Arsene Wenger ready for Barcelona?

Arsene Wenger ready for Barcelona?

Sports Unknown   11:10

Majority of Arsenal fans appears to have received the news of Luis Enrique’s decision to quit Barcelona at the end of the season, as the news sparked off some kind of excitement after it was made known.

His resolve to resign as manager of the Catalan giants may not be unconnected to the 6-1 thumping of Sporting Gijon, which fans remarks as slight bombshell.

Due to the colossal defeat of 4-0 in their first match with Paris Saint-Germany, Barcelona are seen to be on the edge exiting Champions League. The club is also battling to maintain their La Liga title as they contest with Real Madrid.

Report has it that Enrique has been linked with a move to Arsenal, with Arsene Wenger’s future unclear, but it appears Gooners are more worried with their own manager’s movements.

And they are certain Wenger will be replacing Enrique at the Camp Nou!

      

Ryan Mason in a stable condition after sustaining a skull injury during a match

Ryan Mason in a stable condition after sustaining a skull injury during a match

Sports Unknown   09:26

The Hull City star Ryan Mason has successfully gone through emergency surgery after a head clash with Gary Cahill of Chelsea.

However, the family of Mason in a press statement said that he is in a stable condition, despite injury which he sustained during the clash in the course of the match.

The management of Hull City in an update released on his current status on Monday afternoon also confirms his true state of being, prior to the family’s expression to the huge support being given to him.

"We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for the overwhelming support shown to Ryan during what has been an extremely traumatic 24 hours," read the statement.

"The well wishes and support that we've received as a family from such a large number of players, managers, clubs, fans and everyone involved in football - as well as even from people outside of the sport - has helped give Ryan and all of the family great strength during this incredibly difficult time.

"We would also like to send a special thank you to the superb medical teams at Hull City, Chelsea and St Mary's Hospital. The manner in which the situation was handled and dealt with was impeccable and we are incredibly grateful for everything that they have done and continue to do.

"As has been confirmed in the statement released by Hull City, Ryan is in a stable condition and will be continually monitored over the coming days. The club will continue to provide regular updates as and when there is news to report."

We'll bring you all the latest news on his condition.

Also, Ryan Mason has been told he will play again by Barnsley striker Iain Hume - who suffered a similar injury in 2008.

“My message to Ryan is to stay positive and surround himself with people who will support him,” Hume told Starsport.

“He will be fine and come back sooner than he thinks.”

Tottenham star Dele Alli also sent out his support for Ryan Mason.

The 20-year-old featured briefly alongside Mason at Spurs before his move to Hull.

Alli wrote: “Thoughts with you Ryan Mason, stay strong bro.”

Very soon Neymar will become world’s number one in football - Cafu

Very soon Neymar will become world’s number one in football - Cafu

Sports Unknown   09:34

Neymar has been tipped Brazilian legend, Cafu as the only player that would inevitably break the duopoly between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the world of soccer. As he hopes that the 24-year-old Neymar will eventually become the world’s number one, in few years to  come.

Neymar’s blessing came barely days after world football governing body awarded Ronaldo best FIFA men’s player for the year 2016, after defeating Messi and Antoine Griezmann to the honour.

Record has it that, to date, no player had won the Ballon d’Or since 2008, but Messi and Ronaldo

"Neymar is not a long way from them," he said.

"I'm certain in the following couple of years he'll be playing as the best on the planet."

Amazing how just 2 votes made Pogba to narrowly missed an opportunity to become FIFA’s best XI

Amazing how just 2 votes made Pogba to narrowly missed an opportunity to become FIFA’s best XI

Sports Unknown   09:26

Paul Pogba of Manchester United, just passed up a major opportunity for a place in the FIFPro World XI by just two votes.

This came when world football governing body FIFA revealed the top 11 players in every position from 2016, at their best award ceremony last Monday, with no premier league player able to make the group, which had up to 9 players in Real Madrid and Barcelona

Though Pogba was reported to have verged on joining Luka Modric and Andres Iniesta in the top midfield three, which in turn passed up a major opportunity to Toni Kroos by just two votes

Pogba verged on joining Luka Modric and Andres Iniesta in the top pick midfield three, passing up the littlest edge for a player not being chosen ever.

FIFA stated: “The closest call was the third midfield position, with Kroos narrowly beating Pogba by two votes. “It is the smallest margin ever in the 12-year World XI history to decide on inclusion in the World XI.”

At last £10 million transfer deal sealed by Lookman as he moves to Everton.

At last £10 million transfer deal sealed by Lookman as he moves to Everton.

Sports Unknown   14:26

Finally, a £10m deal has been sealed by Adewale Lookman, a Nigerian winger, which will transfer him to Everton from Charlton Athletic.

The new deal was affirmed by the Premier League side on the official website of the league on Thursday. The 19-year-old is billed to wear number 31.

Earlier, on Lookman had played for the English U-20s, will still be able to play for the Nigerian national team.

Speaking after his unveiling, he said: “It feels great to be an Everton player.

“As soon as I heard about Everton’s interest I knew this would be the right place for me.

“Everton has a big history and I was also attracted by the manager.

“When you look at what he did at Southampton, and what he does with young players in terms of developing them, that was a big attraction.

“It was great playing in The Championship last season and for the last six months in League One but I feel like I’m ready to make the step up to the Premier League.”

Everton manager Ronald Koeman said: “Ademola is a big talent and, at 19 years old, he has a big future in the game. I’m really happy that we’ve been able to bring him here to the Club.

“This is part of the vision we have for the Club and it’s important to give to young players the opportunity so that the team continues to evolve and improve.

“We believe in the player and in the development of the player which, of course, will take time but he will have a big part to play in the future of the Club.”

Nigeria makes progress in latest FIFA ranking to 50th position

Nigeria makes progress in latest FIFA ranking to 50th position

Sports Unknown   14:17

Good news for the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) as the world football governing body FIFA places the nation’s national team ten places up in the latest ranking done in the November 2016.

Thus, the national team has been placed on the 50^th position on the ranking table along with Burkina Faso and Slovenia, as published on the official website of the FIFA.

The promotion came as a result of the 616 points the national team earned after a 3-1 defeat against Algeria during the game leading to the 2018 World Cup qualifier.

Accordingly, the country has attained joint 7^th position with Burkina Faso at the continental ranking table, behind countries such as Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria and Congo DR.