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Jose Mourinho launched a scathing attack on Paul Pogba, calling the Frenchman “a virus” following Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Southampton, it has been claimed.

Cameroon will no longer host the 2019 edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).The country was knocked out on account of inadequate facilities and security.

The national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Monday revealed his knowledge of football when Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi paid him a visit at his Bourdillon, Ikoyi home in Lagos.

Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has denied speculations that there is an ongoing rift between himself and Trabzonspor midfielder Eddy Onazi. Onazi was a late withdrawal from the Nigeria squad for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in October citing injury, only for the midfielder to feature for his Turkish club in their next league match at the …

Midfielder N’Golo Kante has signed a new contract with Chelsea, running until 2023. The France international has put pen to paper on a new five-year deal, the club confirmed on Friday.

Football legend Ronaldinho’s luxury cars and artwork have been seized by authorities. The Brazilian and former Barcelona star Ronaldinho and his brother are being chased by officials amid claims he owes money for fines levied against the player’s charity.

According to reports, Super Eagles striker Odion Jude Ighalo is said to be considering his future with Chinese club Yatai, following their relegation last season, while Tianjin Teda midfielder, John Mikel Obi has been bogged by series of injuries that put his future in doubt at Tianjin. Ighalo and Mikel may now be encouraged to act fast and move on, as …

Liverpool star Sadio Mane had to be helped off the pitch in tears after being booed by his own Senegal fans. Mane played for his country in their 1-0 African Cup of Nations qualifier victory against Equatorial Guinea.

Neymar earns £900k-a-week at Paris Saint-Germain as the 26-year-old Brazilian’s salary was published by the French site Mediapart.

Africa’s richest man,Aliko Dangote, has said he will consider buying another football club if Premiership club Arsenal won’t be sold to him.