Dubagari FC player, Yakubu Hassan Suspended By NSFA for slapping Referee

The Nasarawa Football Association has just suspended Yakubu Hassan, a footballer who plays for Dubagari Football Club, Lafia, a local team in Nasarawa State indefinitely for slapping a centre referee during a football match.

Halidu Akwashiki, Vice Chairman of the association, confirmed the disciplinary action in an interview with a correspondent of News Agency of Nigeria in Lafia on Wednesday.

Akwashiki said that Hassan slapped the centre referee, Kasimu Ahmadu on October 29 during his team’s encounter with another local team, Winda Force Football Club in Nasarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of the state after he was cautioned for an infringement.

NAN reports that the initiative is for local teams across the state and kicked off on September 26 with 30 teams participating and divided into four groups.

Akwashiki described the incident as bizarre and said the FA via the disciplinary committee set up for the competition sat and decided to suspend the player from further participation in the competition.


Akwashiki, who is also chairman of the competition’s disciplinary committee added that aside from the suspension, the player was directed to write an apology letter to the match officials and his club to pay a fine to the FA.

“The actions we took will serve as lessons to other players and clubs never to intimidate or instigate violence against match officials and to adhere strictly to the rules of the game,” he said.

He explained that the incident had been awkward and embarrassing to the match officials and both teams involved in the fixture and even warranted the player’s teammates reprimanding him for his action.


“It was embarrassing for everyone, and I mean everyone including the fans because we all assumed this action is unheard of in this generation but to our surprise, we have been reminded of the dangers match officials face just for doing their jobs; it is sad,” he said.

Also speaking, Mohammed Isa, Secretary General, Nasarawa State Referees Council, expressed his disappointment over the incident and canvassed for stiffer punishment for any player who violently attacks referees in the course of carrying out their duties on the field of play

Rashford talks about Man Utd's victory among the top four

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford said "it is not impossible" for the club to be in the top four this season.

The Red Devils are currently in tenth place with 13 points, 10 behind Leicester City and Chelsea, who are currently third and fourth.


But Rashford thinks that reaching the Champions League places is not out of reach.

"It's going to be difficult [to be in the top four] but it's not impossible." We do not need to focus on another team, we play our best football when we focus on ourselves and progress.

"It's the only way Man Utd plays good football and we have to do it again." It can be very simple for us and at the same time you do not want to complicate it.


"The essential thing is to recover. I always think that with games at home, if you are energetic in the field, you run and you are animated, you win the games more often.

"Old Trafford is a special place and if we do it with the fans behind us, it's a hard place to find." With the pace we play when we are in top form, it is very difficult to stop. So we use it as a template and we have to do it again.

"I only watch games where we played well and where we did not play. You weigh them and observe how you can be more consistent in the games in which you played well.


"There was a game against Leicester in which it was not 90 minutes of fun, but you went through the game." We won 1-0 and that's a lot for the team and for you as an individual. But ideally, you want that support there and you want to be in a position to help your teammates, "he told Soccer Saturday.

Marinho participates in the VAR celebration

 Midfielder Santos Marinho presented a VAR celebration after scoring a goal out of the box.

As soon as the ball hit the back of the net and his teammates rushed to celebrate with him, he broke free from them.

He then made the hand of the referees when they wanted a decision made through VAR.

Transfer: Real Madrid will offer a more efficient Price for sterling of Man City

Real Madrid is preparing to launch a more effective player bid for Manchester City's Raheem Sterling.

The giants of La Liga want to offer the champions of the Premier League more than 70 million euros, Gareth Bale, who failed to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in Santiago Bernabeu for Sterling, according to Sky Sports.


The newspaper reports that Los Blancos will launch an old offer alongside Pep Guardiola after their representatives will see Sterling appear in England later this month in the 2020 European Cup qualifiers against Montenegro in Wembley and Kosovo in Pristina. .

The report adds that Sterling's representatives met Real Madrid's general manager, José Ángel Sánchez, during the summer, about a transfer to the English star.

Sterling has been impressive for Man City so far this season.


The 21-year-old scored a hat trick in City 5-1 against Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League last month.

It is a fact that I am the best African player in history - Samuel Eto

Samuel Eto'o, legend of Cameroonian football, declared himself the best African player to play football.

The 38-year-old began his career at Real Madrid, then played in 13 clubs, including Barcelona, ​​Inter Milan, Chelsea, Everton and Sampdoria.

He won a Champions League with Inter Milan. But in Barcelona, ​​Eto'o has won three league titles and two problems in the Champions League. He also helped his country win the Olympic gold medal at the 2000 Games in Australia, the African Cup of Nations in 2000 and 2002.


