Spain’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Iker Casillas announced his retirement on Tuesday, after being sidelined for more than a year with a heart problem. Casillas, 39, also won the European Championship twice with his country in a trophy-laden career which included…
*Bus explodes on Third Mainland Bridge (Nation) *Father bags 20 years imprisonment for testing daughter’s virginity (Vanguard)
Bus explodes on Third Mainland Bridge (Nation) A commercial bus conveying several kegs of diesel Tuesday afternoon exploded on Third Mainland Bridge bringing traffic to a standstill. It was gathered that the explosion occurred at 2pm around Adekunle, forcing the…
Real Madrid beat Villarreal to win La Liga
Zinedine Zidane says sealing a first La Liga title with Real Madrid in three years has made him happier than winning the Champions League. Real wrapped up the title with a game to spare as they edged past Villarreal at…
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi reacts to Real Madrid being crowned La Liga champions
An irate Lionel Messi claimed that Barcelona had ‘helped Real Madrid a lot’ with their ‘erratic, weak and low-intensity’ performances across the season after Zinedine Zidane’s side were crowned La Liga champions. Los Blancos won their first title in three…
Real two points from La Liga title after surviving Granada scare
Leaders Real Madrid moved to within one win of the La Liga title after surviving a scare against Granada. France defender Ferland Mendy opened the scoring with a ferocious finish from a tight angle before countryman Karim Benzema doubled the…
Real two wins from title after beating Alaves
Real Madrid are two wins away from clinching La Liga title after victory over strugglers Alaves. Karim Benzema’s penalty put the league leaders in front after Ximo Navarro’s foul on Ferland Mendy. Benzema then teed up Marco Asensio for the…
French prosecutors seek trial for football star Karim Benzema over sextape scandal
French prosecutors on Thursday asked for ex-national team star and Real Madrid footballer Karim Benzema to face trial on charges of involvement in an alleged attempt to blackmail fellow player Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape almost five years ago.…
Ramos penalty sends Real four points clear
Sergio Ramos’ penalty sent Real Madrid four points clear at the top of La Liga with a hard-fought win over Getafe. Real looked as if they were going to be frustrated until Mathias Olivera fouled Dani Carvajal, with Ramos stepping…