Tottenham manager, Mauricio Pochettino has described his striker, Harry Kane as one of the hottest in the world, stressing that the player is in the league of Cristiano Ronaldo. The manager made the remarks after Kane netted hatrick against Apoel Nicosia in their second Group H Champions League match. Kane had in the first leg against Borussia Dortmund scored twice to give Tottenham the desired win at Wembley Stadium.
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Chelsea To Offer Eden Hazard £300,000-A-Week Contract
Chelsea Football Club are believed to have readied a £300,000-a-week contract for their sensational player, Eden Hazard to tie him down and ward-off possible interest from long time admirer, Real Madrid. The Telegraph reports that "the Belgian, who is arguably Chelsea’s most important player, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in the past but Hazard is understood to be happy at Stamford Bridge having been key in winning the Premier League title last season."
Everton Ready Bid For Edinson Cavani
Ronald Koeman's Everton are reportedly readying a bid for Edinson Cavani when the January transfer window opens to strengthen the club's chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season. According to ESPN, the Toffees have scored just four times in the Premier League this season, with Koeman forced to turn to former outcast Oumar Niasse against Bournemouth last Saturday.
2018 World Cup: No Changes To Nigeria Squad To Face Zambia
Nigeria have named an unchanged 23-man squad for the crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia next month.
Diego Simeone, Koke Praise Morata, Wish Him A Bad Day
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone has praised Chelsea's new striker Alvaro Morata ahead of a crucial Champions League encounter in Madrid. At a prematch conference, Simeone who played against Morata when he was at Real Madrid said he was an important player and usually contributes meaningfully to the success of his team.
Diego Costa Officially Completes Move To Atletico Madrid
Former Chelsea Striker, Diego Costa has formerly completed his move to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea, after he was declared unwanted by Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte. The move was announced on Tuesday by Atletico Madrid ahead of a crucial Champions League clash with Chelsea on Wednesday. The deal was consummated after the player agreed personal terms with the club.
Unai Emery Reconciles Neymar And Cavani
Paris Saint Germain (PSG) manager, Unai Emery has reportedly addressed the altercation involving the club's most expensive player, Neymar and Edinson Cavani, as the club prepare to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League clash on Wednesday. ESPN reports that in a prematch conference, the manger told journalists that the issue has been resolved and the players would conduct themselves in subsequent matches.