"I do not need to claim anything, it's just a fact, whether I accept it or not, it's a fact," he told AFP Eto, who retired in September.


"When I look where I come from and how good I've been, I think I have the right to be proud, but that does not mean I'm a big head, let alone that. that in this world, people like puppets, and I do not accept being one. "

Dolores Aveiro has blamed a “football mafia” for her son’s failure to win the Ballon D’Or.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Dolores Aveiro, has blamed a “football mafia” for her son’s failure to win the Ballon D’Or.


The Juventus player have win the title for Good five times with long-term rival, Lionel Messi.

However, the Portugal captain was denied a sixth trophy last year, when he finished second to ex-Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric.

“There is a mafia. That’s the right word to define it. Yes, there is a mafia in football,” Dolores told the Portuguese press.

“If there wasn’t a football mafia, my son would have more [individual] international trophies. If you see everything that happened, you will realise that it is the mafia.


“If he was Spanish or English they would not do what they did to him. But since he’s Portuguese and from Madeira… well, this happens.”

Ronaldo is one of the favourites to win this year’s award, though Messi and Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane are also seen as top contenders.

Liverpool Coach, Klopp reaches Arsenal player Martinelli as "the talent of the century"

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called Gabriel Arsenal Gabriel Martinelli "talent of the century".

Martinelli scored a brace when the Gunners were defeated by the Reds in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.


The 18-year-old, who arrived on the Brazilian side of Itano during the summer, soon became an important part of Unai Emery's plans.

Martinelli scored seven goals in just 405 minutes of this season and Klopp praised his performances.

Klopp told the Liverpool website: "Sepp van den Berg also played an incredible match.


"It's really hard to deal with these guys, Martinelli is almost the same age, but he's a talent of the century, he's an amazing striker, so it's really tough.

"Then you have Mesut Ozil nearby and Joe Willock on the right, who, by the way, scored a very good one, like a team like Arsenal in a counter-attack state, we keep them at depth, we surround, we lose the It's really difficult.

"Caoimhin [Kelleher] did not really know what he was, but he was really good at it. him this opportunity. "

Messi to Play International friendly against Brazil after Serving three months Ban

The friendly match between Argentina vs Brazil and Uruguay next. Month, after his three-month international football ban ended.

The 32-Year-Old Player was seen on the pitch during Argentina's Copa America third-place play-off win over Chile on 6 July.

He was later banned after Saying that the Copa America was "corrupt".

The Barcelona Forward, Messi, missed four matches for Argentina during his time of Ban.

Argentina face Brazil in Saudi Arabia on 15 November and Uruguay in Israel on 18 November.

Argentina Full squad:

Goalkeepers
Agustin Marchesin, Juan Musso, Emiliano Martinez, Esteban Andrada

DEFENDERS
Juan Foyth, Renzo Saravia, Nicolas Otamendi, German Pezzella, Marcos Rojo, Nicolas Kannemann, Nicolas Taglafico, Nehuen Perez, Guido Rodriguez

midfielders
Giovani Lo Celso, Leandro Paredes, Nicolas Dominguez, Rodrigo Paul, Marcos Acuna, Roberto Pereyra, Lucas Ocampos

FORWARDS
Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Lucas Gonzalez, Lucas Alario, Lautaro Martinez, Paulo Dybala

Arsenal exit Caraboa cup after loosing to Liverpool in penalty shootout

The England team, Liverpool performed the 'mother of all upsets' as they twice came from behind to level with Arsenal in a thrilling 5-5 draw in the Carabao cup on Wednesday.

Arsenal and Liverpool played with a lot of teenage players bamboozled each other's defences during the entirety of the match with star names Mo Salah, Saido Mane, Aubameyang and Xhaka all rested for the upcoming players.

Youngster Caoimhin Kelleher started in goal for Jurgen Klopp’s side, while Ki-Jana Hoever, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott also played.


While for Arsenal Emile Smith Rowe, Gabriel Martinelli, Reiss Nelson and star player Mesut Ozil lined up for the gunners.


Liverpool's five goals came from a Mustafi own goal in the first quarter of the first half, a Milner effort just before half time, Alex Chamberlain in the 58the minute before Origi rounded up with two superb goals in the 62nd minute and the last few minutes of extra time.


Arsenal scored all five goals  through youngsters namely Pascua, Martinelli, Maitland Niles anf a superman like shot from Willock..

Devoid of extra time following new Carabao cup rules, Liverpool proceeded to win the match 5-4 on penalties.

