Controversy trails death of Lagos artiste on BRT lane (Punch) Controversy has trailed the death of a singer, Richard Dayom, who was allegedly crushed to death by a police patrol van in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. It was…
Crystal Palace chairman rubbishes reports of £25m deal with Liverpool for Rhian Brewster
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has taken the unusual step of publicly rubbishing speculation linking his club with a big-money move for Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster. The 20-year-old striker, who enjoyed an excellent spell on loan at Swansea City last…
Frank Lampard defends Kai Havertz after Chelsea’s defeat to Liverpool
Frank Lampard insists Kai Havertz still needs time to adapt after the midfielder struggled to make an impact in Chelsea’s defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The 21-year-old, who was signed from Bayer Leverkusen for £71 million earlier this month, made…
Guardiola says he has to earn new Man City contract
Pep Guardiola said Sunday that he needs to show he is worthy of a new contract as Manchester City manager this season despite a trophy-laden first four years in England. Guardiola is entering the final year of his current deal…
Mane nets double as Liverpool beat 10-man Chelsea
Liverpool delivered a powerful statement of intent about their desire to retain the Premier League title with a comfortable dismissal of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on another nightmare day for keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Jurgen Klopp’s champions were already in complete…
*Oniru seeks governors, monarchs’ collaboration for development (Guardian)*14-year-old girl raped to death (Punch)
Oniru seeks governors, monarchs’ collaboration for development (Guardian) The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, has said that governors and traditional rulers should be able to work hand in hand to bring security and environmental health to…
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo confirms Diogo Jota’s Liverpool transfer
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo has confirmed Diogo Jota’s transfer to Liverpool and wished him luck, while Ki-Jana Hoever will move to Molineux. The Portugal international will move to Anfield in a deal worth an initial £40million – although…
Liverpool: Thiago Alcantara says goodbye to Bayern Munich
Thiago Alcantara, who has agreed a deal to sign for Liverpool, says leaving Bayern Munich was the “most difficult decision” of his career. The Spain midfielder’s arrival has not been officially announced by Liverpool, but Thiago, 29, has said goodbye…
Stunning James goal helps Chelsea win at Brighton
Frank Lampard says his expensively reshaped Chelsea side “have to have intentions to be up there” with champions Liverpool after they began their campaign with victory at Brighton. Chelsea finished 33 points adrift of the Reds last season and lost…
Premier League target Alcantara reports for Bayern training
Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who has been linked to Liverpool and Manchester United, took part in Bayern Munich’s first full training session on Friday in preparation for the new season. With a year left on his contract, the 29-year-old has…