I will never return to Chelsea - Spanish striker Diego Costa

Diego Costa has stated firmly that he will not return to Chelsea - The relationship between the Spaniard and Antonio Conte has gone sour - Costa has explained that he wants to return to Spanish club Atletico Madrid Embattled Spanish striker Diego Costa has stated emphatically that he will not return to reigning Premier League champions Chelsea. Diego Costa who is currently in Brazil explained...

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Messi, Ronaldo nominated for FIFA World footballer of the Year award

As expected Messi, Ronaldo, Gigi Buffon make the FIFA footballer of the year shortlist - FIFA's shortlist contains 24 players dominated by Real Madrid, Chelsea Juventus players - Bayern Munich's Arturo Vidal, Robert Lewandowski and AC Milan's Bonucci shortlisted FIFA has revealed its 24-man shortlist for its The Best Player of the year award headlined by Gianluigi Buffon, Lionel Messi and current...

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Antonio Conte laughs off Diego Costa 'criminal'

Diego says that Chelsea are treating him like a 'criminal' after his outburst with Antonio Conte - The Blues manager has laughed off Costa's 'criminal' comment in his latest press conference - Conte has had a poor start to the season after his team lost to Burnley 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in the EPL opening fixture Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has laughed off Diego Costa's 'criminal' comments in...

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Mesut Ozil hits town with stunning fiancee Amine Gulse

Mesut Ozil spotted in London going for a traditional Turkish kebab - The Arsenal playmaker took his girlfriend and former Miss Turkey on a date - Arsenal are preparing for their Premier League clash against Stoke City Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil went on a date with his fiancee Amine Gulse for some traditional Turkish kebab on Wednesday, August 18. The Sun report that the German went to visit...

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Hazard, Bakayoko set to feature in Chelsea's clash with Tottenham

Eden Hazard could make his Chelsea return in their clash with Tottenham at Wembley - The Belgian has been out since he suffered from injury while on international duty in June - Also, Tiemoue Bakayoko could make his debut after making a £30million move to the club Chelsea have been handed a huge boost as Eden Hazard could feature in their next Premier League clash against London rivals Tottenham...

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Liverpool turn down Barcelona's £114million for Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool have rejected Barcelona's third bid for Phillipe Coutinho - The bid from the Spanish giants is worth around £114million - The La Liga side are desperately in search for Neymar's replacement Liverpool have reportedly rejected Barcelona third bid for Phillipe Coutinho. The Reds playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga side since the beginning of the summer transfer window....

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Conte lacks charisma - Costa blasts Chelsea manager

Costa is currently AWOL in native country Brazil - He reveals his relationship with former boss Mourinho is cordial - The Chelsea striker reveals that he is currently facing multiple fines as he remains in Brazil Out of favour Chelsea striker Diego Costa who is currently in his native country Brazil has referred to his manager Conte as “cold towards players” and also “lacks charisma needed by...

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Cristiano Ronaldo handed 5 game ban

Cristiano Ronaldo to miss Spanish Super Cup return leg at Santiago Bernabeu - He was shown two yellow cards in a 3 - 1 win for Real Madrid at the Camp Nou - Ronaldo will serve a five game ban; one for his red another four for shoving a referee La Liga has handed Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo a five game ban for pushing a referee in the Spanish Super Cup first leg clash at the Camp Nou. The...

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Barcelona sign Brazilian midfielder Paulinho

Paulinho flew to Barcelona to complete his transfer to Barcelona - The Brazil international joins from Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande - Paulinho's teammate says the club did not want him to leave for Spain - The player made his name in Brazil before joining Tottenham in 2013 Brazil international Paulinho has joined Barcelona after the club activated his €40 million buyout clause. The 29-year-old...

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Chelsea to splash £120m on 3 new signings after poor EPL start

Chelsea to go on a summer spending spree after a poor start to their Premier League campaign - The Blues are ready to splash a mouthwatering £120million on three new signings - The three include Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Virgil van Dijk and Danny Drinkwater Chelsea are set to splash a mouthwatering £120million for three new signings after a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign....

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Barcelona agree £90 million deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Ousmane Dembele

Barcelona want to sign Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund - The player has also agreed to join the Spanish club this summer - Barcelona want him to replace Brazilian star Neymar Spanish giants Barcelona have reportedly agreed £90 million deal with German club Borussia Dortmund for the signing of their star striker Ousmane Dembele. Since the departure of Brazilian star Neymar, Barcelona have...

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Usain Bolt set to play with Manchester United legends in charity match

Usain Bolt is set to feature in a Manchester United match against Barcelona - Bolt is currently suffering from a hamstring injury - The ex-Jamaican athlete will play alongside Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes All is set for ex-Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt to finally actualize his dreams of playing for Manchester United, as he has been named in the Manchester United legend squad to face Barcelona....

