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Ramadan: Everton’s Doucoure putting religion first before work

Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure believes playing football will not be a challenge for him to fast in the Islamic month of Ramadan that starts on Thursday. Doucoure has been a regular fixture in the Toffees' midfield and he scored a goal for Sean Dyce's men in their 2-2 Premier League draw against Chelsea, just before the international break. The 30-year-old Mali international admitted it is difficult...

Osimhen likens Napoli’s UCL dream to Leicester City’s fairytale

Okocha names ideal Premier League clubs for Osimhen

Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha has named Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal as ideal clubs for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the Premier League. Osimhen has been the subject of transfer interest from English clubs with his remarkable goalscoring form in the Italian Serie A. The Nigeria international is leading Napoli's charge for Scudetto this season with his tally of 21 goals in 23 that...

Salah’s Liverpool records by the numbers

Salah’s Liverpool records by the numbers

Since his return to the Premier League to join Liverpool in 2017, Egypt star Mohamed Salah has broken and set plenty of individual records in Jurgen Klopp's team. On Sunday, Salah etched his status as a Liverpool great by becoming the club's all-time top scorer in the English top-flight with his brace in the Reds' 7-0 mauling of Manchester United at Anfield. The two-time African Footballer...

Racism: A lingering concern for football in 21st century

Racism: A lingering concern for football in 21st century

There have been numerous individual incidents of racism towards black footballers in the 21st century, highlighting the ongoing problem of racial discrimination in the sport. Here are just a few examples: In 2020, Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling was subjected to racial abuse by a Chelsea fan during a Premier League match. The incident sparked outrage and led to the arrest and banning of the fan...

Done Deal: Arsenal sign Jorginho from Chelsea

Arsenal suffer Elneny’s injury blow

Arsenal announced on Tuesday that Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny has been ruled out for an 'extended period' as he continues to recover from injury. Elneny has been out of action since early January when he suffered an injury to his knee during a training session which required surgery. The 30-year-old has begun his rehabilitation process following successful surgery, with the Gunners providing a timeline on his...