
Akan Anwankwo
805 articles published since 08 Jul 2016
805 articles published since 08 Jul 2016
The Super Eagles lost their second consecutive match in five days after losing 2-1 to England at the Wembley Stadium. Gernot Rohr's side lost by 1-0 to the Czech Republic in their final pre-tournament friendly in Austria.
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and Shakira's home has been robbed by thieves in Catalonia. The couple lost several expensive watches and pieces of jewellery during the burglary who and it is understood they were not around.
Spain international Sergio Ramos says an initial "arm grab" by Mohamed Salah led to his injury in their Champions League final encounter. Salah left the field in tears with a shoulder injury and has since had surgery.
Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo took to his social media handle to share a photo of himself and family as he prepares to leave for the World Cup. The 33-year-old helped Real Madrid win their 13th Champions League title.
France international Paul Pogba has blasted back at his critics ahead of the World Cup and told them “no one can tell me how to play”. Pogba has been slammed on numerous occasions this season from pundits and former players.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been named as the most valuable player in the world beating the likes of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to top spot. The England international is worth £176m to make first position.
The players and officials of the Nigerian team have arrived Vienna, Austria, and they will be heading their Avita Resort Base camp where they will train for the next couple of days. The Super Eagles were narrowly beaten 2-1.
Brazil recorded a 2-0 victory over Croatia in a warm up friendly played at Liverpool's home ground Anfield. Both sides fielded their first team squad but there were no goals registered in the first 45 minutes of the match.
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr hinted he has indirectly rewarded striker Simeon Nwankwo a slot in the 23-man World Cup. The German technical adviser will officially release his final 23-man squad that will represent Nigeria.
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