Huge deals have already happened this summer but there are even more to follow in the coming weeks, with some of world football’s biggest names itching for moves away from their current clubs. So we have asked our friends at…
Koscielny rebellion adds to Arsenal gloom (Punch)
Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny’s decision to boycott the club’s pre-season tour over a contractual dispute is the latest blow in an unsettling summer for the Gunners. Facing a third consecutive season outside the Champions League, Arsenal is attempting to play…
Arsenal captain Koscielny refuses to travel on pre-season tour (Punch)
Arsenal captain Laurent Koscielny has refused to travel for the club’s pre-season tour in the United States. The Gunners released a statement on Thursday highlighting their disappointment at the 33-year-old Frenchman, who has been at the club since 2010. “Laurent…
This is how Nigeria has been colonised by European football – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Millions of Nigerian ball fans are in tears now that the European football season is over. These madcap fans cannot just have enough of the English Premier League. Time was when Surulere, Lagos was known as the sports-city on account…
*I’ll swing into action immediately –Sanwo-Olu (Sun) *Ambode: Our policies lifted more people from poverty (ThisDay)
I’ll swing into action immediately –Sanwo-Olu (Sun) As he is inaugurated, today, as the sixth civilian governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagosians he will hit the ground running. Sanwo-Olu spoke shortly after he received hand-over documents from…
Arsene Wenger ‘bests’ Zinedine Zidane in charity match (Foxsports)
Arsene Wenger has become an internet sensation after a mismatch made in heaven turned into hell for Zinedine Zidane. Former Arsenal manager Wenger, 69, who spent his playing career in the lower leagues, was snapped in a charity game evading…
Edu confirms talks with Arsenal over technical director role but wants to focus on Brazil job (Metro)
Former Arsenal star Edu has confirmed he’s held talks with the club over becoming their new technical director. The Brazilian is the Gunners’ first choice for the role now that Monchi has decided to return to former club Sevilla. Edu…
Theresa May’s football skills are nearly as bad as her dancing (Metro)
It’s fair to say Theresa May has had a stressful few months, so who could blame her for wanting to blow off a bit of steam? The Prime Minister looked as though she didn’t have a care in the world…
English clubs make European history (BBC)
English clubs have created European football history by taking all four final spots in the continent’s two major competitions. Arsenal won in Valencia and Chelsea beat Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday to reach the Europa League final. That followed dramatic wins for Liverpool over…
Did you spot the referee in your area?
European Leagues on Saturday, February 9, returned for another week of scintillating football to keep eager and anticipating fans at the edge of their seats. Arsenal set the ball rolling for the weekend’s action with a mouthwatering fixture poised to…
