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Footballer, Sergio Ramos to leave Real Madrid after 16 years









Ace footballer, Sergio Ramos will leave Real Madrid on Thursday after failing to agree on a new contract with the Spanish giants.
 
The Spanish defender, 35, has spent the last 16 years at Real. During that spell, he notched 101 goals in 671 appearances, winning four Champions League and five La Liga titles. 
 
However, Ramos and Real have now called time on his period in the Spanish capital. Ramos will leave ahead of his contract expiring at the end of the month.
 
The defender who struggled for fitness over the last year, making just 15 appearances for Real in La Liga, also missed out on the Spain squad for Euro 2020, suggesting he has dipped down a level as he has gotten older.
 
In a statement, the club said: "Real Madrid CF announces that tomorrow, Thursday, June 17, at 12:30 pm, there will be an institutional act of tribute and farewell to our captain Sergio Ramos, with the presence of our president Florentino Pérez.

 
"Next, Sergio Ramos will appear before the media at a telematic press conference."
 

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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first person in the world to reach 300 Million followers on Instagram








Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to shatter records on and off the field. 
 
This time, the Portuguese and Juventus striker has become the first person in the world to reach 300 million followers on the social media platform, Instagram. 
 

 
Notably, he was also the first person to breach the 200 million mark on Instagram.
 
This comes days after he became the all-time EURO scorer after scoring his tenth and 11th finals goals, to go clear of Michel Platini. The 36-year-old is now just three goals away from matching Iranian Ali Daei’s all-time international scoring record of 109

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Barcelona to offer Juventus three players in swap deal for Ronaldo


 
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 June 21, 2021





Barcelona is ready to give Juventus three players in a swap deal for their forward, Cristiano Ronaldo.


According to Diario AS, Barcelona president, Joan Laporta, is eager to sign Ronaldo and he is prepared to use Antoine Griezmann, Philippe Coutinho and Sergi Roberto as a makeweight in a deal for the Portugal captain.


Laporta is formulating an audacious plan to unite Ronaldo with captain Lionel Messi at Camp Nou.
Ronaldo has a year remaining on his contract with Juventus.

The 36-year-old has been strongly linked with a transfer move away from Juventus this summer.


Ronaldo has drawn the interest of Manchester United, PSG, Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Meanwhile, the prospect of uniting Ronaldo with Messi also relies on the Argentina captain agreeing to a new contract with Barcelona.


Messi’s current contract with Barcelona will expire on 30 June.

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Rafa Benitez set to sign historic deal to become Everton's new manager this week 










Rafa Benitez is set to sign a historic deal by signing a deal that will make him the first man in modern history to manage at both Liverpool and Everton.
 
The Spaniard is expected to sign his new contract in the next few days, with the club provisionally planning to confirm his arrival on Tuesday.
 
The 61-year-old will become the Toffees' fifth permanent manager after Carlo Ancelotti, who left Goodison Park to return to Real Madrid earlier this month.

 
Benitez's arrival will come 11 years after he left Anfield, where he spent six years as Liverpool manager, winning the Champions League and FA Cup.
 
The former Newcastle and Real Madrid manager was also Chelsea's interim coach for the majority of the 2012/13 season, winning the Europa League, before coaching Newcastle United for more than three years before leaving at the end of 2018/19 campaign.
 
According to Mail Online, Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is convinced that Benitez, who is considered among the most-iconic former Liverpool managers, is the best coach to take Everton into the Champions League despite backlash from Evertonians over his imminent appointment.
 

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EURO 2020: Spain beat Croatia to reach quarterfinals in eight goal thriller







Spain has reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 in dramatic fashion after beating Croatia in extra time in an action packed eight-goal thriller.
 
Spanish football lovers must have seen Croatia as a walk in the park but we're shocked by what they faced on the field of play.
 


The footballing drama began when Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon failed to control Pedri's 49-yard back pass to present Croatia with the lead.
 


The own goal sparked a response from Spain with Pablo Sarabia equalizing, then Cesar Azpilicueta scored a header before Ferran Torres made it 3-1.

Spain looked comfortable going forward but Croatia burst into action through their substitutes late on to force added time.
 


Croatia substitutes Mislav Orsic and Mario Pasalic scored two goals in the last five minutes to set up a nerve encounter.

