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Mancity expects decision if Mikel Arteta's will join Arsenal Pep Guardiola expects a quick decision on whether Mikel Arteta will become Arsenals new manager and says he cannot make an argument for the former Gunner not taking the job. Manchester City expect to have Arteta in the dug-out for the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Oxford on Wednesday. Citys assistant manager has spoken with senior Arsenal figures about the possibility of replacing Unai Emery. "I think it [the decision] is going to happen quick," said Guardiola. "Why not [go]? Its a good argument." Arteta, 37, took part in City training on Tuesday after two rounds of discussions with the Gunners. Gunners chief executive Vinai Venkatesham was pictured outside former Spain Under-21 international Artetas home after both flew north following Citys 3-0 win at Arsenal on Sunday. It is not yet known whether Arteta has been offered the chance to succeed compatriot Emery, who was sacked in November. G...

Nigerian footballer returns home after been scammed A Nigerian footballer has returned home from Mongolia following an ordeal that saw him scammed by a shady agent who promised a glittering sports career that never materialised. Moshood Afolabi, 24, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos on Saturday, a day after he left Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Afolabi was trapped in Mongolia for 16 months. After his football contract was abruptly cancelled in August last year, he was left in the country with $150 and overstayed his tourist visa. The situation made it impossible to secure work, get his travel documents in order or afford a flight home. "Im very happy to have gained freedom leaving Mongolia," he told Al Jazeera. "I didnt believe Id be in Nigeria on Saturday. I didnt believe it. Now, Im experiencing so many things in Nigeria. Fresh air, fresh food. Im really happy." In August, Al Jazeera reported on his plight and that of...

Pep Guardiola speaks on Manchester City defeat Manchester City were regularly exposed on the counter by Manchester United and head coach Pep Guardiola admitted his side had no answer. Pep Guardiola conceded Manchester City could not live with the pace of Manchester United’s attacking players in Saturday’s 2-1 derby defeat. Visitors United constantly exposed their opponents on the counter at the Etihad Stadium, helping them move into a two-goal lead inside the opening half-hour. Marcus Rashford won and then converted a penalty before Anthony Martial fired in a second after being picked out by Daniel James. Guardiola talked up United’s counter-attacking threat on the eve of the match, but the City head coach has admitted his side ultimately had no answer to the trio. “I like how my team played,” he said at his post-match news conference. “We conceded a little bit more space – not more than usual, but more than last year against United. “We knew about the pace they have, with ...

Sunday Mba laments he made a career mistake His beautiful strike ensured that the Super Eagles defeated the then stars -studded Elephants of Cote d Ivoire 2-1 to book a place in the semi finals of the 2013 AFCON and he saved the best for the last with his wonderful goal against Bourkina Faso in the final that crowned Nigeria champions of Africa for the third time. That was Sunday Mba in action for the Super Eagles. Just six years ago, he was the cynosure of all eyes, the new kid on the block for the Super Eagles, many European football clubs in France, Germany, England, Belgium, Italy etc were after his signature. He did play for two clubs in Europe after his heroic feat at the South Africa 2013 AFCON. The former Warri Wolves player signed for CA Bastia of France in 2014 and he played for the French side 43 times , scoring 5 goals before moving to Turkey in 2015 to ply his trade with Yeni Malatyaspor. He played 54 times and he had 8 goals to his credit for the Turkish side....

What Messi said about C. Ronaldo during the Ballon d'Or ceremony LIONEL MESSI defended arch rival Cristiano Ronaldo after he snubbed last nights prestigious Ballon d Or ceremony. Messi, who won a record sixth crown at the gala in Paris, used the occasion to stick up for the man he has battled his entire career. Juventus hero Ronaldo stayed in Italy to pick up the award for the Best Player in Serie A. Ronaldo - who reportedly delayed the event by waiting in his car until he was announced winner- finished third in the Ballon d Or rankings, behind Messi and runner-up Virgil van Dijk. But Messi saw no reason to rub his triumph - which takes him one ahead of Ronaldos five Ballons d Or - in the face of his great rival. Asked about Ronaldos absence, Messi said: "Hes not here because he couldnt be here. "It shouldnt be twisted. We enjoyed a great gala." Messis diplomacy was in stark contrast to Ronaldos sister Katia, who launched an almighty rant at Van Dijk afte...

Perspective Kirk Cousins has a bright future, but it’s likely not with the Redskins Washington’s quarterback proves his worth in an impressive performance against Denver. Maybe his next team will fully appreciate what it has.

Premier Cool Nigeria   Day 7 of Twelve Cool Days of Christmas and we switch it up to football! Answer so you stand the chance to win!  # CoolForAReason

THE AMAZING BREAKTHROUGH OF AN INTERNET SENSATION, ALLISON STOKKE Alison Stokke was a top Athlete at a young age and attracted attention everywhere she went. After a photo of her was posted online, the media was all around her and she became a viral sensation. Unfortunately, It’s not easy to deal with the pressure that comes with being famous, especially when you are young. Difficult times and many survived battles taught Allison how to become stronger and tougher. Now, 10 years later, what happened to Allison Stokke?

Videos #CallYourMum 25 3 ‪Are you ready for tonight? 🔵🔴 Can you predict the scores? ‬ ‪#cityvutd #MCFC #ManCity #ManchesterDerby #ManchesterCity ‬ 16 18 Happy Birthday to the man who was so good they named him twice! Jay-Jay!!!

Lionel Messi assisted the last goal in El Clásico with one boot Legend. Lionel Messi’s assist for the final goal in  El Clásico  was brilliant, and it capped off a sensational man of the match performance. GOOOOOOOAL!!!! Vidal turns in   @FCBarcelona 's third after   @TeamMessi   mesmerizes with "more twists and turns than a cheap garden hose"   #ElClasico   pic.twitter.com/ilMA7GU5u1 — beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA)   December 23, 2017 But there’s something you might not have noticed in that video — Messi did it with one of his shoes missing.  Real Madrid  couldn’t stop a barefoot Messi. Barcelona  is now 14 points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga, and Messi is having one of the best seasons of his career. Even taking off his boots can’t slow him down.