Chelsea 1-1 Man U. (Match analysis and photos)

Chelsea and Man United played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in Stamford Bridge this evening. The calls for coach Louis van Gaal's immediate sack have reduced in the last couple of weeks due to good performances but this was a big game and both sides treated it as such.

Lionel Messi scores his 500th career goal

Last night, soccer star Lionel Messi scored his 500th career goal in the win against Valencia and he's still just 28. The breakdown is as follows: 435 goals for Barcelona, 49 goals for Argentina, 14 goals for Argentina U20, and 2 goals for Argentina U23. What a milestone!!

Watch hilarous video of a Nigerian Arsenal fan making commentary on Arsenal Tv

After yesterday's game between Southampton and Arsenal which ended 0-0, Arsenal fans were really disappointed with their performance. One of them is a Nigerian man called Kelechi, who did an interview with Arsenalfan TV to express how he felt. He first went down on his knees and started singing a religious Igbo song while the white people around him looked on in amusement. Y'all need to watch the video. See it after the cut...

I fear Super Eagles players might reject call ups because of owed salaries - Sunday Oliseh

Super Eagles of Nigeria head coach Sunday Oliseh fresh from being knocked out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) has revealed that players might reject future call ups to the squad due to their owed salaries. He said some players are already calling him to ask for their entitlements.

I will never quit Man U, your claims are outrageous - coach Louis Van Gaal blasts media

Man U coach Louis van Gaal has insisted that he will not resign despite the huge pressure he is facing in his second year as the coach of Britain's biggest and most successful club. The Dutch man lost at home last week to Southampton and his style of play has infuriated fans with many calling for him to be sacked and replaced with either Ryan Giggs, Pep Guardiola or Jose Mourinho.

FIFA announces final 5 candidates to replace Sepp Blatter as president in February elections

The ad-hoc Electoral Committee of the world's football governing body, FIFA, has announced the candidates that will contest in it's February 26th presidential election, that will herald a new reign in the leadership of football globally.

Crystal Palace sign footballer Emmanuel Adebayor on 6-month deal

Crystal Palace football club of England signed Togolese footballer Emmanuel Adebayor on a free transfer yesterday Jan. 26th. The former Real Madrid, Man City, Arsenal and Tottenham striker had been a free agent ever since he and Tottenham parted ways last year.

Cristiano Ronaldo 'in Miami to arrange to have another child'

Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly left his five-year-old son Cristiano Jr with his mum Dolores in Portugal so he could travel to Miami,  Florida, to deal with arrangements for a sibling for his son, a popular Portuguese TV presenter claimed today.

Return Eagles to Lagos — Oliseh

Former Nigeria international Sunday Oliseh has clamoured for the Super Eagles’ return to the National Stadium, Lagos for their international matches.
In the space of 12 months, the former African champions have played in several stadia in the country where they have recorded contrasting results.

These Eagles will rule African football says Keshi

“The defense played well, they were disciplined in their marking, they did what we practiced in the training sessions.

“The first half was a bit off because the players were still getting to know each other. They were cautious because this was our second game together after the friendly against Kaduna United.

South Africa admits $10m FIFA payout

South African Football Association President, Danny Jordaan, has reportedly confirmed that South Africa paid $10m after the country won a bid to host the 2010 World Cup. Jordaan however insists that the payout was not a bribe to FIFA officials.

Keshi must listen to advice – Elaho

Friday Elaho believes that Stephen Keshi would have guided Nigeria to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea if his former Super Eagles’ teammate had listened to advice.

The ex-Nigeria winger also says Keshi’s clash with the Nigeria Football Federation – and the attacks from some sections of the local media after the Eagles failed to qualify for the tournament   could have been avoided if he had not made “people believe he is stubborn and doesn’t listen to advice”.

Chelsea, Liverpool target Emenike

Emmanuel Emenike is planning to dump Turkish club Fenerbache with his sights set on a move to England in the summer, it has been learned.

Already, the 27-year-old has been linked with a move to Premier League clubs Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham in the summer.

According to reports, Chelsea are highly interested in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner and

Jonathan in fitness walk

President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday promised to institute a special fund for the country’s sports sector if re-elected for a second term on March 28.

Jonathan made the promise while addressing sportsmen and others at a solidarity rally organised for him at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

Vice-President Namadi Sambo in his short remark at the event said Nigeria could not afford to be governed by a 73-year-old President.

Cavani header keeps PSG hopes alive

Paris - A first-half away goal by Branislav Ivanovic and some fine goalkeeping by Thibaut Courtois have put Chelsea in command of their Champions League last-16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain as Tuesday's first leg ended 1-1.

Ivanovic headed in on 36 minutes after Gary Cahill had helped the ball into his path to give Chelsea the lead from their first and only chance of the evening at the Parc des Princes.