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Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to feature in Leicester City’s Premier League clash against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday. His international teammate, Wilfred Ndidi is, however doubtful for the game. Iheanacho featured for only 45 minutes in the Fox’s 0-0 draw against Newcastle United on Monday. The 26-year-old missed Leicester City’s previous three games as a result of a groin problem. Ndidi, who was also named in the start against the Magpies was replaced by Senegal international, Namplays Mendy in the second half as a result of a hamstring injury. Leicester City manager, Dean Smith provided an…

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Former Chelsea man Frank Leboeuf has branded the club’s defender Wesley Fofana ‘immature’ after the £75 million signing turned in another error-strewn performance in Chelsea’s 4-1 defeat against Manchester United on Thursday night. Fofana is one of Chelsea’s stars who much is expected from following his move from Leicester City last summer. But the France international has failed to justify both his fee and reputation. Injury has been one of his problems and the general feeling of chaos that has engulfed the Blues this season. Leboeuf was scathing of Fofana for the way in which the former Leicester United man…

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Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag has said he needs “better players” in his squad to compete next season. Ten Hag has already won the Carabao Cup and qualified the Red Devils for the Champions League in his first season. Following their 4-1 win over Chelsea on Thursday night, the Dutchman admitted their recruitment this summer has to be strong. “We have to work in the summer with this squad but we also have to strengthen in the window with this squad. “We want to compete for the title but it has to be realistic. It is what is there.…

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Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has hit out at Mykhailo Mudryk over the Ukrainian’s performance in Chelsea’s 4-1 defeat to the Red Devils and claimed the winger looked ‘rigid and stiff’ at Old Trafford. The Ukrainian, who moved to Stamford Bridge in a January transfer of £88.5 million from Shakhtar Donetsk, has struggled to make an impact. The player had another poor display on Thursday, missing an excellent chance from close range to put Frank Lampard’s side in front against United. “Oh my goodness, how many times have we seen that in the first half? So rigid and stiff on…

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Formula One (F1) driver Lewis Hamilton has described Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior as ‘brave’ over how the Brazilian ace handled his racial abuse by Valencia supporters. The Brazilian was able to fight back the racist abuse he received from the fans during Real Madrid’s 1-0 La Liga defeat. Hamilton said that hearing about the incident brought back bad memories for him. One of the high points of Valencia’s victory against the La Liga giants was the supporters’ racial attack on the Brazilian winger, who was eventually sent off for violent conduct, but the red card was rescinded earlier this…

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Brazil will welcome goalkeeper Kaua Santos back for their crucial clash against the Flying Eagles of Nigeria. The Flamengo shot-stopper missed Brazil’s opening two games against Italy and the Dominican Republic as a result of suspension. Kaua is now available for selection again after serving a two-game suspension. Brazil have conceded three goals in two games in his absence. The Young Selecao will take on Nigeria in their final group game at the Estadio Unico Diego Maradona in La Plata on Saturday. Ramon Menezes’ side must win the game to secure a place in the Round of 16.

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Matheus Cunha says Brazil’s main target is to beat Nigeria and secure the top spot in Group D at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina. Ramon Menezes’ side thrashed the Dominican Republic 6-0 on Wednesday night to get their campaign back on track after losing 3-2 to Italy in their first game. The South Americans occupy second position in the group with three points behind the Flying Eagles but can topple the Nigerians if they come out victorious on Saturday at the Estadio Unico Diego Maradona in La Plata. “The thinking is positive. The group is happy and…

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Rangers assistant coach Mbwas Mangut, has stated that Doma United will be a huge test for his team in the Federation Cup quarter-final. Both teams will lock horns at the Akure Township Stadium on Sunday. Mangut is, however, optimistic that the Flying Antelopes will come out victorious. “Doma United, we played them twice in the NPFL and saw the quality,” he told the club’s media. “We are much more determined and focused to do the needful and pick the ticket to the semi-final.” Rangers have won the Federation Cup six times in the past.

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Lil Durk premiers Therapy Session & “Pelle Coat” ahead of his new album release, Enjoy the second track Lyrics below. PELLE COAT LYRICS (written by Lil Durk) (Banger) (The Melody) (DJ on the beat, so it’s a banger) They scared to come outside I know why, because they dyin’ for sure 2010, winter time, Pelle on, I gotta match the coat Shared a room with my cousin, I snuck and told him I had a gun I do believe in my spirits, can’t hop on a Spirit, that flight too long YouTube niggas tryna paint a picture of me, it…

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Lil Durk drops the intro of his new album titled Almost Healed, “Therapy Session” features the vocals of Alicia Keys. THERAPY SESSION LYRICS (Lil Durk, Alicia Keys) Good morning, Durk I hope you’re doing as well as possible under the circumstances Can you tell me where was your mind when you heard the news of your friend Von passing away on November 6th, 2020? And then the loss of your brother on June 6th, 2021 Wow, that must’ve been incredibly devastating I can only imagine how painful that must’ve been It’s been a year and I wanna know, how you…

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