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Rooney scores 200th Premier League goal

Daily Dispatch August 21, 2017

Wayne Rooney chalked up another career milestone on Monday when he scored his 200th Premier League goal to put Everton 1-0 up at Manchester City. The 31-year-old forward, who returned to Everton from Manchester United in July, struck in the 35th minute at the Etihad Stadium, steering Dominic

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Lukaku, Pogba Score As Man Utd Win At The Liberty Stadium

Daily Dispatch August 19, 2017

Manchester United claimed their second consecutive 4-0 victory as Swansea City collapsed to a thumping defeat at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday. Eric Bailly put United in front with his first goal for the club late in the first half, during which the home side had defended resolutely. It was not until the final 10 […]

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How I felt when Mourinho came to sign me – Eric Bailly

Daily Dispatch August 19, 2017

Manchester United defender, Eric Bailly has revealed how he felt after Jose Mourinho made him his first signing for the club. Bailly said he was stunned when he realised he had just completed a move to Old Trafford. The 24-year-old Ivorian defender was signed by the Red Devils from Villarreal for £30 million in a […]

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Bibiana Steinhaus, a policewoman to become Europe’s first female referee

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2017

Germany’s Bibiana Steinhaus, policewoman, is set to become the first female ref in Europe’s top leagues. The 38-year-old is on the official list of Bundesliga referees for the 2017/18 season, which starts Friday. She will become the first female ref in the top flight of Germany, England, Spain, France or Italy. “I never planned, and […]

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I will make an offer to buy Arsenal after the completion of Lagos refinery- Dangote

Daily Dispatch August 17, 2017

Aliko Dangote, Nigerian businessman, says the first thing he will do if he acquires Arsenal football club is to fire Arsene Wenger, the coach. In an interview with Bloomberg, Dangote said his desire to own the club dates back to the mid-1980s. Dangote said he’d consider making an offer once the construction of his $11 billion oil […]

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Venus Williams to launch active wear brand ‘EleVen’ in Nigeria

Daily Dispatch August 15, 2017

Founded in 2007 by the global tennis icon, EleVen has grown to become one of the most widely accepted among female active wear fashion brands around the world. Now, the label looks to break new boundaries in its latest international brand expansion. Speaking about the brand, Venus says, “The name EleVen represents how I strive […]