Arsenal players to wear shirts with ’Alexis’ on the back this weekend, in support of his swollen lip

Arsenal players have vowed to wear shirts with "Alexis" written at the back this weekend in support of his swollen lip.

The arsenal player picked up the injury during the leicester match in the last few minutes and his team mates have decided to sympathise with him at the weekend

Nigerian Coach Denied Anthony Joshua's Request To Represent Nigeria at Olympics

Sports writer and broadcaster for BBC Sport, Oluwashina Okeleji, shared these surprising new revelations miniutes ago. British boxing champion of Nigerian ancestry, Anthony Joshua, wanted to represent Nigeria at the 2012 Olympics, but a coach in Abuja told him there was no chance.

Joshua reportedly asked to join the Nigerian trials but was told that if he was good enough he'd represent England instead of coming back to Nigeria.

Champions League semi-final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid and Juventus vs Monaco

Real Madrid have been drawn against Atletico Madrid and Juventus will face Monaco in next month's Champions League semi-finals.

The all-Madrid semi is a repeat of last year's final, which Real won on penalties, and the final three years ago which Real alkso won in extra-time.

Ugo Ehiogu Dead: Former England And Aston Villa Footballer Dies, Aged 44

Ugo Ehiogu has died after suffering a heart attack at Tottenham's training ground
Ehiogu, 44, was taken to hospital on Thursday after paramedics were called
But the former central defender died in hospital, the club has announced
The four-cap England international is survived by wife Gemma and two children
Ugo Ehiogu has died after suffering a heart attack at Tottenham's training ground on Thursday morning.

The Spurs Under 23s coach collapsed on the club's academy training pitches and received immediate attention from the Tottenham medical staff.

Paramedics were called and he was rushed to hospital by ambulance, but passed away in the early hours of Friday morning at the age of just 44.

He leaves behind his wife Gemma, whom he married in 2005, and a son, Obi Jackson. Ehiogu also had a daughter, Jodie.

"Eagles Door Still Open For Enyeama" — Rohr

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Vincent Enyeama has problems with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).

OSC Lille goalkeeper Enyeama quit the Super Eagles in 2015 after a row with former coach Sunday Oliseh.

Rohr has since stated that the door is open for 34-year-old shot-stopper to return to the Super Eagles. Enyeama has over 100 caps for Nigeria.

“The door is open for Vincent Enyeama in the national team,”, Rohr said. “I think he had a problem with the federation, so he wanted someone to call him before coming.

“They called him or they didn’t reach him I don’t know,” the German tactician continued.

“We have three goalkeepers at the moment but we will welcome everybody who will respect our work rate, solidarity and humility.

“And not expect special favours. So the door is opened also to Enyeama.”

"Arsenal Was Interested In Signing Me" - Iheanacho

Arsenal were interested in signing me, says Nigeria star Iheanacho

Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho says he preferred Portuguese giants FC Porto over English side Manchester City.

The 20-year-old striker joined City's Academy from Taye Academy on 10 January 2014 and he has since revealed that his father convinced him to join the English side.

”After the tournament, a few European clubs were interested in signing me: Arsenal, Porto and some others," Iheanacho told Theplayerstribune.com.

"And also, of course, Manchester City. I did not know much about these clubs.

“I thought I would choose Porto, because I knew many African players had success with the club in the past," he continued.

"I didn’t really believe that I could play at City because they had so many incredible players.

"But my father told me that I should choose City because he believed that I could achieve great things there,"he added.

"So I listened to my father."

Borussia Dortmund Finds Bed For Stranded Monaco Fans #bedforawayfans

Dortmund are trying to find Monaco fans beds after the game was postponed tonight.

In a recent tweet, they tweeted this

Dear supporters of @AS_Monaco_EN! If you need accommodation in Dortmund, please check #bedforawayfans. #bvbasm

Sheer class. #bedforawayfans #bvbasm

Borussia Dortmund vs Monaco Game Postponed

Borussia Dortmund’s game with Monaco has been cancelled after an explosion near the German club’s team bus while on the way to the stadium.

According to reports, the incident occurred only 10 kilometres from Signal Iduna Park, the club’s home ground, where the Champions League quarter-final first leg was due to be held.

While there were no serious injuries suffered by anyone on board, the mother of Spain international defender Marc Bartra told Radio COPE that her son suffered light injuries to his arm in the incident – understood to be as a cause of the broken glass – and is being treated in hospital.

Read: Dortmund team bus explosion leaves at least one injured

Local police said there was “no danger inside the stadium” for fans, but the game has been called off regardless, with it now scheduled to instead be played on tomorrow, Wednesday 12 April with a 5.45pm(UK time) kick off.