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Chelsea make offer for Southampton defender Cedric Soares

Chelsea want to sign Southampton defender Cedric Soares - Antonio Conte wants him to bolster his defense this term - This comes after Chelsea's shocking defeat against Burnley Premier League campaigners Chelsea have reportedly made a mega million bid for Southampton defender Cedric Soares who could make a switch before the close of the transfer window. The 25-year-old Portuguese star is one of...

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Chelsea give striker Diego Costa strong ultimatum before selling him to Atletico

Chelsea have told Diego Costa to return to London - The Spaniard is currently in Brazil training alone - Costa wants a return to Spanish club Atletico Madrid Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea have given embattled Spanish striker Diego Costa four demands for them to consider selling him to Atletico Madrid. Diego Costa's relationship with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has gone sour since...

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Eden Hazard returns to Chelsea training after suffering from ankle injury

Eden Hazard returns to Chelsea training for the first time after his injury - The Belgian fractured his ankle while away on international duty in June - The former Lille man played a key role to help Antonio Conte's men clinch the EPL title last season Chelsea have been handed a huge boost following Eden Hazard's return to training after suffering form a long-term injury. The Belgian who has...

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Barcelona want the signing of Real Madrid star Marco Asensio

Barcelona are planning to sign Real Madrid star Marco Asensio - The Catalan giants want him to replace Brazilian star Neymar - Asensio has also told the club he wants to leave this summer Spanish giants Barcelona are now preparing a mega million bid to sign Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio before the close of the ongoing transfer window. According to the report just reaching NAIJ.com, Barcelona...

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I trust him - Conte on Morata as the Chelsea striker admits critics are already "killing" him

Conte reveals he trusts Morata as a striker - The Spanish striker joined Chelsea on a club record fee of £70m - Morata admits to pressure after his penalty miss in the community shield defeat to Arsenal Chelsea’s gaffer Antonio Conto has passed a vote of confidence on record signing Alvaro Morata by saying he is a “player he trust a lot”. The London club broke their club transfer record to sign the Spanish striker from Real Madrid last month for a club record of £70m. In addition to his hefty transfer fee, Morata also has to deal with filling the boots of blues forward Diego Costa. Morata is the one I trust – Conte reveals Costa was shown the exit doors by Conte after becoming an apparent disruption during the back-end of last season’s title-winning campaign. READ ALSO: PSG closing on AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe Following a poor debut against Arsenal in last Sunday’s Community Shield finale many believe Morata may not be suited to the rough-and-tumble of the Premier League. However, Chelsea’s boss Conto, is confident the attacker will adjust just fine at Stamford Bridge and also adjusts to a new formation and tactics. Morata on the other hand admits he has started feeling the pressure that comes with his ‘big money’ transfer, after his dismal penalty miss in community defeat to against arsenal. READ ALSO: Barcelona want the signing of Real Madrid star Marco Asensio When asked by Marca if the price-tag was weighing on him, Morata replied: 'I admit it's a very big amount, but I have the personality to play quietly and go my way. 'I have had only two pre-season games, 15 competitive minutes and a missed penalty... and they're already killing me, so I know what's ahead. 'It is the price that must be paid for such a large transfer. And it's something that motivates me and makes me work harder every day. I know twice as many people are paying attention to me.' 'But I won all the titles except for the Champions League. I have scored 15 or 16 goals and won titles. And other strikes have scored 35 and not won anything.' PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest sport news on NAIJ.com Sports App The Spain international also revealed that joining Chelsea was an easy decision to make due to an existing professional relationship with Conte. 'I knew Conte loved me,' he revealed. 'I had talked to him many times. In a way, I felt indebted to him because I signed for Juventus and he had to go. 'Actually, at first I did not realise I was so interested in signing, but when I found out about their interest I did not hesitate. It was my preferred move.' 

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Real Madrid star Isco extends his stay by signing another 5-year deal

Spanish international Isco has turned down a deal to join Barcelona - The midfielder has reportedly signed a five-year extension at the Bernabeu - He was impressive last season helping Real to win the League and Champions League Real Madrid superstar Isco has disappointed Barcelona chiefs after signing another five-year deal for the reigning European and Spanish League champions. Barcelona have...

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Liverpool release statement insisting Coutinho will NOT be sold amid Barcelona interest

Barcelona are interested in signing the Brazilian playmaker and Dembele - The Reds says they would not entertain an offer of any kind for Coutinho - Barcelona are looking for replacements for Neymar and Andres Iniesta Liverpool have released a statement saying they would not entertain any offers for Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho despite interest from Barcelona. The Reds have rejected...

