Former Chelsea forward, Tommy Robson, is dead.He passed on at the age of 76. Chelsea announced his death in a statement on their official website on Friday. The statement read: “Chelsea Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing at the age of 76 of Tommy Robson, our former player who was part of…
Lucas Leiva says he could “feel” success coming at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp, but he still took the decision to leave for Lazio in the summer of 2017. The hard-working Brazilian midfielder spent 10 years at Anfield, with his commitment to the cause after enduring a tricky start to a spell in England earning him…
The Nigeria Football Federation has debunked reports that four players of the men’s national team, Super Eagles, tested positive for COVID-19. Ahead of Friday’s and Tuesday friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia respectively, it was widely reported that four Super Eagles players had tested positive for Coronavirus in Austria the venue of the games. Super Eagles…
Four Super Eagles players have tested positive for coronavirus. The Eagles are in Austria for friendlies with Algeria and Tunisia on Friday and Tuesday respectively. Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr, who refused to mention the affected players, however stated they were fine. According to him: “I won’t reveal their names, they are fine now.” Another round…
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has said he wants to fire his country to World Cup glory in Qatar. Messi admits that the next tournament will probably be his last to win the trophy that has eluded him throughout his career. The 33-year-old, a six-time Ballon d’Or winner, has won everything in the club game with…
Chelsea goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga has finally decided to stay at Stamford Bridge to fight his place at the Blues. Kepa expressed confidence that he would still turn the situation around despite Chelsea signing Edouard Mendy this summer from Rennes. The 26-year-old, who cost Chelsea £72m when he joined the West London club from Athletic Bilbao…
Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin has completed the signing of Brazillian footballer Ribeiro Alves Lucas ahead of the upcoming 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The 25-year-old winger who last played for Seahorses LA in the US was unveiled at a Monday ceremony at the club’s office inside the Kwara State Stadium Complex…
Argentina legend, Diego Maradona, has tested negative for COVID-19, his lawyer, Matias Morla, said on Monday. Morla’s announcement helped to allay fears that the football icon had contacted the coronavirus after hugging a colleague who was later found to have tested positive. Maradona, who led Argentina to the World Cup in 1986, took the test…
Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri has tested positive for coronavirus, the Swiss football association has confirmed. The 28-year-old Swiss winger returned the positive test after joining up with the Switzerland squad for their upcoming games against Croatia, Spain, and Germany. The Swiss FA has confirmed Shaqiri is now in isolation and is “in contact with health…
The world football governing body, FIFA, has granted the application of Hoffenheim defender, Kevin Akpoguma, to switch international allegiance from Germany to Nigeria. President, Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, announced this on his Twitter page Monday evening. “I’m extremely happy to announce that @FIFAcom has just granted Hoffenheim defender and former German U-20 national team skipper Kevin…