The days of Gary Cahill in Chelsea are numbered as Club owner, Roman Abramovich is reportedly plotting his dethronement as captain. According to Transfer Window Podcast guest, Ian McGarry, Abramovich wants David Luiz to replace John Terry as captain of the club. He explained that Luiz was brought back from Paris Saint Germain because he was seen as the long term replacement for John Terry who left the club last summer to join Aston Villa.
Super Eagles of Nigeria Makes light work of Argentina’s La Albiceleste in an international friendly match in Krasnodar, Russia. The Super Eagles came from behind to beat the Argentines 4 – 2. A massive victory for the Eagles who lined up the trio of Leon Balogun, Willial Troost-Ekong and Chidozie Awaziem at the back with John Mikel Obi, Wilfred Ndidi, John Oguin the midfield while Ola Aina and Shehu Abdullahi starred as wing backs. Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi led the attack.
Nigeria Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr believes his side will need up to six friendly matches to be in optimum shape for the Russia 2018 World Cup. The team faced Argentina in a high-profile friendly on Tuesday in Krasnodar, Russia but Rohr, who has guided the Super Eagles to the World Cup via an unbeaten qualifying campaign, wants much more.
The legendary goalkeeper confirmed post-game that the second-leg disappointment against Sweden was his final match for the Azzurri. Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed his retirement from international play after Italy's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
The present FIFIA international break has been very eventful with players granting series of interviews and making revelations about their clubs and teammates. Recently, Sergio Ramos openly criticized his teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo over claims that the exit of Alvaro Morata, James Rodriquez and Pepe may be partly responsible for the ongoing problem confronting Real Madrid. Ronaldo had explained that the current Madrid squad was made up of players with little experience.
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen has revealed the reason why he succeeded in moving to Old Trafford in 2009. The England forward in an interview with Canal Plus said the deal was consummated because Karim Benzema had decided against joining Manchester United, insisting that he would rather play for the Los Blancos.
