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The club have found their replacement for Thibaut Courtois, who was sold to Real Madrid earlier in the day Chelsea have paid a reported world-record £72 million (€80m/$92m) to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Club as a successor to Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois. The new fee smashes the previous goalkeeper transfer record, set when Liverpool purchased Alisson Becker from Roma for £65m in July. Kepa has signed a seven-year contract with the Blues as they finish the transfer window with a flourish “It’s a very important decision for me, for…

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This year’s GTBank Ogun State Principals Cup Season Six has seen Alamuwa Grammar School, Ado Odo, Ota and Muslim High School, Isolu emerge winners in the boys and girls’ categories at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta, Ogun State. In the boys’ category, favourite, Pakoto High School, Ifo lost 4-5 on penalties to Alamuwa School after the match had ended 1-1 in regulation time. The game, which was evenly matched, saw both teams creating chances with Alamuwa missing several scoring opportunities before Ojurogbe Afeez put the underdogs ahead to lead his…

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Mikel Obi’s father, a 74-year-old Jos-based transporter, Chief Michael Obi, has opened up on the kind of relationship he has with his son. Chief Obi was abducted while travelling for a family meeting along Makurdi-Enugu expressway from Jos in June. It is the second time that he has been kidnapped, with the first one being in August 2011. Mikel John Obi was told about his father’s abduction just hours before he led Nigeria into their final World Cup group stage game against Argentina. Mikel put aside the trauma to play…

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Arsene Wenger concedes that spending 22 years in charge of Arsenal was a mistake, with the Frenchman feeling as though he became “a prisoner of my own challenges”. Having worked so hard to rebuild the Gunners in his image, the long-serving coach found it difficult to sever ties with the club. There were plenty of opportunities for him to walk away, with Real Madrid and England having made several attempts to secure the services of a proven performer. Wenger also faced fan protests towards the end of his reign, but…

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Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic won the hearts of many at the just concluded Russia 2018 World cup tournament as she proved herself to be a hugger. Away from the trophy win, there was another spectacular series of events captured on camera and it was done by no other person than the Croatian president. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović showed us she is definitely the life of the party as she put her emphathic side and emotions on display during and after her team battled France for the Russia 2018 World Cup trophy at the…

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France won the Fifa World Cup for the second time by overcoming Croatia’s bold challenge in a thrilling final in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium. Didier Deschamps’ side repeated the success on home soil at France ’98 by a margin that hardly looked possible as Croatia stood toe-to-toe with the favourites for an hour. France’s victory meant Deschamps, who captained them 20 years ago, became just the third man to win the competition as a player and coach. Croatia also felt their luck deserted them, but ultimately France ran out victorious to…

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Chelsea have signed Italian midfielder Jorginho from Napoli for £50m. Jorginho, 26, has signed a five-year contract to join former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge. “I am absolutely ecstatic to be here at Chelsea,” Jorginho said. “It is not easy to become part of such a big team so I am very, very happy. I am excited to play in such an intense league, for a team that gives everything to play and win.” Share on: WhatsApp

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Chelsea have confirmed Maurizio Sarri as their new head coach. The Italian has signed a three-year deal with the Stamford Bridge side and will replace Antonio Conte, who was sacked on Friday. It was confirmed in May that he was closing in on a move to the Premier League side, with the delay due to a disagreement over the compensation that the Blues needed to pay Napoli to release him from his deal with the Serie A outfit. Chelsea are already a week into their pre-season training, but the 59-year-old…

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Barcelona have signed defender Clement Lenglet from Sevilla. The Frenchman has signed a five-year contract at Camp Nou, with Barca having paid his €35.9 million (£31.7m/$41.9m) release clause. Lenglet’s deal includes a release clause, which stands at €300m (£264m/$350m), and runs until June 30, 2023. It brings to an end a saga that has stretched several months, with the Catalan side having long been linked with the Frenchman. Lenglet became one of Europe’s most sought-after defenders at Sevilla, following his arrival from Ligue 1 side Nancy in January 2017. Share…

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The Italian was informed of his departure on Thursday, with former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri set to replace him. Antonio Conte has left Chelsea after two years in charge Antonio Conte has left Chelsea after two years in charge Conte was appointed as Chelsea manager in the summer of 2016, leaving his role as Italy head coach to take the job at Stamford Bridge. He enjoyed a hugely successful first season in English football, leading the London club to the Premier League title. However, the Blues mounted a miserable defence…

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