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Salah, Ghoulam make Fifa 19 Ultimate Team of the Week

Rewarding their impressive displays over the weekend, the African trio have been included in the weekly selection of the best football stars

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UCL: Dortmund's first-place finish thrills Hakimi

The Bundesliga leaders ended the Champions League group stage with a win over Monaco that put them at the summit of Group A

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Hughton counts on Balogun's experience vs. Chelsea

The Super Eagles defender is in contention to make his second straight start for Seagulls as Duffy continues his three-game ban

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Benatia to miss Juventus vs. Young Boys clash

The 31-year-old defender has been ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League game in Bern

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Marega, Feghouli on target as Porto defeat Galatasaray

The Malian forward continued his goalscoring form in the elite European competition while his Algerian counterpart scored a penalty and missed another

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Hakimi wins second Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award

The Real Madrid loanee is having a memorable campaign in the Bundesliga with crucial displays that put his team at the summit of the table

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Redknapp identifies Salah’s best playing position for Liverpool

The Egyptian winger led the Reds’ attack on Saturday and starred in their win over the Cherries with a hat-trick

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Adarabioyo reacts to Sterling’s racism comment

The 21-year-old defender has thrown his support behind his club mate following Saturday’s incident at Stamford Bridge

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Bailly reacts to Manchester United return in Arsenal stalemate

The Ivorian centre-back who has been restricted to the bench role in previous matches, was impressive in his first Premier League game in two months

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Masuaku reveals Pellegrini demands of West Ham players

The 65-year-old's arrival in East London has had some effects in the style of play and mentality of the Hammers

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Aubameyang: Arsenal deserved to win vs. Man Utd

The Gunners were held at Old Trafford by a struggling Jose Mourinho side who are yet to win a league game since November 3

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Aubameyang, Hanni make Fifa 19 Ultimate Team of the Week

The African players were in blazing form for their clubs over the weekend

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Red-hot Diagne continues dominance in Turkey

The Senegal international netted his second consecutive brace in the Turkish top-flight as the Apaches settled for a share of the spoils on Monday

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Koulibaly continues run in Serie A Team of the Year

The 27-year-old is the only player in Carlo Ancelotti's squad to make the selection of best players in the Italian top-flight

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Brighton’s Bissouma backs Mounie’s expulsion

The African stars were involved in a challenge at the John Smith's Stadium that resulted in the sending off of the Benin striker

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Cardiff's Bamba expects ‘tough’ West Ham United challenge

The Bluebirds are looking forward to a second win on the bounce when they visit the London Stadium for a midweek fixture

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African show in France as Toulouse hold Dijon

Three African stars were on target for their teams in Sunday’s League game at Stadium de Toulouse

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Balde on target in Inter Milan's draw vs. Roma

The The 23-year-old winger gave the Nerazzurri a perfect start at the Stadio Olimpico with his first-half opener

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Sarr’s stunner fails to lift Rennes vs. Strasbourg

The Senegal youngster broke the deadlock at the Roazhon Park in style but it was not enough to save his team from a heavy defeat

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Lauren hails Emery’s ‘tactical masterstroke’ after Tottenham thrashing

The Spanish gaffer made two substitutions immediately after the restart as the Gunners fought back from a goal deficit to thrash Spurs

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Aubameyang makes Premier League history with Tottenham feat

The Gabon international contributed to the Gunners' victory over their north London neighbours with two goals on Sunday

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Osimhen nets seventh league goal in Charleroi's win

The 19-year-old continued his impressive start to life in the Belgian top-flight with a goal that helped his team cruise to victory on Saturday

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Bentaleb saves Schalke 04 from defeat vs. Hoffenheim

The Algeria midfielder notched his third Bundesliga goal of the season as the Royal Blues avoided defeat at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena

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Pepe, Traore score as Lille hold Lyon

The Arsenal target gave the Great Danes a two-goal before the Burkina Faso international inspire Lyon's comeback at Stade Pierre-Mauroy

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Twitter reacts after Nigeria win shootout

The West African country made history with their record title triumph in the continental women's showpiece

