Spanish Super Cup: Why Barcelona beat Real Madrid 5-2 – Ancelotti

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January 13, 2025

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Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti has explained why Barcelona defeated his team 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.

Kylian Mbappe had given the Los Blancos an early lead in the 5th minute in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

But Barcelona bounced back to swing the match in their favour.

Lamine Yamal scored the equaliser in the 22nd for Hansi Flick’s side before Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Alejandro Balde all scored before half-time to give Barca a 4-1 lead.

Raphinha then added a fifth after the break as Barca goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny was sent off for a foul on Mbappé in the 56th minute.

Rodrygo pulled one back for the LaLiga champions as the match eventually ended 5-2 in favour of the Blaugrana.

Speaking to the media in the press room of the King Abdullah Sports City stadium after the Spanish Super Cup final, Ancelotti insisted that his team did not defend well against the Catalan club.

“We have to look at the reality and that is that we did not defend well in the opposition half or with the low block,” Ancelotti said.

“They scored goals very easily and we didn’t work well either collectively or individually because we lost a lot of duels.

“We are sad and disappointed and we’ll take that sadness home with us. That’s football.”

Transfer: I’m yet to decide my future – Osimhen

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April 4, 2025

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Victor Osimhen has declared that he is yet to make a decision on his future, Ekwutosblog reports.

Osimhen joined Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray on loan from Napoli last September.

The Yellow and Reds are desperate to sign the Nigeria international on a permanent transfer.

The 26-year-old has also been linked with a move to Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal.

Osimhen stated that he is yet to make a decision on where he will play his football next season.

“I haven’t decided about my future yet. Right now, my only focus is Galatasaray’s championship. I will make this team a champion,” the forward was quoted by Web Aslan.

Osimhen racked 27 goals and seven assists in 32 league appearances for Galatasaray this season.

Yobe Desert Stars players, officials survive road crash

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April 3, 2025

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Players of Yobe Desert Stars Football Club were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Birnin Kebbi for a league match.

According to a report from the Desert Stars’ Media Team, the accident which occurred in Sokoto, resulted in minor injuries to three officials and a few players, who were treated at a local hospital.

The club has called on its supporters and football fans in Damaturu to pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.

“We urge our supporters and all football lovers to remain calm and pray for the swift recovery of those injured in the accident,” the club stated.

The accident involved a mass transit bus conveying the players and their officials, as the club’s bus was not in order.

Efforts to reach officials at the scene and in Damaturu for comment were unsuccessful as of the time of filing in this report.

‘I want to do everything I can’ – Osimhen reacts to Galatasaray win over Fenerbahce

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April 3, 2025

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Victor Osimhen has once again reiterated his desire to give his best to Galatasaray, Ekwutosblog reports.

Osimhen fired a brace to help Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 in the quarter-final of the Turkish Cup on Wednesday night.

The forward fired a thunderous shot inside the box to give Okan Buruk’s side the lead in the 10th minute.

He scored his second of the game from the penalty spot 17 minutes later.

“As I have said in previous interviews, I have really loved this club since I came here, I loved the people here, I loved the fans. I want to reciprocate their love by working hard. My teammates are also very important to me,” the Nigeria international told the club’s official website.

“They always support me. Of course, scoring a goal in the derby was important. If my teammates had not done very important things, I would not have been able to score those goals. I am grateful to them in this regard. I want to continue my performance. I want to do everything I can for the team.”

Galatasaray lost 2-1 to another Istanbul rival, Besiktas in a league match last weekend.

Osimhen said the players were disappointed with the outcome and were determined to compensate their fans.

“We know that Galatasaray – Fenerbahçe matches are intense and difficult matches. It is necessary to focus from the first minute to the ninetieth minute. We were actually optimistic when we came.

“Unfortunately, we made our fans unhappy last week. We had to play well here to compensate for them. Now we will look at the upcoming matches and progress match by match,” he said.