Chelsea are reportedly ready to pay a club-record transfer fee in order to beat off competition from Manchester United to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in January. Fernandez is the subject of lots of transfer interest after impressing during Argentina’s…
Man United make brief 81-word tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo after explosive exit
Manchester United dedicated a brief 81-word farewell to forward Cristiano Ronaldo in their official programme for the Carabao Cup win over Burnley on Wednesday. Ronaldo agreed a mutual termination of his contract at Old Trafford last month following a TV…
Cristiano Ronaldo agrees a £173m-per-year contract, by far the biggest in football, with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed a record-breaking £172.9million-a-year contract with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old had his Manchester United contract terminated earlier this month, following a tumultuous relationship with club chiefs that only worsened when he made a…
Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with immediate effect
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United with immediate effect. The decision follows a controversial interview in which the 37-year-old criticised the club and said he had “no respect” for manager Erik ten Hag. Both parties stated that…
Man Utd’s Greenwood faces attempted rape trial next year
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood will face trial next year on charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault, a judge said on Monday. Greenwood, 21, arrived at court in Manchester, northwest England, wearing a hoodie bearing the…
*DSS silent on official who jumped into Lagoon (Punch)*Student allegedly kills sex-worker for stealing his phone (Guardian)
DSS silent on official who jumped into Lagoon (Punch) The Department of State Services has declined comment on the reported suicide of one of its official, Adetutu Adedokun, who jumped into the Lagoon on Thursday. The Uber driver whose vehicle…
Napoli dismiss links to Ronaldo, rule out sales in January
Napoli have dismissed the idea they could offer Cristiano Ronaldo refuge in January as the Italian Serie A leaders insist they “don’t have to fix anything.” Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli indicated the prospect of any major incomings or outgoings was…
Rio Ferdinand suggests Erik ten Hag isn’t being fair on Cristiano Ronaldo after incident
Rio Ferdinand has made the bold claim that Erik ten Hag’s treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo is not fair despite the fact the forward stormed down the Old Trafford tunnel before full-time. Manchester United ran out 2-0 winners over Tottenham in…
‘I am sad for Harry Maguire’ -Giorgio Chiellini says Manchester United ”require too much” from defender
Former Juventus and Italy star Giorgio Chiellini says he feels “sad” for Harry Maguire after the criticism he has faced over the last 12 months. A series of mistakes and poor performances from Maguire has seen him come under scrutiny…
*APC Governor: I love what Peter Obi is doing, God can make him president (DailyTrust)*Building collapse: 84 Lagosians killed in 2 years (Punch)
APC Governor: I love what Peter Obi is doing, God can make him president (DailyTrust) Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State has said Peter Obi, Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate for the 2023 election, is widely accepted. The All Progressives…