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Marega thrilled by Porto’s Champions League progress

The Malian attacker rounded up his team’s victory with a stoppage-time effort that ensured their zoom into the next round of the tournament

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Kessie ruled out of AC Milan's Europa League game

The Cote d’Ivoire international is not among the 18-man squad listed for the duel against the Luxembourgish top-flight outfit at the San Siro Stadium

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Obi Mikel links up with Burna Boy

The former Chelsea midfielder is having a fun-filled vacation in Nigeria following the end of the 2018 Chinese Super League season

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Boateng mimics ‘Salt Bae’ trademark service

The Sassuolo star is apparently a fan of the the Turkish chef who has got several football stars going to Nusr-Et for steak

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Egypt legend El Hadary dismisses retirement claims

At 45 of years of age, the goalkeeper is keen to continue with his playing career and not hang his boots anytime soon

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Lauren backs Campbell to succeed as Macclesfield boss

The former England and Arsenal centre-back has been handed his first managerial job as the new gaffer of the League Two side

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Matip: Liverpool confident ahead of Merseyside derby

The Reds who are yet to lose a game in the Premier League this season will hope to extend their fine run when they host their rivals on Sunday

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Balde stars in Fifa 19 Ultimate Team of the Week

The Senegalese forward earned his spot in the weekly team selection by the world's biggest football video game after breaking his Inter Milan duck

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Choupo-Moting fires Liverpool warning ahead of Group C decider

With Group C still wide open, whoever wins at Parc des Princes stand the chance of progressing to the knockout stage of the elite European competition

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Lyon hero Cornet disappointed with Manchester City draw

The Ligue 1 outfit had several chances to punish Pep Guardiola’s men but settled for a share of the spoils on Tuesday

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Cornet's brace helps Lyon hold Manchester City

The Ivorian star rose to the occasion at the Groupama Stadium as Bruno Genesio's men held the Citizens to a stalemate

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How Newcastle can get the best out of Rondon - Ameobi

The 29-year-old who arrived at the St James' Park on a temporary deal from West Bromwich has managed just three goals in all competitions so far

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Boateng backs Kovac to turn Bayern Munich's form around

The Sassuolo attacker has faith in the under-fire manager who has had an underwhelming start to life at Allianz Arena

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Barcelona return would be a dream – Onana

The 22-year-old has been linked with a return to Camp Nou next summer, three years after he left for the Dutch Eredivisie

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Aubameyang: Bournemouth's equaliser pushed Arsenal to do better

The forward's second-half strike sealed victory at the Vitality Stadium as Unai Emery's men extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches

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Chukwueze continues impressive form for Villarreal

The Nigeria international notched his second goal in the Spanish top-flight as the Yellow Submarine clinched their first league win since September

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Mourinho defends Bailly's omission from Man Utd squad

The Ivorian defender is yet to feature for the Red Devils since their victory over the Magpies in early October

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Gervinho outshines Babacar as Parma edge Sassuolo

The African stars both found the back of the net in the Emilia-Romagna derby that ended in favour of the Yellow and Blues

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Harit on target as Schalke 04 win seven-goal thriller

The Moroccan attacking midfielder registered his name on the scoresheet as the Royal Blues secured their fourth league victory of the season

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‘To mock Ramos?!’ – Twitter questions Salah’s Watford goal celebration

The Egypt winger opened the scoring as the Reds hammered Javi Gracia's men at Vicarage Road but celebrated his effort in a questionable manner

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Haidara out for four months with knee injury

The youngster has been ruled of action for the rest of 2018 and will hope to be back in time for 2019 Afcon

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Didier Drogba eyes coaching role in future

After announcing his retirement from active football this week, the 40-year-old is looking to spend some time in the dug-out

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Zaha earns Hodgson's praise ahead of Man Utd return

The Eagles are set to battle Jose Mourinho's men at the Old Trafford with the Ivorian forward back in contention after recovering from injury

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Salah scoops Liverpool Player of the Month award

After helping the Reds win three of their five outings in October, the 26-year-old succeeds Sturridge as the club's top performer in of the month

