The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) on Tuesday released a three-man final shortlist for the 2016/2017 UEFA player of the year award. The list which was made public by the football governing body via its Twitter handle @UEFA has Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the nominees.
Arsenal forward, Alexis Sanchez has reiterated his resolve to leave the club following their inability to qualify for the Champion's League. The Chilean made this known in a chat with reporters in his native Chile during a Charity match in home town of Tocopilla. According to Marca, the player said "I want to play in the Champions (League). But the decision isn't up to me. I need to wait on Arsenal."
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo continued his impressive goal scoring form for Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai on Sunday with a goal in his club’s 1-1 home draw against Yabian Funde at his club’s Development Area Stadium.
Chelsea have fined their embattled striker two weeks' wages for failing to return for preseason training with the club. Skysports reports that the fine is believed to be in the region of £300,000. The striker who is currently in his hometown, Brazil granted Daily Mail interview yesterday where he accused the club of treating him as a criminal and attempting to force him to China against his wish.
Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday came in from the bench to score a sublime goal as Real Madrid walloped Barcelona 3-1 in the first of the Supercopa de Espana at Camp Nou. Celebrating his goal, the reigning FIFA world best player mimicked Messi by holding up his shirt, displaying his Jersey name and number to the admiration of his teeming fans.
Plateau United on Sunday edged closer to clinching the Nigeria Professional Football League title for the first time since the creation of the team 41 years ago. The Peace Boys have one hand on the league cup as a top-of-the-table clash with MFM in Jos ended in 1-0 victory to open a six-point margin with four matches remaining.
