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Wednesday, 10 August 2016

REALLY??? Read What Pogba Said 4 Years Ago When Ferguson Chased Him Off From Man U


THE prodigal son has returned to Old Trafford – but Manchester United have had to pay an eye-watering premium to lure Paul Pogba back.

In Life, You have to be very careful of those you push out of your Life because you might have to pay a whole lot to have them back.  This is the True adage that qualifies this Pogba vs Man U Saga.


They received only £800,000 in compensation when the then 18-year-old midfielder walked out at the end of his contract to join Juventus in 2012.

Now, four years later, they have had to spend a world-record £89m to bring him ‘home’ – not to mention agree to a five-year contract worth around £60m.

♦ But why did Pogba leave in the first place?

Pogba, then 19, departed the 20-time English champions in 2012 after refusing the offer of a new contract because he had grown frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities at the club.

In the three years since, the midfielder has matured into one of the hottest properties in world football.
Valued at around £70million by Italian giants Juventus, he has helped the Bianconeri to three successive Serie A titles, while also being named Best Young Player at the 2014 World Cup.

United received just £800,000 in compensation for Pogba, who spent three years with the club after signing from French club Le Havre and now they have to tear the purse to get back their golden son.

♦ Read What he said 4 years ago after he joined Juventus


He said he would rather Quit football than joining Manchester United, He said this 4 Years ago but now he’s back…. Instead he punished Manchester United by making sure they paid a mouth-watering, eye mouthing fee to get him back him.

Welcome back home King Pogba
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The Top 10 Most Expensive Player Transfers In Football History



With Paul Pogba returning to Manchester United for a whooping sum, we take a look at the most expensive transfers in football history.

Paul Pogba has surpassed the £85m deal that saw Gareth Bale move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid in 2013.

He re-joined Manchester United – which he left for Juventus in 2012 – after signing a world record five-year contract valued at £89m at the Old Trafford.

It’s the first time an English club will set a world record transfer fee, after Newcastle United paid £15m to sign Alan Shearer from Blackburn Rovers in 1996.

Here are the top 15 most expensive player transfers in football history:-

1. Paul Pogba


Transfer: Juventus to Manchester United

Fee: £89m

Year: 2016

2. Gareth Bale

Transfer: Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid
Fee: £85.3m

Year: 2013

3. Cristiano Ronaldo


Transfer: Manchester United to Real Madrid
Fee: £80m

Year: 2009

4. Gonzalo Higuaín


Transfer: Napoli to Juventus
Fee: £75.3m

Year: 2016

5. Neymar


Transfer: Santos to Barcelona

Fee: £71.5m

Year: 2013

6. Luis Suárez

Transfer: Liverpool to Barcelona

Fee: £64.9m

Year: 2014

7. James Rodríguez

Transfer: AS Monaco to Real Madrid

Fee: £63m

Year: 2014

8. Ángel Di María


Transfer: Real Madrid to Manchester United

Fee: £59.7m

Year: 2014

9. Zlatan Ibrahimović



Transfer: Inter to Barcelona

Fee: £57m

Year: 2009

10. Kaká


Transfer: AC Milan to Real Madrid

Fee: £56m

Year: 2009
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Sunday, 7 August 2016

Community Shield!! Leicester City vs Manchester United – Who Do You Think Will Lift The Trophy?



Leicester City & Manchester United will be digging it hard at Wembley Today (Sunday 7-August-2016).
Last season’s Premier league champions “Leicester City” will meet FA Cup winners “Manchester United” in the Community Shield at Wembley.
New United manager Jose Mourinho says the trophy will “have meaning” for those of his players who were part of the FA Cup-winning side last season.
“We’re ambitious but know it will be very hard,” added Foxes boss Ranieri.
“I forgot what happened last season. Now my focus is on the new season.”
Leicester have won the traditional season-opener just once, beating Liverpool in 1971, when they were invited to take part as second-tier champions after double winners Arsenal pulled out.
Ranieri says he has a full strength squad to choose from, with forward Jamie Vardy back in training after featuring for England at Euro 2016.
“All managers and players want to play at Wembley Stadium. It’s one of the most famous stadiums in the world,” he said.
“This is not a friendly. We will give the maximum and also Manchester United will too. Both teams want to win it.”