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Gervinho: 'I cried the day I signed for Arsenal'

The Ivorian star revealed how emotional he was when he moved to the North London outfit from Lille in 2011

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Bailly: Man Utd need Lukaku to progress and Rashford is the future

The Ivorian centre-back shared his thoughts on the Red Devils' frontmen and revealed why Mata is a 'wizard'

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Football world pays tribute to Drogba

The 40-year-old has finally called time on his football playing career that spanned 20 years

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Choupo-Moting anticipates Neymar, Marquinhos reunion in Brazil clash

The Indomitable Lions will wrap up their 2018 international calendar with an encounter against the five-time World Cup champions

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Antwerp's Dieumerci Mbokani laments Liverpool snub

The DR Congo international had an opportunity to feature for the Reds in the Premier League but opted for a move to the French top-flight

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Mahrez, Slimani & Feghouli react as Algeria qualify for 2019 AFCON

The Desert Foxes thrashed Claude Le Roy's side in Lome on Sunday to secure their spot in next year's continental competition in Cameroon

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Salah seals win for Egypt in five-goal thriller vs. Tunisia

The Liverpool star notched a last-gasp effort that secured maximum points for the Pharaohs at the Borg El Arab Stadium on Friday

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Gueye credits Marco Silva for Everton’s form

With just a defeat in their last six league outings, the Senegalese has reserved praise for the Portuguese gaffer for the team’s improved performance

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African stars begin preparations for 2019 Afcon qualifiers

The continent's stars are gearing up for action in this weekend's break from club football

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Emery explains Iwobi’s substitution in Wolves draw

The Nigerian forward was on parade for 45 minutes before being replaced as the Gunners recorded their third successive draw in the English top-flight

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Benatia: Milan win good for Juve after Man Utd setback

The Old Lady returned to winning ways at the San Siro Stadium on Sunday after suffering their first loss of the season in the midweek

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Mpoku seals Standard Liege's win over Kortrijk

The Congolese attacker wrapped up the Reds win with a second-half effort from the spot

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Red-hot Hakim Ziyech strikes in Ajax win

The Morocco international extended his goalscoring run in the Dutch Eredivisie with an effort at the Van Donge & De Roo Stadion

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Trezeguet, Diagne combine as Kasimpasa edge Bursaspor

The African stars ran the show in the Timsah Arena as the Apaches secured their seventh league win of the season

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VAR rules out Gradel’s goal in Toulouse's loss

The Ivorian forward was unlucky to see his effort dismissed by the technology as his team suffered their fifth loss of the season

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Twitter pays tribute to Didier Drogba on retirement

The two-time African Footballer of the Year hung his boots after Phoenix Rising’s USL Cup final loss on Friday

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Bounou shines as only LaLiga player in Fifa 19 Team of the Week

The Atlas Lions shot-stopper made his mark as the only player from the Spanish top-flight to feature in this week’s starting XI

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Napoli’s Koulibaly calls for focus after PSG stalemate

The centre-back wants the Stadio San Paolo outfit to do more despite maintaining their unbeaten streak in the elite European tournament this season

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Napoli’s Koulibaly calls for focus after PSG stalemate

The centre-back wants the Stadio San Paolo outfit to do more despite maintaining their unbeaten streak in the elite European tournament this season

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Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Cafu storm Moroccan anniversary

The football greats joined the north African nation in observing a national holiday that pays tribute to the country's march against Spanish rule

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Zaha, Kouyate passed fit for Chelsea clash

After missing Wednesday's League Cup exit, two African stars are set to return to the Eagles' set-up to face Maurizio Sarri's men on Sunday

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Celtic's Kouassi to miss the rest of the season with injury

The Ivorian's chance of becoming a regular fixture in Brendan Rodgers' team has been dealt a huge blow

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Why is Alex Iwobi called the 'Nutmeg Prince'?

