Liverpool FC ended their pursuit of Southampton and Dutch international centre-back Virgil van Dijk. Controversy had trail the transfer move with the Saints saying they would report Liverpool to the Premier league over alleged illegal tapping of the player.
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Antonio Conte Sends Diego Costa Packing From Chelsea
Emerging reports indicate that Chelsea Coach, Antonio Conte may have sent Diego Costa packing from Stamford Bridge, explaining that the top goal scorer for the team has no future in the team especially next season. The Spanish striker made this known after the Wednesday 2-2 draw in a friendly match between Spain and Colombia .
Former Newcastle Player, Tiote Dies in China
A former Ivory Coast and Newcastle player, Chieck Tiote, has died in China. Tiote collapsed during a training session with his Chinese second division side, Beijing Enterprises, and was rushed to a local Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
2017 UEFA Champions League Final: 1998 Again?
Madrid coach, Zinedine Zinedane will be hoping that it is not 1998 again.
He played the entire 90 minutes for Juventus in that game and will be hoping to be on the winning side this time around.
BAFANA BAFANA Vows To Stop Eagles
The Coach of Bafana Bafana, Stuart Baxter has vowed to stop the Super Eagles when they lock horns on Saturday in Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Baxter who made the statement in a recent chat with journalists hinted that his team was currently studying the free-flowing pattern of the Super Eagles in order to stop them when they meet.
Real Madrid in Historic Win Over Juventus To Retain Champions League
Real Madrid became the first team to defend and retain the UEFA Champions League and secure an unprecedented 12th European crown. Christiano Ronaldo also made history as the first player to score in three finals.
Fifa Ranking: Nigeria Moves Up By 2 Spots, Now 38 In The World
A new FIFA ranking released on Thursday moved the Super Eagles of Nigeria by 2 spots from 40th position by the previous ranking to 38th best team in the world. Nigeria ranked fourth in Africa after Egypt, Senegal, and Cameroon.