Former England and Chelsea midfielder Ray Wilkins has died in hospital at the age of 61. Wilkins’ family said: “It is with great sadness we announce that Raymond Colin Wilkins passed away this morning. “Ray leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie, daughter Jade, son Ross, and his beautiful grandchildren, Oliver, Frankie, Ava, Freddie, Jake and Archie.
Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to his wonder sublime overhead kick that left legendary Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon rooted on Tuesday night's Champions League encounter.
The Portugal international said he didn't expect to score the sensational double that earned him appreciative applause from Juventus fans immediately afterward. Speaking after the match, he told reporters that he had no expectation of scoring from the audacious effort.
Real Madrid captain, Sergio Ramos has revealed what his teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo earned after scoring a wonder goal against Juventus on Tuesday night in the first leg of the Champions League Quarter final encounter.
The Spain international said he was thrilled when the crowd applauded his teammate, stressing that the goal gave Ronaldo the prize of public recognition.
Manchester United U-23s midfielder Tosin Kehinde has expressed his desire to play for Nigeria over England. Kehinde, 19, was born in Lagos but was brought up in England and is eligible to play for both Nigeria and England. Kehinde, alongside his parents, met Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) officials last weekend in London to start the process of formalising his switch to Nigeria.
Rising football defender plying his trade for Hertha Berlin, Jordan Torunarigha has turned down the chance to represent Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Last month, the agent of the 19 year old Tomas Zorn revealed he has been offered a spot in the squad of Nigeria for the World Cup in Russia by coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Gernot Rohr.
Alan Pardew’s troubled reign at West Bromwich Albion is over after he departed today by mutual consent.
Pardew’s turbulent four months with the Premier League strugglers has been ended after extensive talks with chief executive Mark Jenkins over the last 24 hours.
The 56-year-old suffered his ninth successive defeat on Saturday against Burnley and Albion have made their move as they prepare for inevitable relegation to the Championship.