In a star-studded Gunners’ set-up, the Nigerian forward has made a name outwitting oppositions with an old skill

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Renard hints at Boufal’s return for Morocco

The Southampton loanee was dropped from the Atlas Lions’ squad to the 2018 World Cup but his recent fine form has brought the possibility of a recall

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Mane stars as only African in Fifa 19 Team of the Week

The Senegalese’s brace over the weekend earned him a place among the biggest football stars

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Hearts’ MacLean charged for grabbing Kouassi’s privates

The Ivorian midfielder was left in agony after the former Scotland youth player squeezed his private part in Sunday’s Scottish League Cup encounter

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Elneny ruled out for two weeks with injury

The Egypt international becomes the latest player to join the Gunners’ injury list and he is expected to miss Wednesday’s League Cup fixture

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Crotone’s Nwankwo dedicates goal to newborn baby

The Nigeria international found the back of the net in Sunday’s Serie B stalemate

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Mikel’s 2018 World Cup jersey added to Fifa museum

The Super Eagles were the first team to beat debutant Iceland at the World Cup in Russia thus earning the skipper a place in the gallery

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Steven Gerrard defends Sadiq Umar's display

The 21-year-old was handed his first start of the season on Sunday evening but failed to make an impact on the result

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'Real Madrid outclassed and annihilated at Camp Nou'

Sunday's El Classico result has got Nigerians talking on social media with Messi and Ronaldo missing out for the first time in a decade

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Mikel, Acheampong on target in Tianjin Teda defeat

The Nigeria international’s second goal of the season was not enough as his team continue their relegation struggle in the Chinese top-flight

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Traore sees red in Angers' defeat to Lyon

The Cote d'Ivoire international was given marching orders as Les Scoïstes stumbled to Bruno Genesio's men at home

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Kalou ends goal drought as Hertha Berlin hold Dortmund

The Ivorian forward finally opened his goal account for the 2018-19 season as the Old Lady held the German top-flight leaders to a stalemate

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Drogba leads Phoenix Rising to first Western Conference finals

The former Chelsea star continued his fine form in the playoffs by helping the Arizona outfit avenge last year's exit

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Mahrez, Onuachu make Fifa 19 Team of the Week

The African duo were both on target over the weekend and they have been rewarded with improved ratings in the world's most popular football video game

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Rodgers charges Kouassi to step up in Brown’s absence

The Ivorian youngster has an opportunity to prove himself in Thursday's Europa League game with the Scotland captain on the sidelines due to an injury

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Aaron Samuel flaunts fleet of luxury cars

The former CSKA Moscow and Guangzhou R&F talisman took to social media to give fans a peep at the expensive rides in his garage

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Nigeria soar in October’s Fifa ranking

The west African nation climbed four places in this month’s global review after securing two wins in their two international outings

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Taiwo extends stay with Finnish club RoPS

The former AC Milan and QPR defender has been rewarded with a new deal by his employers, less than eight months after his permanent switch

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Le Roy: Mane sure of a place at Barca, Real Madrid

The former Senegal boss believes the Reds attacker has the qualities to feature prominently for the best clubs in the world

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Iwobi reveals how Emery & Ozil have helped his career

The Super Eagles forward highlighted a major improvement in his game from last season and in the 2018-19 campaign

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Oliseh: 'Totally unwise to bet against Juventus'

The Old Lady extended their unbeaten run across all competitions this season with a win over Jose Mourinho's side on Tuesday

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Malawi orphans rejoice after receiving Mane's Liverpool jerseys

The Senegalese star's gesture has put smiles on kids' faces in the Southeastern region of Africa

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Uzoho nominated for LaLiga 2 MVP award

After an impressive bow in the Spanish second-tier, the Nigerian shot-stopper is up for a top individual prize

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Traore: Hoffenheim result decisive for Lyon's progress

The Ligue 1 outfit hope to extend their unbeaten run in the elite European competition when they face Julian Nagelsmann's men

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Kanu celebrates Wenger on 69th birthday

The two-time African Footballer of the Year took to social media to celebrate his former boss who brought him to England in 1999

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Gerrard pleased with Sadiq Umar's improvement

The Gers boss might consider giving the Nigerian forward a chance to prove himself after an overall step-up in his game

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Clement backs 'struggling' Aluko to find consistency

