Ex-Eagles star Ogedegbe to mentor young footballers
• U-12 tourney ends in Lagos United States-based ex-international, Nathaniel Ogedegbe, has opened a window of opportunity for young Nigerians to profit from their football skills.
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Teun Koopmeiners Stunner Sends Juventus Into Italian Cup Quarter-Finals
Holders Juventus progressed to the quarter-finals of the Italian Cup with a 4-0 win at home to Cagliari on Tuesday. Dusan Vlahovic slotted home a first-half opener, before Teun Koopmeiners wrapped up the last-16 tie for the 15-time winners with a sensational free-kick from distance. Francisco Conceicao and Nico Gonzalez netted late to underline an emphatic performance by the Old Lady. "It was a good performance," Juve coach Thiago Motta told Canale 5. "These lads are going through a tough situation in the right way, giving their all in every training session," he added of his players who have endured a stop-start domestic campaign as they sit sixth in the league table.
Manchester United Striker Marcus Rashford 'Ready For New Challenge'
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford admitted in an interview on Tuesday that he was "ready for a new challenge" away from Old Trafford. The 27-year-old, who was left out of last weekend's derby against Manchester City, came through United's youth ranks and has chalked up 138 goals in 426 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2016. However, he has struggled for form over the last 18 months, losing his place in England's squad for the Euros in the summer.
SMU head coach laments timing of transfer window after player enters portal as CFP looms
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How Rico Dowdle has transformed into an RB1 force for Cowboys
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Rashford says he's ready for a new challenge amid Man United exit rumours
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is ready for a new challenge, he told football writer Henry Winter on Tuesday, as he continues to be linked with a move away from the Premier League club.
After Ballon D'Or Miss, Vinicius Jr Crowned FIFA 'The Best' Men's Player Of The Year 2024
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time. The award comes two months after 24-year-old Vinicius was second in the Ballon d'Or, with Real electing to snub the ceremony when they found out beforehand that Manchester City midfielder Rodri was set to win the trophy. But the Brazilian was this time on hand to collect the prize in person as he is in Qatar with his club ahead of their Intercontinental Cup final clash with Mexico's Pachuca on Wednesday.
Emma Hayes and Vinicius Jr big winners at FIFA Best Awards
United States head coach Emma Hayes was named best women’s coach for a second time at The Best FIFA Awards 2024 while Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr was named best men’s player.