Spain goalkeeper Simon made up for his earlier error to deny Andrej in the penalty box before Morata went up the other end to crucially put Spain ahead again.


Mikel Oyarzabal then added a fifth three minutes later to finally see off Croatia.


The three-time champions Spain will face the winner of France and Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

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Rafa Benitez signs historic deal to become Everton's new manager

















Rafa Benitez has signed a historic deal by becoming the first man in modern history to manage at both Liverpool and Everton since William Edward Barclay in the 1890s.

 

Everton confirmed the appointment of Rafa Benitez as their new manager on Wednesday night.   

 

The Spaniard, 61, has had numerous meetings with Everton owner, Farhad Moshiri, before the deal was finalized for him to become Carlo Ancelotti's successor. 



 

Benitez will arrive at the club's Finch Farm training base to commence work with the Everton squad on July 5. 

 



 

First-team assistant manager Duncan Ferguson and goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly will stay on at the club with the remainder of Benitez's backroom staff to be confirmed.

 

Moshiri said: 'Rafa impressed us greatly with his knowledge and experience but, above all, the passion and hunger he showed to join our Club.



 

'We are appointing Rafa because we believe he will bring success to our Club and to Evertonians. To put it simply - we need to be competing at the top-end of the league and to be winning trophies. 

 

'Rafa is a proven winner with huge experience in coaching internationally and we have secured the best man to achieve that for us.'

 

Benitez said: 'I am delighted to be joining Everton. Throughout this process I have been greatly impressed by the ambition shown by the senior representatives at the Club and their desire to bring success to this historic Club.

 

'I believe this is a Club that is going places. I'm determined to play a big part in helping this great Club achieve its ambitions.'



 

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright said: 'Rafa Benitez is joining Everton Football Club at an exciting time. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I wish him well in achieving success for our football club - success our supporters long for and deserve.' 
 



Everton Football Club can confirm the appointment of Rafael Benitez as the Club’s new manager.

The Spaniard joins the Club on a three-year deal and will commence work with the squad when they return to USM Finch Farm for pre-season training from 5 July.

The appointment of Benitez comes after a robust and wide-reaching recruitment process by the Club over the past three weeks – a process which has included multiple interviews with several candidates.

Benitez has a hugely impressive track record with the clubs he has managed throughout his career, securing seven major honours including La Liga titles, the Coppa Italia, the FA Cup, the Europa League and the Champions League during managerial spells in Spain, England and Italy.

The Club’s Majority Shareholder, Farhad Moshiri, said: “Rafa impressed us greatly with his knowledge and experience but, above all, the passion and hunger he showed to join our Club.

“We are appointing Rafa because we believe he will bring success to our Club and to Evertonians. To put it simply - we need to be competing at the top-end of the league and to be winning trophies. Rafa is a proven winner with huge experience in coaching internationally and we have secured the best man to achieve that for us.”

Rafael Benitez said: “I am delighted to be joining Everton. Throughout this process I have been greatly impressed by the ambition shown by the senior representatives at the Club and their desire to bring success to this historic Club.

“I believe this is a Club that is going places. I’m determined to play a big part in helping this great Club achieve its ambitions.”

Everton Chairman Bill Kenwright added: “Rafa Benitez is joining Everton Football Club at an exciting time. On behalf of the Board of Directors I wish him well in achieving success for our football club - success our supporters long for and deserve.”

Everton will confirm the staff who will join Duncan Ferguson and Alan Kelly as part of Benitez’s backroom team in the coming days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UGhdZkDvxo
https://www.evertonfc.com/news/2181395/benitez-appointed-everton-manager

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Tottenham appoint Nuno Espirito Santo as new Manager








Tottenham Hotspur football club have appointed Portuguese gaffer Nuno Espírito Santo as their new manager on a two-year deal.

Spurs announced Santo’s appointment Wednesday night, June 30, in a statement released on their official website.

“We are delighted to announce the appointment of Nuno Espírito Santo as our new Head Coach on a contract until 2023.

“Nuno arrives following a four-year spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he guided the club from the Championship into the Premier League and secured consecutive seventh place finishes in their first two seasons back in the top flight – their highest league position since 1980. 

