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A mass exodus is set to hit Everton this season with Nigeria Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi one of the big names who could leave the club.

Nigeria Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi could leave Premier League club Everton if they are relegated this season.

Iwobi has been in superb form for the Toffees this season, impressing in a midfield role while also showing his versatility in the club.

However, his impressive display this season has not saved the Merseyside club from the troubles of a relegation battle in the league.

Iwobi to leave Everton

Everton find themselves 17th on the table, just two points away from danger with four games left to play.

With the Toffees in danger of dropping to the championship next season, Iwobi and five others are reportedly set to leave the club for pastures new.

Source: Pulse Sports

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They become the second side in Nigeria's second division, after Smart City, to suffer a points/goals deduction following an assault on match officials.

Following a reported assault on match officials in their game against DMD FC, the Nigeria National League have sanctioned the deduction of three points and three goals from Yobe Desert Stars.

They become the second side in Nigeria's second division, after Smart City, to suffer a points/goals deduction following an assault on match officials.

Supporters of Yobe Desert Stars violently protest red card

According to verified reports, the centre referee for the Northern Conference Group A4 fixture between Yobe Desert Stars and DMD FC had been attacked during the game during the Week 6 fixture at the August 27 Stadium in Damaturu, on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

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Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, again was the architect of his side’s failure to take control of the first leg of the semi-final meeting with Real Madrid.

The match ended 1-1 and is now evenly poised for the second leg at the Etihad in two weeks time.

Last season, City were two minutes away from a famous victory before a Rodrygo brace turned the game on its head, sending Los Blancos into the final.

Pulse Sports highlight three mistakes Guardiola made during the game last night;

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Osimhen has been getting plaudits for his incredible performances, leading Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years.

AC Milan legend George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah has urged Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen to go for the Ballon d’Or and FIFA Best Player after making history with Napoli this season.

Osimhen recently fired Napoli to their first league title in 33 years with five games to spare in the Italian top flight.

Osimhen's history-making season

The Super Eagles star was at the centre of Napoli’s Serie A success, scoring 23 goals and setting up another five in 28 league games.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/george-weah-on-osimhen-to-win-world-best

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Football fans are set to see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo reignite their rivalry after the Argentine reportedly sealed a £522m move to Saudi Arabia.

Reports emanating from France narrated that Messi’s move to Al-Hilal is as good as a “done deal.”

Pulse Sports had earlier reported that the move might not see the light of day because of certain objections that Lionel Messi’s wife raised

However, it appears the world cup winner had managed to convince his wife so he can take up the big money deal, which will see him earn more than former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to a Dailymail report which quoted AFP, a source with close links to negotiation confirmed that Lionel Messi will be playing in the Saudi Arabian League next season.

The anonymous source also added that the transfer is a huge one and it’s a “done deal.”

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/Lione-Messi-to-become-richer-than-Ronaldo

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In his Premier League career so far, David De Gea has made 17 errors leading to goals, the most by any Spanish goalkeeper in the competition’s history.

Spanish shot-stopper and Manchester United number one, David De Gea’s howler against West Ham might prove costly in the race for Champions league football next season, with Liverpool hot on the heels of their arch-rivals.

West Ham’s Algerian forward Said Benrahma took full advantage when he spotted that De Gea was off his line, and fired in a shot, which the backtracking Spaniard could only get fingertips to.

However, it was not enough to keep out the strike from finding the back of the net.

The Hammers would be delighted with the three points as they continue to battle for survival in the race to avoid the drop.

Meanwhile, the Old Trafford side would be ruing missed chances and also laying blames at the feet of their goalkeeper for yet another blunder, which might come back to haunt them as the season nears a conclusion.

Interestingly, coach Eric ten Haag was swift to defend his goalkeeper, insisting that mistakes are part of the game. The former Ajax boss said,

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/5-David-De-Gea-Errors

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Ex-Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette and Elye Wahi have equalled a Ligue 1 record that has stood for 48 years

Ex-Arsenal Alexandre Lacazette joined Montpellier’s Elye Wahi to break a 48-year record as both players notched an incredible four goals each in Lyon’s 5-4 win in Ligue 1.