The Nigeria international is finding it difficult to rediscover his fine form for the Royals this season

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Frustrated Cornet fails to rule out Lyon exit

The Ivorian winger might be tempted to look for a greener pasture in January if Bruno Genesio continues to limit his playing time at the club

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'Koulibaly is the best defender in the world'

The 27-year-old's development and rise in the Italian top-flight has ranked him among the elite football stars in the world

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West Ham sweat on Masuaku’s fitness ahead of London derby

The 24-year-old was forced off in his debut appearance for the Leopards and remains a doubt for the Hammers’ game against Mauricio Pochettino’s side

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West Ham sweat on Masuaku’s fitness ahead of London derby

The 24-year-old was forced off in his debut appearance for the Leopards and remains a doubt for the Hammers’ game against Mauricio Pochettino’s side

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Injured Zaha returns to Crystal Palace from Cote d’Ivoire duty

The fleet-footed forward is in a race against time to be fit for the Eagles’ Premier League visit to the Goodison Park on Sunday

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Fofana opens Mali’s goal account in Burundi draw

The 20-year-old defender broke his duck for the Eagles and helped them maintain their dominance at the summit of their group

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Twitter react to Nigeria's triumph over Libya

The Super Eagles overcame the Mediterranean Knights in Sfax to climb to the summit of Group E

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Dortmund’s Hakimi named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month

The Real Madrid loanee has enjoyed a promising start to life in the German top-flight with two assists and a goal in his first three outings

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Genk’s Samatta fires Eupen warning with Tanzania goal

The 25-year-old was on target as the Taifa Stars registered their first win under the guidance of coach Emmanuel Amuneke

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Mane suffers hand injury in Senegal training

The 26-year-old becomes the latest player in Jurgen Klopp’s team to suffer an injury while on international duty

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Sobhi ready for Liverpool challenge after injury return

After spending the last couple of weeks on the sidelines, the Egypt international is eyeing his debut in at the John Smith's Stadium

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Issa Diop ditches Morocco and Senegal for France

The 20-year-old revealed why he is ready to fight for a place in Les Bleus as he is not considering turning out for an African team

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Bolasie on target in DR Congo loss to Zimbabwe

The 27-year-old's effort couldn't save the Leopards from dropping points at the Stade des Martyrs on Saturday

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Gueye, Niang lead Senegal past Sudan

The duo the found back of the net as the Teranga Lions secured their first win since their 2018 World Cup opener on June 19

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Mane sends over 100 Liverpool jerseys to Malawi

The orphans in the African country are set to benefit from the Senegalese's change in squad number through charity

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Kouyate: Senegal out to make a difference vs. Sudan

Aliou Cisse’s men are hoping to turn around their disappointing run of results at the Leopold Sedar Seghor Stadium on Saturday

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Injured Senegal’s Koulibaly returns to Napoli

The centre-back will miss the Teranga Lions’ 2019 AFCON qualifiers after he was sent back to his club to continue treatment

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Everton move 'would be crazy' for Ziyech

The playmaker is still opened to offers but his representative does not see him moving to the other side of the Merseyside despite reported interest

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Sofiane Boufal 'feeling good' at Celta Vigo

The Morocco international relishes his fine start to life in Spain and hopes his team end their five-game winless streak

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Algeria's Slimani ruled out of Benin clash with injury

The Fenerbahce attacker suffered an injury after his last outing in the Turkish Super Lig and will now miss the Desert Foxes' 2019 Afcon qualifiers

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Brentford’s Odubajo reflects on 'tough' injury spell

The 25-year-old started a league game for the first time since May 2016 as the Bees settled for a share of the spoils at the Elland Road on Saturday

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Football world celebrate Nigeria's Oshoala at 24

The three-time African Women's Footballer of the Year is a year older today...

