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Former Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou on Tuesday slammed his successor Ahmad Ahmad over claims that Cameroon is not ready to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Malagasy Ahmad, who ended Hayatou’s 29-year reign as CAF president last March, had said that the country’s infrastructure “wasn’t ready” to host the 2019 CAN and even suggested he may ...

Nigeria’s Jay Jay Okocha is arguably one of the most talented African footballers of all time. Blessed with sublime footwork and a mesmerizing dribbler, he was one of the golden generation of Nigeria players and a pillar of the Eagles side that won gold at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and graced three successive FIFA World Cups between 1994 and 2002. ...

Real Madrid beat Manchester United 2-1 on Tuesday to lift the European Super Cup for the fourth time as they became the first team to retain the trophy since AC Milan in 1990. Brazilian midfielder Casemiro struck the opener with a left-foot strike midway through the first half while Spain midfielder Isco consolidated Real’s advantage with a slick finish in ...

BARCELONA are reportedly set to sign Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho. Barcelona have been in talks with Liverpool for Coutinho following the sale of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain in a £200million deal. And now ESPN claim Coutinho is set to be announced as Neymar’s replacement. The Catalan giants are said to have agreed an initial £81.6m fee with Liverpool, which could ...

Tottenham sold Kyle Walker to Manchester City for £50million in July and look set to start the season with just one fit recognised full-back in Ben Davies due to injuries to Kieran Trippier and Rose. Rose missed the end of the 2016/17 campaign because of a knee injury but is expected in full training soon. Manchester United were linked with ...

PHILIPPE COUTINHO is attempting to force through a move to Barcelona by performing poorly in training, according to sensational claims. Coutinho is Barcelona’s top target after they lost Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain. But Liverpool and manager Jurgen Klopp have been adamant the Brazilian will not leave Anfield. However, according to Yahoo Sport, Coutinho is trying to force Liverpool into selling ...

Hackers who have leaked Game of Thrones scripts and other data from entertainment company HBO have released a note demanding a ransom payment. In a new dump, they also published a script for the as yet unbroadcast fifth episode of the current series. Company documents and video episodes of other HBO shows were also shared. The hackers claim to have ...

BARCELONA are looking to complete the signing of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool within hours, according to sensational reports in Spain. The Catalan giants have made Coutinho their No1 target following Neymar’s departure to Paris Saint-Germain. And with Coutinho supposedly keen on a move to the Nou Camp, Liverpool could be set to lose their star playmaker. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp ...

Jose Mourinho has opened the door to a stunning move for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale before the transfer window shuts at 11pm on August 31. Zinedine Zidane did not strongly commit to Bale when he was asked about Mourinho’s comments. Bale’s future at the Bernabeu is in doubt as Real look to bring in Monaco’s £160million wonderkid Kylian Mbappe. ...

Zinedine Zidane has refused to rule out a summer exit for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, after Jose Mourinho admitted that he would make the Welshman his number one target if he fell out of Los Blancos’ plans. Zidane was quizzed heavily over the possibility of Bale leaving in his pre-UEFA Super Cup press conference on Monday, refusing to be ...