Robbers attack Juventus legend Claudio Marchisio and his wife

Ex-Italian and Juventus footballer, Claudio Marchisio and his wife Roberta 'were robbed at gunpoint at the family villa in Turin, Italy.

According to report emmy.ng got from an  Italian newspaper La Stampa via Calciomercato.com, four people armed with guns and a screwdriver took money and other expensive possessions from the 33-year-old and his wife, Roberta during the operation which took place late on Tuesday night in the residential area of Vinovo in Turin.


The Rich couple were reportedly heading towards the Bianconeri’s youth academy at the time, before they were held up by the thieves, who requested they return home and hand over their valuables.


It was also reported that Marchisio later reported the sad experience to the Law enforcement in Carabinieri.

Messi makes history after scoring his 50th Career Free-kick

The Barcelona main man, Lionel Messi has scored his 50th goal from a direct free kick for club and country in all competitions.

Among this 50 free-kicks, 44 were scored for Barcelona and while the other 6 were for Argentina.

Barcelona remained unbeaten in all previous 31 La Liga matches in which Messi scored a direct free kick

Ballon D'Or is my Nobel Prize - Cristiano Ronaldo

Juventus and Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo compared the gold medal to the Nobel prize, as he dreams of his sixth title.

Ronaldo said that while he spoke to France Football after making the list of 30 men for the 2019 prize.


The 34-year-old also said he learned from people like Michael Jordan and others who stood out in their work.

"I have learned from him as from all who have distinguished themselves.

"I do not talk about sports alone either. I like to read articles about the Nobel Prize, who invented, generated, created or developed something.


"The Nobel Prize for these guys is like the golden ball for me. I like to know why they invented something and how they did it. It's important and it helps me improve even more, "said Ronaldo.

Reason Why Mourinho wants to manage Arsenal, Tottenham

According to the British Sun, Jose Mourinho is interested in his return to the Premier League. He can become the first coach to win titles in three different English clubs.

Mourinho, who was fired at Manchester United in December 2018, was recently linked to Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham lost four of his ten league games and fell to eleventh place in the standings. He suffered a shameful loss to Team Colchester United of League One in the Carabao Cup.

Unai Emery is also under heavy pressure in the UAE, with Arsenal having won just one of their last four league games and showing little sign of improvement since Arsene Wenger's departure.

Mourinho won the Europa League and EFL Cup during his hectic time at Old Trafford, but could not replicate his success at Chelsea.


During two periods in Chelsea, Mourinho won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup and three EFL Cups.

healthy rivalry with Messi in Spain made me better player - Ronaldo

The Seria A main man, Cristiano Ronaldo has said that his competition with Catalan Forward, Messi has made him a better Stricker.

The two Most popular Footballers have won the Ballon d'Or five times and are considered to be two of the greatest players of all time.

Cristiano Spent about Nine years in Spain, before going to juventus  in 2018 and was awarded the highest honor.


Ronaldo has now echoed those views, telling France Football: "A lot of people said that we fed each other, that being together in Spain made us better.

"That's certainly true. I felt his presence more in Madrid than in Manchester. It was a healthy rivalry. We were the symbols of our clubs.


"It's always nice to be in a flattering way. It's nice if they say I've been the best, a fantastic player.

"Today, I hear everything they say about me, but when it's all over, at the end of my career, I will not mind because I'll disconnect from everything."

Premier League council to discuss the current VAR system

According to the UK Times reports, Premier League bosses will meet to discuss the current VAR system.

The meeting will be held follows another weekend of high-profile incidents, with Everton and Arsenal in particular on the receiving end of harsh decisions.

This season, VAR has been used in 100 Premier League, with as many as 26 overturned decisions, including Brighton's controversial penalty award and Arsenal having a late winner ruled out against Crystal Palace.

However, there has been a single opportunity, where the referee has consulted the pitchside monitor.

Premier League officials have been encouraged to minimize delays by leaving decision-making to the VAR.


But a string of high-profile decisions, have made calls to take a look at the monitors.

The meeting will be next 21 Days

Man U may struggle to finish in the top six this season - Carragher

Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher said Manchester United may be struggling to finish in the top six in the Premier League this season.

Carragher warned United that they could miss a top-six result this season if things continue like that for them.


Ole Gunner Solskjaer's men rank 14th in the Premier League table after nine games after two wins this year.

The Red Devils have already lost a lot of ground in the top four to question their chances of securing the next season of the Champions League.

Manchester United have only scored 10 times in the league this season to question their ability to attack.


Former Liverpool FC defender Carragher believes Manchester United may be struggling to finish in the top six this season.

"I do not think they're getting the top four," Carragher told Sky Sports.