Lacazette and Wahi serve up cracker in Ligue 1

The 31-year-old forward was on-hand to help Lyon snatch victory from the jaws of defeat as he scored his 21st to 24th goals of the 2022/23 Ligue 1 season, including a 100th minute winning penalty, to leapfrog Paris-Saint Germain’s Kylian Mbappe to the top of the league’s scorer’s charts.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/Lacazette-breaks-48-years-ligue-1-record
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Victor Osimhen's girlfriend, Stefanie is one of the most beautiful Wags of Super Eagles stars.

Victor Osimhen recently sealed his name in the history books having helped Napoli to a historic third Scudetto title.

Osimhen was highly instrumental as he helped Luciano Spalletti’s men to their first Serie A title in 33 years.

The 24-year-old Super Eagles of Nigeria striker who has recently been nicknamed the King of Naples is enjoying one of his best seasons ever, and is currently leading the Serie A Golden Boot race having scored 22 goals in 27 appearances for the club so far this campaign.

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Joana Sanz has sent a surprise birthday message to imprisoned footballer Dani Alves, weeks after revealing the Brazilian refuses to sign their divorce papers.

Dani Alves will no doubt be celebrating one of the weirdest birthdays of his life.

The Brazilian footballer, who turned 40 on Saturday, May 6, is currently still in temporary detention at the Brians II penitentiary center.

Since Alves’ arrest on December 30, 2022, he has been sent to prison over allegations of rape against a young woman in a Sutton nightclub in Barcelona.

Alves who has been actively seeking his release on bail via his legal team led by Cristobal Martel has also seen his marriage crash after the allegations.

Alves’ wife Joana Sanz confirmed she is indeed pushing for a divorce from the former Barcelona defender and has also taken steps to distance herself from the imprisoned footballer.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/wife-of-Dani-Alves-pens-emotional-message-to-imprisoned-Brazilian

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Nigerians on social media have sent a message to Napoli hero Victor Osimhen over his pretty German girlfriend.

Victor Osimhen is the second most-followed Super Eagles player on Instagram, with over 2.3 million followers on the popular social media platform.

The 24-year-old Napoli striker has seen his fan base increase rapidly over the course of his career.

Osimhen recently helped Napoli win their first Serie A title in 33 years after scoring an equalising goal against Udinese in the league last week.

Osimhen is currently one of Europe’s in-demand strikers and has been linked with a summer switch away from Naples, with clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid reportedly eyeing his signature.

Who is Victor Osimhen’s girlfriend?

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/Victor-osimhen-oyinbo-girlfriend

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From her Switzerland roots to her love for Davido, here are things you should know about the most beautiful Nigerian female footballer, Onyinyechi Zogg.

Super Falcons of Nigeria defender Onyinyechi Zogg is one of the most beautiful African female footballers.

The 26-year-old Switzerland-born centre-back is also widely regarded as the most beautiful Nigerian female football player and Pulse Sports ranks her among the top 10 hottest Super Falcons players.

Zogg who currently plays for German Frauen-Bundesliga club Turbine Postdam has always triggered reactions on social media from fans and supporters due to her stunning looks.

In this article, we will quickly take a look at 6 things you might not know about the most beautiful female footballer in Nigeria, Onyinyechi Salome Zogg.

6 things you didn't know about Nigeria's most beautiful' female footballer, Onyinye Zogg

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From dumping her ex-boyfriend for Lionel Messi to modelling for the same brand with Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend, here are some interesting facts you need to know about Antonela Roccuzzo.

Lionel Messi’s name has no doubt forever been sealed in the history books of football.

The 2022 World Cup winner and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is unarguably one of the greatest ever to kick a ball.

All through Messi’s remarkable career, he has been flanked by one woman who he has seen his childhood friendship with, evolve over two decades later.

