Matic has retired from international football, Serbia director confirms

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has retired from international football, according to Serbia’s sporting director Vladimir Matijasevic. Reports began to circulate on Thursday claiming Matic had opted to quit Serbia despite being named in their most recent squad. Matijasevic, who…

Manchester United’s Harry Maguire found guilty of assault, dropped from England squad

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been found guilty of assault and handed a 21-month suspended sentence following his arrest after a brawl last week on the Greek island of Mykonos. Two other defendants – including Maguire’s brother, Joe –…

*Killer naval ratings: Police refused to take my report, says trader (Punch) *Man seeks compensation for school seized by Jakande in 1979 (Guardian)

Killer naval ratings: Police refused to take my report, says trader (Punch) A spare parts trader, Cletus Ben-Onyejimbe, has revealed how efforts to report an affray that led to the murder of a peacemaker, Collins Osagie, were allegedly frustrated by…

Man Utd’s Maguire named in England squad despite arrest

Harry Maguire was on Tuesday named in England’s squad for their Nations League matches against Iceland and Denmark despite the Manchester United captain’s arrest on assault charges in Greece. The defender, 27, was arrested late Thursday after a fight with…

Paul Pogba makes u-turn on Manchester United future after informal agreement with board

Manchester United star Paul Pogba has made a u-turn on his future at Old Trafford and is now open to signing a new long-term contract at the club. The 27-year-old rejoined the club for a then-world record fee of £89million…

*I’ll beat COVID-19, says Lagos health commissioner (Punch) *ASUU, NASU pledge support for new UNILAG acting VC (Tribune)

I’ll beat COVID-19, says Lagos health commissioner (Punch) Lagos Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, says he is responding positively to treatment after testing positive for COVID-19. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, had in a statement on…

*40-foot container falls on 2 women in Lagos (Vanguard) *Land buyers accuse Lagos of non-allocation 10 years after payment (Punch)

40-foot container falls on 2 women in Lagos (Vanguard) Tragedy struck, Friday night, at Odo-Olowu Bus Stop, Ijesha, along Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, when a container fell off a truck and crushed two young women to death. Both are yet to be…

Harry Maguire: Manchester United release statement after reports of club captain’s arrest in Greece

Manchester United are aware of an “alleged incident” involving Harry Maguire in Greece and say their club captain is co-operating with authorities. Reports in Greece on Friday morning claimed that Maguire had been arrested while holidaying in Mykonos. The 27-year-old…

Gabriel reconsidering Arsenal move after Manchester United submit bid at 11th hour

Manchester United hope to sign Lille star Gabriel from under the nose of rivals Arsenal after submitting an 11th hour offer for the Brazilian defender. The Gunners have been leading the race to sign the 22-year-old after agreeing a £22.7million…

Man United confident of completing Jadon Sancho transfer if personal terms can be agreed with winger

Manchester United are confident of agreeing a fee with Dortmund when and if the club settle personal terms with Jadon Sancho. The Bundesliga club set a deadline of August 10th for United to sign Sancho and the Germans’ £108m valuation…

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