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Robert Lewandowski has ruined Arsene Wenger’s birthday as the Borussia Dortmund striker’s late goal clinched a 2-1 win against Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday. Arsenal manager Wenger turned 64 on the day of the game but Lewandowski played the party pooper as he netted a 82nd-minute winner at the Emirates Stadium to shatter […]

Police said they arrested pop music star Chris Brown early Sunday and charged him with felony assault after a violent altercation (a heated or angry dispute; noisy argument or controversy) outside a downtown Washington hotel. Police spokesman Anthony Clay told AFP that Brown was arrested “around 4:25 this morning (0825 GMT) in front of the

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the leading contenders for FIFA’s Ballon d’Or award. The 23-man shortlist for the prestigious world player of the year award was announced early on Tuesday morning, with the winner – voted for by coaches, captains and journalists – to be unveiled on 13

After a first half largely devoid of quality, Ramsey’s goal gave both sides new impetus and Dortmund will feel slightly hard done by not to take anything from the game after probably having the better chances throughout. Indeed, Arsenal almost went behind in the 17th minute when Neven Subotic volleyed wide after Aaron Ramsey failed

To cheer Eaglets to victory in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup final against Mexico tomorrow at the United Arab Emirates, President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday constituted a delegation headed by the Senate President, Senator David Mark to represent the Federal Government. Other members of the delegation, according to a statement by Special Adviser on Media and

The stage looks set for a thrilling climax at this year’s FIFA U 17 World Cup as Nigeria and Mexico battle for the trophy in the 2013 finals. The Golden Eaglets coached by Manu Garba, are hoping to etch their names in the sands of history as Nigeria guns for a record fourth title following

  The  long wait is over for football fans in England and Spain as the glitz, glamour and razzmatazz of the  Premier League and La Liga return this weekend with champions Manchester United and Barcelona flagging off their campaign against Swansea and Levante respectively. After beating Wigan 2-0 in the season heralding Community Shield on

  Monday night sees the first big clash of the season between Manchester United & Chelsea at Old Trafford.  With both clubs coming off from opening weekend victories, it will be important to build on that success in which Ryan Giggs described “an important start is vital.”  Team news:  Jose confirmed David Luiz is set to

  If you attended Keke Senior High School, Ijaiye Estate in Lagos, go ahead and stand proud today because the school made history on Saturday, August 17, 2013 as the first to win the maiden edition of the Etisalat FCB Under-17 School Cup. It took 4 goals to nothing for Keke to beat Anthony Village

  Real Madrid have broken the world transfer record to sign Tottenham forward Gareth Bale. The Wales star has agreed a £300,000 per week, six-year deal after sealing an £85.3m (100m euros) move which eclipses the £80m Real paid Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. “I have had six very happy years at Tottenham