“He also restored the Molineux outfit to European competition, leading them to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League in 2019/20.


“In tandem with Wolves’ progress on the pitch, Nuno developed individual players such as Conor Coady, Diogo Jota, Ruben Neves, Willy Boly and our own Matt Doherty from the second tier into established Premier League and European talent, while also furthering the development of players such as Raul Jimenez, Pedro Neto and Adama Traore.

“Earlier in his coaching career, Nuno guided Portuguese side Rio Ave to two cup finals and qualification for the UEFA Europa League for the first time in their history before taking over at Valencia in 2014, where he steered the Spanish outfit to Champions League football with a fourth place finish in La Liga. 

“A former goalkeeper in his playing days, he subsequently spent one season in charge of one of his former clubs, Porto, where the team finished second and lost only two league games all season under his stewardship.”
 

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Lionel Messi is officially a free agent and can play for any club he wants







 Lionel Messi is now a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Barcelona.
 
The 34-year-old, who about 12 months earlier made an attempt to leave Barcelona, is no longer under contract with the Spanish giants and can now join any club if he decides to.
 
Messi's contract officially expired as soon as the clock struck 12a.m on July 1 and although there were reports that he would likely re-sign with the Spanish giants, nothing concrete has been done.

 
 There are reports that Messi and Barcelona will work towards a contract, but until there is a conclusive evidence that it is indeed in the pipeline, Messi being a free agent is bound to attract the attention of plenty clubs .

Messi was in hot form in the just concluded season, as he emerged as the leading scorer in the Spanish league with 30 goals and helped Barcelona win the Copa del Rey title.


Messi has won 35 titles in 17 seasons, helping the club win the Champions League four times, the Spanish league 10 times, the Copa del Rey seven times and the Spanish Super Cup eight times.

Messi has a record six Ballon d'Or awards. He is the team's all-time leading scorer with 672 goals in 778 appearances, and the top scorer in the Spanish league with 474 goals in 520 matches. He also is the player with most matches with the club. He was the top scorer in the Spanish league in eight seasons and the top scorer in the Champions League on six occasions. 

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Rohr needs to shut up and do the work of his contract’- Sports Minister, Sunday Dare blasts Super Eagles coach








The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has blasted Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr over his ''unfair treatment'' of players from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), urging him to focus on doing his work.

Since he took his role as the head coach, Rohr has been heavily criticized for not inviting home based players to the national team.

Rohr, 68 has relied mostly foreign players since he took charge as Nigeria’s national team coach and recently criticized the home based team that will face Mexico in an international friendly at the Los Angeles Coliseum this weekend.

 
Austin Eguavoen will be in charge of the home based team not Rohr and the Sports Minister has expressed his disappointment.


Rohr signed a new two-year contract last year, and part of the conditions in the deal is for him to include more domestic players in his plan. 

But so far, only Enyimba’s Anayo Iwuala has played a part in recent Super Eagles games, with Rohr saying all of Nigeria’s best players are in Europe.

Dare expressed his disappointment with Rohr after he visited the home-based players at their Abuja camp ahead of the trip to the United States.

Dare urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to talk with Rohr regarding his behaviour towards NPFL players.

“Rohr’s attitude towards home-based players is unacceptable, it’s negative to our football development & I call on the NFF to call him (Rohr) to order,” Dare said.

“Rohr needs to shut up and do the work of his contract, he talks too much,” Dare concluded.
 
 

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Mo Salah will not play at the Olympics for Egypt this summer after Liverpool win club vs country row







Liverpool and Egypt star Mohammed Salah is set to miss out on the Tokyo Olympics after Liverpool won the club vs country row.

Egypt wanted their star forward, 29, to take part in the Games and play in the opening group match against Spain on July 22 in Sapporo but new reports indicate Salah will remain with his club for pre-season rather than travel to Japan for the three-week event.
 
Egyptian FA chiefs are unhappy with the decision by Liverpool but understand they will need him again at the Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for next January and February in Cameroon.


 Jurgen Klopp will want Salah available at the beginning of the season as the team look to mount a title challenge and would not mind missing him next year January as long as he plays at the beginning of this season for Liverpool.

