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The Nigeria Football Federation under the leadership of Mike Umeh has distanced itself from a pre-congress resolution passed by 26 delegates including state FA chairmen. Acting president of the federation, Umeh, dismissed claims that an emergency congress of the...

Manager Jose Mourinho thinks new forward Diego Costa is a superb addition to his Chelsea squad and says the other players have been surprised at how much ability their new teammate possesses. The 25-year-old Costa impressed for Atletico Madrid last...

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has retired from international duty after winning 80 caps. Dunne, 34, made his debut for the national side against Greece in 2000 and won his final cap in a friendly against Kazakhstan in October. "Retiring...

… Ese Brume Wins Gold too In Women’s Long Jump BEVERLY HILLS, July 31, (THEWILL) - Nigeria’s female sprint star Blessing Okagbare has completed a double at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland by winning a second gold medal in...

Belgium winger Eden Hazard has acknowledged he was a bitter disappointment at the World Cup after he failed to have a decisive impact on the team's run to the quarterfinals. Hazard said in Wednesday editions of Sudpresse that "the criticism...

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has warned fans not to expect instant success, saying it will take three months for his players to get used to his style and methods. The Dutchman, brought in following the sacking of...

Huddersfield hooker Kyle Wood will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury. The 25-year-old former Wakefield player, who is one of only two ever-presents for the Giants this season, ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament during the...

Former world player of the year Ronaldinho has left Atletico Mineiro, the club said on Monday. The 34-year-old left on amicable terms after a meeting between his agent and brother Roberto de Assis and the club president Alexandre Kalil, Mineiro's...

Daniel Sturridge believes Liverpool have the squad to handle Luis Suarez's exit and will challenge for top honours in 2014/15. Last season’s top Premier League marksman has secured a £75million move to Barcelona, with Liverpool deciding the time was right...

New Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists he will not buy players just for the sake of it. The Dutchman adds that is he yet to fully assess his new squad of players and won’t be rushed into making...