Football

The present FIFIA international break has been very eventful with players granting series of interviews and making revelations about their clubs and teammates. Recently, Sergio Ramos openly criticized his teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo over claims that the exit of Alvaro Morata, James Rodriquez and Pepe may be partly responsible for the ongoing problem confronting Real Madrid. Ronaldo had explained that the current Madrid squad was made up of players with little experience.

Chelsea midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko has criticized his exclusion from the French National team. The player who completed a move from Monaco to Chelsea after assisting the club snatch the Ligue 1 trophy from Paris Saint Germain (PSG) claimed that those selected by Didier Deschamp ahead of him are not better than he is.

A major study assessing whether footballers are at greater risk of degenerative brain disease is ready to be launched as concerns grow about dementia in former players.

After an eight-month evaluation period, Press Association Sport understands a research group will be appointed in the next few weeks to take on the most comprehensive study of its kind, jointly commissioned by the Football Association and Professional Footballers' Association.

Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen has revealed the reason why he succeeded in moving to Old Trafford in 2009. The England forward in an interview with Canal Plus said the deal was consummated because Karim Benzema had decided against joining Manchester United, insisting that he would rather play for the Los Blancos.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed why Alex Iwobi opted to play for Nigeria and not England.

The Nigeria international who is presently with the team in Constantine ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Algeria has established himself in the Super Eagles and scored the vital goal that secured a place for the country at the Russia 2018 against Zambia.

Defender Patrice Evra has left Marseille by mutual consent and been banned from Uefa competition for the rest of the season for kicking one of his own supporters before a match.

The ex-Manchester United full-back is banned until June 2018 and would have missed Marseille's two group games and the knockout stage if they progressed.