"When we talk about Leicester in the top six and we do not know who will be lost, Man United will undoubtedly be one of the best candidates to get lost in the top six, Leicester getting stronger."


"I think it was promising last week for Manchester United, I think the first half was excellent. But you can not play like that against most teams they face.

"In fact, watching Manchester United in the next two games against Norwich and Bournemouth is a test for Manchester United, are they good enough to open those teams?"

"They have a huge problem, they can not score more than one goal in a game."


United finished sixth in the Premier League standings in the final period after José Mourinho was replaced by the Norwegian coach 10 months ago.

Nigerian Player, Scorers for Arsenal in a 3-2 loss to Blackburn Rovers

Nigerian winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji scored on Saturday for Arsenal in a 3-2 loss to Blackburn Rovers in a Premier League U18 Cup game.

Mazeed Ogungbo scored the first goal for Arsenal after 21 minutes, but goals from Horlock, Lonsdale and Zimba gave Blackburn Rovers a 3-1 lead.

Butler-Oyedeji however took a goal away from the young Gunners in the first minute of the second half's detention period.

Butler-Oyedeji, who has been impressive for Arsenal so far this season, has played ten games with the club.

The young man scored his first goal for the club last weekend in a 2-2 draw against North London rival Tottenham Hotspur.

He hopes to lead Arsenal to victory when he faces Chelsea in November in his next Premier League U-18 Cup game.

Chukwubuike scores Big as Bull Salzburg thrash Napoli 7-1

Nigerian-born striker, Chukwubuike Adamu, has net for Red Bull Salzburg as the Austrian side thrashed Napoli 7-1 in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday.

Adamu opened his goalscoring account in the league as Salzburg recorded the comfortable victory.

He came off the bench in the 63rd minute and a minute later he extended the lead over the young Italians.

Central defender Bryan Okoh, who is eligible to represent Nigeria, Switzerland and United States, was named in Red Bull Salzburg’s starting line-up along with Germany youth-teamer of Nigerian parentage Karim Adeyemi.

Napoli’s Costanzo opened the scoring in the 7th minute only for Sesko to level matters a minute later assisted by Adeyemi, who was taken off in the 20th minute after suffering an injury.


The Austrians led 2-1 at the interval thanks to Sesko’s 14th minute goal, his second of the game.

In the second half, Anselm, Luis Phelipe, Sučić and Seiwald also registered their names on the scoresheet for Salzburg, and Vrikis pulled a goal back when he converted a spot kick.

The Kano-born Austria U18 international, Adamu has tallied over 50 goals for Salzburg’s youth teams since the start of the 2016-2017 season.

Lampard Praises Christian Pulisic after Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Ajax

Chelsea coach, Frank Lampard, has Praise winger, Christian Pulisic, after his team wins 1-0 over Ajax on Wednesday.

According to the Chelsea Manager, Lampard, Pulisic deserved a huge credit after the 21-year-old’s brilliant performance against Ajax.


Michy Batshuayi scored the only goal of the match in the second half of the encounter following an assist from Christian Pulisic to give Lampard’s men all three points against the host in Amsterdam.

“You have to give Christian (Pulisic) huge credit, because the assist was as important as the goal,” Lampard was quoted by Football London as telling reporters after the match.

“His performance tonight and the last couple off the bench might show that. I didn’t listen to the outside talk. I understood the quality of Christian, he is just 21. I have options.


“Christian wants to know what is going on always. I have stayed calm with it. He wants to do well. Training like he has makes me very happy.”

Lampard added: “We respected Ajax, that is how we should be. I do focus on ourselves. The great thing at the moment is the desire and I think we are in the right direction. The signs are good. Five wins in a row can be dangerous, six wins could be even more dangerous.”

Sadio mane and Samuel Chukwueze are Quite Similar - Alberto Moreno

Sadio mane and Samuel Chukwueze are Quite Similar said Villarreal defender, Alberto Moreno.



The Nigerian is said to have made an establishment of himself as the main player in Javi Calleja’s team, since he made his first-team debut last season.

The 20-year-old plays on the right flank for the Yellow Submarine and his qualities on the field have drawn a comparison with Mane, who is one of the key players for Liverpool.

Moreno played alongside the Senegalese star during his time at Anfield and he is convinced about the similarities the two players share together.

“He’s very good, very good.


“It’ll seem like bulls**t, but I’ve been following him since last season. He’s super incisive, fast; you never know where he’s going to go.

“He’s strong too, young, and defined. He’s a lot like Sadio Mane. I’ve seen the two in training and they’re very similar.

“He has a lot to learn because he’s very young, but he’ll become an even better player than he is [now],” Moreno was quoted as saying by Marca.