French International, Anthony Martial has been given a break to leave Manchester United’s Pre-season tour in the United States to attend to the birth of his child.
This exclusive detail was confirmed by Skysport on Wednesday afternoon, Martial future at Old Trafford has been under several speculations in recent times.
However, the leave given the younger is to attend the birth of his baby and has nothing to do with a transfer away from the Theatre of Dreams.
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Super Eagles and Leicester City’ striker Ahmed Musa’s second goal against Iceland has been named among the top 10 goals at the just concluded Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Russia witnessed some of the finest footballers on the planet and saw some of the best goals in World Cup history as France eventually scooped the big prize after a wonderful tournament.
The chaps at FIFA have compiled an interesting version of their top ten goals which incredibly leaves out one of the most fantastic goals of the tournament, Nacho’s sumptuous strike for Spain v Portugal in the 3-3 draw.
Apart from Musa’s effort, there is also room for the two big names of world football in this list, as Lionel Messi’s incredible touch and finish v Nigeria is included, as is Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible last-minute free-kick v Spain.
French sensation Benjamin Pavard has beaten Juan Quintero into second place in a fans’ online vote to pick the best goal of the World Cup.
France defender Pavard’s spinning right-foot shot against Argentina in the round of 16 came top out of 18 candidates for the award.
More than three million votes were logged on FIFA’s website, soccer’s world governing body said Wednesday.
Pavard turned around France’s fortunes, minutes after the team trailed for the only time in the tournament. His goal leveled the score at 2-2 before France went on to beat Argentina 4-3.
France went on to win the tournament, beating Croatia in the final.
Quintero scored for Colombia with a slow-rolling free-kick under a jumping Japanese wall of defenders in a group-stage game.
Luka Modric’s long-range goal for Croatia against Argentina was voted into third place.
Super Eagles and Bursaspor’ defender, William Troost-Ekong has welcomed Oscar, a baby boy into the family after his girlfriend put to bed on Tuesday Night.
Troost-Ekong made public the pregnancy announcement prior to the FIFA World Cup in Russia as the player wished for a tournament baby.
Troost-Ekong and his girlfriend
The new Dad took to his Social Media page to announce the arrival of baby Oscar some few minutes ago, See his post below:
The birth of the Ekong’s baby boy adds to the growing list of future Super Eagles’ stars following the birth of Elderson Echiejile’s son earlier in the year.
Nigeria forward Chrisantus Macauley has promised to do his very best in order to rain goals with his new club, HJK Helsinki as he says scoring lots of them is what he is paid to do.
The 2007 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner’s professional career has been far from impressive after he was released by Hamburger in 2012.
Last season, Chrisantus scored nine goals in 24 appearances for Real Murcia in Segunda Division B.
Chrisantus was officially unveiled by the club after passing a routine medical and signed a four-month deal with the option of a year extension, based on his performance.
Though the terms appear steep, the 27-year-old striker, who has also previously played in Germany, Turkey and Greece, said he is confident that he will score goals for the team.
Chrisantus stressed: “HJK is not a small club. So I’m very happy to be joining them at this crucial point of my career.
“I believe it will be the turning point in my career after so many ups and downs. The club signed me to score goals and that is what I intend to do by the grace of God.
“My record is there for everybody to see. Once I play, I score and I’m in my best shape ever. So expect plenty of goals from me.”
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun finally made his expected debut for new club Brighton in their 1-1 with Championship side, Charlton Athletic on Tuesday night in pre-season friendly game.
The 30-year-old defender Balogun played and was impressive for 64 minutes in the encounter before he was replaced by Ben Barclay.
Next up for the Seagulls is another pre- season game against another EFL Championship clubside Birmingham City at St Andrews on Saturday.
Turkish Super Lig club, Eskisehirspor is reportedly interested in bringing former Super Eagles and Bolton Wanderers forward Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi to Turkey during the current transfer Window.
The former Flying Eagles star player had a short loan spell with EFL side, Bolton Wanderers after he was released by AIK and ran out of contract with the club at the end of the 2017/2018 season.
Obasi began his professional career at Norwegian side Lyn Oslo in 2005 and played together with Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, before switching to Hoffenheim.
However, the pacy forward has not been able to maintain his consistency in front of goal all through his career, having previously defended the colours of Lyn Oslo, Schalke 04, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Shenzhen and AIK.
Since 2011, Obasi hasn’t played for the national team, due to injury and being out of form.
World Cup winner and Chelsea Midfielder, N’Golo Kante appeared in his usual casual dress mode at teammate Cesc Fabregas’ Post Wedding Celebration in Ibiza on Tuesday Night.
Fabregas tied the knot with Daniella Semaan in May, however the couple waited until the height of summer – and after the league season and World Cup – to hold their celebratory bash.
N’Golo Kante
It took place on the Balearic island and was the perfect place for any football fan hoping to catch a glimpse of some of the game’s biggest names.
Kante especially stood out for his sartorial choice, which took the apparent smart-casual dress code to another level – but on the casual side.
The France midfielder wore an untucked white shirt, shorts and white trainers – although having just won the World Cup, many would argue he can dress as he chooses.
