Ibrahimovic & Ronaldo in playful Twitter exchange

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo were involved in an amusing Twitter exchange on Wednesday following a birthday message sent by the Swede to the Portuguese on the social networking site. The Sweden striker pledged to send the Portuguese one of his personalised jerseys as a birthday present, provoking an amusing riposte from the Real Madrid man. Ronaldo played 90 minutes for Real Madrid in their 3-0 derby win over Atletico in the first leg of the sides' Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday.

Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Bordeaux: Ibrahimovic & Alex send champions six points clear

Paris Saint-Germain moved six points clear at the top of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 victory over Bordeaux on Friday night. Zlatan Ibrahimovic made the breakthrough just before the hour mark and Alex sealed victory for the home side with two minutes to go. Laurent Blanc's men, who were held to a disappointing draw by Guingamp last weekend, knew defeat on Friday would give second-placed Monaco, in action against Lorient on Sunday, the chance to draw level at the top of the table.

Ejike Christantus Uzoenyi at the ongoing Africa Nations Championship

So many things happen to humans in life that make them wonder where their next big opportunity will come from. It is difficult to know what the future holds for us because we do not have such abilities to determine what will come to pass even in the immediate future. We keep on striving hard for the best and wait for when our moment of truth will come whether near or far. The above introduction aptly describes the sudden sweet experience that must have been felt by the diminutive Super Eagles star Ejike Christantus Uzoenyi at the ongoing African Nations Championship. The winger is enjoying a resurgence in the national team through the competition meant for players plying their trade in their domestic leagues.

Bartomeu to face Neymar complaint

New Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu faces a tough start to his tenure after it emerged he will also be cited in the complaint regarding an alleged misappropriation of funds in the transfer of Neymar from Santos last year. The socio who filed the case against former Barca president Sandro Rosell, Jordi Cases, has extended his complaint to include his successor and vice-president Javier Faus

Nigeria 4-2 Mozambique: Rabiu Ali's brace inspires Eagles victory

The Super Eagles secured their first win in the African Nations Championship after beating their southern Africans opponents in goal thriller. A brace from Rabiu Ali and one goal each from Ifeanyi Ede and substitute Barnabas Imenger were all  Stephen Keshi's men needed to brush aside Joao Chisano’s team on a night of exciting football artistry. and this is one of the things Nigeria need to continue their quest for a debut CHAN trophy with a 4-2 defeat of Mozambique at the Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on Wednesday night.

Manchester City close in on 'Nigerian Neymar' Yahaya

Manchester City are poised to secure a deal for Nigeria under-17 star Musa Yahaya. The attacking midfielder would be the third Nigeria Under-17 international to sign on at the Etihad Stadium following the African nation's success at the World Cup Yahaya scored four times in seven matches at the U-17 World Cup held in the United Arab Emirates, with Nigeria beating Mexico 3-0 in the final to win the tournament.
Dubbed the 'Nigerian Neymar', Yahaya had been tracked by Tottenham, as well as teams in Portugal and Spain, but City appear to have won the race for the 16-year-old and are in deep discussions with the player's agent, Babawo Mohammed.

How coaches decided Yaya Toure as African Player of the Year

Thursday’s emergence of Cote D’Ivoire’s Yaya Toure as African Player of the Year for the third successive time was always expected. In figures released by the Confederation of African Football, voting patterns show how dominant the Ivoirian was and why he retained his title as the continent’s best footballer According to the figures released by CAF after the ceremony, the Ivoirian was always favoured to retain his crown ahead of challengers John Obi Mikel and Didier Drogba.

Yaya Toure is CAF African Player of the Year 2013

Manchester City's Yaya Toure has been named the African Player of the Year 2013 by the Confederation of African Football at an awards ceremony held in Lagos on Thursday evening.  The Ivoirian has been named the best player from the continent for a third straight time after beating compatriot Didier Drogba and local favourite Obi Mikel at a ceremony in Lagos

The Ivoirian won the title for a third straight time beating off competition from compatriot Didier Drogba and local favourite John Obi Mikel to the title. In a ceremony dominated by Nigeria who swept the Coach of the Year and Team of the Year awards, many had expected Chelsea's Mikel to win the top gong on the back of the Super Eagles' victory at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

Ramos: Listening to critics a waste of time

The Real Madrid defender says he is focusing on his own game and has warned his team-mates that they have no margin for error after Christmas, Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that listening to critics of his style of play would be a waste of time.

The 27-year-old's disciplinary record has been in the spotlight of late, having picked up the 18th red card of his career in the 2-2 draw with Osasuna. However, he insists that he never paid heed to those who criticise his style of play, insisting that he is focusing on giving his all for Carlo Ancelotti's side.