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PSG closing on AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe

PSG have agreed a fee with AS Monaco to sign striker Kylian Mbappe - Monaco will receive €150m up front and €30m in bonuses and additional payments - PSG are also looking to sign Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak Paris Saint-Germain are looking to sign Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe but they face competition from Real Madrid. According to reports, the Ligue 1 side want to sign the striker as...

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Amir Khan sends apologetic message to Anthony Joshua after claims of affair with wife are revealed as 'false'

Anthony Joshua was accused of sleeping with Amir Khan's wife Faryal - Khan took to Twitter to released photos of chats between the two - Faryal announced messages between herself and Joshua posted by Khan were fake - Amir Khan has apologised to Joshua who is happy all issues are cleared up Amir Khan has apologized to Anthony Joshua after admitting that initial accusations of an extramarital...

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Tottenham star Danny Rose fined two weeks' wages after complaints

Defender Danny Rose has been fined by his club Tottenham - They club's chiefs are not happy with his recent attack on them - He will not be paid for the next two weeks and he could also be sold Premier League campaigners Tottenham have angrily fined star defender Danny Rose two weeks' wages following his recent outburst about the club. The Englishman who is on £65,000-a-week deal at White Hart...

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Breaking: Coutinho denies back injury speculation, hands in transfer request

Coutinho has handed transfer request to Liverpool - He denies reports of being injured - Liverpool has however denied that the midfielder handed a transfer request Liverpool midfielder Philipe Coutinho has refuted claims by Liverpool that he has back injury and won't feature in the game against Watford. The Brazilian had earlier said he won’t feature in the game as he hopes to force the hand...

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Diego Costa opens legal case against Chelsea

Diego Costa has opened up a legal action against Chelsea FC - The Spaniard claims the Blues are blocking him from facing the exit doors - Costa wants to return to Spain after being told by Antonio Conte to leave Spanish international striker Diego Costa has opened up legal proceedings against reigning Premier League champions Chelsea. Costa claims the Blues are blocking him from returning to...

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Timothy Fosu Mensah joins Crystal Palace on loan from Man Utd

Manchester United midfielder Fosu Mensah has joined Crystal Palace - The Dutch player joined the Premier League club on loan - He could make his debut on Saturday, August 12, against Huddersfield Dutch professional football star Timothy Fosu Mensah has joined newly promoted Premier League club Crystal Palace on loan from Manchester United. The 19-year-old is highly regarded at Old Trafford following...

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Ogenyi Onazi set to join Birmingham City

Onazi will partner Senegalese striker Cheikh Ndoye at the base of Birmingham midfield Championship side Birmingham City’s search for a dynamic midfielder to sit alongside Senegalese midfielder Cheikh Ndoye in their new-look Birmingham City team is set to come to an end as all look set for the signing of Nigerian midfielder Ogenyi Onazi. According to reports from Turkish website sabah.com.tr, a deal...

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Serge Aurier agrees 5 year deal to join Manchester United

Ivorian defender Serge Aurier has agreed to join Manchester United - He will be joining the Red Devils from French club PSG this summer - United manager Jose Mourinho wants him in his plans for next season Paris Saint Germain and Ivorian international defender Serge Aurier has reportedly agreed a five year deal to join Premier League giants Manchester United this summer. But Manchester United chiefs...

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Chelsea star Kenedy joins Newcastle United on season-long loan

Chelsea star Robert Kenedy joins newly promoted side Newcastle on a season-long loan - The Brazilian was on loan to Watford last season but only made one appearance for the Hornets - The 21-year-old sparked a lot of controversies while on pre-season tour in China Newcastle United have reportedly completed the signing of Chelsea star Robert Kenedy on a season-long loan. The Brazilian winger who sparked...

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Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez ruled out for two weeks

Alexis Sanchez will miss Arsenal's opening Premier league fixture against Leicester City - The Gunners boss confirmed that the Chilean has an abdominal strain and could be out for one or two weeks - The North London club will be looking to improve on last season's disappointing campaign that saw them finish fifth in the league Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Alexis Sanchez will be out of Arsenal's...

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Chelsea might struggle to retain Premier League trophy - Conte issues warning to board

Conte is not certain on the depth of his team before the commencement of the Premier League - The Italian is wary of the transfer activities of his rivals - Morata likely to start against Burnley in Chelsea's Premier League opener Chelsea boss Anthonio Conte admits his current club is not strong enough to repeat their last season feat. The Italian fired a warning to his board as he admits his rivals...

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Jose Mourinho gave a young Manchester United fan his runners up medal after the 2017 UEFA Super Cup - It was gathered that the young fan that was handed Mourinho's medal is a Nigerian - The Red Devils suffered a setback after losing to Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup final Jose Mourinho gave a young Manchester United fan his runners up medal after the 2017 UEFA Super Cup. NAIJ.com understands...

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