Chelsea outcast, Diego Costa refused to jet back to London on Tuesday from Brazil even though a reservation was made in his name for the JJ8084 flight which left Sao Paulo Guarulhos airport on Monday and arrived London Heathrow the next day.
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Nasarawa United Coaches Receive Outstanding Sign-On Fees
Coaches of Premier League club Nasarawa United will receive their outstanding N18.5 million sign-on fees for the just concluded 2016/2017 season, an official said on Wednesday.
FIFA President Congratulates Plateau United On Historic League Win
The world football governing body, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has commended players, technical crew and the management of Plateau United over the club’s emergence as champions of the 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football league. Plateau United defeated last season’s Champions, Enugu rangers 2-nil to amass 66 points and scoop their first ever top flight title, on Sunday.
Chelsea Fans Face Bans Over Anti-Semitic Alvaro Morata Chant
Chelsea have vowed to take "the strongest possible action" against fans found singing an anti-Semitic chant. The club condemned the song about Alvaro Morata by their fans during Saturday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.
2018 FIFA World Cup Ticket Sales To Start On 14 September 2017
In addition to host country Russia; Brazil, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Belgium, Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia have so far secured their spots at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.
Nigeria’s Eniola Aluko: FA Executives Face Inquiry Over Mark Sampson Investigations
Senior English Football Association executives will face a parliamentary inquiry over the investigations into England women boss Mark Sampson's alleged "bullying and harassment" of Eniola Aluko.
Crystal Palace FC Sack Manager Frank De Boer
Frank de Boer has been sacked as Crystal Palace manager after a dismal start to the English Premier League season; they have lost all four games. The Eagles are 19th in the Premier League after losing 1-0 at Burnley on Sunday - and failed to score in their four league matches under De Boer.