Last night at WWE Money in the Bank, we noticed two new winners of the Money in the Bank ladder match in the person of Alexa Bliss and Braun Strowman, and both of them were the wrong decisions to have won their respective matches

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Super Eagles Manager Gernot Rohr has put aside Nigeria’s surprise 2-0 defeat against of Croatia as he insists that Nigeria still has the chance of going through from Group D.

Nigeria occupies the last spot at the bottom of the Group but the German coach who blamed the defeat on defensive naivety from set pieces by Croatia stated that Nigeria can roar back to reckoning by beating Iceland and seeing off Argentina in their final group game to go through.

‘’Everything is possible in football. “It’s vital to make at least 4 points if you want to qualify,” Rohr added.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/18/gernot-rohr-assures-nigerians-of-victory-against-iceland-and-argentina/#ixzz5Ip5pedjP

Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has been given a good reason to smile after playing a part in his facet’s defeat to Croatia in their Russia 2018 Group D clash on Saturday.
Etebo, making his World Cup debut, scored an own goal to give Croatia the lead before William Troost-Ekong gifted the Europeans a penalty for their second in the 2-0 defeat.
Nonetheless, new Stoke City signing Etebo was one of Nigeria’s few standout players in the clash.
Statistics have now backed up his wonderful displaying, rating him as the most proficient player when it comes to take-on in the whole competition so far.
“Oghenekaro Etebo has completed the most take-on in a single game at the 2018 #WorldCup after the first 4 days.
• 9 attempted • 9 completed. Excellent dribbling display,” football statistics outlet Squawka tweeted on Sunday.
The stat confirms that Etebo has outdone Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar in the dribbling stakes so far in Russia.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/18/etebo-tops-take-ons-chart-completes-more-dribbles-than-messi-ronaldo-neymar/#ixzz5IjQSvrV1

Madrid announced on Tuesday afternoon that Spain national team coach Julen Lopetegui will become their new manager following the World Cup.

Lopetegui is at present in Russia with the Spanish squad, but will take over at the Bernabeu following the resignation of Zinedine Zidane.

It’s an announcement that has come as some shock to the footballing world, as Lopetegui was not among the favourites to replace the Frenchman at the European champions.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/12/real-madrid-announce-lopetegui-as-their-new-manager/#ixzz5IEuCtccK

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is larger than life as a player and a public figure. Known for his brash confidence and outrageous goals, the 36-year-old striker recently promised that he would be at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.

It turns out that he is a man of his word. He will be in the host country attending matches and experiencing the event close-up in partnership with Visa’s FOMO (“Fear Of Missing Out”) campaign.

As he gets ready to enjoy the biggest sports event on the planet, the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cup™ veteran spoke to FIFA.com about his pick to win, some stars to watch and the unique spectacle that is the FIFA World Cup™.

FIFA.com: Zlatan, there has been a lot of speculation about you coming to the World Cup. Why are you making the point to go to Russia in partnership with Visa? Check out the interview

https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/12/ibrahimovic-i-would-not-miss-the-biggest-party-in-the-world/

Liverpool is set to confirm their £52.8million swoop for Nabil Fekir.

It is believed Liverpool will pay Lyon 55million euros (£48.4m) up front plus a maximum of 5m euros (£4.4m) in add-ons.

The 24-year-old underwent a medical in Paris after club medical staff flew out on Thursday following a breakthrough in negotiations.

The ECHO understands a second opinion was sought on a knee issue but those fears were eased, meaning the path has been cleared for the midfielder to potentially become the club’s second-most-expensive signing after Virgil van Dijk.

It is also understood the deal will not be announced officially on Friday, despite nearing completion.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/08/liverpool-set-to-confirm-nabil-fekir-transfer-after-lyon-playmaker-medical/#ixzz5Hs8q0Kh8

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is still not happy to have been snubbed for a place in Sweden’s team at the World Cup and has launched an attack on the country‘s media.



Ibrahimovic has not played international football since 2016, after announcing his retirement following Euro 2016, however, believes he ought to have been chosen for the World Cup regardless of not playing in a single qualifying match.

“The media says they’re better without me so that‘s why I believe in them,” he told reporters in Los Angeles.

“That is the Swedish media mentality. I don’t have a typical Swedish name. I am not the typical Swedish attitude, behaviour and that and still, I have the record in the national team.

“I believe it is the biggest occasion in football, playing in the World Cup. All the best players are there Ibrahimovic is not there so… he should have been there. But he is not there.”

Sweden starts their World Cup against South Korea on June 18th.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/08/ibrahimovic-blames-swedish-media-for-world-cup-omission/#ixzz5Hol1Vw00

The new tactical shape Rohr has been trialling might be key to progress in Russia, but it requires dropping one of the side’s star turns



If there is any consolation to be had from these most recent friendlies, it is that Nigeria typically underwhelm in pre-World Cup warm-ups.

