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Cameroon international set for China move

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Cameroon international Benjamin Moukandjo could become the latest African to move to the Chinese Super league. Fabio Capello want the Cameroon midfielder at Jiangsu sunning, according to reports. The 28 year-old is expected to leave his club FC Lorient after they failed to beat the drop last season. Jiangsu Sunning are also interested in Moukandjo's compariot Vincent Aboubakar, who currently play for Turkish giant Besiktas. The indomitable lions of Cameroon captain, who reportedly turned down the chance to join championship side Birmingham city could join the Chinese top flight side for £5.5milion this summer. The former Rennes midfielder scored 15 goals in 25 appearances for Lorient last season despite their relegation from the French ligue 1.

Antonio Rudiger pens a five year-deal with Chelsea

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Chelsea has announced the signing of Germany defender Antonio Rudiger from Italian side AS Roma in a deal worth 31 million euros. Antonio Rudiger underwent a medical on Sunday before penning a five year-deal with the premier league club. The deal includes additional payment which could take the fee to £35m from the initial £31m. The 24 year old told the official website of Chelsea football club: it's a great feeling because not every player has the opportunity to join a huge club pike this." 'I am looking forward to meeting up with my new team-mates and I'm very proud to officially become a Chelsea player." Rudiger, who played an integral role in Germany Confederation cup victory in Russia, will wear the number 2 shirt next season.

Everton signs England and Manchester United Legend

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Wayne Rooney has completed his move to Everton after leaving Manchester United on a free transfer, Everton confimed the move on Sunday. Rooney rejoined the club where he began his professional career on a two years deal. Everton football club has announced the emotional return of youth academy graduate, Wayne Rooney, who left for Manchester United in a 26.4 millions euro deal in the summer of 2004. Manchester United has agreed to pay some portion of Rooney's wages, according to sportmail report. The former Manchester United captain waved goodbye to Old Trafford after spending 13 years with United, he depart as the club all time highest-goalscorer after breaking Sir Bobby Charlton's record against Stoke last season. "Winning trophies with Everton would be the pinnacle. I really feel now the club is moving in the right direction, bringing the right calibre of players in. I want to be part of it and hopefully part of Successfull Everton team. " Rooney said at h...

Barcelona midfielder hails his Real Madrid counterpart

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Barcelona midfielder Sergio Basquest has revealed his admiration for Real Madrid 'S Carlos Henrique Casemiro, ranking him as one of the best player in the word. Casemiro, who was recently honoured in his hometown, was an integral part of Zinedine Zidane side who became the first team to win the Uefa Champions back to back. The Barcelona youth graduate praised the Brazilian work after a great season, he also ranked him as one of the best midfielder in the world. "There are great midfielders in the world, each having their own unique style. " Busquest spoke in Qatar. "No two of the best are the same, but in my position I would say Casemiro, who is doing very well. " Busquest also acknowledged the excellent work of Chelsea's N'golo Kante and Matic, Villareal skipper Bruno and Manchester United Andre Herrera. "Bruno has a good year at Villarreal while N'golo Kante has been doing very well at Chelsea alongside Nemanja Matic, as well a...

Top 10 most expensive transfers between Laliga teams

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Real Madrid's new boy Theo Hernandez has become the 10th most expensive player to ever move from one Spanish  laliga club to another. Real Madrid purchased of Luis Figo from bitter rival,  FC Barcelona in 2000 Still lead the ranking. The former Alaves left back moved to Real Madrid from arch-rival Atletico Madrid for 24 million euro plus 2million euro as add-ons. The transfer placed the 19 year-old just below Sergio Ramos in the ranking.  Luis Figo's controversial 60 million euro move from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000 is still the most expensive transfer ever made between Spanish teams. Barcelona's 40 million euro purchased of David Villa from Valencia is the second most expensive transfer ever made between two laliga clubs. Real Madrid's signing of Asier Illaramendi from Real Sociedad for 39 million euro in 2013 comes in the third place while Dani Alves' 36 move from Seville to Barcelona in 2008 occupied the fourth position. See the full list b...

