Man Showers Blatter with Paper Money

Sepp Blatter

 A British comedian on Monday gatecrashed Sepp Blatter‘s efforts to defend FIFA’s reputation, showering the football leader with fake dollar bills at a press conference.

Hulk Slams ‘Disgraceful’ Racism, Fears For World Cup

Hulk

Zenit St Petersburg’s Brazil marksman Hulk on Monday dubbed as “disgraceful” the latest racist incident in Russia and expressed fears racism could raise its ugly head at the World Cup the country will host in 2018.

Moses Has Another Opportunity to Shine in Chelsea

Victor Moses

 Stoke City manager Mark Hughes has hinted that Victor Moses may be in Chelsea’s plans for the upcoming Premier League season after his club were unable to extend his stay at the Britannia Stadium.

Xavi Hits Real Madrid on Casillas’ Departure

Xavi

Former Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez hit out on Tuesday at Real Madrid for the “lame” way they handled the departure of their star goalkeeper, his friend Iker Casillas. “To me, his departure from Real Madrid stinks. It’s a pity. It seems lame,” Xavi wrote in an open letter published in the Catalan newspaper La Vanguardia.

“Under Oliseh Super Eagles Will Do Well”

Football stakeholders in Enugu have applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the appointment of Sunday Oliseh as the new Super Eagles coach.

Mikel in Talks With Fenerbahce

John Obi Mikel looks likely to end his nine-year stay with Chelsea and join Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
This comes after it was revealed that the Super Eagles star has held talks with the club over a move which will see him leave Stamford Bridge.

WIMBLEDON! Serena Williams Eases Past Sharapova to Book Final spot

American top seed Serena Williams has beaten Russian fourth seed Maria Sharapova 6-2 6-4 in their Wimbledon semi-final.

FIFA Bans Scandal Tainted Blazer for Life

FIFA on Thursday ordered a life ban against Chuck Blazer, a central figure in the corruption scandal that has engulfed world football, for taking millions of dollars in bribes. “Mr Blazer committed many and various acts of misconduct continuously and repeatedly during his time as an official in different high-ranking and influential positions at FIFA and CONCACAF,” said a statement.

NFF Hires Foreign Coach to Assist Oliseh

Sunday Oliseh

 The first time the Nigeria Football Federation contacted Sunday Oliseh for Eagles’ job, the former national team captain declined on one condition: He was to assist a yet to be employed foreign coach. This was shortly after NFF announced they were parting ways with Keshi when Sudan beat Eagles, one of the defeats that contributed to Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the last Nations Cup.

Serena Readies Her Best

 Serena Williams fired a warning to Maria Sharapova ahead of their Wimbledon semi-final clash, as the world No. 1 admitted she saves her best performances for clashes with her fiercest rival.

Serena Sets Up Semis Date With Sharapova

Sharapova After Her Victory on Tuesday

 Top seed Serena Williams overpowered Victoria Azarenka in an absorbing Wimbledon quarter-final on Tuesday, recovering from a set down to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Djokovic Survives Barrage to Make Wimbledon Last-eight

Novak Djokovic Celebrates after Winning Second Set

Defending champion Novak Djokovic survived a barrage from big-hitting Kevin Anderson to reach his seventh successive Wimbledon quarterfinal on Tuesday.

Leave Me Alone, Keshi tells Nigerians

Stephen Keshi (Former Super Eagles Coach)

Sacked Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has told Nigerians to leave him alone after being relieved of his duties by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the weekend.