Mourinho, who replaced Louis van Gaal in the week following United’s FA Cup win against Crystal Palace in May, has been left frustrated by his side’s pre-season.
A game against Manchester City in China, scheduled for 25 July, was called off after heavy rain ruined the pitch.
“The week of no work in China was really bad for us,” said Mourinho. “So we need to train, we need to play, we need minutes for the players.
“Now we have no chance to train against other teams. We have Leicester before the Premier League and it is not a training session – it is a game.
“We have to face it as a game. We have the chance to give minutes to some people. Some who I know cannot play for 90 minutes, but of course we are going to try to win it.”
Who do you think will Lift the Community Shield Trophy?- Drop your Predictions now!!
Drop your Comments.
Leicester City & Manchester United will be digging it hard at Wembley Today (Sunday 7-August-2016).
Last season’s Premier league champions “Leicester City” will meet FA Cup winners “Manchester United” in the Community Shield at Wembley.
New United manager Jose Mourinho says the trophy will “have meaning” for those of his players who were part of the FA Cup-winning side last season.
“We’re ambitious but know it will be very hard,” added Foxes boss Ranieri.
“I forgot what happened last season. Now my focus is on the new season.”
Leicester have won the traditional season-opener just once, beating Liverpool in 1971, when they were invited to take part as second-tier champions after double winners Arsenal pulled out.
Ranieri says he has a full strength squad to choose from, with forward Jamie Vardy back in training after featuring for England at Euro 2016.
“All managers and players want to play at Wembley Stadium. It’s one of the most famous stadiums in the world,” he said.
“This is not a friendly. We will give the maximum and also Manchester United will too. Both teams want to win it.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2016/08/06/community-shield-leicester-city-vs-manchester-united-think-will-lift-trophy/#sthash.sWAsh2L2.dpuf
Leicester City & Manchester United will be digging it hard at Wembley Today (Sunday 7-August-2016).
Last season’s Premier league champions “Leicester City” will meet FA Cup winners “Manchester United” in the Community Shield at Wembley.
New United manager Jose Mourinho says the trophy will “have meaning” for those of his players who were part of the FA Cup-winning side last season.
“We’re ambitious but know it will be very hard,” added Foxes boss Ranieri.
“I forgot what happened last season. Now my focus is on the new season.”
Leicester have won the traditional season-opener just once, beating Liverpool in 1971, when they were invited to take part as second-tier champions after double winners Arsenal pulled out.
Ranieri says he has a full strength squad to choose from, with forward Jamie Vardy back in training after featuring for England at Euro 2016.
“All managers and players want to play at Wembley Stadium. It’s one of the most famous stadiums in the world,” he said.
“This is not a friendly. We will give the maximum and also Manchester United will too. Both teams want to win it.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2016/08/06/community-shield-leicester-city-vs-manchester-united-think-will-lift-trophy/#sthash.sWAsh2L2.dpuf
Leicester City & Manchester United will be digging it hard at Wembley Today (Sunday 7-August-2016).
Last season’s Premier league champions “Leicester City” will meet FA Cup winners “Manchester United” in the Community Shield at Wembley.
New United manager Jose Mourinho says the trophy will “have meaning” for those of his players who were part of the FA Cup-winning side last season.
“We’re ambitious but know it will be very hard,” added Foxes boss Ranieri.
“I forgot what happened last season. Now my focus is on the new season.”
Leicester have won the traditional season-opener just once, beating Liverpool in 1971, when they were invited to take part as second-tier champions after double winners Arsenal pulled out.
Ranieri says he has a full strength squad to choose from, with forward Jamie Vardy back in training after featuring for England at Euro 2016.
“All managers and players want to play at Wembley Stadium. It’s one of the most famous stadiums in the world,” he said.
“This is not a friendly. We will give the maximum and also Manchester United will too. Both teams want to win it.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2016/08/06/community-shield-leicester-city-vs-manchester-united-think-will-lift-trophy/#sthash.sWAsh2L2.dpuf
Leicester City & Manchester United will be digging it hard at Wembley Today (Sunday 7-August-2016).
Last season’s Premier league champions “Leicester City” will meet FA Cup winners “Manchester United” in the Community Shield at Wembley.