Nigerian international diagonised with Leukaemia

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Nigerian International and wolveshampton wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme is suffering from acute leukaemia, his club confirmed today. The 31 year-old custodian was diagnosed with the disease during his club's  pre-season training. The ex-Middlebrough player will begin Chemotherapy as soon as possible. "It would be an understatement to say that everyone at Wolves has been shocked and saddened to hear the news of Carl's diagnosis. " said Wolves' managing director Laurie Dalrymple. "At the same time we all know what fighter and competitor Carl is, I have no doubt that he will take all of those attributes to this battle." he added. Carl Ikeme made his debut for Wolveshampton Wanderes in 2005,he  has played over 200 games for the Championship side.The former Leicester city goalkeeper, who was born in England, has been capped 10 times by the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Cristiano Ronaldo earn $500,000 per post on instagram

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Picture and video sharing platform, Instagram is a money making machine, the trending channel has become a money making machine for top celebrities and brands as well as influencers. Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's post on Instagram reportedly earn him $400,000 each. The Portuguese skipper have over 100 million followers on Instagram. According to HopperHQ data and public information compilation of the Instagram rich list, Cristiano Ronaldo is the third highest Instagram earner, behind only Selena Gomez and Kim Kardashian in their top 10 earners-list. Singer Selena Gomez, who can boast of 122million followers, is the highest earner on Instagram, the musician earn $550,000 per post. With $500,00 per post, Kim Kardashian, who boasts of 100 followers, is the second top earner on Instagram. See the top 10 list here

Messi extends his deal with Barcelona until June 2021

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Newly-wed Argenine superstar Lionel Messi will sign a new four year deal with Barcelona, the new contract will run until June 2021 with an option of an extra year, the contract also includes bonuses for winning Balon d;or , according to daily. According to the reports, Messi has finally agreed to renew his contract with the club he joined as a young boy. Barcelona are expected to announce the deal today, Wednesday June 5, 2017. Barcelona fans will be very happy as Messi and Barcelona finally come to a agreement. Barcelona, under the new deal have set Lionel Messi's release clause at 300 million euros. Lionel Messi, who is currently enjoying his honeymoon after he married his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo last week Friday, will see his weekly wage hit the 500,000 euro mark. Messi whose yearly salary now stand at £26.4 million will return to Barcelona next week to join his team-mates for the start of pre-season training.

Real Madrid midfielder says he doesn't want to face the best in the world

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Brazil international Carlos Henrique Casemiro has disclosed to reporters in his hometown that he want Cristiano Ronaldo to continue at Real Madrid because he doesn't want to compete against the 'best in the world'. The 25 year-old was honoured in Sao Jose de Campos, his hometown in Brazil by winning the award for the most outstanding player from the area. Casemiro received the Ubitaran pereira Maciel medal on tuesday. Casemiro, who scored Real Madrid's second goal against Juventus in this year's Champions final, was an integral part of Zinedine Zidane's team who became the first club to win the Uefa Champions League in two straight seasons. "Cristiano is the best in the world and I don't want to have to face the best. For this reason I want him to stay at Real Madrid." he said during his ceremony. The former FC Porto midfielder also revealed his intention to continue impressing Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane and his national team coac...

Lacazette will be annouce as Arsenal player on wednesday

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Olympique Lyon and France national team forward, Alexander Lacazette will reportedly be announced as Arsenal player in the next 48 hours. Lacazette, who was at Arsenal' training ground on tuesday to undergo a medical, is expected to sign a five year-deal with the North London based club on Wednesday. He would join his new team-mates next week ahead of their pre-season trip to Australia and China. Arsenal has agreed to pay a club-record £53 million for the twenty-six year old striker. The Frenchman will become the most expensive signing in Gunners' history, surpassing the previous record of 42.5 million euro paid for Mesut Ozil in 2013. Arsenal will pay Olympique Lyonnias £46 million, they will also pay £7 million add-ons depending on Alexander Lacazette success with the English premier league side. Lacazette began his professional career with his hometown club, Lyon in 2010, he has played over 200 games across all competition, scoring over 120 goals. He won the Ligue...