US government officials have been warned that there could be “catastrophic” security consequences if cities hosting World Cup matches do not receive funding that has been frozen. Almost $900m (£666m) designated for the 11 host cities in the US has … Read more →
Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has confirmed he has finalized his move to Italian giants AC Milan. After undergoing medical tests over the weekend, the Ghanaian arrived at Milanello this morning to sign a reported 18-month contract. He posted on … Read more →
The Minister of Sports and Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has again placed another $100,000 (about N16m) incentive on the line for the home-based Eagles to pocket if they grab the ticket to the final … Read more →
Man Utd want Hamsik in Vidic deal Napoli are said to have a four-year contract ready for Nemanja Vidic, but David Moyes is keen to have prolific midfielder Marek Hamsik included in any negotiations. Source: Tuttosport Sunday, January 26, 2014 … Read more →
We understand that while initial reports suggested Michael Essien failed an earlier Milan medical, he passed supplementary tests.According to La Repubblica, the Ghana international failed tests related to an old anterior cruciate ligament injury.Per that report and after checking from … Read more →
Michael Essien‘s agent has met with AC Milan board members to discuss a loan move to San Siro for theChelsea midfielder, Goal understands. Essien’s representative, Fabien Piveteau, travelled to Milan on Thursday morning to discuss terms with the Serie A outfit, who are keen to … Read more →
The Blues have confirmed they have signed the FC Basel winger, subject to the agreement of personal terms and pending a medical, as Juan Mata prepares to join Manchester United Chelsea have agreed a deal for 21-year-old FC Basel winger Mohamed Salah. The Blues … Read more →
Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Member Randy Abbey is now the majority shareholder of premiership side Heart of Lions. The former Kessben CEO is reported to have acquired 70 percent shares in the Volta Region club. Consequently, he has resigned … Read more →
A Spanish judge Wednesday agreed to consider a case lodged against Barcelona president Sandro Rosell over the signing of Brazilian striker Neymar. A member of the fan-owned club, Jordi Cases, lodged a complaint last month against Rosell alleging misappropriation because … Read more →
PSG to offer €70m for Pogba With Paul Pogba’s value seemingly increasing with each passing day, Paris Saint-Germain are now reportedly willing to offer Juventus €70 million for the midfielder, but the Bianconeri are said to want to hold on to the … Read more →
Thomas Muller has made it clear that he sees no reason to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid amid reports linking him with a move to the Spanish giants. The Santiago Bernabeu side are rumoured to be considering a swoop for the 24-year-old at the … Read more →
The Spanish giants top Deloitte’s Football Money List yet again, while there are noticeable gains for Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain Real Madrid were the world’s highest-earning football club in 2012-13, racking up a record ninth successive season at the top … Read more →
Manchester United have made a club-record bid in the region of £35m for Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata. Mata, 25, has been linked with a move from Stamford Bridge having struggled to hold down a regular starting place under Jose Mourinho. … Read more →
The versatile Chilean missed out on a spot in the FifPro World XI, but believes nonetheless that no other midfielders are at his high level Juventus star Arturo Vidal believes that he is the best player in the world in his position as … Read more →
Emmanuel Adebayor has admitted that even his family thought he was rubbish during the dark days at Tottenham under Andre Villas-Boas. The striker, who scored twice at the weekend and has been a revelation under new manager Tim Sherwood, struggled … Read more →
Muntari lined up by Hull Sulley Muntari could be on his way back to the Premier League with Hull after falling out of favour at AC Milan under Clarence Seedorf. Source: Daily Mirror Monday, January 20, 2014 11:55 PM Schalke … Read more →