Salah scored 22 Premier League last season as Liverpool qualified for next season's Champions League on the last day of the Covid-hit campaign.

Jurgen Klopp's men open up their 2021-22 season with a trip to Norwich on August 14.
 

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 Manchester United midfielder, Juan Mata signs new one-year deal








Juan Mata has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United.
 
The Spanish midfielder, who was signed from Chelsea in 2014, has made 273 appearances for United, scoring 51 goals and registering 47 assists.
 
He became a free agent when his contract ran out on Wednesday. But United have confirmed that Mata has signed a new deal at the club until June 2022.

 
A statement read: 'Manchester United is delighted to announce Juan Mata has agreed a one-year contract, keeping him at Old Trafford until June 2022.
 
Dubbed a magician on the pitch and a gentleman off it, Mata has become one of the most popular players in recent United history and he is highly respected by all of his teammates.
 
'With a new one-year contract agreed and pre-season training about to start at Carrington, Juan is raring to go in what will be his ninth campaign at United. Congratulations on your new deal, El Mago.'
 
The 33-year-old featured only 18 times for United last season,
 
The announcement for the 33-year-old's extension follows Thursday's confirmation that the club had reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the signing of England forward Jadon Sancho in a deal worth £73m.
 
Sancho, 21, will undergo a medical following his involvement in Euro 2020 before completing his switch to Old Trafford.
 
 

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Arsenal set to sign Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu


 
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 July 5, 2021




Arsenal have jumped ahead on the queue of clubs who are trying to sign Nigerian striker, Paul Onuachu, from KRC Genk, according to The Athletic.


Another Premier League side, West Ham United, were believed to be leading the race for Onuachu.
This came from the player’s agent flew into London for negotiations.
Newly promoted Watford have also been linked with Onuachu.


Arsenal are however in the driving seat and will have no problem paying the 30 million euros transfer fee that Genk have slapped on the 27-year-old.
It is also a well-known fact that Arsenal are Onuachu’s favourite club in England.

And with the Gunners likely to offload Academy graduate Eddie Nketiah this summer, Onuachu, who netted 35 goals in Belgium this past season, could be the perfect replacement.

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EPL: Arsenal appoint new coach

 
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 July 5, 2021




Arsenal have made more changes behind the scenes, with assistant first-team coach Andreas Georgson leaving the club while Nicolas Jover arrives from Manchester City.


Georgson, who joined the Gunners in August 2020, returns to his native Sweden with Malmo.


Head coach, Mikel Arteta, has moved quickly to bolster his backroom team, with a familiar face joining him from Etihad Stadium.


Jover, who left City when his contract expired in June, replaces Georgson. He has been acquired as a set-piece specialist, having held a similar post with the Premier League champions.
When coaching alongside Pep Guardiola, Jover got the opportunity to work with Arteta.

Arsenal will begin their 2021/2022 campaign against Brentford on August 13.

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Ex-Chelsea manager tells Abramovich to sign Haaland even if it upsets Werner


 
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 July 7, 2021




Former Chelsea manager, Glenn Hoddle, has urged the club owner, Roman Abramovich, to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland this summer even if it costs Timo Werner a starting spot in Thomas Tuchel’s squad.


Chelsea has been linked with a transfer move for Haaland this summer.
Haaland has scored 57 goals in 59 games since arriving at Dortmund 18 months ago.


“Haaland is a different story, to be honest,” Hoddle said when speaking to Football London about replacing Timo Werner.


“If you can go and get him then you go and get him and worry about Werner and other players after. If you have the luxury of doing it then you do it.

“Werner is a strange one. I think there is one more season where I would not throw out the baby out with the bathwater because he is so close to scoring.”


He added, “At the end of the day there is a story behind the story with Werner, he could go somewhere if you let him go, he could go and score 25 goals and Chelsea fans and Chelsea are thinking no let us hope he can do it with us.”

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Real Madrid Unveil Photos Of Their New Bernabeu Stadium With Retractable Roof


New incredible footage of Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu has shown the intended plans to modernise the 81,000 seater stadium with a retractable roof.

The La Liga giants had initally planned to open their updated home in the summer of 2022 but the coronavirus pandemic meant they could bring forward the renovation plans and the project is expected to be finished much sooner.

