Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury – Madrid
France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France, his club Real Madrid said Saturday but could be ready to play again when La Liga resumes.
Figueredo bribes paid ‘for decades’ – prosecutor
Former FIFA vice-president Eugenio Figueredo received millions of dollars in bribes throughout his career at the top of South American football, prosecutors claimed Friday.
England need Rooney to fire – Hodgson
“It doesn’t matter how much good work he can do for us off the field in terms of being some sort of a mentor for the younger players. We really need him being Wayne Rooney on the field scoring goals, making goals and with his drive and commitment leading us forward.”
Our gates are open to sport ambassadors, others – Lalong
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Friday said the doors of the State Government gates were open to the sports ambassadors of the state and all Plateau citizens in diaspora.
Oliseh undecided on U-23 stars for Eagles
Coach Sunday Oliseh has yet to give his approval for the invitation of U23 stars Oghenekaro Etebo and goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel to the Eagles training camp for CHAN, it has been gathered.
Ighalo eyes victory over Man U
Odion Ighalo is high on confidence that his side can defeat a depleted Manchester United side in Saturday’s early game at Vicarage Road.
The Nigeria international, 26, has scored seven goals in 12 Premier League appearances so far this season and returns to the Hornets on a high after helping his nation into the third round of World Cup 2018 qualification.
