CHELSEA 1 LIVERPOOL 1: Draw Ends Liverpool's Champions League Dream

Liverpool's slim hopes of a top-four finish were effectively ended despite holding Premier League champions Chelsea 1-1 at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool claimed a creditable 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, although the result effectively quashes their hopes of qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.

Brendan Rodgers' side came into Sunday's clash with the Premier League champions seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, who were 2-1 winners at Crystal Palace 24 hours earlier.
Although Liverpool became only the fourth side to take anything away from Stamford Bridge in the league this season, their inferior goal difference means they would require a sizeable and improbable swing to overtake United in the final two matches of 2014-15.

Messi And Cristiano Are On The Same Level - Diego Maradona

Who is better - Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Diego Maradona believes it is too close to call and they are at the same level. Diego Maradona reckons any debate over whether Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo or vice versa is flawed as the duo are equally matched.

The best two players in world football have again showcased their talismanic qualities this season, Messi netting 53 goals in all competitions for Barcelona and Ronaldo scoring one more for Real Madrid.

Manu Garba Targets Third World Title With Nigeria's U20 Team

Head coach of Nigeria's U20 national team Manu Garba says his personal target at the 2015 Fifa U20 World Cup in New Zealand is to win his third World title. Garba won the Fifa U17 World Cup twice as a assistant coach to Yemi Tella led Golden Eaglets at Korea in September 2007 and later as head coach at the United Arab Emirate edition in 2013.

The 49-year-old admits the task will not be easy, but still believes his side have all it takes to make history and do the country proud. The former Golden Eaglets coach is confident that the depth, size, and quality of players in the squad could go far in breaking the international jinx at U20 for Nigeria.

I Was Forced To Sign Memphis Depay - Louis Van Gaal

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he was "forced" to sign Memphis Depay to prevent him from joining Paris Saint-Germain. It was confirmed on Thursday that winger Depay would move to Old Trafford from PSV for an undisclosed fee, an announcement that ended 12 months of speculation linking the 21-year-old with a transfer to the Premier League.

However, Van Gaal insists that - in an ideal world - he would not have delved into the transfer market until the end of the season.

AFCON: NFF Approves Keshi's Program

The Nigeria Football Federation has approved the programme for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers submitted by Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi. The trainer submitted his programme to the NFF few days after he was unveiled as the coach for his second spell in charge.

He has suggested the month of May for the commencement of his team’s camping in Abuja which the NFF has duly obliged to.

UNDERFIRE: German Media Laments Guardiola's Camp Nou Disgrace

Pep Guardiola has come in for a lot of criticism by the German press following the 3-0 beating meted out by Barcelona at the Camp Nou. "The hardest of defeats", "Humiliation", "Debacle" are just some of the newspapers' headlines.

"Guardiola, beaten by Barcelona, had no time for emotional reunions" reads the headline of Bild newspaper, which then goes on to describe the "sad return" of Barça's "prodigal son" to what was his home, in a match that "showed him the limitations" that his new team, Bayern, had.

Messi Is Like Diego Maradona - Sacchi

Arrigo Sacchi says Lionel Messi just like Diego Maradona after watching the Barcelona star's masterclass in the Champions League win over Bayern Munich. The 27-year-old scored twice in his side's 3-0 win in the first leg of their semi-final tie at Camp Nou on Wednesday, before creating Neymar's goal that effectively decided the tie.

"Messi has overcome a difficult period and has found back his extraordinary form," Sacchi was quoted as saying by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

NFF To Sign MOU With English FA

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has revealed that a formal document formalizing their relationship with the Football Association in order for the country to benefit from the English football expertise.

Pinnick who held a meeting with his counterpart from England, Greg Dyke at the Wembley Stadium on Tuesday said the FA is keen to work with the NFF and will do all it takes to uplift Nigeria football.

FIFA RANKING: Nigeria Still 45th Position

Nigeria’s senior national team maintained their 45th position in the latest Fifa world ranking released on Thursday. The African champions were adjudged the same rank in the world according to the ranking released earlier in April.

The Eagles are now the eight-ranked African side behind Algeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal, Cape Verde and Guinea.