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‘What a career you’ve had!’ - Mikel, Aina on Terry’s retirement

After making over 800 career appearances, the 37-year-old defender has decided to stop playing football

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Haidara to battle Mbappe, Kluivert for maiden Kopa Trophy

The Mali international is one of the 10-man shortlist for the first ever U-21 Ballon d’Or

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Choupo-Moting celebrate Mbappe's goalscoring feat

The 19-year-old attacker broke a 45-year record in the French top-flight as Thomas Tuchel’s side ran riot over Lyon on Sunday

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Drogba, Kalou congratulate Terry on 'amazing career'

The former Three Lions and Blues skipper called time on his trophy-laden football career on Sunday

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Toko Ekambi on target in Villarreal’s defeat to Espanyol

The 26-year-old’s effort was not enough as the Yellow Submarine suffered their second consecutive loss in the Spanish top-flight

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Ounas opens Serie A goal account in Napoli's win

The Algeria international broke his duck in the Italian top-flight as Carlo Ancelotti’s men regained their second spot in the log

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Ziyech among the goals in Ajax's demolition of AZ Alkmaar

The 25-year-old registered his name on the scoresheet as the Johan Cruyff Arena outfit ran riot over their visitors in Amsterdam

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Bakambu extends league personal best in Guoan's victory

Prior to this season, the DR Congo international best return in a league campaign was in 2014-15, scoring 13 goals at Bursaspor

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Nicolas Pepe seals Lille's win over St-Etienne

The 23-year-old continued his rich vein of goalscoring form in the French top-flight as the Great Danes secured their sixth league win of the season

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Mahrez hails 'prophetic' Guardiola

The Algeria international only joined the Citizens in June but he already knows more about the Spaniard's ethics

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Slimani’s brace hands Fenerbahce first Europa League win

The Algeria international played a crucial role in helping the Yellow Canaries secure their first win in the Europa League this season

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Juventus sanctioned for racist chants against Napoli’s Koulibaly

The Old Lady have been penalised for racist chants directed towards the Senegalese defender in their last Italian top-flight fixture

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Bailly: Valencia draw 'the way forward' for Man Utd

The Red Devils were forced to a stalemate at the Old Trafford on Tuesday night as they chase their first win since September 19

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'Only Juventus can stop Juventus' – Benatia

Massimiliano Allegri’s side continued their perfect start to the season on Tuesday but the defender has cautioned his teammates against smugness

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Martins surprises entertainment star with new car

The Super Eagles star showed off a kind gesture to the model and just at the right time

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Howe: Crystal Palace more than Zaha

Despite scoring three of his side's four goals in the league this season, the Cherries boss believes the Eagles have more threats up front

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Traore, Matip and Musa make FIFA 19 Team of the Week

The Burkina Faso and Cameroon stars secured their spots in the starting XI while the Nigeria international was handed a substitute spot

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Dortmund’s Hakimi revels in goalscoring Bundesliga debut

The Morocco international is on cloud nine after finding the back of the net in his maiden German top-flight game for the Signal-Iduna-Park outfit

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Koulibaly ‘honoured’ to lead Napoli to victory over Parma

The centre-back wore the captain’s armband for the first time as the Partenopei maintained their fine form in the Italian top-flight

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Rennes striker Niang reflects on ‘complicated’ spell in Italy

The Senegalese attacker summed up his six-year experience in the Italian top-flight and backed his decision to return to France in the summer

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Senegal-born Pape Diop pledges allegiance to Spain

The Lyon star is determined to feature for the La Furia Roja after snubbing multiple calls from the country of his birth

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Messi 'will always be the best player in the world' - Eto'o

Despite missing out in the final shortlist for this year's Fifa awards, the African legend has affirmed the status of the superstar as the best ever

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Aubameyang fined for speeding but escapes driving ban

The 29-year-old avoided a stern punishment after being caught by a speed camera on M1

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Oliseh, Lauren credit Emery for Arsenal's impressive form

The north London club extended their unbeaten run to five games across all competitions with a win over Marco Silva's men

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Moukandjo retires from Cameroon duty

The Beijing Renhe star has been forced to quit the Indomitable Lions’ fold by the decision made by the national team coach in selecting players

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Sheyi Ojo ready to ditch England for Nigeria

The England youth international is prepared to accept the request to feature for the Super Eagles at the expense of the 2018 World Cup semi-finalists