As there were no fans in attendance last season, Madrid used this oppourtunity to play their home matches at their reserve ground Estadio Alfredo di Stefano, where they also played Chelsea in the Champions League.

Now a new stadium update has been provided with visions of an incredible retractable roof.

The state-of-the-art roof will catapult the Bernabeu into the conversation of football's greatest arenas with a fully modernised stadium.

As well as the roof, a modern 360 degree screen will circle the ground with a multi-storey car park situated underneath the stadium.

A new shopping centre and as well as several restaurants are also set to be built for an updated match-day experience.

Spanish outlet Marca are reporting that more than 700 workers have been involved in the stadium renovation, with hope that the projects completion will match when fans are permitted entry back into stadiums by the Spanish government.

When they do retrurn, there will be a new man at the helm with Carlo Ancelotti returning for a second spell at Los Blancos.

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/real-madrid-santiago-bernabeu-update-24445288

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Sergio Ramos Signs For Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that Sergio Ramos has joined the club from Real Madrid, Newspremises reports.

The 35 year-old Spanish defender will wear the number 4 shirt, the Ligue 1 side have revealed. It is reported to be a two year deal, but no news on the terms of the contract have been revealed.

The footballer has revealed his joy at the news. "I use the number 4 a lot out of superstition, because I had it from the start of my career, and then it has accompanied me throughout my life, continued me, brought good luck, and a lot of victories," he told 'PSGTV'.

"Now the number 4 is part of me as a person and as a professional. For me, it's a privilege to be able to wear this number at such a great team, Paris Saint-Germain. So I must be very special to be able to wear my number here in Paris," Ramos concluded.

Ramos had been a free agent since 30th June after talks between him and Real Madrid to renew his contract failed.

The Spain World Cup winner lifted 22 major honours during his time at the Bernabeu, including five La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns. Ramos also scored 101 goals in 671 games across all competitions for the Spanish giants.

https://newspremises.com.ng/footballer-sergio-ramos-signs-for-paris-saint-germain/

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Chelsea to pay £150m for Haaland


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 July 8, 2021




Chelsea are ready to offer Borussia Dortmund up to £150 million for Erling Haaland, according to 90min.


New Blues boss, Thomas Tuchel, is looking to bolster his attack ahead of his first full season in charge.


Tuchel had to endure the patchy form of Timo Werner in his first six months, having froze Tammy Abraham out of his team.


Haaland has scored 57 goals in 59 games since arriving at Dortmund 18 months ago.


However, the Bundesliga side will be very hesitant to part with the Norway striker, especially since Jadon Sancho just left to join Manchester United.
But Chelsea feel a high fee will tempt Dortmund into a sale.

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Chelsea identify N’Golo Kante’s replacement at Stamford Bridge

 
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 July 8, 2021




English Premier League giants, Chelsea, are targeting AC Milan midfielder, Franck Kessie, as a potential successor for N’Golo Kante.


According to Pianeta Milan, Chelsea have expressed an interest in Kessie, who is out of contract at AC Milan next year.


Kante turns 31 next year, and with his current deal expiring in 2023, Kessie is being eyed as part of a succession plan.


However, AC Milan are struggling to agree an extension with the Ivory Coast international, prompting speculation about his future.


Chelsea will have to rival Tottenham and Arsenal, who are also thought to be keeping tabs on Kessie’s situation.

Kessie, 24, has been excellent for Milan over the last two seasons.

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Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo joins Watford on loan from Stoke








Super Eagles midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo has joined newly-promoted side, Watford, on loan from Stoke City.
 
The club made the announcement in a statement on their website on Friday, July 9. 
 
“Watford FC is pleased to confirm the signing of Peter Etebo on a season-long loan from Stoke City, with an option to buy. Welcome to Watford, Peter!” the statement said. 
 
The Nigeria international, 25, who spent last season on loan at Turkish club Galatasaray, where he made 29 appearances across all competitions, also said in a short video: “Hi everyone my name is Peter Etebo Oghenekaro. I’m happy to be here with Watford and I hope that the season will be great for us. Thank you so much.” 
 
Etebo becomes the fifth Nigerian at the club after William Troost-Ekong, Isaac Success, Tom Dele-Bashiru, and Emmanuel Dennis.