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Ferdinand Defends Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro 2024 Outing

<div><img width="300" height="178" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/images-2024-07-09T200205.535-300x178.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/images-2024-07-09T200205.535-300x178.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/images-2024-07-09T200205.535.jpeg 590w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has admitted that Portuguese football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, didn’t have a good Euro 2024, but stressed that he didn’t deserve the criticism he has been getting. Cristiano Ronaldo went through five games in Euro 2024 without scoring a goal from open play, a new low he has been battling […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/07/09/ferdinand-defends-cristiano-ronaldos-euro-2024-outing/">Ferdinand Defends Cristiano Ronaldo’s Euro 2024 Outing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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“Jose Peseiro Expected To Return As Super Eagles Coach”

<div><img width="300" height="166" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jose-peseiro-head-coach-of-nigeria-arrive-at-stadium-during-the-2023-africa-cup-of-nations-match-between-nigeria-and-south-africa-300x166.webp" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jose-peseiro-head-coach-of-nigeria-arrive-at-stadium-during-the-2023-africa-cup-of-nations-match-between-nigeria-and-south-africa-300x166.webp 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jose-peseiro-head-coach-of-nigeria-arrive-at-stadium-during-the-2023-africa-cup-of-nations-match-between-nigeria-and-south-africa-1024x566.webp 1024w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jose-peseiro-head-coach-of-nigeria-arrive-at-stadium-during-the-2023-africa-cup-of-nations-match-between-nigeria-and-south-africa-768x425.webp 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jose-peseiro-head-coach-of-nigeria-arrive-at-stadium-during-the-2023-africa-cup-of-nations-match-between-nigeria-and-south-africa-1536x850.webp 1536w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/jose-peseiro-head-coach-of-nigeria-arrive-at-stadium-during-the-2023-africa-cup-of-nations-match-between-nigeria-and-south-africa-2048x1133.webp 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been linked with former Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, as the federation continues to search for a head coach for the national team. Jose Peseiro spent over two years as the head coach of the Super Eagles and led the national team to finish second in the 2023 Africa […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/07/09/jose-peseiro-expected-to-return-as-super-eagles-coach/">“Jose Peseiro Expected To Return As Super Eagles Coach”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Remo Stars Coach Daniel Ogunmodede Laments Over NPFL Coaches’ Poor Salary

<div><img width="300" height="225" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240708-190112-300x225.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240708-190112-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240708-190112.jpg 459w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The head coach of Remo Stars, Daniel Ogunmodede, has stressed that coaches in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) are poorly paid. Daniel Ogunmodede noted that coaches in a country like Rwanda are better paid than coaches in Nigeria which is seen as a bigger footballing nation. Ogunmodede, who is one of the most famous […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/07/08/remo-stars-coach-daniel-ogunmodede-laments-over-npfl-coaches-poor-salary/">Remo Stars Coach Daniel Ogunmodede Laments Over NPFL Coaches’ Poor Salary</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Uruguay Coach Marcelo Bielsa Insists Football Is Dying

<div><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/images-2024-07-08T154252.090-300x200.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/images-2024-07-08T154252.090-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/images-2024-07-08T154252.090.jpeg 678w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The head coach of Uruguay national, Marcelo Bielsa, has insisted that football is gradually dying even though more people are now attracted to the game. Marcelo Bielsa believes that the increased interest in football is not a sign of growth because what makes the sport more enjoyable (unpredictability) is gradually diminishing. According to him, the […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/07/08/uruguay-coach-marcelo-bielsa-insists-football-is-dying/">Uruguay Coach Marcelo Bielsa Insists Football Is Dying</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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2024 Paris Olympics: USA Club, Bay FC Send Forth Asisat Oshoala

<div><img width="300" height="225" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240708-120325-300x225.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240708-120325-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot_20240708-120325.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club, Bay FC, gave Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, a befitting sent forth as she prepares to represent Nigeria at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Asisat Oshoala who left FC Barcelona for the USA women’s football club earlier this year, is one of the 18 players coach Randy Waldrum […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/07/08/2024-paris-olympics-usa-club-bay-fc-send-forth-asisat-oshoala/">2024 Paris Olympics: USA Club, Bay FC Send Forth Asisat Oshoala</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Continuing Portugal Career Post-Euro 2024 Exit

<p>Ronaldo has considered continuing with Portugal after their Euro 2024 exit, despite first major tournament without a goal in open play.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-continuing-portugal-career-post-euro-2024-exit/">Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Continuing Portugal Career Post-Euro 2024 Exit</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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England Reach Euro 2024 Semi-Finals After Beating Switzerland on Penalties

<p>Manuel Akanji missed Switzerland's first penalty and Trent Alexander-Arnold scored England's last as the Three Lions advanced 5-3 on penalties.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv/england-reach-euro-2024-semi-finals-after-beating-switzerland-on-penalties/">England Reach Euro 2024 Semi-Finals After Beating Switzerland on Penalties</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.arise.tv">Arise News</a>.</p>

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Euro 2024: England Have Bukayo Saka, Manuel Akanji To Thank For Beating Switzerland

<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tag_reuters.com2024_newsml_UP1EK761CZYLI_35144288_768x432-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tag_reuters.com2024_newsml_UP1EK761CZYLI_35144288_768x432-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tag_reuters.com2024_newsml_UP1EK761CZYLI_35144288_768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Struggling Three Lions of England survived resilient Switzerland to book a place in the semi-final stage of the European Championship (Euro 2024). During the Euro 2024 semi-finals between Switzerland and England, the Swiss team looked like a side that would stun the inconsistent English side. To the surprise of many, the Swiss side played a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/07/06/euro-2024-england-have-bukayo-saka-manuel-akanji-to-thank-for-beating-switzerland/">Euro 2024: England Have Bukayo Saka, Manuel Akanji To Thank For Beating Switzerland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Ex-Super Eagles’ Seyi Olofinjana Gets Chelsea Job

<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/images-2024-07-05T192555.792-300x169.jpeg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/images-2024-07-05T192555.792-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/images-2024-07-05T192555.792.jpeg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>Former Super Eagles of Nigeria international, Seyi Olofinjana, has gotten a job from Premier League club, Chelsea even though he never played for the side in his active days. Seyi Olofinjana is now a part of Chelsea’s talent management team that will hunt and manage talents across Africa on behalf of the Stamford Bridge-based side. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/07/05/ex-super-eagles-seyi-olofinjana-gets-chelsea-job/">Ex-Super Eagles’ Seyi Olofinjana Gets Chelsea Job</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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