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Guardiola hails ‘special talent’ Mahrez after breaking Man City duck

The winger came off the bench in the Citizens’ win against Neil Warnock’s men to open his Premier League account for the season

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Kanu, Essien revel in Anthony Joshua's triumph

The Anglo-Nigerian showed resilience in the boxing ring to knock out his Russian opponent in front of 80,000 crowd

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Etuhu charged with bribery in Sweden

The ex-Nigeria international has been accused of giving cash to influence the outcome of a Swedish top-flight game last season

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Drogba was 'inconsolable' after Mourinho's Chelsea exit

The African legend was one of the key players who broke down in tears following the departure of the Portuguese manager from the Blues 11 years ago

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Boateng weighs in on Ronaldo-Messi comparison

Both superstars have won the Ballon d'Or five times each but the Sassuolo star believes that they are not on the same level

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Nigerians react to Pinnick’s re-election as NFF president

The incumbent president of the Nigerian football body made history on Thursday following his victory for another term in office

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Obafemi Martins turns down Wellington Phoenix offer

The Nigeria international will not be joining the Australian top-flight club despite transfer speculations linking him away from China

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Pochettino reveals Keita Balde interest

The Argentine manager has been an admirer of the Senegalese forward since his youth days at the Barcelona academy

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Pochettino reveals Keita Balde interest

The Argentine manager has been an admirer of the Senegalese forward since his youth days at the Barcelona academy

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Aurier calls for focus after Tottenham's defeat to Inter

The north London club started their 2018-19 Champions League campaign on a losing note against the Italian side

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WATCH: Boufal's first Celta Vigo goal

The Morocco international got his first goal for the Spanish topflight side although his side ended up on the losing side

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Boufal scores first goal for Celta Vigo

The Moroccan international was on target in his team’s loss away at Estadi Montilivi on Monday evening

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Alex Iwobi back in Arsenal training

The forward is closing in on a return to action after recovering from illness and could be involved in Saturday’s clash with Newcastle United

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Playing for Egypt will benefit Ahmed Hegazi

The Baggies’ tactician is counting his blessings for the defender’s participation in international games with the Pharaohs

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Lauren and Alex Scott attend Gorilla naming ceremony in Rwanda

The former Cameroon defender was among the high-profile celebrities in Rwanda for the annual gorilla naming ceremony on Friday

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Abdoul Camara forced to retire due to heart problem

The 28-year-old has been advised to stop playing football for medical reasons

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Mohamed Salah all smiles after Egypt triumph

The Liverpool man was in high spirits after seeing his side take an impressive victory against the Menas

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Aubameyang’s goals crucial for Arsenal Champions League hopes

The Gunners' legend has underlined the importance of the forward and has tasked his to start getting the goals

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Zaha makes financial contribution to Crystal Palace Ladies

The 25-year-old has made a stunning gesture to the team towards the running of their amateur players

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EXTRA TIME: Super Eagles play footvolley on beach

Is this the strategy Gernot Rohr’s men will be adopting when they face the Pirates in Saturday’s Afcon qualifiers?

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Blow for Nigeria as trio ruled out of Seychelles clash

Ahead of Saturday’s all-important clash against the Pirates, Gernot Rohr will be without three of his key players

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Hughton backs Bissouma to learn from Liverpool defeat

The Mali international lost possession that led to the build-up of the only goal at Anfield on Saturday

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Bonaventure outshines Musona as Brugge defeat Anderlecht

The reigning Belgian champions extended their unbeaten run in the 2018-19 season by condemning the Purple Whites to their first defeat since May

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Gueye wishes injured Michael Keane well

Both players clashed heads while trying to defend a cross which resulted in the defender's substitution with an oxygen mask on his face

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Wenger receives highest national honour in Liberia

The Frenchman was awarded the country’s highest civilian award at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Friday

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Bony nears Swansea return after long-term injury

The Cote d’Ivoire international has started the recovery process from the injury he suffered during a Premier League encounter in February

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Udinese's Troost-Ekong targets Sampdoria scalp