The readiest example is 1998, of course, but the Super Eagles did manage a fortunate draw against Greece and a hapless loss against the United States only four years ago. In 2010, the sole victory en route to South Africa was a narrow defeat of North Korea.

Yet, this is a nation whose superstition is only bested by its deep pessimism. With the national side, while a great deal of feeling is involved, there is a nod to that famous sentiment from ‘Heat’: never get involved in something you cannot walk away from in 30 seconds. With the World Cup around the corner, there seems already to be a mental disengagement.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/08/could-formation-shift-save-the-super-eagles/#ixzz5HoWg2dkl

Spanish newspaper ‘Sport’ has reported that Barcelona will offer Bayern Munich €50million plus Lucas Digne to secure the return of midfielder Thiago Alcantara.

‘Los Cules’ want to get their summer transfer business tied up as fast as possible. Not even the upcoming World Cup will stop their pursuit.

One target that appears to be ever-growing in the press is that of Thiago Alcantara, a former Barca player who has been plying his trade in Germany with Bayern since 2013.

It appears Ernesto Valverde wants ThiagoAlcantara to make a return to the Camp Nou, specifically to replace the sizeable gap of both Xavi and Andres Iniesta’s departures.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/07/barca-preparing-part-exchange-deal-to-land-xavi-and-iniestas-successor/#ixzz5HlKgRKzu

Portuguese newspaper ‘Record‘ has sensationally claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo will depart Real Madrid this summer.



Their front page on Thursday morning led with the headline: “Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Real Madrid”, leaving little doubt to its connotations.

The report will undoubtedly stun Real supporters but it sure seems his decision is allegedly down to Florentino Perez failing to uphold his promises.

Economic issues will not be the problem for the 33-year-old forward, however, a lack of recognition, leaving Ronaldo to look at Serie A, Ligue 1 or the Premier League as his potential destinations.

These claims echo similar reports in Spain, wherein ‘AS’ report that Jorge Mendes had met with Madrid representatives but that the players and clubs demands were on opposite ends of the spectrum.

They add that offering Ronaldo a contract extension isn’t a priority for ‘Los Blancos’ and the search has allegedly already begun to seek out his potential successor…


Portuguese newspaper ‘Record‘ has sensationally claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo will depart Real Madrid this summer.



Their front page on Thursday morning led with the headline: “Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Real Madrid”, leaving little doubt to its connotations.

The report will undoubtedly stun Real supporters but it sure seems his decision is allegedly down to Florentino Perez failing to uphold his promises.

Economic issues will not be the problem for the 33-year-old forward, however, a lack of recognition, leaving Ronaldo to look at Serie A, Ligue 1 or the Premier League as his potential destinations.

These claims echo similar reports in Spain, wherein ‘AS’ report that Jorge Mendes had met with Madrid representatives but that the players and clubs demands were on opposite ends of the spectrum.

They add that offering Ronaldo a contract extension isn’t a priority for ‘Los Blancos’ and the search has allegedly already begun to seek out his potential successor…

https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/07/portuguese-newspaper-record-ronaldo-will-leave-madrid/

As reported by the ‘Liverpool Echo’, Liverpool are keen on signing 22-year-old Gent winger Moses Simon, as they look to strengthen their squad.



Liverpool, as well as several other Premier League clubs, are reportedly eager on bringing the Nigerian to England, according to English outlet the ‘Liverpool Echo’.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/06/liverpool-on-the-hunt-for-10m-rated-nigerian-winger-moses-simon/#ixzz5HgeAuJxN

According to a report in Spanish daily ‘Sport’, Spanish champions Barcelona have joined the chase for Monaco star Thomas Lemar.

Lemar appears like he could well be one of the most talked about names on the market this summer, with reports that numerous European heavyweights are carefully monitoring his progress.

His performances for the Monegasque facet over the last two seasons have led many to claim that the 22-year-old is one of the best players Guadeloupe has ever produced, with Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City, amongst others, all thought to have registered their interest.

Because of the interest in him, Barca is aware that they must spend hugely to get their man, with a payment of €70 to €90m mooted in some quarters.

Speaking to the media after the presentation of a programme for the World Cup, Madrid defender Sergio Ramos defended his performance during the Champions League final, arguing he did not injure two of Liverpool’s players.

Ramos has received numerous criticism since May 26, after his collision with Mohamed Salah left the Egyptian forward with a shoulder injury that compelled him to withdraw 30 minutes into the final.

