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Liverpool on Saturday afternoon, away to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park scored seven times without response to hand Roy Hodgson’s team their heaviest ever defeat in the history of the English Premier League. Jurgen Klopp decided to bench Mohamed Salah and chose Takumi Minamino in his stead and it was a correct choice as the 25-year-old Japanese attacker kicked off …

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has reportedly welcomed a child with his wife, Kate Ferdinand. The couple welcomed a baby boy on Friday, Dec 18, OK Magazine reports. Kate is stepmother to Rio’s three children Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and nine-year-old Tia, from his marriage to late wife Rebecca Ellison. Rebecca died in 2015 after battling cancer. In November …

Former Manchester United defender, Gabriel Heinze has been appointed the new manager of Major League Soccer side Atlanta United. The 42-year-old Argentine, who also played for Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid, has agreed a two-year deal with the North American club. “I’m excited to be taking on this new challenge with Atlanta United,” said Heinze. “I believe that my football …

Following a lack of interest in his contract extension at Manchester United, Former Super Eagles striker – Odion Ighalo is set to return to Chinese club, Shanghai Shenhua. Ighalo won’t be joining another team in January and will return to his parents club in China at the end of the current deal which expire in January 31, the Daily Star …

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Rangers Football club defender, Leon Balogun suffered a head injury in Rangers League Cup defeat at St. Mirren on Wednesday night. The defender suffered the head knock in the closing moments of the game after he clashed with Jon Obika. Rangers coach told reporters after the match that Leon was removed from the field because …

Kai Rooney, the eleven year old child of Former Manchester United midfielder, Wayne Rooney, has signed a new contract with the club’s under- eleven team. The excited dad, Wayne Rooney shared photos of the event on his Twitter page, while congratulating his son. “Proud day. Kai signing for @ManUtd. Keep up the hard work son ❤️,” Wayne Rooney wrote. See …

Thousands of football players from around the world had their votes cast for this year’s FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World11 and FIFA FIFPRO Women’s World11 selections. Among the selected eleven are Real Madrid’s, Sergio Ramos, Manchester City’s, Kevin De Bruyne and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo. Below is the list of FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World11 2020 team of the year: Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker …

Poland and FC Bayern München striker Lewandowski was named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for the first time in his career, on Thursday, December 17th. The Polish striker beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to win the award after a successful 2019/2020 season in all competitions. Lewandowski won the UEFA Champions League and the German Bundesliga Title with Bayern Munich …

Portuguese international and Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has commented on losing his penalty in Juventus 1-1 draw against Atalanta on Wednesday. Ronaldo missed a penalty against Atalanta as Andrea Pirlo’s failed to beat the visitors at home. Commenting on the incident, Ronaldo urged his teammates to recover well and focus on their next Serie A fixture against Parma on Saturday. …

Arsenal football club shared the point with Southampton at the Emirates Stadium, after they played a 1-1 draw on Wednesday evening. Southampton opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a goal from former Arsenal player, Theo Walcott. Arsenal came back into the game in the 52nd minute, after Bukayo Saka beat three down the left-hand side, played in to …