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Gareth Bale earned his teammates' praises after helping them beat Celta Vigo 3-1. Casemiro and Courtois said the Welshman is important for Los Blancos. Zidane also admits that the presence of the forward is good for the team.

Mario Balotelli has finally joined newly-promoted Serie A side, Brescia after signing a three year deal with his hometown club. The Italy international was released by Ligue 1 side, Marseille this summer.

Biwar Abdullah has attracted serious attention on social media due to resemblance with Ronaldo. The 25-year-old is a native of Iraq and he is currently living in Derby in the United Kingdom.

Nigerian female football star Asisat Oshoala was brilliant for her club Barcelona on Sunday, August 18, scoring the only goal in their pre-season win over French club Montpellier.

Arsenal talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has disclosed the club can challenge for the Premier League title this season despite their poor campaign last term.

Oyuki Obaseki has been reported dead at the age of 75. The late football administrator served as former NFF vice president under Sani Lulu Abdullahi. Obaseki was also a former chairman of the Nigeria Premier League.