Transfer: Gvardiol in shock move to Chelsea
RB Leipzig’s centre-back, Josko Gvardiol, is set for a shock move to Chelsea this summer.
According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea is keen to make Gvardiol their No1 transfer target to replace Cesar Azpilicueta, who is reportedly set to join Barcelona this summer.
Gvardiol has been linked with a move to Chelsea throughout the summer and the Premier League giants are keen to sign three central defenders this transfer window.
The 20-year-old featured 46 times for RB Leipzig last season, helping the German club win the DFB Pokal and qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
EPL: Gabriel Jesus slams former teammate during Arsenal match
Arsenal striker, Gabriel Jesus, has hit out at Everton defender Yerry Mina after an altercation between the duo emerged during last weekend’s pre-season friendly tie.
Recall that Jesus scored as Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 in Baltimore last weekend.
The former Manchester City star, however, was involved in a disputed contest when he was confronted by Mina, who aimed several aggressive gestures in the direction of the Brazilian.
Transfer: De Jong ready to choose Chelsea over Man Utd
Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, is not interested in joining Manchester United because he hates the city and believes the club is run erratically, according to Sport.
United have struck a £71.5 million agreement with the Catalans but issues surrounding a sum of £17m in deferred wages and bonuses owed to De Jong have stalled any move.
It is now also claimed the Dutchman has absolutely no interest in heading to Old Trafford this summer and would rather move to Chelsea.
He is also said to hold real concerns over how United functions, with the player’s view, said to be that it is run ‘erratically’ by management.
Pinnick condemns use of laser light on Falcons
President of the Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council Member, Amaju Pinnick, has condemned the use of laser lights on the Super Falcons during their defeat to host Morocco in the semi-final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
Nigeria were welcome with hostility at the full-packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco as fans directed the beaming laser lights directly into the eyes of the Falcons players to disrupt their play.
Apart from having to deal with the intimidation from the 42,500 crowds, the nine-time champions were reduced to 10 women after midfielder Halimat Ayinde was given her marching orders in the 48th minute following a clumsy challenge on a Moroccan player.
Things got worse for the current champions just a moment after the Lionesses had restored parity as referee Maria Rivet from Mauritius handed forward Rasheedat Ajibade a red card in the 70th minute forcing Nigeria to play the remaining 20 minutes of regulation time and the extra time with nine women in what was a thrilling encounter.
Ozokechi: Shooting guard who shunned IT for basketball
Victor Ozokechi is definitely on his way to becoming a force to reckon with, judging by his attitude towards his chosen career, basketball.
A recent video of the teenager shooting hoops was posted by the Nigeria Basketball Fesderation on July 12 and you would hardly believe the tall, energetic player is just 16.
An inter-school tournament MVP, Ozokechi lives in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, and started playing basketball at 12.
Having lost his father, he has the full support of his mother as he aims to become a global star of the game.
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