Zatan Ibrahimovic is proving himself better than a number of new signings since his move to Old Trafford in the summer. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has . His recent feat was scoring 20+ goals in a season since Robin Van Persie bagged 30 in the 2012/2013 campaign, he has set 6 other great stats since playing for the Red Devils. Check them out:
1 – At 35 years and 125 days old, Zlatan is the oldest player to reach 15 Premier League goals in a single season
2 – Zlatan has now reached double figures for league goals (in Europe’s top five leagues) in each of his last 11 seasons. The only other players who can match that feat are Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
3 – Zlatan has reached 15 Premier League goals for Man Utd in the fourth fastest number of games (23), behind only Ruud Van Nistelrooy (19), Dwight Yorke (20) and Robin van Persie (21).
4 – Zlatan has now scored 20+ goals at club level in 10 consecutive seasons. The last time he didn’t reach 20 goals was in 2006-07 at Inter (15).
5 – Zlatan was the first Man United player to score in his first three Premier League appearances for the club. The last United player to score in their first three league appearances for the club was Ian Storey-Moore, back in 1971-72.
6 – Of players in the big five European Leagues, only Lionel Messi (51) scored more goals than Zlatan (50) in all club comps in 2016.
7 – After he scored against Bournemouth on his Premier League debut, Zlatan has now scored on his Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1 and Champions League debut.
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Cameroon win AFCON 2017
Cameroon won their FIFTH African Cup of Nations title today in a thrilling 2-1 encounter with Egypt.
Here's the goal by Vincent Aboubakar that handed Cameroon the African Cup of Nations title. pic.twitter.com/ufW454ujjg
— Deji Faremi (@deejayfaremi) February 5, 2017
Vincent Aboubakar came from the bench to score a dramatic late winner which handed the indomitable lions the keenly contested prize.
“I have been a coach for 29 years, and I’ve never had a team like this. This is a team of 23 friends.” Cameroon coach, Hugo Broos who became the first Belgian to lift the African Cup Of Nations trophy said.
Cameroon is the second team to win the title 5 times; having scooped the prize in 1984, 1988, 2000 , 2002 , 2017
Ibrahimovic sets new Premier League record
Zlatan Ibrahimovic becomes the first Manchester United player to score 20 goals in a season since Robin Van Persie in 2012/2013 /Sir Alex Ferguson retired. At 35years old, the ex Sweden international is the oldest player to reach 15 Premier League goals in a single season and has now scored or assisted 18 goals in his last 17 appearances for Manchester United (14 goals, 4 assists).
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the first Man United player to score 20+ goals in a season since Robin van Persie bagged 30 in 2012/13. pic.twitter.com/TuVZZYnfS3
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 5, 2017
Top 10 reactions to Arsenal Vs Chelsea game
Arsenal fans are literally in tears right now and the reason isn’t far-fetched. They lost 3-1 to Chelsea and have turned the heat on 3 set of people in the squad. Topping the list is the coach, Arsene Wenger, who has been described as the bane of the club, having done little or nothing to improve the squad over the years. The maintained that the club needs a major overhauling and the first way to go about it is to show the Frenchman the exit door. They have for the umpteenth time flagged off a “Wenger Out” campaign on social media.
Ozil and Alexis Sanchez were not spared the wrath. The last category are the other members of the team. Their display against the Conte-led side has been described as shameful and pathetic.
Below are some of reactions to the game.
Cristiano Ronaldo Named The Highest Paid Sportsman of 2016.
Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the world’s highest-earning athlete in 2016 by Forbes magazine. The Portuguese earned $88 million from his sport teams and endorsements. His income rose from $80million to $88m in 2016, Barcelona striker, Messi, comes second with his total income put at $81m (£65m).
