games across competitions for Napoli this season. Speaking to Manchester Evening News, Stam said, “Kane knows the Premier League well. He has proven himself at Spurs, and…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that everyone in his team is fit for the Champions League semi-final second-leg clash with Real Madrid, except defender Nathan Ake. Guardiola’s side will host Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second-leg tie at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night. Man City drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in last week’s first-leg encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ake missed the game in Madrid after being substituted in the 2-1 victory over Leeds on May 6. “Except Nathan, everyone is fit,” Guardiola said at his pre-match press conference. “I know they will be close…
Here’s the English Translation of the song “Cha Cha Cha” by Käärijä, Enjoy Lyrics below CHA CHA CHA LYRICS (Käärijä) This exhausting week and the many long days are behind There’s only bar and piña colada on my mind There is some time for a few, the night is still youngish This icy shell is something I have to demolish Holding on the drinks with both hands tied on them like a Cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, no There’s no tomorrow when I grab a pint tightly like a Cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, cha, no Wanna…