Author: Brila

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has re-signed for former club Bournemouth on a free transfer worth £20million. Defoe, 34, leaves relegated Sunderland to return to the club where he spent a season on loan from West Ham 16 years ago – and he is excited by the challenge ahead. The England international, 34, who has signed a three-year deal, said: “It’s great to be back. The one thing I can guarantee is goals.” Defoe said: ‘It’s great to be back and I’m really looking forward to this challenge. ‘When the opportunity came about to return to AFC Bournemouth I just knew…

The president of the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), Jamal Malinzi, has been arrested by the country’s Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau.

Manchester City face a potential financial crisis with midfielder Samir Nasri, after it was revealed that he could be banned for up to two years for drug violations. The £120,000-a-week midfielder, 30, who is currently on loan at Sevilla, is surplus to requirements at City and the subject of a UEFA probe into an alleged breach of doping rules. According to Daily Mail, investigation was launched after a bizarre incident last December in which Nasri is said to have used the IV drip to maintain his hydration and health for the season. However, the practice is banned by the World…

Porto’s Francisco Marques claims to have seen an email exchange between Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira and Dr Armando Nhaga, from the Guinea-Bissau national police commission.

Crystal Place boss Frank De Boer is lining up a shock move for former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie. Robin van Persie has emerged as a potential target for Crystal Palace. Van Persie who currently plays for Turkish giants Fenerbahce but will be looking for an escape route this summer after being keen on a move back to the Premier League for some time. The 33-year-old has already been offered to the likes of Stoke and West Ham but the duo turned down the opportunity to sign the Premier League winner. The Dutchman moved to Fenerbahce from…

Andy Murray hopes of defending his Wimbledon title next week are in major doubt after he pulled out of his exhibition match through injury. Andy Murray has pulled out of his warm-up match at the Hurlingham Club on Friday, but the world No. 1 insists he will be fit to defend his Wimbledon title, which starts on Monday. But the world number one is fighting to shake off a hip injury in time to be fit to challenge for his third Wimbledon title. Murray said: “Sadly I won’t be ready to play at The Hurlingham tomorrow. “My hip is still…

As you may recall, plans are afoot to bestow Zlatan Ibrahimovic with his very own statue outside the Swedish national football stadium in Stockholm.

John Terry has been promised he could be the next Aston Villa boss after Steve Bruce, if he moves to the Championship club. Former Chelsea player, John Terry, has been offered a one-year deal worth £60,000 a week with a £2m bonus if they seal a return to the Premier League. But boss Steve Bruce has also tried to tempt Terry by telling him he’d be in line to succeed him as boss if he signs up. City rivals Birmingham have also tried to lure the 36-year-old with a similar offer. “John Terry can be manager of Birmingham City in…