Top 10 list
- Crisitiano Ronaldo $88m
- Lionel Messi -$81m
- Lebron James- $77.2m
- Roger Federer – $67.8m
- Kevin Durant $56.2m
- Novak Djokovic
- Robert Newton
- Phil Mickelson
- Jordan Spieth
- Kobe Bryant
Aaron Ramsey ruled out for 3 weeks
Arsenal midfielder, Aaron Ramsey who suffered a calf injury during the Gunners’ defeat to Watford has been ruled out for 3 weeks.
The Welshman who was substituted on Tuesday night will now miss Saturday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea and also the first leg of the Champions League game with Bayern Munich.
“Overall from the other night we lose Aaron Ramsey, he is expected to be out for 21 days, We are a bit short at the moment but I think we have young players who can do well in there, we have Jeff Reine-Adelaide and Maitland-Niles, Chamberlain and Iwobi can play in there so we still have some strengths.” Arsene Wenger said.
Ronaldinho covers new issue of Four Four Two Magazine!
Brazilian football icon, Ronaldinho has covered the South American Special issue of Four Four Two magazine.
The edition which was dedicated to Chapecoense FC who lost their club members to a Colombia plane crash few months ago also features interviews from Robinho and Pablo Zabaleta.
In his interview, Ronaldinho explained how he inspired the new generation, what he’s planning to do next, and why he wishes he was Dele Alli
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Frank Lampard announces retirement.
Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard has announced his retirement from professional football, bringing to an end a 21-year career. The 38 year- old made 607 apps, 177 goals, 102 assists. He is one of three players to record both 100+ goals & 100+ assists in PL history. Announcing the decision on his official Instagram page, the English footballer wrote,
After 21 incredible years, I have decided that now is the right time to finish my career as a professional footballer. Whilst I have received a number of exciting offers to continue playing at home and abroad, at 38 I feel now is the time to begin the next chapter in my life. I’m immensely proud of the trophies I’ve won, of representing my country over 100 times and of scoring more than 300 career goals.
I have many people to thank. I thank my parents for instilling in me the values of hard work, dedication and professionalism, values which I have carried with me in everything that I do. I am forever grateful for the support of my family, my wife Christine and my two daughters Luna and Isla. What you have given me off the pitch has always been my strength on it. I love you all very much. Also, my friends and my own team that have always been there for me. I would like to thank the amazing team-mates, coaches, managers and backroom staff that I was privileged to work with. I’d also like to pay tribute to the clubs that I have represented. Firstly, West Ham United who gave me my debut in 1996. Thanks to the people there that believed in me at that young age. More recently Manchester City and NYCFC. I greatly enjoyed my last playing years at these two clubs and really appreciate the support I received from City Football Group and both clubs’ fans.
Of course, the largest part of my heart belongs to Chelsea, a club which has given me so many great memories. I will never forget the opportunity they gave me and the success that we managed to achieve together. It is impossible to give thanks individually to all the people that helped and supported me in my 13 years playing there. All I can say is from the day I signed until now and going forward, I’m eternally grateful for everything and to everyone. Chelsea fans gave myself and my teammates such incredible support. Their passion and hunger drove me on personally to give my best year after year. I couldn’t have done it without them.
Looking forward, I’m grateful to the FA for the opportunity to study for my coaching qualifications and I look forward to pursuing the off-field opportunities that this decision opens.
Odion Ighalo becomes the most expensive Nigerian player ever.
Super Eagles forward, Odion Ighalo’s £20 million (€23.3m) transfer to Chinese Super League side, Changchun Yatai from Watford FC has made him the most expensive and highest earning Nigerian player.
Prior to the transfer, the record for the most expensive Nigerian signing was held by Mikel Obi, when he moved from Lyn Oslo to Chelsea in 2006 for €20m. Coming up in the third and fourth positions are Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi for €19.5 million and €17.6 million respectively.
Ighalo joins his compatriot, Mikel in China
Prior to the transfer, the record for the most expensive Nigerian signing was held by Mikel Obi, when he moved from Lyn Oslo to Chelsea in 2006 for €20m. Coming up in the third and fourth positions are Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi for €19.5 million and €17.6 million respectively.
