Ronaldo names Salah, Modric, 3 others for Ballon d’Or
Cristiano Ronaldo has named the five players he believes will challenge him for the Ballon d’Or – with some surprise choices. The Juventus star is in the running to secure [readmore]
October 2018
Leicester City helicopter crash: Son hails ‘extraordinary father’
The son of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has thanked people for their “overwhelming support” following his father’s death. Aiyawatt, known as Top, said he was “extremely proud to have [readmore]
Messi back in Barca training
Lionel Messi returned to training earlier than expected with Barcelona on Wednesday as the forward continues his recovery from an arm injury which kept him out of the team’s wins [readmore]
Ex-Juve striker Iaquinta sentenced to two years in prison
Vincenzo Iaquinta, the lad who played for Juventus and represented Italyhas been sentenced to two years in prison. The 2006 World Cup winner was indicted in December 2015 for illegal [readmore]
Mourinho escapes punishment over Newcastle comments
Jose Mourinho has avoided a possible touchline ban after a Football Association charge for using foul language after the comeback win against Newcastle was “found not proven”. United vigorously contested [readmore]
Leicester City players will play on Saturday
Leicester’s grieving players will take to the field for the first time since the death of the club’s owner in a helicopter crash when they visit Cardiff for a Premier [readmore]
Nigeria transfer window closes Dec 20
The current registration period (otherwise known as transfer window) in Nigeria football, which opened on October 20 will close on December 20, according to Nasiru Jibril, Manager of the NFF’s [readmore]
CAF confirms Nigeria’s loss spots in club championships
Nigeria has lost their right to enter two clubs into each of the annual African club competitions after years of poor results. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed [readmore]
Leicester City helicopter take-off was ‘not abnormal’
The helicopter carrying the Leicester City owner appeared to be operating normally moments before it crashed, an expert has said. Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others were killed in the crash [readmore]
Martial escapes FA ban for ‘dive’
Anthony Martial has escaped any FA punishment for allegedly diving to win a penalty against Everton on Sunday. In-form Martial will be free to face Bournemouth on Saturday after an [readmore]