Antonela Roccuzzo, the beautiful wife of the Paris Saint Germain star, is one of the most popular football Wags in the world.

And it’s not just her timeless love story with Leo Messi that makes her stand out, but also her personal endeavours as a mother of three beautiful sons.

In this article, we will be reviewing top facts you need to know about the Lionel Messi’s wife, one half of Rosario’s most famous couple.

13 facts about Lionel Messi’s wife Antonela Rocuzzo

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Chelsea secured their first win under Interim coach Frank Lampard after defeating Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

The Blues are coming into this game from the back of a London Derby defeat to Arsenal at the Emirate on Tuesday and hoping to get back to winning ways against Bournemouth which they did in style.

Chelsea took the lead early on with a goal from Conor Gallagher but the Blues could not hold on as Bournemouth got the equaliser from Matias Vina's strike. The Blues later won the game late in the second half with strikes from Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix.

Chelsea interim manager Frank Lampard made five changes to his side that lost against Arsenal on Tuesday while Bournemouth manager Gary O’Neil fielded the same eleven that trashed Leeds United last weekend.

Chelsea started the game with lots of intensity and it paid off in the 9th minute with Conor Gallagher scoring from quite a difficult position as he leaps high to connect with a cross and powers his header inside the right post.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/Chelsea-finally-breaks-losing-streak

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Super Eagles of Nigeria star Victor Osimhen made history with Napoli after guiding them to the 2022/23 Serie A title with his trademark mask.

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen booked his place in the club’s history books having helped the Partanopei to their third Serie A title.

Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Udinese on Thursday night in Serie A ensured the current league leaders secured their first Scudetto since 1990 when Diego Armando Maradona wore the jersey.

Osimhen sent the entire Naples into epic celebration after his second half equaliser ensured Luciano Spalletti became only the third Napoli manager to lift the Italian championship trophy on Thursday night.

Osimhen also took his goals tally in this season’s Serie A campaign to 22, becoming the African player with the most league goals in a season in the competition's history.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/why-Victor-osimhen-wears-a-mask

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Mythbuster is a series that critically fact-checks preconceived footballing notions and myths. This edition examines the broad antagonism that followed and still follows the Blues’ decision to give the current Bayern Munich head coach the heave-ho.

The soundness of Chelsea’s decision to jettison Thomas Tuchel eight months after the German’s sacking continues to be argued.

On the one hand, supporters questioned the reasoning of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital at the time and have piled on due to the hot mess that has ensued in West London.

On the other hand, a seemingly minor group had no objections last September, with the eighth-month decline since under Graham Potter and Frank Lampard not changing their minds.

Good Tuchel
Tuchel secured the Blues’ second Champions League crown in 2021, made that season’s FA Cup final and ended in the top-four positions that seemed unattainable when Lampard was given the heave-ho at Cobham.

The following season, the former Borussia Dortmund boss won the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup and got the London giants to two domestic cup finals, ultimately losing both to Liverpool on penalties.

Despite the disappointment in the FA Cup and League Cup finals, the wider fanbase admired the German tactician. Not only did his tactical nous heighten belief against top sides domestically and on the continent, but his eloquence gave hope to Chelsea fans when the imposed sanctions left the club in limbo.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/Was-Thomas-Tuchel-wrongly-sacked-by-Chelsea

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Lionel Messi has released a statement apologising for leaving the club without authorised permission.

The Argentine was recently suspended for two weeks and also fined after missing a training session without permission owing to a commercial commitment in Saudi Arabia.

Messi’s punishment will be that he won’t enter the club facilities and will miss two Ligue 1 games against Troyes and Ajaccio.

The World Cup winner has now apologised for leaving the club without authorisation in a statement released today.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/Lionel-Messi-begs-PSG

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Every sport always has a serious quest for Silverware, season in, season out. But which sports trophy is worth the most money?

Trophies have often been awarded for sporting events, from youth sports to professional-level athletics.

