Bolt Stripped Of Beijing Gold Medal

Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the World, alongside his Jamaican teammates who took part in the 4x100 meters relay race, have all been formally stripped of their Beijing "008 Olympic Gold Medal. This development, follows the disqualification of fellow teammate Nesta Carter, who tested positive to banned substances. 

Wayne Rooney Is Just As Good As Ronaldo And Messi

Wayne Rooney is just as good as the duo of Ronaldo and Messi, new statistics have showed. Rooney, who burst into the football scene, when he was signed by Manchester United in the summer of 2004 for £25.6. Upon his signing, he was tipped to become the greatest player in the history of the World. But given the potential he displayed in his teens and early 20s, the World would agree that the player failed therefore in fulfilling this promise.

FA reduces Ikeme's Ban To 2 Matches

The English FA, has decided to reduce goalkeeper, Carl Ikeme's three-match suspension by one game. The goalkeeper who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers, was handed a three-match ban following the straight red card he received for pushing Norwich City's player Wes Hoolahan, after he accused the player of diving inside the penalty area to deceive the referee.

Wenger Could Miss Chelsea Clash If Found Guilty Of Physical Assault On A Fourth Official

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, could miss his team's key match against Chelsea. Arsena Wenger, was charged by the FA for misconduct, a product of his reactions during the team's game against Burnley over the weekend. A statement from the FA read - '' It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute, he used abusive and.or insulting words towards the fourth official.

BREAKING NEWS : Stoke Agree Deal For Berahino

Stoke City, have finally agreed a fee with West Bromwich Albion to sign Saido Berahino. Skysports News reports that the potters will pay an initial £10m, rising to £15m based on performance incentives. The striker is set to undergo a medical and agree personal terms with Stoke. 

As a replacement, West Brom are targeting Watford's Odion Ighalo and have begun talks with the Hornets over a potential deal. 

UPDATE : Depay Deal Sealed

Manchester United has agreed to a deal by Lyon for Memphis Depay. Depay makes the move to France for a fee that could rise to £21.7m after 18months at Old TRafford. The Winger, struggled for play time under Jose Mourinho, who took over from Van Gaal last summer, having only made eight appearances in all competitions this season.

Depay Transfer, Almost Sealed - Lyon President

The deal for Memphis Depay to join Lyon, is almost completed, says club president Jean-Michel Aulas. Sky Sports News, are reporting that Manchester United have agreed to sell Depay to the french club for a fee which could rise to £21.7m, and will also include a buy-back option as well as sell-on clauses. 

Juventus, Real Madrid, Bayern and United Kits Leaked

In what appears to be a breach, a couple of top clubs have had their next season's third-kit leaked to the public. Kits for Manchester United, Juventus, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, have all been leaked online. All four clubs use Adidas as their kit manufacturer. 

BREAKING NEWS : Novak Djokovic Knocked Out Of 2017 Australian Open

Novak Djokovic's hopes of a record-breaking seventh Australian Open title, were shattered by an inspired Denis Istomin in a five-set thriller today. Djokovic's reign came to an abrupt end in the second round of the competition, as he lost 7-6(10-8) 5-7 2-6 7-6(7-5) 6-4 on Rod Laver Arena. 

Manchester United Dethrones Real Madrid To Top Football's Richest List

Manchester United, have record their highest ever revenue, to top football's richest list. The club who hasn't topped too many leagues in the last few years, have come out to show that, although not getting right on the pitch, it's management got everything right outside the pitch, especially in the areas of it's revenues. 

Ifeanyi Ubah FC, Bounces Back With Big Win After LMC Sanction

FC Ifeanyi Ubah put up their best display yet during the Match Day 2 games of the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, played across the country yesterday, Wednesday. The Anambra based club, thrashed the MFM FC by 4-0, the biggest scoreline so far in the league this season. 

LVG Retires From Coaching

Ex-Manchester United and Netherlands manager, Louis Van Gaal, has retired from coaching, after a 26-years career run. The 65-years old coach, has been out of job since leaving United just hours after winning the FA Cup in May 2016. In his words - ''I thought maybe I would stop, then I thought it would be a sabbatical, but now I do not think I will be returning to coaching'', he told a Dutch newspaper.

Ibrahimovic Says Pogba Must Learn To Embrace Pressure

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, has warned Paul Pogba he will have to learn to deal with pressure if he is to develop into one of the world's top players. Pogba, the most expensive footballer in history, endured an afternoon to forget at Old Trafford on Sunday as he gave away a penalty during Manchester United's 1-1 draw with bitter rivals, Liverpool. 

West Ham Rejects Marseille's Bid For Payet, Again !

Marseille, have failed to reach an agreement with West Ham over a deal for midfielder; Dimitri Payet. Sources from Skysports are reporting that West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan has rejected an improved second bid worth around £20m from the Ligue 1 side, and is refusing to be bullied into a quick sale, especially as the club has no financial need to sell the 29-year-old midfielder. 

Man Utd. Didn't Buy Me For Goals - Pogba

Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba, has claimed that his role as a midfielder is not to score goals, but to dictate play. The 23-year-old, who moved back to England for a €89.3million fee from Juventus last summer, has only scored four goals, and provided three assists in 20 premier league matches.

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez Admits To €1Million Tax Fraud

Arsenal forward, and Chilean International Alexis Sanchez, has admitted to tax fraud of up to €1million to a certain court. Sanchez accepted the charge on Monday via video link. Prosecutor, Miguel Angel Perez de Gregorio, argued that Alexis avoided payment of tax on his image rights, by using a company based in Malta. 

Ibrahimovic's Goal, Was Offside - Howard Webb

Former Premier League referee, Howard Webb, has said that Manchester United's goal against Liverpool, was an offside. In his comments, the former referee stated that the equalizing goal, during the 1-1 draw on Sunday, should not have stood. The goal, which was scored by Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the 84th minute, to cancel out Milner's penalty, and brought United level-up with Liverpool.

AUSTRALIAN OPEN : Andy Murray Up To A winning Start

World No. 1, Andy Murray, kicked off his 2017 Australian Open campaign with a hard-fought victory in straight sets, against IIIya Marchenko today. 

AFCON 2019 : Nigerian Drawn Against South Africa

Nigeria's Super Eagles, have been drawn against South Africa, Libya, and Seychelles in Group E of the 2019 AFCON qualifying series. The draws were held last night in Gabon. 

Mikel Receives N1.1 Billion As Pay-Off

Former Chelsea midfielder,and Super Eagles captain; John Mikel Obi, has received the sum of £2million (N1.1billion)his former club Chelsea, as severance pay. Mikel spent 10years at the English side, before leaving the club in the January transfer window to sign for Chinese Super League side, Tianjin TEDA.

Super Eagles Move One Place Up in New FIFA Rankings

The Nigeria Senior National Team, Super Eagles, have moved a step up in the new FIFA rankings released this morning. The Super Eagles of Nigeria, are now ranked as the 50th best team in the World.

FIFA Expands World Cup's Teams from 32 to 48, As La Liga Gets Set To Go To Court

The World'd Football governing body; FIFA, has announced it's plans to increase the number of teams participating in the World Cup, from 32 to 48. The new team structure, will be unveiled during the 2026 World Cup finals, as 48 countries will be represented at the competition.