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NSL : Afeez guides Dhangadhi to first win
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NSL : Afeez guides Dhangadhi to first win

Nigerian Forward Olawale Afeez scored a brace as Dhangadhi Football Club registered first win in the ongoing Nepal Super League (NSL) on Tuesday. Kathmandu RayZRs could not continue their winning streak as they went down 3-0 against Dhangadhi at Dasarath Stadium. Tanka Basnet scored the opener for Dhangadhi in the 19th minute. Basnet's cross from right flank came off the post, deflected off goalkeeper Bikesh Kuthu and went into the goal. Bikesh denied Darshan Gurung the lead just minutes before deflecting the ball for the opener. Afeez scored his first goal in the 23rd minute to double Dhangadhi's lead. Afeez received the final ball off a quick counter and made a mazy run from left byline to the edge of six yard box to open his account in the league. In the injury time of fir...
Nepal Super League : Fixtures and Team Details
Football, Nepal Super League

Nepal Super League : Fixtures and Team Details

The first ever Nepal Super League is set to begin on Saturday with seven teams vying for the title of inaugural season. All the matches of the first season will be played behind closed doors at the Dasarath Stadium. All Nepal Football Association has sanctioned the tournament and is part of the league as technical partner. The franchise teams have already prepared the squad from auction and filled up their allotted quota for the foreign players. The action is all set to begin from Saturday with Valley derby between Kathmandu RayZRs Footballl Club and Lalitpur City Football Club. The match will begin at 5:30 PM. Also Read, Most Popular Sports in Nepal. Club Information Kathmandu RayZRs Football Club Head Coach : Balgopal Maharjan Marquee Player : Bikesh Kuthu...
Barcelona interested in Sergio Aguero
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Barcelona interested in Sergio Aguero

According to rumors, Sergio Aguero's agents have arrived in Barcelona to launch talks over a potential transfer during the summer transfer window. From July 1, Aguero will be free to join whoever he wishes, and he has already got some offers as it seems. Since joining Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011, Aguero has established himself as one of the greatest players in City’s history and Premier League history itself. Following Luis Suarez's departure last summer, the Blaugrana decided not to sign anyone as his replacement. Ronald Koeman is now left with only Martin Braithwaite, Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi as central choices. According to the rumors Barcelona is the club Aguero fancies too. One of the reasons he wants to transfer to the Camp Nou i...
Almutairi appointed Head Coach of Nepal
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Almutairi appointed Head Coach of Nepal

Subas Humagain, Kathmandu Fresh from the title triumph in Three Nations Cup, All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) has appointed Kuwait national Abdullah Almutairi as the head coach of Nepal Men's National Football Team. Abdullah, a pro license holder and AFC coaching instructor with no prior senior national team experience has been signed on an initial one year term. His appointment is part of partnership between Qatar Football Association and ANFA for development of technical aspect of the game. The Memorandum of Understanding between two associations was signed in 2018. Abdullah arrived Nepal a couple of weeks ago and after assisting the technical team, he was recommended to the job by the technical committee ANFA. He started his coaching career in 2011 and has had experie...
MLS investigate Inter Miami about Matuidi transfer
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MLS investigate Inter Miami about Matuidi transfer

Inter Miami's new signing Blaise Matuidi is being investigated by Major League Soccer. After three seasons with Serie A club Juventus, the France international joined Inter Miami on a free transfer in August 2020. "Major League Soccer has begun a formal review of Inter Miami CF's signing of midfielder Blaise Matuidi, specifically investigating whether the signing of the player complied with Major League Soccer's salary budget and roster guidelines," a league statement read. "MLS will not make further comment until the completion of its investigation." The club responded with a statement that read: "Inter Miami CF acknowledges the statement made by Major League Soccer today, and we look forward to fully engaging with the league's review process. We will have no further comment." ...
Nepal Super League : Transfer Pool
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Nepal Super League : Transfer Pool

Kathmandu RayZRs has roped in Bikesh Kuthu as Marquee player with National Team coach Balgopal Maharjan coming in as Coach. Ranjit Dhimal has signed with his city based club Biratnagar City Football Club. FC Chitwan has announced Bharat Khawas as Marquee player. Meghraj KC will coach the team with Shailesh Karmcharya his assistant for the league. Lalitpur City Football Club has paid 5 lakh 50 thousands for the services of Midfielder Anjan Bista. Bhatbhateni Supermarket is the owner of LCFC. Dhangadhi FC has signed midfielder Bishal Rai as Marquee Player. The team is owned by Subash Shahi, renowned sports personnel in the far west.
Lacazette penalty seals win for Arsenal in NLD
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Lacazette penalty seals win for Arsenal in NLD

Arsenal came from behind to beat 10-man Tottenham 2-1 at the Emirates. Thanks to a goal from Martin Odegaard and a penalty from Alexandre Lacazette. Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was dropped to the bench for violating disciplinary procedures, Lacazette assumed the armband. Arsenal started on a high as they kept the possession and were looking to be a constant threat. Emile Smith Rowe and Cedric both hit the post first and none of the gooners could put Arsenal ahead. Son went off in 16 minutes and Mourinho brought in Lamela who scored the opening. A brilliant rabona, nutmegged Thomas Partey and the ball went straight into the bottom corner; Spurs lead Arsenal 1-0. Arsenal finally got their reward when Kieran Tierney found Odegaard in space in the Spurs box. On 33 m...
Dinamo Zagreb manager sentenced to jail
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Dinamo Zagreb manager sentenced to jail

Zoran Mamic has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison for fraud. Zagreb are due to play Tottenham Hostpurs in Europa League last 16 tie onThursday. Mamic has already resigned as well. “Although I don’t feel guilty, I resign as I said before I would do if the sentence was confirmed. I wish all the good luck to the club,” Mamic as said. He was sentenced to jail by Croatian Supreme court on Monday. Dinamo said the new coach would be former Dinamo player Damir Krznar. DamirVrbanovic, the former director of Dinamo, was also sentenced to three years in prison by the court. Both of them were charged with tax evasion worth 12.2 million kuna, as well as siphoning off 116 million kuna from Dinamo player transactions.
Juventus sign McKennie on permanent deal
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Juventus sign McKennie on permanent deal

Weston McKennie has signed a contract extension with Juventus until 2025. Juventus triggered a clause in his loan arrangement that allows him to make the transfer permanent. McKennie has delighted with a string of enthusiastic shows since arrival in Turin. So far, he's made 31 appearances in all competitions and has 7 G/A to his name. Juventus Football Club has exercised the option right for the definitive acquisition of the registration rights of the player Weston McKennie from FC Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 for a consideration of €18.5 m, payable in three years," the press release read. The consideration may increase up to additional €6.5m on achieving given conditions over the course of the duration of the contract. Juventus and the player have signed a contract of employment...
Will Madrid be ready to offload Hazard?
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Will Madrid be ready to offload Hazard?

Hazard has failed to make his name for Los Blancos since moving from Chelsea in 2019, scoring just four times in all competitions in 35 outings. Meanwhile, the 30-year-old is reportedly on the sidelines with another muscle injury, but he has a Bernabeu deal until the end of the 2023-24 season. Mbappe has hinted that he likes to play as a left-winger only if he is to move away from PSG. Since Real Madrid already have Hazard, Assensio, and Vinicius Jr. in that position they’ll have to sell one of them to lure Mbappe. Mbappe’s transfer fee can only be compensated by Hazard’s money that too up to some extend. According to AS, if Madrid manages to sign Mbappe, who is still linked with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain, they will be able to offload the Belgian international. Rec...