New United manager Jose Mourinho says the trophy will “have meaning” for those of his players who were part of the FA Cup-winning side last season.
“We’re ambitious but know it will be very hard,” added Foxes boss Ranieri.
“I forgot what happened last season. Now my focus is on the new season.”
Leicester have won the traditional season-opener just once, beating Liverpool in 1971, when they were invited to take part as second-tier champions after double winners Arsenal pulled out.
Ranieri says he has a full strength squad to choose from, with forward Jamie Vardy back in training after featuring for England at Euro 2016.
“All managers and players want to play at Wembley Stadium. It’s one of the most famous stadiums in the world,” he said.
“This is not a friendly. We will give the maximum and also Manchester United will too. Both teams want to win it.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2016/08/06/community-shield-leicester-city-vs-manchester-united-think-will-lift-trophy/#sthash.sWAsh2L2.dpuf
Leicester City & Manchester United will be digging it hard at Wembley Today (Sunday 7-August-2016).
Last season’s Premier league champions “Leicester City” will meet FA Cup winners “Manchester United” in the Community Shield at Wembley.
New United manager Jose Mourinho says the trophy will “have meaning” for those of his players who were part of the FA Cup-winning side last season.
“We’re ambitious but know it will be very hard,” added Foxes boss Ranieri.
“I forgot what happened last season. Now my focus is on the new season.”
Leicester have won the traditional season-opener just once, beating Liverpool in 1971, when they were invited to take part as second-tier champions after double winners Arsenal pulled out.
Ranieri says he has a full strength squad to choose from, with forward Jamie Vardy back in training after featuring for England at Euro 2016.
“All managers and players want to play at Wembley Stadium. It’s one of the most famous stadiums in the world,” he said.
“This is not a friendly. We will give the maximum and also Manchester United will too. Both teams want to win it.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2016/08/06/community-shield-leicester-city-vs-manchester-united-think-will-lift-trophy/#sthash.sWAsh2L2.dpuf
Leicester City & Manchester United will be digging it hard at Wembley Today (Sunday 7-August-2016).
Last season’s Premier league champions “Leicester City” will meet FA Cup winners “Manchester United” in the Community Shield at Wembley.
New United manager Jose Mourinho says the trophy will “have meaning” for those of his players who were part of the FA Cup-winning side last season.
“We’re ambitious but know it will be very hard,” added Foxes boss Ranieri.
“I forgot what happened last season. Now my focus is on the new season.”
Leicester have won the traditional season-opener just once, beating Liverpool in 1971, when they were invited to take part as second-tier champions after double winners Arsenal pulled out.
Ranieri says he has a full strength squad to choose from, with forward Jamie Vardy back in training after featuring for England at Euro 2016.
“All managers and players want to play at Wembley Stadium. It’s one of the most famous stadiums in the world,” he said.
“This is not a friendly. We will give the maximum and also Manchester United will too. Both teams want to win it.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2016/08/06/community-shield-leicester-city-vs-manchester-united-think-will-lift-trophy/#sthash.sWAsh2L2.dpuf
Leicester City & Manchester United will be digging it hard at Wembley Today (Sunday 7-August-2016).
Last season’s Premier league champions “Leicester City” will meet FA Cup winners “Manchester United” in the Community Shield at Wembley.
New United manager Jose Mourinho says the trophy will “have meaning” for those of his players who were part of the FA Cup-winning side last season.
“We’re ambitious but know it will be very hard,” added Foxes boss Ranieri.
“I forgot what happened last season. Now my focus is on the new season.”
Leicester have won the traditional season-opener just once, beating Liverpool in 1971, when they were invited to take part as second-tier champions after double winners Arsenal pulled out.
Ranieri says he has a full strength squad to choose from, with forward Jamie Vardy back in training after featuring for England at Euro 2016.
“All managers and players want to play at Wembley Stadium. It’s one of the most famous stadiums in the world,” he said.
“This is not a friendly. We will give the maximum and also Manchester United will too. Both teams want to win it.”
- See more at: http://www.naijaloaded.com.ng/2016/08/06/community-shield-leicester-city-vs-manchester-united-think-will-lift-trophy/#sthash.sWAsh2L2.dpuf
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Thursday, 4 August 2016

