English champions Manchester City are the biggest beneficiaries from the $209 million handed out by FIFA to clubs who released players for the 2018 World Cup, the global soccer body said on Tuesday. City will receive $5.0 million, ahead of…
Real Madrid go through top as Bale leads win over Roma (Sport24)
Barcelona’s head coach Ernesto Valverde faced the press on Tuesday (27th November) ahead of their UCL match at PSV Eindhoven. Rome – Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid beat Roma on Tuesday to ensure they will go through top of their…
Real confirm Solari as coach until 2021 (Guardian)
Real Madrid’s Argentinian coach Santiago Solari applauds from the sideline during the Spanish league football match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid CF at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo on November 11, 2018. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA /…
Real Madrid confirm Solari as coach until 2021 (Guardian)
Santiago Solari on Tuesday was confirmed as Real Madrid coach until 2021 following his successful spell in charge as caretaker boss of the European champions. “Real Madrid’s board of directors met today and decided to name Santiago Solari as first-team…
N5.8bn NEMA scam: Frank asks Osinbajo to resign (Vanguard) * N20bn Paris Club Fund: Ondo workers threaten strike (PremiumTimes)
N5.8bn NEMA scam: Frank asks Osinbajo to resign (Vanguard) Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has given the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo SAN, seven (7) days to resign over his flagrant…
BREAKING: Real Madrid appoint Santiago Solari as permanent manager (Punch)
Interim Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari was appointed permanent coach on Monday after overseeing a startling upturn in the European champions’ fortunes since he stepped in to replace Julen Lopetegui. “Everything is in order. Real Madrid have worked out his…
Antonio Conte reveals why he did not become Real Madrid manager (Metro)
Antonio Conte has revealed he did not become Real Madrid’s manager because he wants to start with his next club after the season ends. After being sacked by Chelsea in the summer, the 49-year-old was one of the leading candidates…
Benzema Scores Twice As Real Thrash Plzen (Daily Sports)
Karim Benzema’s first-half brace propelled Real Madrid to a 5-0 thrashing of Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League on Wednesday, putting the holders one win from the last 16 after a third straight victory under Santiago Solari. Former Real midfielder…
Jose Mourinho responds to Real Madrid speculation (Metro)
Jose Mourinho has rejected speculation that he wants to return to Real Madrid and says he’d be open to extending his Manchester United contract. Reports in Spain this week claimed Mourinho was Madrid’s first choice to replace Julen Lopetegui, who…