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Friday, December 11, 2015

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde confirms interest in signing Ashley Cole

Aston Villa manager Remi Garde has confirmed reports that the club are hoping to sign former England international Ashley Cole in the January transfer window.

Ashley Cole

The ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender is in the final year of his contract at Roma but is out of favour at the Italian club having not featured so far this season.
Meanwhile, Garde is desperate to add experience to his squad as he prepares to quip his side for their inevitable fight for Premier League surreal, and the boss believes the 34-year-old will be the perfect addition.
Villa are also in need of a left-back after Jordan Amavi suffered a season-ending cruciate knee ligament injury last month.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Govt reject Naira rain for victorious Eaglets

A reward package proposed by the sports ministry for Nigeria’s team to the recent FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile has been rejected by the country’s government as “too outrageous”, sources at the Presidency have revealed.

The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has sounded it loud and clear the country’s coffers are hugely depleted and as such it cannot afford unnecessary expenditure.

Santi Cazorla undergoes knee surgery and could be facing four-month layoff

The 30-year-old Spain international was injured early in the second half of Arsenal's recent draw at Norwich - but remained on the pitch for the rest of the game.

Wenger admitted afterwards that Cazorla had finished the match "on one leg" and said in his press conference ahead of Saturday's victory over Sunderland that it was a possibility the former Malaga man would be out until March.

It was unclear at that point whether Cazorla would require an operation but, speaking after the 3-1 win over Sam Allardyce's Black Cats, Wenger revealed the player had gone under the knife.

Liverpool: Could this be the man to ease Jurgen Klopp's attacking injury crisis?

Liverpool’s academy squad numbers will have been licking their lips at the prospect of Jurgen Klopp taking the Anfield reins.

While Klopp’s predecessor Brendan Rodgers had overseen the development and emergence of Raheem Sterling and Jordon Ibe, the German built a reputation as one of the finest managers for nurturing young talent in Europe while with Borussia Dortmund. Robert Lewandowski and Mario Gotze are testament to that and Ibe, for one, has spoken of his desire to emulate Lewandowski’s achievements under Klopp’s guidance.

Remi Garde expects response from Aston Villa side against Watford

Garde's first defeat as manager was a heavy 4-0 loss to Everton last weekend in a game where Villa were three goals behind at half-time.

The display was poles apart from that which earned a goalless draw at home to Manchester City in the Frenchman's first match in charge prior to the international break.

Arsenal-linked defender Daniele Rugani set for Sampdoria loan move

The centre-back joined Juventus from Empoli in the summer but has found first-team chances hard to come by with the reigning Italian champions.

That has led to speculation linking Rugani – who has been likened by some to a young Fabio Cannavaro – with a move to Arsenal, although Napoli are also said to hold an interest in the Italy Under-21 international.

Chelsea edge closer to purchasing AFC Wimbledon's ground Kingsmeadow

The deal will raise funds for the League Two club's proposed move to a new stadium at their original home of Merton.

The Blues want to use the Cherry Red Records Stadium to host their youth and ladies' matches.

At a special general meeting on Monday night the Dons Trust, the largest shareholder of AFC Wimbledon, voted overwhelmingly in favour of selling the stadium lease.

Manchester Utd posts 39% rise in quarterly revenues

The record revenues were boosted by sales of its new 2015-16 Adidas replica kit, and Champions League football.

The club expects overall revenue for the year to be between £500m and £510m. No club has exceeded £500m before.

The team are fourth in the Premier League, two points behind rivals Man City, and also top their Champions League group table after four games.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal on bouncing back from Arsenal defeat

After three straight wins took United to the top of the Premier League, Van Gaal’s men were brought back down to earth with a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal.

The Emirates loss made for a long international break for the Dutchman, who has been keen to eradicate errors from his men before the trip to Everton on Saturday.

Darren Fletcher backs West Brom teammate Saido Berahino to make England impact after Aston Villa winner

Darren Fletcher back West Brom teammate Saido Berahino to make England impact after Aston Villa winner

The 22-year-old felt the wrath of Baggies fans after expressing his disappointment that he did not seal a move to Tottenham on transfer deadline day.

But he is in the good books again after firing West Brom to victory against Villa on Saturday, and Fletcher is delighted to see his teammate back doing what he does best.

"I thought he was fantastic on Saturday. He's a great player and we want him to be a great player for West Bromwich Albion while he's here," Fletcher said.

West Ham Defeating Arsenal shows 'lack of leadership', claims George Graham

Having beaten Chelsea in the Community Sheifld curtain raiser last week, many were tipping Arsene Wenger side as genuine contenders for the Premier League title.

But the Gunners’ new campaign got off to the worst imaginable start, as a series of errors saw London rivals West Ham claim a 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium.

Nigeria appointed Sunday Oliseh as the New Coach

Nigeria have appointed former Super Eagles midfielder and Captain Sunday Oliseh as the new coach.

The 40-year-old has signed a three-year deal and succeeds Stephen Keshi, who was sacked at the start of July.

"We have the talent to change our fortunes, to regain the respect we once had and match that with results," Oliseh said.

Sunday Oliseh (centre) is unveiled as the new Nigeria coach

"This is the biggest job in African football. With everyone's support we can get the Super Eagles flying again."

Minnesota girls design new sports uniforms that level playing field for Muslims

MINNEAPOLIS — Girls in stylish athletic wear walk the runway as the sounds of Taylor Swift and Katy Perry blare from speakers. The crowd claps and cheers as the young models strike poses with basketballs, lacrosse sticks and boxing gloves.

Finally, the big reveal: the Lady Warriors community traveling basketball team takes the stage in their cardinal red uniforms.

IFEKLYNE CHARITY FOUNDATION & Team visits NIGERIAN PRISONS SERVICES, BORSTAL TRAINING INSTITUTION, ADIGBE ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE [Juvenile Prisons]-PHOTOS

IFEKLYNE CHARITY FOUNDATION [Mr. IFEAKA INNOCENT OGBOLIME & TEAM] visited the NIGERIAN PRISONS SERVICES, BORSTAL TRAINING INSTITUTION, ADIGBE ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE [Juvenile Prisons] to present some relief materials to the prisoners [kids], through the help of the [Assistant Controller of Prisons] Okuseinde Oluremi INCHARGE of the prisons who also welcomed IFEKLYNE CHARITY FOUNDATION & Team where she addressed the team about the development of the prison and also appreciated their effort to put smiles on the face of the prisoners [kids].