Marc Batra Injured After Explosion Hits Borussia Dortmund Bus

Marc Bartra has been injured after an explosion near Borussia Dortmund's team bus as they prepared to travel for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final against Monaco.

A statement from the local police has confirmed that an explosion occurred as the team set off for the first leg of their tie at Signal Iduna Park.

"In the run-up to the Champions League match of BVB against AS Monaco, there was an explosion near the BVB team teambus shortly after 7 pm," it read.

"To our knowledge the windows of the bus are cracked (fully or partly) and one person was injured.

"It is not yet possible to say exactly what the explosion was or exactly where it exploded."

Whether or not the game goes ahead will be decided at 20.30 local time - 15 minutes before the original kick-off time, Dortmund have confirmed.

Borussia Dortmund team bus involved in explosion ahead of Monaco tie

Borussia Dortmund have confirmed their team bus has been involved in an explosion ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against Monaco with defender Marc Bartra reported to have been taken to hospital.

A tweet from the German club’s official Twitter account an hour before kick-off at the Westfalenstadion read: “At our bus departure, an incident has occurred. One person was injured. More information to follow.”



A later tweet read: “Bomb explosion on the team bus at the team hotel. Players in security. No danger at the stadium. More information to follow.”

Lewandowski Doubt To Face Real – Ancelotti

Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted star striker Robert Lewandowski is a doubt for the Champions League clash with Real Madrid after he only trained for 20 minutes on Tuesday because of a bruised shoulder.

Robert Lewandowski Lewandowski has scored 38 goals for Bayern this season, including seven in the Champions League, and is crucial to their chances in Wednesday’s quarter-final first leg at the Allianz Arena. He injured his right shoulder on Saturday when he netted twice in Bayern’s 4-1 thrashing of Borussia Dortmund. Lewandowski said after that game he was confident of facing Real, but his struggles in training on the eve of the match suggest he faces a battle to be ready. “He trained today only for 20 minutes, because he had a problem in his last game. He felt good, but we’ll see how he feels tomorrow,” said Ancelotti in a press conference on Tuesday. “If he has no pain, he will play, if he has pain, he won’t play.” Ancelotti refused to be pressed when asked what the chances are of Lewandowski facing a Real side led by their superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo. “I can’t give a percentage, he trained today and we have to see how he feels,” said the Italian. “He had a good feeling, but I can’t say whether he will feel better or not (tomorrow).”

If Lewandowski drops out, his place is likely to go to Thomas Mueller, who netted twice in the 6-0 drubbing of Augsburg a fortnight ago but has missed the last two games with an ankle injury. “If he (Lewandowski) doesn’t play, it won’t affect our preparations and plans,” said Ancelotti. “We know how important Lewandowski is to us, but we also have other good players.”

Winger Arjen Robben said the team were not nervous about the prospect of losing their star goal-scorer. “The advantage we have is that we have a big team at our disposal, if he doesn’t play — which isn’t sure yet — we have other players who can step in which is why we are calm about it,” insisted Robben, who spent two years at Madrid before joining Bayern in 2009. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be back between the posts after missing the last two games having had minor foot surgery nearly a fortnight ago. “Neuer is fit, he trained well today and he will start the game,” confirmed Ancelotti. But Bayern will definitely be without Germany centre-back Mats Hummels, who injured ankle ligaments in training on Sunday and is doubtful for the return leg on April 18.

In Hummels’ absence, Jerome Boateng and Javi Martinez will partner up at centre-back for Bayern, who are bidding to reach the semi-finals for the sixth year in a row.

Airport Named After Cristiano Ronaldo To Be Opened March 29

An airport named after Cristiano Ronaldo in his native Madeira, Portugal will be opened on March 29. The Real Madrid forward, follows in the footsteps of celebrities like John Lennon, after the Aeroporto Da Madeira was named after him.

A signage went up on Friday, ahead of the official unveiling on March 29, the day after Portugal play Sweden in the island’s capital, Funchal.
It adds to a collection of Ronaldo-related establishments that have been built over the last few years. A museum has also been opened in Madeira, while he has also opened two hotels in Funchal and Lisbon.

The 32-year-old is easily the most successful footballer from the European country, having won the Champions League, La Liga, the Premier League and three Ballon D’Or awards.

I’m Playing My Own Game, Not Like Kante – Wilfred Ndidi

Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has insisted that he is not another version of N’Golo Kante.

Ndidi was brought in by Premier League title-winning coach, Claudio Ranieri, after Leicester City sold Kante to Chelsea last summer.

Ndidi has found his feet quickly in England, with some pundits suggesting he plays a similar role with the France international.

