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O’Neill hails Iheanacho’s extra time double in Celtic’s Scottish Cup rout

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has praised Kelechi Iheanacho after the Nigerian striker came off the bench to score twice in extra time and fire the Hoops into the Scottish Cup final with a 6 2 victory over St Mirren at Hampden. Celtic had led 2 0 at half time through goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston, but St Mirren fought back after the break to level the tie and force extra time. Iheanacho’s introduction then proved decisive, as the former Leicester City forward struck a quick fire brace in the first period of extra time, with Luke McCowan and Benjamin Nygren also on target to complete a dominant scoreline and set up a final against Dunfermline Athletic next month. O’Neill was effusive in his assessment of Iheanacho’s impact, saying the “Senior Man” had reminded everyone of his quality. “Everyone […]

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Champions League: Atletico sweat on Lookman ahead of Arsenal showdown

Atletico Madrid are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of Ademola Lookman ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi final first leg against Arsenal after the Super Eagles forward was ruled out of Wednesday’s La Liga clash with Elche. The club’s medical department confirmed that Lookman and strike partner Alexander Sorloth finished Saturday’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad with discomfort and have now been placed on individual training programmes away from the main squad. Atletico said tests carried out by their medical staff advised “maximum caution” to avoid aggravating the players’ conditions. “As a precaution, they will follow an individualised plan in the coming days, working outside the group,” the club statement noted, according to reports in Football Espana. The decision effectively rules both players out of the midweek league fixture, with Atletico prioritising their availability […]

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Real Madrid coach Arbeloa strongly defends Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has launched a strong defence of Kylian Mbappe after the French forward was criticised for supposedly neglecting his defensive duties in the Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.​ Some pundits and fans claimed Mbappe did not work hard enough off the ball as Real Madrid lost 4–3 in the second leg of their quarter final, going out 6–4 on aggregate. The Spanish side finished the match with 10 men after Eduardo Camavinga was sent off in the 86th minute.​ Arbeloa rejected the criticism at his pre match press conference ahead of Real’s La Liga game against Alaves. He insisted he had nothing to reproach Mbappe for, stressing that the 25 year old star was at the top of his game, scored in both legs and worked hard in defence as well as attack.​ The coach […]

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Super sub Iheanacho fires Celtic into Scottish Cup final

Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score twice in extra time as Celtic thrashed St Mirren 6–2 to reach the Scottish Cup final.​ The Super Eagles striker was introduced in the 83rd minute with the semi final finely balanced at 2–2. He needed only 13 minutes to make his mark, restoring Celtic’s lead in the 96th minute before adding a second five minutes later to break St Mirren’s resistance.​ Celtic had made a flying start in regulation time. Daizen Maeda scored within seconds of kick off and Anthony Ralston doubled the advantage just before half time. But St Mirren fought back through Mikael Mandron, who pulled one back in the 53rd minute and then struck again in stoppage time to force extra time.​ Their comeback was short lived once Iheanacho took over. After his first goal made it 3–2, […]

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Osimhen expected to be ready for Fenerbahce derby says Buruk

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk says Victor Osimhen should be fit in time for this weekend’s high stakes Istanbul derby against Fenerbahce.​ Osimhen travelled with the squad for Saturday’s Super Lig match away to Genclerbirligi in Ankara but was left out of the matchday squad. The 27 year old Nigerian has been sidelined since he suffered an arm injury in last month’s UEFA Champions League clash with Liverpool and later underwent successful surgery at Maslak Acibadem Hospital in Istanbul.​ Buruk explained that although Osimhen has rejoined training, the striker still felt some physical fatigue. After discussions with the medical team and the player, the club decided not to rush him back and chose to manage his workload carefully to avoid any setback.​ He told Turkish outlet Sporx that Osimhen only took part in parts of the training sessions during the […]

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Van Dijk scores 100th minute winner as Liverpool beat Everton 2–1

Virgil van Dijk powered in a 100th minute header to give Liverpool a dramatic 2–1 win over Everton in the first Merseyside derby at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium. The victory keeps Liverpool firmly on course for a Champions League place ahead of the title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal later on Sunday.​ Liverpool took the lead in the first half through Mohamed Salah. Cody Gakpo slipped a superb through ball into his path and the Egyptian forward finished calmly, just two minutes after Iliman Ndiaye’s goal for Everton had been ruled out by VAR for offside against Jake O’Brien.​ The hosts responded early in the second half. Kiernan Dewsbury Hall broke down the left and drove a low ball across goal for Beto, who beat goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to poke in the equaliser. Mamardashvili was injured in the […]

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Messi scores late winner as Inter Miami edge Colorado in coach’s debut

Lionel Messi scored twice, including a stunning late winner, to give Inter Miami a 3–2 victory over Colorado Rapids in front of more than 75,000 fans in Denver on Saturday.​ The match was moved to the NFL’s Empower Field at Mile High to meet huge demand to see the Argentine star. Inter Miami raced into a 2–0 lead but Colorado fought back strongly to level before Messi decided the game in the closing stages.​ Messi opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Josh Atencio fouled Yannick Bright in the box as Colorado tried to play out from the back under Miami’s press. After a lengthy VAR check, Messi calmly rolled his kick down the middle while the goalkeeper dived to his left.​ Just before half time, the Rapids lost the ball again in their own half. Messi flicked a […]

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Iwobi suffers hamstring scare in Fulham draw with Brentford

Alex Iwobi picked up an injury scare in Fulham’s goalless London derby draw with Brentford on Saturday.​ The Super Eagles midfielder limped off shortly before half time after feeling discomfort in his hamstring. He was replaced by his Nigerian international teammate Samuel Chukwueze.​ Fulham head coach Marco Silva has however moved to calm fears of a serious problem. After the match, he indicated that the initial assessment suggested the injury was not severe.​ The game marked Iwobi’s 255th Premier League start, underlining his experience and importance at this level. Silva will be hoping the 29 year old can return quickly as Fulham continue their push for a European place.​ Iwobi has been a key figure for the Whites this season, scoring four goals and providing three assists in 27 league appearances.​

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Oriental derby headlines NPFL Matchday 35 as Rangers chase Rivers

The Nigeria Premier Football League Matchday 35 schedule is set to be decisive in both the title race and relegation battle, with the Oriental derby between Rangers International and Enyimba standing out as the key fixture. Rangers sit second on the table with 56 points and remain firmly in the title hunt. A home win in Enugu could send the Flying Antelopes back to the top. Enyimba are 13th on 43 points, just three above the relegation zone, and badly need points to avoid being dragged deeper into trouble after a mixed season despite their recent 3–0 win over Katsina United. League leaders Rivers United face a tricky away test against Kano Pillars in a game that matters at both ends of the table. Rivers United are top with 58 points and must win to keep Rangers at bay, while […]

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Eight most expensive football trophies in the world

Football’s most prized trophies are more than shiny pieces of metal. They represent history, prestige and the highest level of success in the sport. Many are made from valuable materials, but their real worth comes from the legacy attached to them. FIFA World Cup TrophyThe FIFA World Cup trophy is widely seen as the most valuable prize in football. Estimated to be worth over 20 million dollars, it is made from 18 carat gold and rests on a malachite base. Designed by Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga and introduced in 1974, it shows two human figures lifting the globe. The original remains with FIFA, while winning nations receive a gold plated replica. UEFA Champions League TrophyThe UEFA Champions League trophy, often called Big Ears, is one of the most recognisable symbols in world football. Made from sterling silver and valued at […]

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