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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named UEFA Player of the Year, beating Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon to the prize, European soccer's governing body announced during the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on Thursday. Ronaldo helped Real to a second consecutive Champions League title and finished as the tournament's top scorer with 12 goals last season. He has now won the award three times, one more than Messi. The three-player shortlist was chosen by a panel of 80 coaches of clubs that participated in the group stages of the 2016/17 Champions League and Europa League and 55 journalists selected by the European Sports Media (ESM) group, representing each of UEFA's member associations. UEFA's Top Ten players: 1: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) 2: Leo Messi (Barcelona) 3: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) 4: Luka Modric (Real Madrid) 5: Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) 6: Paulo Dybala (Juventus) 7: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) 8: Kylian Mbappé (Monac...

Manchester United has confirmed the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the big Swede penned a new one year deal with the club. Less than three months ago, the former Juventus and AC Milan forward was released by Manchester United after injury ended his season. The club official website confirmed the Swedish striker has penned a new one year-deal with the club and will wear the number 10 shirt. 'Manchester United is delighted to announce that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will continue his journey with the club and has signed a one year-deal. He will wear the number 10 jersey. ' Ibrahimovic said: Am back to finish what I started. It was always mine and the club's wish to stay.  I cannot wait to get back out on that the Old Trafford pitch, but I also know what I have to Take my time to make sure that I am ready. 'I have been working hard and will continue to do so to make sure I am in the best possible condition for my return to the pitch. ' The former Paris Sa...

At exactly 4:15am United Kingdom time while many football fans are still far asleep the Carabao cup third-round draw was drawn in Beijing, China. At this stage premier league big boys will join the remaining teams that qualified in the last round. Premier league champions Chelsea will host championship side,  Nottingham Forest, while the Carabao reigning Champions, Manchester United will welcome Burton Albion to the theaters of dreams. League one outfit Doncaster Rovers will travel to London to face reigning FA cup winners Arsenal at the Emirate stadium. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will battle it out with West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns while Everton host Sunderland as they bid to win a trophy for the first time since 1995. Leicester City will play host to Liverpool while Tottenham will also host the winner between Barnsley and Derby County. The Carabao cup third-round draw in full Chelsea Vs Nottingham Forest Manchester United Vs Burton Albion Arsenal ...

A judicial department in Rio de Janeiro has sentenced former Real Madrid and Inter Milan left-back Roberto Carlos to three months imprisonment for his inability to pay alimony for two of his children. Carlos, who is now Real Madrid Ambassador in Asia and Oceania failed to pay his former partner Barbara Thurler the alimony for her children after the court ordered him to pay her $20,000 (61,000 reals). The 46 year-old ex-brazilian international claimed his financial troubles is the reason why he hasn't paid his debts. Carlos, who is known for his thunderous left foot, recently welcome a child with his new wife Marianna Lucon. The child is his ninth.

While he is enjoying his new home and banging in goals for his new employers,  Neymar's thought is still with his former club. The Brazilian attacker said he is not happy seeing his former teammates unhappy, he also stated that those in charge of Barcelona are not capable to lead the prestigious club. "I don't have anything to say to the Barcelona board. Well, actually I have something to say: I am disappointed with them." he told Deportes Cuatro. "I spent four years there and was very happy. I began happy, spent four years happy and left happy, but certainly not with them. " "For me they shouldn't be in charge of Barcelona. Barcelona deserves much better,  and everyone knows this." "Seeing my former teammates unhappy makes me sad too. I hope that things get better for them and that they return to being the team they were and become one that can compete with the others." Neymar scored twice and assisted two others as P...

Nigeria business magnet and the richest man in Africa Aliko Dangote has reaffirmed his decision to buy Arsenal Football club. Dangote also revealed that the first thing he will do as the president of the Gunners is to show Arsene Wenger the exit door and give another manager the chance to coach the football club. "The first thing I will change is the coach, he has done a great job but someone else should also try his luck. " he told Bloomburg. American billionaire Kroenke and Russian billionaire Usmanov are the two shareholders of the club. Kroenke owns 67% while Usmanov have the remaining 33% share at Arsenal The Nigerian billionaire, who is an Arsenal fan, said when he completes his £8.5m oil refinery in Lagos, he would consider paying off the two shareholders of the club. "If they see the right offers, am sure they would walk away. Someone will give them the offer that would make them serious about walking away. " "And when we finish the refin...

World Football Governing body FIFA has revealed the players shortlisted for the Best FIFA Men's award on Thursday. After conquering European and Spanish football, Real Madrid are the most represented team on the list.  Los Blancos are represented by seven players. The FIFA best accolades was inaugurated last year to revive the World player of the year award, which was merged with France's football Magazine Ballon d'or in 2010. Both parties cut the ties In 2016. The national team captains and coaches, Media officials and the fans will vote for their favorite player, the award will be handed to the winner in October 23rd this year in London, England. Real Madrid are represented by inaugural winner Cristiano Ronaldo, Keylor Navas, Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal, Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos and Marcelo. Barcelona are represented by Andrea Iniesta, Lionel Messi and his strike-partner Luis Suarez while premier league champions Chelsea are represented by N'golo Kante and...

Championship side Fulham has announced the signing of Sheyi Ojo from Liverpool on a season-long loan. The 20 year-old, who is expected to make his debut against Sheffield Wednesday this weekend,  has previously spent times in English second tier league with Wolveshampton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic. Ojo, along with other players with Nigerian root such as Tomori, Dominic Solanke and Lookman Ademola, was a member of the Young lions of England that won the under 20 World Cup in South Korea earlier this year. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) under the leadership of president Amaju Pinnick, are confident of bringing the three young lions International into the Super Eagles of squad in coming years.

Everton midfielder Gareth Barry is set to join West Bromwich Albion on a one year deal. West Brom manager Tony Pulis want the former Aston Villa player to replace Darren Fletcher, who left for Stoke city. The former Manchester City midfielder will reportedly sign a one year deal with the Hawthorns with an option of a further year. The move will end his four years stay with the Merseyside club, where he has played 155 matches. The 36 year old former England international 628 premier league appearances is only second to Ryan Giggs record of 632.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who was sent off against Barcelona for diving on Sunday, reportedly told the Blaugrana bench that 'You can wiln now.....against 10 men, according to Marca. Ronaldo came off the bench to score Real Madrid second goal of the night, he pulled off his shirt to celebrate and was booked for his celebration. Few minutes later he was sent off for diving. The Portuguese skipper was handed a five games ban by the Spanish FA on Monday, one Match for his dismissal and four matches for pushing the match Referee De Burgo Benegoetxea after he was sent off. Cristiano will miss the return leg of the Spanish super cup final at the El Stadio Bernabeu on Wednesday and he will also miss the first four games in the Spanish La liga.