Ighalo joins his compatriot, Mikel in China
Top 20 most expensive Nigerian players of all-time
1.Odion Ighalo – Watford to Changchun Yatai- €23.3m
2.Obi Mikel – Lyn Oslo to Chelsea – €20m
3.Ahmed Musa – CSKA to Leicester – €19.5m
4.Wilfred Ndidi – Genk to Leicester – €17.6m
5.Yakubu Aiyegbeni – Middlesbrough to Everton – €16.5m
6.Obafemi Martins – Inter to Newcastle – €16m
7.Isaac Success – Granada to Watford – €15m
8.Emmanuel Emenike – Spartak to Fenerbahce – €13m
9.Brown Ideye – Dynamo Kiev to WBA – €12.63m
10.Austin Okocha – Fenerbahce to PSG – €12.4
11.Taribo West – Auxerre to Inter – €12m
12.Victor Moses – Wigan to Chelsea – €11.5m
13.Anthony Ujah – Werder to Liaoning FC – €11.5m
14.Obafemi Martins – Newcastle to Wolfsburg – €10.5m
15.Sunday Oliseh – Ajax to Juventus – €10m
John Utaka – Rennes to Portsmouth – €10m
Peter Odemwingie- Lille to Lok Moscow – €10m
Finidi George – Ajax to Real Betis – €10m
Emmanuel Emenike – Fenerbahce to Spartak – €10m
20. Yakubu Aiyegbeni – Portsmouth to Boro – €9.75m
1.Odion Ighalo – Watford to Changchun Yatai- €23.3m
2.Obi Mikel – Lyn Oslo to Chelsea – €20m
3.Ahmed Musa – CSKA to Leicester – €19.5m
4.Wilfred Ndidi – Genk to Leicester – €17.6m
5.Yakubu Aiyegbeni – Middlesbrough to Everton – €16.5m
6.Obafemi Martins – Inter to Newcastle – €16m
7.Isaac Success – Granada to Watford – €15m
8.Emmanuel Emenike – Spartak to Fenerbahce – €13m
9.Brown Ideye – Dynamo Kiev to WBA – €12.63m
10.Austin Okocha – Fenerbahce to PSG – €12.4
11.Taribo West – Auxerre to Inter – €12m
12.Victor Moses – Wigan to Chelsea – €11.5m
13.Anthony Ujah – Werder to Liaoning FC – €11.5m
14.Obafemi Martins – Newcastle to Wolfsburg – €10.5m
15.Sunday Oliseh – Ajax to Juventus – €10m
John Utaka – Rennes to Portsmouth – €10m
Peter Odemwingie- Lille to Lok Moscow – €10m
Finidi George – Ajax to Real Betis – €10m
Emmanuel Emenike – Fenerbahce to Spartak – €10m
20. Yakubu Aiyegbeni – Portsmouth to Boro – €9.75m
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Jurgen Klopp declares Liverpool unbeatable and then apologizes.
Whatever entered into Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp that made him declare his team unbeatable didn’t stay for long, as the German apologized shortly after the ridiculous pronouncement.
Liverpool and Chelsea shared spoils at Anfield yesterday. After Chelsea missed a late penalty in the 1-1 draw, Jurgen Klopp had an exchange with fourth official Neil Swarbrick, screaming ‘No one can beat us’. He later apologized for his actions saying it was a spur of the moment statement.
He told reporters after the match, “Sorry, I want to say something because no one has asked me about it. It was the fourth official thing. I know this from Germany, people writing a big story from reading lips or whatever. So ‘nobody can beat us’ is what I said. That’s obviously not true! But it felt for me like this in this moment.”
He continued, “I said, ‘Sorry, I was a little bit excited,’ and he said: ‘No problem, I like your passion.’ That actually I’ve never heard from a fourth official before so I thought it made sense you knew about it.”