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Born, Diego Armando Maradona, to a poor family that had moved from Corrientes Province, at the Policlínico (Polyclinic) Evita Hospital in Lanús, Buenos Aires Province Argentina on October 30, 1960. He was raised in Villa Fiorito, a shantytown on the southern outskirts of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was the first son after four daughters. HeContinue reading “Maradona: The life and death of a true legend.”

Barcelona face Lucescu’s team in Kiev Blaugrana will be hoping to forget A.Madrid disappointment in la liga. Barcelona will face Mircea Lucescu’s Dynamo Kiev in tonight second leg group stage encounter in Ukraine. The first leg ended 2-1 in favor of Fc Barcelona at the Nou Camp. With several of Barca’s first team players injuredContinue reading “Barcelona Travel to Kiev to face Dynamo.”

– Leeds put up a fantastic performance against Liverpool at anfield – The premier league newcomers lost 4-3, but will take positivity – Mohammed Salah scored a hat trick to make it a winning start for the reds Leeds United lost their first match of the 2020/21 season against Liverpool at anfield. The premier leagueContinue reading “Leeds United marks premier league return with a fantastic performance despite losing to Liverpool.”

– Jadon Sancho can still be a United player this season. – Solskjear admitted funds may hinder any deal materialising – But United still wants to keep getting better. Manchester United are still hopeful of completing a deal for Dortmund young sensation Jadon Sancho. The England International have impressed in Germany and United have been,Continue reading “Man United still hopeful of Jadon Sancho transfer but”

– The Ajax star is rated high by the former Netherlands manager. – He will be second player to leave Ajax for Barca in the space of one year. According to French outlet, Le10 Sport, new Barcelona coach Ronard Koeman wants to make Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek his first signing. Barca raided theContinue reading “Van de Beek to be Koeman first signing as Barca Coach.”

– Valencia Ferran Torres joins Man City – He will replace Sane, who left for Bayern last month. Manchester City have completed the signing of Valencia winger Ferran Torres for a fee of 23m euros (£20.87m). He is the citizen’s first summer signing and replaces Germany forward Leroy Sane, who left on 3 July forContinue reading “Ferran Torres completes Man City transfer.”

Specifically, Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez has caught the eye of Lampard with his scouting team now keeping close tabs on the Uruguayan star, according to The Telegraph. The report states that in order for Gimenez to make a move to Stamford Bridge, Lampard would have to offload at least one centre-back because of the firstContinue reading “Chelsea transfer reports.”

– Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored two first half goals against Sassuolo. – The win took Milan to 5th ahead of Roma who has played one game less. Zlatan Ibrahimovic rolled back the years with two fine finishes to help AC Milan beat Sassuolo 2-1 in Serie A on Tuesday night. The 38-year-old found the net twiceContinue reading “AC Milan 2 vs Sassuolo 1: Zlatan Ibrahimovic continues fine form, scored a brace in Milan win.”

– France football announced the decision to cancel award this year – It comes a result of disruption of the football season due to Coronavirus pandemic. – FIFA awards to be the major award this year, but unclear about the how and where. The prestigious Balon d’or will not be awarded this year because theContinue reading “France Football cancel Balon d’or due to Coronavirus pandemic, FIFA awards unclear.”

– The Blues were 3-1 winners against the Reds at Wembley. – Giroud and Mount scores in quick succession before an own goal from Maguire. – Fernandez scored a consolation from the penalty spot to make it 3-1. – Chelsea will now meet Arsenal in the final. Chelsea defeated Manchester United 3-1 at Wembley, toContinue reading “Chelsea beat Manchester United to set a FA Cup final date with Arsenal at Wembley.”

– Huesca gained promotion to the Spanish top flight after 3-0 win over Numancia. – Shinji Okazaki scores 12th goal of the season. – Kelechi Nwakali celebrates the achievement. Former Japan forward Shinji Okazaki helped Spanish second-division club Huesca book its ticket back to the top flight Friday, scoring his 12th goal of the seasonContinue reading “Shinji Okazaki scores, Nwakali celebrate as Huesca gained promotion to the Spanish top flight.”

– Leeds spiral debt in 2003 raised fears the club might go out of business. – but new owner who bought the remaining 50 percent of the club stake in May has been able to show light at the end of the tunnel. – The team is also hailed by all those that have associatedContinue reading “After long financial hardship, Bielsa leads Leed United back to the premier league.”

– Jubilant fans gathered and partied into the night at Elland Road. – Leeds player also in party mode as they pay tribute to Bielsa. – The Argentine lead Leeds to the premier league after fallen short last term. Leeds fans partied into the night after sealing promotion to the Premier League following 16 yearsContinue reading “Leeds United fans partied into the night and got a car damaged, as Leeds player hails Coach Marcelo Bielsa.”

– Leeds United back in the premier league after West Brom defeat to Hudersfield. – The all whites will play in the premier league next season for the first time in 16-year. – Club owner needs to persuade Bielsa to lead the team in the league next season. Leeds United are back in the PremierContinue reading “Celebration begins as Leed United are back in the premier league after 16-years absent.”

