Author: Apeh Francis

Former Wolfsburg sporting director, Jorg Schmadtke has admitted he regrets cashing in on Victor Osimhen too soon during his time at the club.Osimhen arrived the Bundesliga club after scoring 10 goals for Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets side that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2015.The striker was allowed to join Belgian Pro League club, Sporting Charleroi on loan after going 16 games without a goal at Wolfsburg.At Sporting Charleroi, he started his development into a ruthless striker netting 20 times in all competitions during the 2018/19 campaign.The move was later made permanent and Osimhen was on the move to Ligue…

Al-Hilal defender, Ali Al-Bulaihi has joked that he fears getting sacked if seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi arrives at the Saudi Arabia club.Al-Bulaihi, who wants God to protect him, also said he would go into hiding to avoid getting the sack at Al-Hilal because of Messi.Messi has been heavily linked with a summer move to Al-Hilal as his contract at Paris Saint-Germain will expire this summer.The 35-year-old has been offered a whopping €500million per year deal to join Al-Hilal from PSG.Speaking to SBC, Al-Bulaihi said: “I don’t know what will happen, and I’m afraid that he [Lionel Messi] says,…

Former Manchester United defender, Paul McGrath has said that manager Erik ten Hag would have suffered huge pressure if things had gone wrong after he sent Cristiano Ronaldo out of the club.Ronaldo returned to the club in the summer of 2021 and bagged 24 goals and three assists in 38 games across competitions.The 38-year-old went on to win the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award in his first season back at the club.Former Manchester United defender, Paul McGrath has said that manager Erik ten Hag would have suffered huge pressure if things had gone wrong after he sent…

Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign Premier League midfielder, Declan Rice, for their manager Thomas Tuchel.The club have reportedly already held talks with Rice’s representatives in a bid to bring the West Ham United captain to Germany this summer.The Bundesliga giants will have to battle Arsenal, who are preparing to submit a club record £92million opening bid to sign Rice and appear to be the current favourites to land his signature this upcoming summer transfer window.According to reports in Germany, Bayern are also very keen on a move for the England international as well as his best friend…

Mark it in your calendar- June 10, 2023, is the date Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, will aim to lead his team to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy this season.Guardiola’s side will face Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul, Turkey.Man City had eliminated Real Madrid from the semi-final stage, while Inter Milan knocked AC Milan out of the competition.Both clubs have never played each other in a competitive game, but Guardiola does have some experience facing the Italian team in the past.Guardiola, who had won the Champions League in the past (2009 and 2011) when he…

Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has made it clear that he would leave the pitch along with Vinicius Junior if the Brazilian forward receives racist abuse.During Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat away to Valencia on Sunday, the Brazilian attacker was the subject of constant racist slurs.The match official had to pause the game in one instance as the South American, along with other Real Madrid players, went to point out a particular fan who was hurling racist abuse at the player.Courtois lambasted the fans for their actions via France 24, saying. “If Vini wants to keep playing, we keep playing, but…

Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard has revealed why Kevin De Bruyne left Chelsea in 2014.The Belgium international has since established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world.De Bruyne moved to Stamford back in January 2012 from Belgian club Genk for a reported fee of £7 million.The midfielder remained at the club on loan until the end of the season, before joining Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on loan during the 2012-13 season.The Belgium international returned to Stamford Bridge the following season and struggled to integrate himself into the team then handled by Jose Mourinho.He made only nine appearances for…

Sky Sports pundit, Gary Neville has revealed one major priority Chelsea’s incoming new manager, Mauricio Pochettino, needs to do with the Blues players.Chelsea lost 1-0 against Manchester City on Sunday at the Etihad Stadium.Speaking during the clash with Manchester City, Neville said Pochettino needs to change Chelsea players’ mentality when he finally takes charge of the west London club next season.The Manchester United legend said: “I think he [Pochettino] needs to change these players’ mentality from where it has been for the last few months and hope the break they get in the summer gives them a rest mentally to…

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Lionel Messi, on Sunday set another incredible record in his career.Messi registered his 20th goal and 20th assist in all competitions this season for PSG, making him the only player across Europe’s top five leagues to achieve the feat.The Argentina World Cup winner achieved the feat after providing an assist for Kylian Mbappe’s eighth-minute strike, which helped PSG secure a 2-1 victory against Auxerre at the weekend.His performance against Auxerre also ticked another huge milestone in Messi’s career as he has now registered a combined total of 300 assists in his club career so far.PSG’s win over…

RB Leipzig defender, Josko Gvardiol has denied he is close to joining Real Madrid this summer.Gvardiol has a contract with the Bundesliga side until 2017.The Croatia international is also believed to be on the radar of Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola looking to bolster his defence.But Gvardiol, speaking on Real Madrid links, said: “There is no need to spend words on such a big club.“There will always be talk, but I’m under contract with Leipzig until 2027. We’ll see.”It is believed that it would take an offer of up to £85million for Leipzig to consider selling Gvardiol.[Daily Post]