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Lionel Messi will be crowned, not La Liga champion, but the most prolific striker in Spain and all of Europe’s major Leagues for the 2016/17 season as his brace against Eibar on Sunday shot him to 37 goals this term.

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A recap of the trophy presentation to Italian Champions Juventus, yesterday Video Credit: JHTV Productions

John Terry rounded off his final Chelsea appearance at Stamford Bridge with an emotional speech to supporters after lifting the Premier League trophy on Sunday. The 36-year-old, whose contract expires this summer, returned to the pitch to say goodbye after Chelsea’s 5-1 win over Sunderland ensured a record-breaking 30th Premier League victory in a season. Terry led Chelsea out on his 717th club appearance and 580th as captain to a guard of honour from Sunderland players and a vast tribute from the Shed End of Stamford Bridge before being substituted for Gary Cahill in the 26th minute, passing the armband…

Arsenal major owner Stan Kroenke has reiterated his commitments to the club by dismissing a 1 million pound bid by Uzbek’s businessman – Alisher Usmanov. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) UK, which is the holding company for the American’s interest in Arsenal, issued a statement to London Stock Exchange this morning. It reads: ‘KSE UK, Inc notes the recent media speculation concerning its shareholding in Arsenal Holdings PLC and confirms that its shares are not, and never have been, for sale. ‘KSE is a committed, long term investor in Arsenal and will remain so.’ When the American, 69, originally took a controlling stake…

Ten man Akwa United extended their unbeaten run in the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL to four matches after playing a goalless draw with Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries MFM at the Agege stadium in Lagos on Sunday. Stephen Odey failed to increase his goal tally when he missed a penalty in the 33rd minute after Kodjovi Dadzie handled the ball inside the box. Aremu Afeez was sent off in the 86th minute of the game after a second yellow card following a late tackle. The matchday 20 fixture was a reverse of the last match of the first…

According to sources, the Nigeria Football Federation has dropped former Enugu Rangers Coach, Imama Amapakabo from the Super Eagles backroom for the Corsica camp.

Austria Wien Striker Kayode Olanrewaju has told www.brila.net that he’ll join the Super Eagles in Paris on Monday after the club released him following their guaranteed Europa League qualification next season.

Henry Onyekuru will join up with the Super Eagles camp in France on Tuesday as he bids farewell to KAS Eupen following the end of the Belgian League season.

Amazing record since taking the helm of affairs at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real madrid legend Zidane has been able to take the Los blancos to two finals of the UEFA Champions League in a season and half. Winning one with one still pending. He has won Real Madrid’s first La Liga title in 5 years at the expense of rivals FC Barcelona. Enjoy a video of his rise. Video Credit: Nino Productions