In addition, after American doctors confirmed that goalkeeper Loris Karius had in actual fact suffered a concussion during a separate collision with Ramos, that criticism has risen significantly.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/05/sergio-ramos-hits-back-at-claims-he-injured-salah-and-karius/#ixzz5HaP3KscC

Yaya Toure will forego huge money to prove Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola wrong in the coming season, according to his agent, as the veteran targets a transfer to another top-six Premier League club.



Yaya has expressed his anger at Guardiola after he was left on the fringes of the squad in his last two seasons at the club, telling France Football that the “jealous” former Barcelona coach “took him for a rival”.

And Dimitri Seluk, the midfielder’s agent, has also hit out at Guardiola, revealing plans for 2018-19 that embody making out-of-contract Yaya available on a free for City‘s rivals, earning just £1 per week.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/05/agent-yaya-toure-will-work-in-england-for-1-per-week/#ixzz5HaGigcdW

According to ‘Mundo Deportivo’, Atletico Madrid is focusing on Edinson Cavani as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann, should the French forward leave this summer.

As reported by the Spanish outlet, Atleti is readying themselves for the possible departure of star man Antoine Griezmann. Although they are going to do everything in their power to keep the striker at the club, he has been closely linked with Barcelona for the majority of the season, and it might be silly to think that his departure isn’t possible.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/05/4662/#ixzz5Ha1kBLTQ

Posing with live stock has to be the weirdest. Seems like animals belong on a farm not in a photography studio. Is this a normal thing for Argentina players? No just animal cruelty.

West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini and his wife are recovering after being held up by armed robbers who shot at police before escaping

The couple were mugged on Saturday night as they headed to a restaurant with friends in the Chilean capital Santiago.

The men stole a purse thought to belong to Carola Pucci, Pellegrini’s wife, before shooting at cops who tried to cease them and speeding off in a stolen Porsche Cayenne later found abandoned by police.

The terrifying incident occurred close to a shopping mall known as Casa Costanera in an upmarket suburb of the Chilean capital referred to as Vitacura.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/04/west-ham-manager-manuel-pellegrini-and-his-wife-are-mugged-by-armed-robbers/#ixzz5HQx5JgXt

SALAH (THE EGYPTIAN KING) has been named in the 23-man squad for Egypt’s World Cup run
he Liverpool forward suffered a shoulder injury after a challenge by Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in the first half in Kiev, however, is now set to play for his nation at the tournament in Russia later this month.

Salah has been receiving treatment in Valencia and posted an image on Twitter on Tuesday of himself in the gym with the caption “good feelings“.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/04/salah-the-egyptian-king-has-been-named-in-the-23-man-squad-for-egypts-world-cup-run/#ixzz5HQjnfxlz

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/04/salah-the-egyptian-king-has-been-named-in-the-23-man-squad-for-egypts-world-cup-run/#ixzz5HQjfpoAu

Nobody believed in the Manchester City defender but, after a dalliance in the ring, he battled his way to the very top



Even now, Nicolás Otamendi can remember the seemingly endless journey he made every day as a child. His seven-year-old self would gratefully accept the food his mother, Silvia, packed for him and then off he would go. First the number 721 bus, getting off at the crossroads of Panamericana and route 197; then hopping on to the number 15 to Boulogne bridge; next, cramming on to the 57 as far as Camino del Buen Ayre and Martín Fierro.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/04/nicolas-otamendi-the-former-boxer-who-became-an-argentina-star/#ixzz5HQbi1GAd

We take a look at 5 potential successors for Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid following his decision to step down as head coach.

Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid fans, players and even the president dumbfounded when he confirmed he would be leaving the membership as head coach.

The former France star has won 9 trophies in less than three seasons in charge, together with an unprecedented three Champions Leagues in a row, the latest secured just 5 days ago against Liverpool in Kiev.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/01/the-five-names-in-the-mix-to-replace-zidane-at-real-madrid/#ixzz5HG9XbYfH

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández spoke about former team-mate Lionel Messi in an interview with ‘La Nación,’ comparing the Argentine with some of football‘s greats.

When asked concerning the five-time Ballon d’Or winner,Xavi Hernández, who at the moment plays for Al-Sadd in Qatar, mentioned: “He is incomparable. He is like Maradona on his day, like Pelé on his day. Now, he is the best player of all-time.”

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/06/01/messi-is-doing-what-maradona-did-30-years-later/#ixzz5H8YzloOc

Ronaldo going to man u won't happen

Madrid has a winning gene and Barcelona has fallen asleep, according to Xavi.

Barcelona great Xavi slammed the LaLiga giants for falling asleep amid Madrid’s European dominance.

Madrid claimed a 3rd consecutive Champions League title on Saturday, beating Liverpool 3-1 in the final in Kiev.

Barcelona, meanwhile, secured the LaLiga crown for the third time in 4 seasons during 2017-18.

