Kelechi Iheanacho’s equalising goal for Manchester City against Southampton on Sunday means that he is – statistically – the most lethal striker in Europe. The second half strike, after coming off the bench, was the Nigerian international’s eighth goal in the last 11 League matches. More pertinently, it means the 11 goals he has scored in his Premier League career have come off just 17 shots at target, the best on the continent.
Monday, October 24, 2016
RUMOURS: Juventus eye Pepe as Thiago Silva alternative
Real Madrid centre-back Pepe has emerged as a candidate to move to Juventus next summer, Tuttosport reports. Thiago Silva remains first choice on the Turin side’s shopping list, yet the PSG defender’s deal is unlikely to expire until 2018, with only failure to qualify for the Champions League freeing him of his obligation to the Parc des Princes side next summer.
Obafemi Martins buys 2017 Bentley Bentayga worth $281,170
Shanghai Shenhua forward Obafemi Martins apparently needs to maintain his yard of pace as he approaches the peak of his career with a sassy 301 kilometre per hour new ride, the 2017 Bentley Bentayga which is worth $281,170. Martins has netted nine times in 17 appearances for the Shanghai club since joining them from MLS side Seattle Sounders in February, making him the second top scorer for the Hongkou stadium outfit after Sengalese Demba Ba this year. The 31-year-old's latest ride complements his speed on the ball with acceleration from 0-60m in 4secs.
Fanendo Adi and Gbenga Arokoyo fail to lead Portland Timbers to MLS playoff
Fanendo Adi and Gbenga Arokoyo were on parade for Portland Timbers in their disappointing 4-1 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps at the BC place, as their dream of retaining the MLS Cup faded away. Caleb Porter's side who were 2015 MLS Cup champions needed a win to contend for this year's title after an horrific season of 14 losses, but a disappointing team performance and a poor defensive display in their final league game ended their chances of making to the top six of the Western Conference. Nigeria's Fanendo Adi who was in action for the entire duration couldn't increase his goal tally to 17 league goals as Diego Valeri’s penalty gave Timbers their only goal in the 72nd minute after Giles Barnes’ brace plus goals from Nicolas Mezquida and Pedro Morales fired the Caps to victory.
Sunday, October 23, 2016
'I will keep on working very hard' - Leicester City's Musa
Ahmed Musa has promised to keep working hard after scoring his first goal in the English Premier League on Saturday. Musa’s 20-yard effort in the 42nd minute set Claudio Ranieri’s side for an emphatic 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium and the 24-year-old noted the impact the goal had on the game. “For me, it’s a very good beginning scoring a goal like that,” Musa told LCFCTV. "I will keep on working very hard with my teammates and the coach and we will see what is going to happen.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Neymar: Playing for Barcelona is easy!
The Brazilian forward signed a new contract on Friday to keep him at Camp Nou until 2021 and afterwards admitted that he had been a little cautious upon his arrival in 2013. The Brazilian revealed being intimidated when he first came to Camp Nou but is now out to emulate his celebrated compatriots after signing a new contract. However, having settled in Spain, Neymar is delighted to have been able to secure his future with Barca. "It is now easy to be Barca player but you must work hard," the 24-year-old told Barca TV.
'He's a special player and few compare him with others' - Nani lauds Messi
Valencia attacker Nani talked up "special" Lionel Messi ahead of his side's meeting with Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday. 'Ronaldo injury an advantage for Portugal' Messi has returned from a groin injury in scintillating form, scoring four times in two games – including a hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League. And Nani knows the threat posed by the Barca star ahead of the clash between the teams at the Mestalla. "Messi is a special player and few compare," he said. He said: "We know we have Cristiano, contesting all year the Golden Ball with Messi.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Tattoo master! Carl Ikeme gets new tattoo on his leg
Friday, September 16, 2016
RUMOURS: Juve to offer Mandzukic in part-swap for Alexis
Juventus
are plotting an adventurous bid to sign Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez with Mario
Mandzukic included as a makeweight in a potential player-plus-cash deal,
according to CalcioMercatoWeb. The Bianconeri
have been admirers of the Chilean for some time and will offer the Croatian as
part of a potential player-plus-cash exchange in order to land him Alexis is
currently in talks with the Gunners over a new contract, though negotiations
are said to have stalled due to the Chilean's demands of a hefty increase on
his current wage of £130,000 per week. Juve CEO Beppe Marotta is a big admirer
of the Sanchez and hopes that Arsenal's reluctance to cave to the attacker's
wishes will prove useful in an any attempt to lure the 27-year-old to Turin.
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