WHAT!!! Am The Best Coach In Premier League - John Carver

Despite losing eight matches in a row and facing calls for the sack, Newcastle United head coach John Carver has not lost any self-belief. John Carver believes he is the "best coach in the Premier League" and insists he was not asked to resign his position at Newcastle United.

It has been a testing week for Carver, who saw Newcastle team slump to an eighth consecutive defeat in Saturday's 3-0 loss at Leicester City, leaving them just two points clear of the relegation zone.
Carver made the headlines in the aftermath of that match when he stated that he thought defender Mike Williamson got himself sent off on purpose for a late challenge on Jamie Vardy, when already on a yellow card.

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Stopping Lionel Messi Is Impossible - Pep Guardiola

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola has warned his players that they have no chance of stoppiong Lionel Messi if the Barcelona star is in the mood. The 44-year-old coached the Argentine at Camp Nou for four years and enjoyed great success by moving him from the flank to a central attacking role.

The former Spain international will return to the club he represented as player and coach in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday and is worried about the impact his old charge could have.

I Will Still Bid To Buy Arsenal Again - Aliko Dangote

Nigerian Billionaire and Africa’s richest man Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said he is still interested in buying EPL club, Arsenal. In an interview with Bloomberg, Dangote said he will make fresh attempts at buying the London club despite his rejected bid in 2010.

“I still hope, one day, at the right price, that I’ll buy the team. I might buy it, not at a ridiculous price but a price that the owners won’t want to resist. I know my strategy.

Chelsea Hungry For Liverpool Win - Nemanja Matic

Despite having already sealed the Premier League title, Nemanja Matic says Chelsea are as hungry as ever for a win against Liverpool. Nemanja Matic insists Chelsea remaing hungry for victory at home to Liverpool this weekend, despite having wrapped up the Premier League on Sunday.

Jose Mourinho's men made sure of their first league crown since 2010 with a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace - PFA Player of the Year Eden Hazard netting the winner on the stroke of half-time.
However, with matches against Liverpool, West Brom and Sunderland still to come, Matic says Chelsea will not be taking their foot of the gas.

My Younger Brother Stole 21 Phones - Emmanuel Adebayor

We actually thought this was over. Oh well… Emmanuel Adebayor who is originally from Togo but plays for Tottemham took to his Facebook page about 16 hours ago  to pour out his pains on how his family dealt with him. Though Adebayor, his siblings and mom have all been having major family issues for as long as 12/13 years, we thought it was over when Adebayor posted a picture of himself and his sister on his instagram page few months ago, but no we were wrong. Adebayor still feels hurt, and only God knows what happened yesterday that prompted him to find solace in the hands of his Facebook followers. Just too sad, he sounds hurt and I pray that God will comfort him. Below is what he wrote.

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Martins Hits Brace Over New York City FC

Obafemi Martinsgot two goals for Seattle Sounders in their 3-1 victory against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium. A goal in each half of the encounter ensured Seattle secured their third consecutive win and fourth in five, while their hosts remain winless in seven matches.

Obagoal put his side in the 23rd minute after he ran down a through ball and slotted a breakaway goal in the 23rd minute that gave his side a half time lead. Nine minutes on restart of the second half, Mehdi Ballouchy pulled the hosts on level times before Clint Dempsey put Seattle in the lead again four minutes later.

Jose Mourinho Hits Back At Critics

After clinching the Premier League title with Chelsea on Sunday, Jose Mourinho once again hit out at critics of his side. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says his side are worthy Premier League champions, despite criticism from some quarters over the course of the season.

The 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge sealed Chelsea's fourth Premier League title and Mourinho's third with the club. Mourinho has previously spoken at length about criticism in the media of his players, most notably from Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness, and aimed another dig following the weekend's celebrations.

Nigeria's Ogu Wins Player Of The Month Award In Isreal

Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu has picked up the Isreali Ligat ha’Al award for Player of the Month in April – his second winning this season, Ogu, 27, scored four league goals in 29 games. He was instrumental to his side’s qualification for the Isreali state Cup final where they will face Nosa Igiebor’s Maccabi Tel Aviv on the 20th of May.

The Nigerian along with his compatriot Austin Ejide, were both on from start to finish as they defeated Hapoel Afula 7-0 in the semi-finals of the competition.