However Xavi – who won 4 Champions League trophies with Barca – accused the Spanish champions of becoming “dormant”, regardless of signing the likes of Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele in recent seasons.

“Madrid have a winning gene and Barca have fallen asleep,” he informed El Penalti.

“They’ve been dormant for years with signings and that takes its toll.”

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/05/31/madrid-have-a-winning-gene-and-barca-are-asleep-xavi/#ixzz5H3uc0ox4

Real Madrid has been dealt the blow of losing Zinedine Zidane because he felt they might battle under him next season.

Zinedine Zidane has explained his shock decision to resign as Real Madrid manager comes down to his doubts over whether or not the club could continue to win titles consistently under his stewardship.

The Frenchman took the football world unexpectedly on Thursday when, at a hastily arranged news conference, he announced he’s leaving the club.

Zidane’s decision comes just 5 days after guiding Madrid to a 3rd successive Champions League title in Kiev by beating Liverpool 3-1 for his ninth trophy since taking charge in January 2016.

The 45-year-old took charge of the club in January 2016 and has enjoyed an unbelievable tenure, however, he was simply not sure they could continue to maintain winning with him at the helm.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/05/31/zidane-steps-down-over-doubts-about-winning/#ixzz5H3qGFb8v

Joachim Loew believes Germany will be hunted “like never before” when they attempt to become the first team for 56 years to successfully defend the World Cup in Russia.



Brazil, who lifted the Jules Rimet trophy in 1958 and 1962, were the last team to win back-to-back titles, but Germany’s head coach Loew says his squad must show the necessary hunger to repeat their Brazil 2014 triumph.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/05/31/germany-hunger-for-back-to-back-world-cup-titles/#ixzz5H3fBKYdM

ZINEDINE ZIDANE has resigned as manager of Real Madrid just five days after winning his third Champions league title in a row.

The Frenchman, who was only appointed in January 2016, made the shock announcement at an emergency press conference.

He became the first manager to win the European Cup or Champions League three times in a row, while also landing a La Liga title and five other major honours.

Club president Florentino Perez confirmed Zidane came to see him yesterday to break the “completely shocking” news.

He also admitted it was a “sad day” for the club, but insisted he “will be back” — a sentiment Zidane later echoed himself.

The French great explained: “I have taken the decision to leave Real Madrid.



“It is a moment in which I need to take a step back. I believe this could needs to carry on winning and needs a change.

“It needs another discourse and a methodology. I really love this club.”

However, the former Ballon d’Or winner revealed he is leaving because he feels the club have endured a difficult season in which they finished 17 points behind champions Barcelona in third place.

He admitted he was affected by the booing of the fans and urged supporters to get behind the players even in the more difficult times.

Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/05/31/zinedine-zidane-has-confirmed-he-has-resigned-as-real-madrid-manager/#ixzz5H3PXHyFV

After victories for Spanish sides in both the Champions Legaue and Europa League this season there was a visible La Liga dominance in UEFA’s club rankings for the 2017/18 campaign.

German champions Bayern Munich‘s march to the Champions League semi-finals helped them claim third place, narrowly ahead of Spanish champions Barcelona.

Juventus, who won the Scudetto for the seventh season in a row completed the top five.

Sevilla, who famously toppled Manchester United in the Champions League surprisingly edged out English and French champions Manchester City and PSG to come in sixth, whilst Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund completed the top 10.

1. Real Madrid – 162,000 points

2. Atletico Madrid – 140,000 points

3. Bayern Munich – 135,000 points

4. Barcelona – 132,000 points

5. Juventus – 126,000 points

6. Sevilla – 113,000 points

7. PSG – 109,000 points

8. Manchester City – 100,000 points

9. Arsenal – 93,000 points

10. Borussia Dortmund – 89,000 points

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Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/05/29/spanish-sides-dominate-uefa-club-rankings/#ixzz5GjxtRg5j

The Champions League semi-final ties
The two favourites for the competition in Bayern Munich and Real Madrid will face each other, with there only room for one in the final in Kiev.


Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/04/13/live-champion-league-semi-final-draw/#ixzz5CVO4o5M7

Here we go!
Here he comes!
‘Sheva’ takes to the stage!
Marchetti says a few words
UEFA’s competitions director Giorgio Marchetti looks back over the quarter-finals as we prepare for the arrival of Andriy Shevchenko, who will conduct the draw.


Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/04/13/live-champion-league-semi-final-draw/#ixzz5CVICqzUH

Marseille, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and RB Salzburg booked their places in the semi-final of the Europa League after an action-packed second round of quarter-final fixtures.


Read more: https://sportblitzz.com/2018/04/12/here-are-the-europa-league-semi-finalists/#ixzz5CVDMTmKW