Released by Arsenal, Fulham, Reading and Millwall while still in his teenage years, Eberechi Eze endured failed trials and questions over his languid attitude. Over the weekend, Roy Hodgson gave the 22-year-old playmaker his first Premier League start for new club Crystal Palace and judging by how he’s handled adversity in the past, it’s likely the first of many to come.
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Hat-trick hero Tammy Abraham hoping 2019/20 is his breakout season
Fresh from scoring a record-breaking hat-trick during Chelsea’s 5-2 win over Wolves this past weekend, the 21-year-old forward revealed he hopes there’s plenty more to come under Frank Lampard this term.
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AFCON 2019 – Nigeria 3-2 Cameroon: Alex Iwobi steps up when needed most
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi, often a peripheral figure throughout, conjured up a moment of magic to help Nigeria eliminate AFCON holders Cameroon during their 3-2 win in the last-eight on Saturday night.
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Chelsea’s Ola Aina completes £8.9m Torino move
It’s official: Chelsea fullback Ola Aina has joined Serie A side Torino on a permanent deal said to be worth €10m (£8.9m) after a successful loan spell in Italy last season. Continue reading “Chelsea’s Ola Aina completes £8.9m Torino move”
Women’s World Cup 2019: France Squad, Preview and Predictions
A look ahead at host nation France, who are aiming to atone for previous tournament failures and win this summer’s World Cup on home soil…
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Croatia 2-0 Nigeria: Player ratings as Modric and co cruise to opening victory
Croatia made light work of Nigeria with a comfortable 2-0 victory ensuring Zlatko Dalic’s side began this year’s World Cup with a much-needed win. With difficult tests to come against Argentina and Iceland to finish Group D, it was important that they got off to a positive start.
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How Victor Moses has gone from laughing stock to indispensable
Victor Moses was reportedly close to the exit door at Chelsea just 18 months ago. Now, he’s one of their most important players. How?
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Nigeria’s pursuit of Tammy Abraham is futile: Here’s why
Their interest was made public early last year but now Nigeria appear to have intensified their attempts to convince talented striker Tammy Abraham into switching allegiances to represent the Super Eagles at senior level. Continue reading “Nigeria’s pursuit of Tammy Abraham is futile: Here’s why”
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