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Arteta Confirms Premier League Trophy Will Be At Emirates For Arsenal vs Everton

Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal manager, has affirmed that the Premier League trophy will be at the Emirates on Sunday, when they host Everton in their final fixture.

The Gunners have a slim chance of winning the title on the day if Manchester City drop points at home against West Ham.

Despite the disappointment of seeing City beat Tottenham to go top, Arteta still believes his side can come out on top on the final day of the season

Speaking to the Spanish media, Arteta said: “This is the nice part, fighting for the title until the last day.

“It will be the first time that the Premier League trophy will be there waiting at the Emirates since it was built, with red ribbons on it, because if we win and they don’t, it’s ours.”

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EPL: Why I Missed Big Chance Against Man City – Son Heung-Min Breaks Silence

Son Heung-min, the world-famous Tottenham Hotspur striker, has hailed Manchester City goalkeeper, Stefano Ortega.

He credited Ortega for making a good save to deny him in a midweek Premier League clash.

Son had the chance to make it 1-1 late in the game but hit the ball straight at Ortega.

The striker has now apologized for the miss, which could yet prove to be the defining moment in the title race.

It was just as damaging for Spurs, who saw their hopes of Champions League qualification end, following a fifth defeat in six games.

“I’m also human. The keeper made a really good decision and made himself really big.

“But I take the responsibility not to score that big chance for the team, because the team was working really hard and trying to get a good result,” Son told the Evening Standard.

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Former Super Eagles Player, Ibrahim Babangida Is Dead

Ex-Super Eagles player, Ibrahim Babangida has died in a car accident.

The car accident which happened along the Kaduna-Zaria road, also involved the former Super Eagles brother, Tijani, his wife, son and maid.

However, only Ibrahim Babangida died in the auto accident, while others who were with him were taken to the hospital, where they are responding to treatment.

Tijani is president of the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN).

According to The Nation, a statement by the General Secretary of (PFAN), Emmanuel Babayaro, confirmed Ibrahim died in the crash.

“Comrades! Let us be in prayers for our president, Tijani Babangida, who just had a ghastly motor accident along the Kaduna-Zaria Eoad.

“Ibrahim Babangida, his younger brother, died on the spot from the accident while Mr President (Babangida) and his family were taken to the hospital.

“May the soul of Ibrahim Babangida Rest In Peace with God, amen,” Babayaro announced.

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EPL: Haaland, Palmer, Mainoo Among Nominees For Young Player of the Year Award

Erling Haaland of Manchester City is among stars nominated for the 2023/2024 Premier League Young Player of the Year, which was unveiled on Thursday.
Cole Palmer of Chelsea and Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United were also included in the list.

Haaland’s teammate, Phil Foden, also made the list alongside the Arsenal duo of Bukayo Saka and William Saliba.

Newcastle United striker, Alexander Isak, is also nominated after a prolific season, where he hit the 20-goal mark.
Cole Palmer of Chelsea is another player who has enjoyed himself in front of goal.
Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie is the last player on the list.
Haaland claimed the award last season, and was also named the Premier League’s Player of the Season Award.
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LaLiga: Why I Changed My Mind About Leaving Barcelona – Xavi

Xavi Hernandez, the Barcelona manager, has spoken up on why he decided to stay at the LaLiga club.

Xavi announced in January that he will be quitting as head coach in the summer.

The 44-year-old said he would be walking away despite having a contract until 2025 at the Nou Camp.

However, in a dramatic u-turn on Wednesday, Xavi has decided to continue with Barca, after meeting with the club’s president, Joan Laporta and other senior officials.

The former Spain midfielder has now given reasons for his decision to remain at the club.

“I changed my mind because I really felt total confidence from the president, from the board and the players too. This project isn’t finished yet.

“Me, my staff, all together feel that we have strength to make important things together and continue this project,” Xavi said.

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Napoli Reject Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku Plus Cash Offer For Victor Osimhen

Italian champions, Napoli  has been offered Belgium star, Romelu Lukaku plus cash for transfer of its star striker Victor Osimhen to Chelsea.
Napoli have now rejected the offer.
According to Napoli Magazine, the English Premier League side offered Belgium striker, Romelu Lukaku, plus cash deal to tempt Napoli to part ways with their star striker.
Osimhen has been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea and Arsenal as both teams prioritise a striker at the end of the season.
However, the Blues have reportedly made an offer for the Nigerian which was immediately turned down by the Serie A champions.
“As reported by Il Mattino, Chelsea are one of the teams most interested in Victor Osimhen, Napoli striker, for next season,” the website wrote.
“The English club would like to include a quid pro quo in the negotiation to lower the price of the price, but the Azzurri are not interested in Romelu Lukaku, so the Blues would have thought of including Armando Broja who had already been linked to the Azzurri team in the past.”
Last season, Osimhen scored 26 Serie A goals in 32 appearances to help Napoli win their first league title in 33 years. But this season, he has scored 11 goals and three assists in 18 appearances in the Italian topflight league this campaign.
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I Don’t Think I’ll Fall In Love Again – Shakira Admits After Her Split From Gerard Pique

Shakira, the world-famous Colombian pop star, has expressed doubts over finding love again after her split from Gerard Pique, a former Barcelona defender.

The couple, who had been together for 11 years, announced their separation in June 2022.

This came amid allegations of infidelity on Pique’s part.

Shakira, who is now 47, said on Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 show: “I thought love would be there forever for me, and that’s one of my broken dreams.

“I don’t know if I’d like to find that again. Probably not.”

Despite the heartbreak, Shakira has focused on her music career.

Her long-awaited 12th album, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” was released recently, marking her return to the music scene.

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BREAKING: Peseiro Resigns As Super Eagles Coach

Jose Peseiro has officially stated that he is no longer the head coach of the Super Eagles.

The Portuguese tactician revealed this in a terse post on social media app, X on Friday.

“Yesterday, we concluded our contract with the NFF.

“It was a pride and honor to coach the Super Eagles. It has been 22 months of immense dedication, sacrifice, emotion, and enormous enthusiasm. We feel a sense of fulfillment.

“We would like to express our gratitude to Sir Amaju Pinnick (the president who signed us), President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, Secretary Dayo Enebi, the NFF, all the Staff, and especially all the PLAYERS, with whom leading has been a great pleasure.

“Guys, we are thankful; it has been a privilege to be part of this family. We will miss you, but we will always be there for you, no matter where you are. A big hug to all of you.” he wrote.

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Four Years of Football Prohibition for Paul Pogba

Paul Pogba, a midfield player for Juventus, has been suspended from the game.

After failing a drug test, he was given a four-year band, the Italian media reported.

On his X account, football journalist Fabrizio Romano verified this as well.

Details to follow.

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Victor Osimhen’s hat-trick heroics at Napoli match Diego Maradona’s scoring feat.

Victor Osimhen, a football player from Nigeria, has created history.

After scoring three goals against Sassuolo, he has now matched the scoring record set by the late, great Argentina captain Diego Maradona at Napoli.

On Wednesday, February 28, Osimhen scored his second hat-trick in Serie A as Napoli defeated Sassuolo 6-1 on the road.

For the Italian league winners, the Super Eagles striker has now scored in his previous three games.

Additionally, he has increased his league campaign total to 11 goals in 15 games.

His 10 league goals came after his second goal against Sassuolo, which gave Napoli a 3-1 lead.

Osimhen is currently the third player in Napoli’s history to score ten goals or more in four different seasons.

Maradona accomplished that between 1984 and 1988, and Attila Sallustro did the same for the Partenopei between 1929/30 and 1932/33, if one goes all the way back to 1929.

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