In many sports, medals (or, in North America, rings) are often given out either as the trophy or along with more traditional trophies.

Trophies have marked victories since ancient times and served as recognition or evidence of merit.

In Sports, trophies have been awarded for team or individual accomplishments.

Many combat sports, such as boxing, mixed martial arts, and professional wrestling use championship belts as trophies.

However, unlike most trophies in sport, a new one is not created every time a new champion is crowned; rather, the new champion takes the belt from the former champion.

In this article, we will review some of the world’s most expensive trophies in sports.

But what is the world’s most expensive trophy in sports?

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/Top-10-Most-Expensive-Sports-Trophies-in-the-World

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"You are the joy of my life" - Maduka Okoye says as he celebrates his partner on her birthday.

Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has endured another tough season with his club Watford FC.

The 23-year-old shot-stopper has struggled to find a place in Chris Wilder’s team this season, appearing just once in their 2-0 defeat against Reading in the Emirates FA Cup back in early January.

Okoye who is one of the most handsome footballers in the world is also known for keeping a private relationship life.

The Watford goalkeeper is currently in a relationship with an Amsterdam-based woman, Jelicia Westhoff, and has often shown off photos of himself and his partner.

Okoye who rarely posts on his social media is one of the most popular Nigerian footballers due to his good looks.

Jelicia also loves to keep their relationship private and has been ever-supportive of the former Sparta Rotterdam shot-stopper.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/maduka-okoye-and-gf

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Manchester City defeated Arsenal 4-1 at the Etihad to move to within two points of the Gunners at the top, with two games in hand.

Despite Arsenal being hard to beat in recent months, boss Mikel Arteta set out for battle with a side that was easy to play through and uncharacteristically poor in possession.

We look at 5 mistakes the Arsenal boss made in this heavy defeat to Manchester City.

1. Defensive Selection
Mikel Arteta was forced to start Rob Holding in central defence due to the absence of the injured William Saliba and Holding vs Erling Haaland was an immediate mismatch.

In hindsight, bringing Ben White to the middle and allowing Holding to play at right-back may have helped Arsenal cope with the strength and speed of Haaland, who tormented the Arsenal defence every chance he got.

Read also: https://read.pulsesports.ng/manchester-city-vs-arsenal-5-mistakes

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Here is everything you need to know about the full profile and background of FC Sion and Italian forward Mario Balotelli.

Italian professional footballer Mario Balotelli Barwuah plays in the Super League for FC Sion of Switzerland.

Balotelli began playing professionally in 2005 for Lumezzane, and in 2007 he joined Inter Milan. He and Inter won the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League in 2010.

In 2010 Balotelli moved to Manchester City for a fee of £24 million where he rejoined his former manager at Inter Roberto Mancini helping them win a Premier League title and FA Cup during his years at City. The Golden Boy Award was also won by Balotelli, who said that only Lionel Messi was somewhat superior to him among previous winners.

After his spell at City, he moved back to Italy in January 2013, signing for AC Milan and then returned back to the Premier League with Liverpool 18 months later. Due to his misconduct, he left Liverpool for the Serie A where he was signed on loan by Milan before moving to the French Ligue 1 to play for Nice and Marseille respectively.

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Isabel Haugseng is the beautiful girlfriend of Manchester City's superstar striker Erling Haaland.

Erling Haaland has lit up the Premier League in his debut season with Manchester City.

The 22-year-old Norwegian has shattered all sorts of goalscoring records since making a switch to the Etihad from Borussia Dortmund last summer.

The prolific striker has notched up a staggering 48 goals in all competitions for Manchester City so far this campaign and is on course to help guide the defending Premier League champions to a potential treble this season.

Like many footballers, Haaland keeps a relatively low profile off the pitch.

The former Salzburg star loves to keep his relationship and family life private even as he garners fans on his social media pages.