Kelechi Nwakali officially signs 5year deal with Arsenal

Arsenal has completed the signing of Nigeria U-20 skipper Kelechi Nwakali, making him their fourth signing of the summer. The Gunners have completed the signing of Granit Xhaka, Takuma Asano and Rob Holding thus far in the transfer window and are in the market to complete a couple more before the end of the summer transfer window.
The CEO of ASJ Academy- Nwakali's former Academy, Emeka Amajiriaku, has confirmed that Kelechi Nwakali appended his signature to a five-year deal with Arsenal on Wednesday afternoon.
“Kelechi has signed with Arsenal, it is now a done deal. He signed the contract 3 pm today (Wednesday), ” Amajiriaku told allnigeriasoccer.com.
“His mother and brother were all there. Manchester City loanee Chidiebere Nwakali came all the way from Norway to London to witness his brother signing the contract. ”
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Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Neymar And Brazil Teammates In Training, Begin Preparations For Rio Olympics (Photos)


 Brazil have an enormous task in their hands to win gold at the upcoming Rio Olympics after breaking the hearts of Brazilians in the last two international tournaments. Star player Neymar was present as the Brazil Olympics squad begin their preparations for the Home games. The Selecao will face South Africa, Iraq and Denmark in the opening stages of the games. More photos below;





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Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Real Madrid Star Rejects To Join Arsenal

Goal reports that Madrid will not enter further talks with Arsenal over a potential transfer.

Juventus chief executive Beppe Marotta has revealed that Alvaro Morata will return to Real Madrid this summer for £23 million. The Spanish club have a buy-back clause on the striker who rose through the youth ranks at Real Madrid and joined Juve back in 2014.

According to Don Balon, Morata is available for £30m as Zinedine Zidane’s side looks to make a quick profit.

However, Goal states that Negotiations have completely stopped for the 23-year-old after the Spanish side set their asking price at €75 million, meaning any eventual move would have broken the British record transfer fee spent.

Morata became Spain’s main striker ahead of Euro 2016 after scoring 27 goals in 93 games.
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Saturday, 9 July 2016

Ooops...Must Read:Ten-years-arter-materazzi-reveals-what-he-to-said-zidane-2006-world-cup-final

 

Mystery has always surrounded the incident between the two stars and the former Italy international says that while what he said was stupid "it did not deserve that reaction"

Marco Materazzi has revealed what he said to Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final on the 10th anniversary of the infamous head-butt.

Materazzi and Italy went on to win the decider 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out after France captain Zidane was sent off in extra time, in what was the last act of his professional playing career.

The now Real Madrid coach turned around and head-butted Materazzi after the Italian defender provoked him with inflammatory words.

Media reports suggested Materazzi had insulted Zidane's mother, but the 42-year-old insists that was not the case.

"What I said was stupid," Materazzi said. "But it didn't deserve that reaction.

"You would hear stronger words said on the streets of Naples, or Milan, or Paris, much more serious things.

"My mother died when I was 15, so I would never have insulted his

"I spoke about his sister."

http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4112/friendlies/2016/07/09/25460482/materazzi-reveals-what-he-really-said-to-zidane-in-2006?ICID=HP_HN_4
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