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Rashford Overtakes Beckham In England Goal Tally

Rashford Overtakes Beckham In England Goal Tally

September 11, 2025 5:22 pm

There was a time when David Beckham’s name seemed inseparable from English footballing mythology — the captain’s armband, the curling free kicks, the redemption arcs that spanned entire tournaments. Yet quietly, without the same fanfare, Marcus Rashford has now stepped past Beckham in one small but telling measure of national history.

With his 18th goal for England, Rashford moved beyond Beckham’s career tally of 17. It is a modest record, but one that speaks volumes about persistence, evolution, and the shifting shape of England’s attack across generations.

Rashford’s journey with the national team has hardly been linear. His early burst …

Bellingham Set For Return To Training This Week After Injury

Bellingham Set For Return To Training This Week After Injury

September 8, 2025 2:27 pm

Real Madrid have received a huge boost as English midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to return to the training pitch this week following his recent injury setback. According to reports from Marca, the 21-year-old is feeling very good physically and is eager to get back into action sooner than initially anticipated.

Bellingham, who has quickly established himself as a key figure at Real Madrid since joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023, has been sidelined due to discomfort that required rest and recovery. His absence was felt in recent fixtures, as his creativity, energy, and goal-scoring ability have …

Sterling Set To Complete Chelsea Move, Agree Personal Terms

Sterling Set To Complete Chelsea Move, Agree Personal Terms

July 7, 2022 4:31 am

English forward, Raheem Sterling on Wednesday agreed personal terms with Chelsea after officially informing Manchester City of his intentions to leave the Premier League champions this summer.

According to credible reports, Sterling was able to finalise the terms of a contract with Chelsea during talks alongside his lawyer and he is now set to complete the big move.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel held positive discussions with the 27-year-old prior to those negotiations.

The discussions centred on how he would be utilised at Stamford Bridge which helped solidifying Sterling’s desire to make the …

Outgoing Man United Boss, Ralf Rangnick Named Austria Coach

Outgoing Man United Boss, Ralf Rangnick Named Austria Coach

April 29, 2022 11:19 pm

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has been announced as the coach of Austria’s national team, the federation revealed on Friday, however, he is expected to continue in a consultancy role at the Old Trafford side.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Rangnick joined United as interim manager last November and is not expected to move into an advisory position after Ajax coach Erik ten Hag comes in as the new permanent manager.

According to a statement made public by United, the 63-year-old German tactician  ‘will combine the job with his consultancy role at Old Trafford as planned’.

On their …

Arsenal Fires 55 Staff Officials

COVID-19: Arsenal Fires 55 Staff Officials

August 5, 2020 5:54 pm

English FA Cup champions Arsenal announced today that they are sacking 55 staff members, blaming the job cuts on the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Revenue from broadcasters, matchday and commercial activities have all been hit severely and these impacts will continue into at least the forthcoming 2020/21 season,” the club said in a statement.

The move however has received knocks from the fans.

“Arsenal laying off 55 staff. If we assume they’re all on avge wage of 28k per year (they won’t be) that’s saving £1.54 m and that’s about a month’s wages for Ozil. 55 people getting laid off to pay …

Premier League clubs vote to resume contact training

Premier League Clubs Vote To Resume Contact Training

May 27, 2020 4:21 pm

Premier League clubs voted unanimously on Wednesday to resume contact training as the English top-flight took a significant step towards a possible restart in June.

The Premier League was put on hold in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with Liverpool agonisingly close to the title.

Clubs returned to training in small and socially distanced groups last week but they have now moved to stage two of the “return to training protocol”.

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“Premier League shareholders today voted unanimously to resume contact training, marking another step towards restarting the Premier …

English Premier League Must Continue – Former FA Chairman

English Premier League Must Continue – Former FA Chairman

March 16, 2020 11:46 am

Former English Football Association (FA) chairman, Greg Dyke, said it would be nonsensical for the Premier League to abandon the current season and scratch the rankings.

According to him, such a move would lead to huge financial losses. This, he said after the season was suspended till April 4.

The Premier League was suspended following an emergency meeting sparked by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta testing positive for coronavirus.

Earlier, the current FA chairman, Greg Clarke had said at the weekend that he did not think the season would be completed.

However, Dyke said scrapping the season would prove costly …

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English Club Set To Bamboo-zle The Opposition

December 2, 2019 3:47 pm

High-flying English fourth tier side Forest Green Rovers are to wear bamboo shin pads, furthering their claims to be the world’s greenest football club, they announced on Monday.

Forest Green — whose environmental credentials have been recognised by FIFA and the United Nations — had already become the first team to switch to bamboo kit at the beginning of the season.

The club, presently second in League Two, are working with a US manufacturer of eco-friendly products on the bamboo shin pads.

“Forest Green Rovers are the first professional club to switch to bamboo shin pads -– moving away from …

SON Approves Pidgin English For Education On Rights

SON Approves Pidgin English For Education On Rights

October 24, 2019 6:22 pm

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has approved Law in Pidgin English Radio programme to educate Nigerians, especially those at the grassroots on their rights and privileges.

Speaking yesterday in Abuja during the official presentation of ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Certificate and launch of the Law in Pidgin English Radio by an Abuja-based law firm, Ace Solicitors, the Director-General of SON, Osita Aboloma, stated that the law would help to educate Nigerians in a language they understand.

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He spoke through Mr. Olumide Alade, also of SON.

“This …

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