Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe, on Tuesday entered the top 10 all-time UEFA Champions League goalscorers’ list. Mbappe achieved the feat after scoring a goal in Real Madrid’s Champions League 3-1 win over Stuttgart. His team-mates Rudiger and Endrick also scored for the Los Blancos against the Bundesliga side. Mbappe’s goal for Real Madrid against Stuttgart was his 49th in the history of the competition. He overtook former AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has 48 goals. Top 10 all-time Champions League goalscorers: Cristiano Ronaldo – 140 goals Lionel Messi – 129 goals Robert Lewandowski – 94 goals Karim Benzema…
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Manchester City defensive midfielder, Rodri, has issued a warning about a potential strike from footballers. According to him, players across Europe feel it is the right measure to take if the issue of fixture congestion continues to persist. Rodri said that footballers would not hesitate to refuse to play if those in charge of football continue to increase the number of games season after season, adding that players are suffering. This was after a revamped format of the UEFA Champions League which now sees teams play eight group-stage games instead of six. The Club World Cup has also seen some…
Former international, Emmanuel Amuneke has commented on Victor Osimhen’s loan move to Galatasaray. Osimhen completed a season-long loan transfer to the Turkish Super Lig champions two weeks ago. The 25-year-old was close to joining Premier League giants, Chelsea on transfer deadline day but the move didn’t materialize. Amuneke said moving to Turkey was not bad for the former Lille striker. “Galatasaray is a big club, and it’s a good thing for Osimhen to be playing under a great coach who understands the importance of hard work,” Amuneke told SportsBoom. The striker made his debut for Galatasaray against Caykur Rizespor on…
Super Falcons winger, Toni Payne can’t wait to make her competitive debut for Everton Ladies, DAILY POST reports. Payne linked with the Merseysideiders on a free transfer in June after severing ties with Spanish Iberdrola outfit, Sevilla. The Nigerian made her first appearance for Sevilla in a friendly against Newcastle United last month. The Toffees rounded up their pre-season campaign with a 0-0 draw against Liverpool last weekend. Everton will begin the new season with a clash against Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend. Payne said she is looking forward to the game against the Seagulls. “I’m always ready for…
Real Madrid youngster, Endrick, on Tuesday made history following his side’s UEFA Champions League 3-1 win over Stuttgart. Three goals from Kylian Mbappe, Rudiger and Endrick ensured Real Madrid defeated the German Bundesliga side at Santiago Bernabeu. However, Endrick’s late goal against Stuttgart means the Brazilian has now become the youngest player ever to score a Champions League goal for Real Madrid in their history. The 18-year-old exceeded previous Real Madrid star Raúl González, who was 18 years and 113 days old, when he scored a triple trick in the Los Blancos’ 6-1 victory over Ferencvárosi back in 1995. The…
Traders at New Gbagi International Market, Ibadan, under the platform of New Gbagi Petty Traders Association, say two of their members have lost their lives as a result of the demolition of their shops. The traders also revealed that 27 of them have been hospitalized as a result of the demolition. Chairman of the traders’ association, Engineer Kolawole Oyewole made this declaration while speaking with DAILY POST on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that some shops have been demolished at the market by the state government. Oyewole noted that the traders had earlier staged a peaceful protest to Olubadan palace. He…
John Mikel Obi has discussed the rift between him and Chelsea forward, Nicolas Jackson, DAILY POST reports. Mikel openly criticised Jackson following the Blues 2-0 opening day defeat to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Jackson had a goal ruled out for offside in the encounter and missed two good scoring opportunities. Mikel said after the game that Chelsea need a striker who can shoot the ball. Jackson responded by scoring in the West London club 7-2 hammering of Southampton the following week and took to the social media to tell Mikel “to shut up”. The Senegalese also hit the target in…
Former Premier League goalkeeper, Ben Foster has lauded Chelsea man, Robert Sanchez, describing the Spaniard as incredible. He was reacting to the goalkeeper’s performance in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth. The former Watford goalkeeper said the Spain International has all the tools to be a successful goalkeeper in the Premier League. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Foster said, “Sanchez, man of the match [against Bournemouth]. Penalty save. A couple of very good saves in the game as well. “He’s had a bit of a rocky start to the season… He physically looks like he’s an absolute athlete. A specimen of…
The Federal Government, through the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has shut down an illegal factory producing counterfeit cosmetic products at the Trade Fair Complex in Lagos State. Revealing this in a post on its X handle on Tuesday, NAFDAC said the factory was shut down after its personnel stormed the location and discovered various unregistered chemicals and packaging materials, along with expired products that were being revalidated for sale. It was gathered that during the operation, over 1,200 cartons of fake cosmetic products were seized by NAFDAC. The items including mini-mixing containers, unlabelled chemicals,…
Manchester United star, Altay Bayindir has suggested he’s growing impatient with his bit-part role at the club. The player is asking manager Erik ten Hag for more game time at Manchester United. The Turkish goalkeeper joined Manchester United last summer from Fenerbahce but was able to play just one game across competitions. The 26-year-old shot-stopper made his second appearance in United’s Carabao Cup 7-0 third-round win against Barnsley on Tuesday night. Bayindir told Manchester United’s club programme, United Review, “I didn’t get a long time of chances last year, I was just playing one game. And it is not enough…