In this article, we will look at the profile of Erling Haaland’s girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng Johansen

7 Things to know about Erling Haaland’s beautiful girlfriend, Isabel Haugseng

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/7-Things-to-know-about-Erling-Haaland-beautiful-girlfriend

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Eboue, James and other footballers that became broke after retirement.
Wes Brown, a former defender for Manchester United, allegedly received a bankruptcy judge from the High Court.

The High Court recognized Brown's bankruptcy on April 12 when it was revealed that Brown made approximately £50,000 per week while playing for the Red Devils in the Premier League.

Brown, a native of Manchester who was raised in Longsight, divorced his wife Leanne Wassel last year.

Brown's bankruptcy comes after allegations that Moroccan and PSG player Achraf Hakimi shifted his money to his mother's name while divorced.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/footballers-who-became-broke-after-retirement

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Elon Musk's new policy has seen some of the world's most prominent football stars lose their legacy Blue checkmarks on Twitter.

A host of superstar names in football have lost their legacy Blue checkmarks on popular social networking platform Twitter.

Twitter, which is owned by American Billionaire Elon Musk, had made the announcement a few months ago that ‘legacy’ verification ticks would be disappearing.

The news which had since been met with criticism from tweeps also revealed that users could still maintain their blue ticks for a fee.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/5-other-footballers-who-lost-their--Twitter-verification-badge

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Mikel Arteta analyses the draw against West Ham.

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta has fingered a loss of purpose for their draw against West Ham, suggesting his team strayed away from their path.

The Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw at the London Stadium by a gutsy West Ham side, sprinkling uncertainties on their title charge.

The match in brief

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Hibba Abouk is finally on the verge of ending her marriage with Achraf Hakimi amid the PSG star's rape charges.

Achraf Hakimi’s marriage is on the verge of ending after just over two years of wedding his longtime sweetheart Hiba Abouk.

The 36-year-old actress and mother of two has since filed for a divorce from the Paris Saint Germain star, and recent rumours have now claimed there was a major development in the Hakimi divorce saga.

Read also: https://read.pulsesports.ng/facts-about-Hakimi-wife-huba

Source: Pulse Sports

The Tunisian footballer was accused of terrorism after a dispute over Bananas with a trader

35-year-old Tunisian footballer Nizar Issaoui has died after setting himself on fire in protest after being accused of terrorism.

Issaoui set himself on fire to protest what he believed to be false accusations of terrorism and police injustice in the village of Haffouz.

Tunisian footballer sets himself on fire in Haffouz

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Chelsea fans on social media have given up on their club after another dismal display in the Premier League.

Chelsea stumbled to a 1-2 defeat against Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday, April 16, 2023.

It was Frank Lampard’s third consecutive loss in all competitions since returning to Stamford Bridge.

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Nia Ali ran a very good tactical race to hold off Tobi Amusan, kicking off her 2023 season in style at the Tom Jones Invitational.

Doha 2019 World champion Nia Ali began her 2023 season on a winning note, storming to an impressive Season's Best (SB) time of 12.53s (1.4), defeating Tobi Amusan in the women's 100m Hurdles final at the Tom Jones Invitational.

She held off the World Record (WR) holder, who came second also in an SB of 12.59s, while Devyne Charlton was third in 12.64s.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/Tobi-Amusan-finishes-second

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The former Heerenven and Sharks FC midfielder who played three times for the Super Eagles passed away after a bout with illness

Ex-Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Emmanuel Ebiede, has passed away at the age of 47 following liver complications, as confirmed by his daughter Lisa Ebiede.

Ebiede loses battle against Liver complications

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Acharf Hakimi reportedly denied his estranged wife the right to any of his cash or property, instead moving all his assets to his mother's custody. Here's what we know about the Moroccan's mother.

Achraf Hakimi is undoubtedly one of the best wingbacks in world football.

The pacy and skillful Moroccan full-back has managed to establish himself through the years having represented clubs like Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan and now, Paris Saint Germain.

Read more: https://read.pulsesports.ng/achraf-hakimi-mother

Source: Pulse Sports