Monday, 16 January 2017

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

Image result for alexis sanchez arsenalArsenal 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

Image result for howard webbFormer 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

Andy Murray was given a rough ride by Illya MarchenkoWorld No. 1, Andy Murray, kicked off his 2017 Australian Open campaign with a hard-fought victory in straight sets, against IIIya Marchenko today. 

Friday, 13 January 2017

AFCON 2019 : Nigerian Drawn Against South Africa

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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. 

Thursday, 12 January 2017

Mikel Receives N1.1 Billion As Pay-Off

mikel-china-jan2017Former 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

Image result for super eaglesThe 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.

Wednesday, 11 January 2017

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

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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.