The French man came back to the bernabeu side after a year away, last year. And real madrid has started taking major trophies in only his first full season back. There was Zinedine Zidane again, being thrown into the air by his Real Madrid players in another title celebration. With the Frenchman back in charge,Continue reading “Real Madrid and Zenidine Zidane are LaLiga champions again for the 34th time.”

Lionel Messi in rare interview after osasuna game blames the team for being weak. Says Barcelona must quickly change course to have a chance in the champions league. Barcelona’s Spanish league title defence come to a disappointing and meek end, and Barca skipper Lionel Messi didn’t hold back. Messi blasted his team for being “weak”Continue reading “Lionel Messi criticises ‘weak’ team after Barcelona lose league title to Real Madrid.”

The 17 year old, join top young players to make the switch to Dortmund in recent time. Jude Bellingham has completed a medical at Borussia Dortmund ahead of his proposed transfer there from Birmingham City. Although Bellingham has not signed a professional contract with the Blues, it is understood they will receive a transfer feeContinue reading “Jude Bellingham completes Dortmund medical ahead of summer transfer.”

Leicester, Chelsea, Manchester United, Wolves, Sheffield United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Burnley are all in the running for Europe. Following Manchester City’s European ban being lifted, ZSB looks at the most ask questions. What does it mean for Premier League teams in the running for Europe? How many teams will qualify and who can qualify? ForContinue reading “Who can win race for Uefa Champions League and Europa League qualifications.”

News Highlights: – Adebayo Akinfenwa gets invite to Liverpool trophy parade but Klopp. – The Nigerian is part of the first Wycombe team to achieve promotion to the championship in their 133 years history. – He achieve that at the age of 38, and Klopp sees it as an amazing story. The Wycombe Wanderers strikerContinue reading “Adebayo Akinfenwa gets premier league parade invite from Klopp after plea.”

News Highlights: – Manchester City successfully appealed their two-year Europe ban. – CAS agree with UEFA on compliance but believe there was no case of forgery of documents. – Therefore, the blues will pay €10 million in fine. Manchester City have successfully appealed their two-year ban from all European club competitions. The Premier League clubContinue reading “Man City wins appeal against a two year Europe ban.”

News Highlights: Messi has record a remarkable 20 goals, while he has also provided 20 assists. Becoming the first la liga player to achieve the feat in one season. Also becoming the second player in Europe top 5 league to complete the 20-20 double after Arsenal Thierry Henry. Quique Setien rues the missed opportunity toContinue reading “Messi breaks another La Liga record, but Barca struggle continues.”

Formula 1 will use radio-controlled trollies to maintain social distancing during the podium ceremony – with the system making its debut during Saturday’s Formula 2 podium celebrations. During the Austrian Grand Prix Last weekend, drivers had to walk up and collect their trophies before returning to their plinths, which were situation on the start/finish straight.Continue reading “In compliance with Social Distancing, F1 to use remote-controlled trollies to deliver trophies to drivers.”

The champions league draw for the quarter finals and semi final was made in Nyon, Switzerland early Friday morning. Due to the coronavirus pandemic the quarter-finals and semi-finals will be one-legged affairs as opposed to the traditional two.The competition’s completion will take over 12 days in Portugal with all ties behind closed doors. The finalContinue reading “Uefa Champions League draw made in Nyon, early Friday.”

News Highlights: The Red Devils defeated Villa 3-0 to be in torching distance of Leicester and Chelsea in 3rd and 4th respectively. Bruno Fernandez, Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood’s goals give United smooth sailing. Get praises from de Gea. The win meant United keep up pace with Chelsea and Leicester City in the Premier LeagueContinue reading “Man United ease past Aston Villa as race for champions league hots up.”

News Highlights: David de Gea now have more games for United than Schmeichel after yesterday night game. The Spaniard jokingly apologize to the former United legend for breaking his games record. Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea jokingly apologised to Peter Schmeichel after overtaking him to become the most capped foreign player for the club.Continue reading “De Gea apologizes to Schmeichel for Breaking his Man United record.”

The former Arsenal and Barca man, knee for the same time a white policeman knee on Floyd neck. The Montreal Impact coach, Henry also wore a T-shirt with the slogan “Black lives matter” Thierry Henry took a knee for eight minutes and 46 seconds at the start of a Major League Soccer game on Thursday.Continue reading “Henry knee for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in memory of George Floyd.”

In second separate arrest for the same crime in the last two months, Farid El Malai arrested for indecent exposure. Ligue One footballer Farid El Malai has been taken into custody for a second allegation of indecent exposure. Having already been charged with sexual exhibition following a complaint that surfaced in May, the Angers wingerContinue reading “Angers star arrested for masturbating in the public.”

Like most other major football competitions, the 2019-20 Champions League and Europa League tournaments were drastically impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Action is, however, set to resume in August, with UEFA altering the normal structure of each competition in order to fit games into a tight window before the beginning of the 2020-21 season. TheContinue reading “UCL and UEL draw to take place on Friday in Nyon, Switzerland.”

News Highlights: Eric Dier hit with a fine of £40,000 and four-game ban for entering the stand in March. Tottenham will not be appealing the ban- Mourinho. Eric Dier has been hit with a four-match ban by the FA for entering the stands to confront a supporter after Tottenham’s FA Cup defeat to Norwich inContinue reading “Spurs Eric Dier hit with four-game ban and fine.”