Spanish giants FC Barcelona have sacked Manager Quique Setien after an 8-2 humiliation by Bayern Munich in the Quarter finals of the Champion League. The club announced the sack in a statement on its website. It said: “The Board of Directors have agreed that Quique Setién is no longer the first team coach. “This is…
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Mbappe Mocks ‘Farmers League’ Criticism After Lyon Beat Man City; Lyon Reacts
Kylian Mbappe hit out at all of those that talk down the quality of Ligue 1, dismissing the typical “Farmers League” criticism in the wake of Lyon’s stunning win over Manchester City. Lyon shocked the Premier League powerhouses on Saturday, earning a 3-1 win that will send the Ligue 1 side into the Champions League semi-finals. The French side opened the…
Man City Crash Out Of Champions League Again After Dembele Double
Two goals in the last 10 minutes from substitute Moussa Dembele saw Manchester City crash out of the Champions League quarter-finals once again after losing 3-1 to Lyon. In a thrilling and drama-filled conclusion, VAR allowed a Dembele breakaway goal to stand despite an apparent foul in the build-up before Raheem Sterling missed an open…
Former Super Eagles Captain, John Mikel Obi Set To Sign For Stoke City
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi is reportedly on the cards to sign for Stoke City on a one-year deal. According to BBC Sports, the 33-year-old former Super Eagles captain and AFCON winner, Stoke would be Mikel’s third English club after Chelsea and Middlesbrough. Mikel who told BBC Sport Africa earlier this week that he…
Only One Thing Can Stop Messi From Fleeing Barcelona Disaster
Barcelona is Lionel Messi’s home. His literal home is just a few kilometres down Spain’s Costa Dorada in sun-soaked beach town Castelldefels, but Barcelona is his spiritual home. You cannot move in the Catalan capital without being reminded of Messi. His shirt hangs in bars and restaurants, his image appears in shop windows and nearly every time…
Vertonghen Leaves Tottenham And Signs For Benfica
Jan Vertonghen has joined Benfica after leaving Tottenham. The 33-year-old left Spurs at the end of the season after the club decided not to renew his contract. The Belgian spent eight years in north London. Winger Everton and Luca Waldschmidt have also joined the Portuguese club.
#BarcaLiveMatters — See Twitter Reactions To Bayern’s Humiliation Of Barcelona
Football fans across the world have taken to social media to react after Lionel Messi and Barcelona were humiliated in the Champions League last eight. Bayern, five-time UCL winners and favourites to win this year’s tournament, on Friday night, became the first team to score eight goals in the UCL knockout stages with a majestic display that…
Barcelona Humiliated By Bayern Munich In A Historical Loss
Arturo Vidal claimed on the eve of the Champions League semi-final that the Blaugrana were still top dogs but they were routed by the Bavarians With no second leg to fall apart in because of the coronavirus pandemic, Barcelona simply started off as if this were Rome or Anfield, and got worse from there. The memories of…
Wiegman To Succeed Neville As England Head Coach
Sarina Wiegman has been appointed as permanent successor to England Women head coach Phil Neville. Netherlands head coach Wiegman, who has signed a four-year deal, will remain in her current role through to next summer’s rearranged Olympic Games in Tokyo, before beginning her tenure in September 2021. Wiegman, who won 104 caps for the Netherlands…
Arsenal Confirm Signing Of Ex-Chelsea Winger Willian
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Willian on a three-year contract. The Brazilian winger left Chelsea earlier this week after his deal with the Stamford Bridge outfit expired. The 32-year-old will stay in London, however, after agreeing a deal with Mikel Arteta’s team. “I believe he’s a player that can really make a difference for us,” the Gunners…
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