After sharing the spoils in their opening league match for the season, the centre-back is focused on grabbing a win in his first home game

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Mourinho, Benitez, Mazzarri earn Joel Obi’s praise

The Super Eagles midfielder looked back at individuals that helped him in fulfilling his potentials in the Italian Serie A

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Koulibaly talks up Ancelotti relationship and Napoli’s target

The Partenopei are aiming for greater feats after starting their 2018-19 campaign on a winning note at the Stadio Olimpico

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Sarr commits future to Rennes amid Barca interest

The Senegal international insists on developing himself in the French top-flight and the desire to see out his contract at the Roazhon Park

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‘Salah all the way’ for Uefa Player of the Year

On Monday, the Reds star became the first African footballer to make the final shortlist for the best player in Europe

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Leganes duo Omeruo, Nyom set for LaLiga debut

Mauricio Pellegrino has called up the African stars for his first competitive game in charge of the Madrid outfit

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Neville, Souness hit out at Bailly after Brighton loss

The Ivorian defender endured a tough Sunday afternoon at the Amex Stadium after conceding a penalty in the first half

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Mahrez never thought of English football

The 27-year-old has enjoyed an impressive rise to prominence since he moved from Le Havre to Leicester in 2014

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Silva unsurprised by Gueye's 'amazing' performance

The Senegal international was on top of his game as the Toffees bagged their first win of the season on Saturday

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Arsenal's Iwobi makes Nollywood debut

Watch out! The Super Eagles forward confirmed his appearance in an action-packed Nigerian movie

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Bony's future at Swansea undecided - Potter

The Ivorian forward is still on the sidelines recovering from an injury he picked up in a Premier League match in February

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Benatia: Juventus ready for Chievo clash

Massimiliano Allegri’s men will begin their Scudetto defence with a visit to the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on Saturday

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Nigerians react to Moses international retirement

Fans are obviously surprised to see the Chelsea star retire from national duty at the age of 27

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Aubameyang targets EPL success with Arsenal

The 29-year-old forward who joined the Gunners in January is aiming to guide the London club to win the league this campaign

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Musa begins Al Nassr stint with a bang!

The Super Eagles forward showed a glimpse of his goalscoring prowess in his first competitive game for his new side

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Balde vows to make Inter Milan fans happy

The 23-year-old winger is back in a familiar territory after completing a season-long loan deal to the San Siro

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Mikel sends message to youths across the world

Today, youths all over the world are celebrated, and the Super Eagles skipper dropped some nuggets

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Schlupp revels in long-awaited Palace goal

The Ghana international guided the Eagles to their first win of the season with his opening effort at Craven Cottage

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Tomkins surprised West Ham let Kouyate go

The Senegal international was one of the four signings that joined Roy Hogdson’s side this summer

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Napoli's Ghoulam to return ahead of schedule from injury

The Algeria international is yet to play a competitive game since he damaged his anterior cruciate ligament back in November 2017

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Roma president rues Salah’s sale to Liverpool

The Giallorossi chief admitted that he could do little to prevent the Egypt international from leaving Rome a year ago

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Salah relives James Bond moment

The 26-year-old met with the movie superstar during the Reds’ pre-season tour in the United States

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Cameroon appoint Seedorf, Kluivert as coaches

The Dutch legends have been saddled with the responsibility of managing the Indomitable Lions

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Arsenal need 'miracle' to win the EPL – Kanu

The football icon disclosed his views on Unai Emery’s squad ahead of the new English top-flight season

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Benatia sends message to Milan-bound Higuain

The Argentine is set to complete a loan move to the San Siro Stadium after spending two years in Turin

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Bailly ‘honoured’ to captain Man Utd

The Cote d’Ivoire international led the Red Devils’ for the first time as they ended their US Tour on a winning note on Wednesday

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Partey: Griezmann is Atletico Madrid’s best player

The Ghana international is delighted with the forward’s decision to extend his stay at the Wanda Metropolitano earlier this summer

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Ahmed Musa announces arrival of baby boy

The Nigeria international is a father for the third time!

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