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Beyond the World Cup, Infantino reiterated interest in two more ideas for global competitions, a women’s version of the Club World Cup and a women’s world league involving national teams. He said he would like the Club World Cup to begin as soon as the next year or two, although …

Tanzania’s national team coach, Emmnauel Amuneke has declared that the East African country still has a lot of work to do in order to get its football to the highest points on the continent. Following his inability to get a single point for The Taifa stars at the ongoing Africa …

Villarreal of Spain winger, Samuel Chukwueze has declared that he is so happy with the decision he took in dumping an offer to join Nigeria’s youth national team, Flying Eagles for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, while opting instead for an appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. …

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has found the sack axe dangling over his head, following his team’s poor form at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, and shock defeat by Madagascar on Sunday. After struggling to beat Burundi and Guinea 1-0 each in their first two matches, the Eagles fell …

Arsenal of England midfielder, Alex Iwobi is basking in the euphoria of the opportunity he has to line out as a playmaker for the Super Eagles at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, as he says it means he is playing in his preferred position, as against being employed …

Former youth international, Kelechi Nwakali has turned up for pre-season training at Arsenal of England, where he is receiving useful tips from one of The Gunners’ former captains, Per Metersacker. Nwakali is seeking to finally tie down a spot in Arsenal’s mainframe, following several loans deals in Holland and Portugal, …

Under-23 national team, Olympic Eagles invitee, Tosin Kehinde is already relishing his season-long loan deal with Randers FC of Denmark, as he says it gives him another opportunity to test his talent in central Europe, and he is hoping to make the best of it. After lining iout with CD …

Arjen Robben Announces Retirement From professional football. Arjen Robben Arjen Robben has announced his retirement from professional football. The former Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Chelsea winger left the German giants at the end of last season and has decided to hang up his boots. He originally considered moving onto …

Arsenal To Wrap up Deal For Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez . Lucas Vazquez The 28-year-old is available for around £30million and Spanish publication AS say a deal could be wrapped up as early as next week if the Gunners are willing to meet his valuation. Having spent around £190m already this summer, …

Manchester United To Get Bale, Kroos And £70m For Pogba . Manchester United will not only net an extraordinary £70m (€78m/$88m) transfer fee for Paul Pogba from Real Madrid but also Gareth Bale and Toni Kroos in part-exchange, claims the Express. The Red Devils midfielder and World Cup winner has stoked speculation that his time at Old …