“No, I have never put myself in Kante’s shoes,” Ndidi told Goal.

“I didn’t look to play like him when I arrived. I just came here to play my own game. I just feel like a different player to him.

“He is a good player, he has proved that he’s great this season. With the support of others, you can do anything you want and you can do it here.”

Dele Alli To Miss 3 Matches Following Red Card At Wembley

Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been hit with a three game Euro ban after his red card at Wembley last month.

It means Alli will miss half of Tottenham's Champions League Group stage campaign if they reach UEFA's top competition next season.

It is a big punishment by UEFA designed to send a strong message after Alli's tackle on Brecht Dejaegere.

Alli apologised afterwards and Tottenham tried to argue down the punishment this week but UEFA's Control, Ethics and disciplinary Board dished out the punishment.

Ahmed Musa Ties Senegalese Player's Boots

Ahmed Musa was captured yesterday helping an opponent tie his boot during the match the Super Eagles of Nigeria played with the Teranga Lions of Senegal.

The match ended in a draw as Kelechi Iheanacho scored an equaliser for the Nigerian team on the penalty spot after the Senegalese team took on an early lead.


Ahmed Musa's show of love was one of the beautiful highlights of the game and the photo has since gone viral

Leicester City Winger Ahmed Musa Has Stepped Down As Assistant Captain of Nigeria

Leicester City winger, Ahmed Musa, has stepped down as assistant captain of the Super Eagles team.

Musa informed coach Gernot Rohr of his decision, just before the kick off of their friendly match against Senegal, at The Hive Stadium in London.

This development was confirmed by BBC reporter, Oluwashina Okeleji via his Twitter account.

He wrote: “Breaking: Leicester City winger Ahmed Musa has stepped down as assistant captain of #Nigeria ahead of tonight’s friendly against #Senegal.”

Musa was appointed as assistant captain to John Obi Mikel exactly one year ago.

The 24-year-old who had replaced Vincent Enyeama as skipper until then, handed over to Mikel Obi.

“I want to announce now that from today, John Obi

Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr Angry With Victor Moses

Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr on Monday exchanged words with Chelsea player Victor Moses.


According to reports, Rohr and other coaches are unhappy with Moses' withdrawal from the national team squad days leading up to their first friendly against Senegal.

Manager Rohr was visibly angry with Moses during the face-to-face discussion he had with the Chelsea wing-back on Monday.

Victor Moses has stated that he only showed up at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, London because he didn’t want the coaches to think that he was faking the injury he suffered against Manchester United about a week ago.

However, Moses has featured for Chelsea after the Manchester United game, playing over 70 minutes in his side's 2-1 victory over Stoke last weekend.

Micheal Essien's Wife Buys Como, Italian Club, Takes Its Full Possession

Michael Essien's Wife Buys Italian Club,Takes Its Full Possession (photos)

Former Chelsea star Michael Essien's wife Akosua Puni Essien has purchased Italian football club Como for £206,000 at auction.The club were in Serie B as recently as last season:

The acquisition does not include the club’s board, training ground or the brand. However, Essien’s purchase at the bankruptcy auction will see the club now known as FC Como.

In a statement on their website, Como suggested that the new owner is "honoured to be part of a club which has 110 years of history."


Como were in the top flight in 2002-03, although three back-to-back relegations plunged the club into a difficult financial position and subsequent bankruptcy. They re-entered the Italian football setup in 2005-06 in Serie D.

After relegation from the second tier last season, Como are pushing for promotion in Serie C1 A and sit eighth in the table.

Their notable former players include Italy’s 1982 FIFA World Cup heroes Paolo Rossi, who made six appearances on loan in 1975-76, and Marco Tardelli, who spent a season at the club before making his move to Juventus in 1976.

The club’s youth setup also produced legendary Azzurri full-back Gianluca Zambrotta, who won the World Cup in 2006 with Italy, and current Lazio and Italy midfielder Marco Parolo.

UEFA Champions League Quarter Final #RoadToCardiff Draw

The draw has been announced for the #RoadToCardiff Uefa Champions League and it seems to have a lot of tough fixtures

Here are they:

Atlético Madrid v Leicester City

Borussia Dortmund v Monaco

Bayern Munich v Real Madrid

Juventus v Barcelona

What do you think about the fixtures?

Lmao! Hilarious Photo Of A Barca Fan Going To Work This Morning (Photo)

After thrashing their opponent the other day in what is believed to be a rare comeback in the history of football, Barcelona left with a 6:1 win over PSG that was leading with 4 goals.

This morning as seen on the Net, a happy Barcelona fan stepped out in what i cannot yet decode. Lol!!