AFCON 2015: Siasia Speaks Ahead Of Algeria Clash

Flying Eagles coach Samson Siasia has warned his charges not to underestimate Algeria ahead of their last group game at the CAF U-23 championship.
Nigeria played a 2 – 2 draw with the Pharaohs of Egypt in the second group game.

Diego Costa suspension creates problem for Chelsea that won't go away

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Diego Costa of Chelsea is shown a yellow card by referee Mike Dean during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on September 19, 2015 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Diego Costa doesn’t belong in the Premier League.

Sports: The New Gold Mine

It was once the forbidden field, one for the never-do-wells and the society’s rejects. Today, sports has become the new money-spinner, especially in the developed world, where it has become a millionaire-maker, a business with very elastic boundaries, an employer of labour and a means of expression for many who could not find a place in ‘everyday’ society.

Lionel Messi accidentally photobombs Cristiano Ronaldo

The UEFA event in Monaco on Thursday gave us plenty. We had the Champions League group stage draw, Lionel Messi winning the Best Player in Europe award and Ronaldo getting accidentally photobombed by Messi. Check it out below.

Messi looks like that hungry person at a restaurant who sees the food finally arriving at the table. Ronaldo looks a little bothered.
But what a picture of two legends.

Chelsea Transfer News: John Stones, Alex Telles, Juan Cuadrado Involved In Latest Rumors

After very little activity in upgrading their championship-defending squad, Chelsea appear poised to make their first big addition. The club is confident they can sign highly regarded John Stones, despite a strained relationship with Everton.

Jose Mourinho responds to Rafa Benitez’s wife’s comments with insults of his own

After Chelsea's preseason win over Barcelona Tuesday night, Jose Mourinho gave a scathing reply to the wife of Rafa Benitez, who earlier in the day took a jab at the Portuguese manager.

Schweinsteiger excited for reunion with van Gaal at United

Photo: AP Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal listens during a news conference, Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in Bellevue, Wash. Manchester United is in the Seattle area for an international friendly soccer match against Mexico's Club America on Friday.

 

 

Chelsea one of three competing offers for Pogba, claims Spanish paper

For the amount of money Chelsea can spend this summer -- Petr Cech's sale has cleared significant room in the budget, Fernando Torres's still more and the Yokohama Rubber deal most of all -- our transfer rumours this summer have been rather prosaic. A downgrade at backup keeper? Sure, why not? An injured centre forward to back up Diego Costa? Ok!

Real Madrid Transfer News: Cristiano Ronaldo, David De Gea, Sergio Ramos And More Involved In Latest Speculation

 

As one former Manchester United star commits his immediate future to Real Madrid, the two European giants continue to be locked in negotiations involving two Spain internationals potentially moving in opposite directions.

Argentine Kidnapped In Nigeria: Chanting Lionel Messi’s Name Saved My Life

An Argentine who was kidnapped in Nigeria owes his life to footballing superstar Lionel Messi, after chanting his compatriot’s name to calm his violent captors, as revealed by Goal.

Real Madrid Transfer News: Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, David De Gea, Paul Pogba In Latest Rumors

Winger Gareth Bale, right, not Cristiano Ronaldo appears to be safe at Real Madrid this summer. Reuters

Less than a day removed from the sacking of manager Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reportedly set his sights on former Liverpool and Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez. Los Blancos wrapped up a disappointing campaign with zero trophies, and could watch as archrival Barcelona complete the ever rare treble.

Drogba’s son chooses England

His father might be an Ivory Coast legend, but Didier Drogba’s son Isaac, 16, has no intentions of representing the 2015 African Cup of Nations champions.