Transfer Talk: Liverpool open to Philippe Coutinho return

With Philippe Coutinho still struggling to adjust to life at Barcelona, compatriot Dani Alves feels says he needs to change his mentality if he wants to succeed. ESPN FC's Craig Burley believes Barcelona won't be so hasty to get rid of Coutinho and will give him one more season to turn it around. The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? Coutinho to return to Anfield? Philippe Coutinho could make a remarkable return to Liverpool this summer, if the Mirror is to be believed. The paper, citing reports in France, has confirmed that the Champions League winners have "opened the door" on negotiations to bring the Brazil...

Can Barcelona really sign Neymar AND Griezmann? If so, should they?

Imagine the stadium announcer on La Liga's first weekend. Imagine the impact on the crowd and opposition when he's finished reading out the first seven names on Barcelona's team sheet: "Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Dani Alves (which may get a roar in itself), Gerard Pique, Samuel Umtiti, Jordi Alba: Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong ..." Then comes the shock and awe. "Numero siete (7): Neymar! ... Numero diez (10) Lionel Messi! ... Numero catorce (14) Antoine Griezmann! ... y numero nueve (9) Luis Suarez!" In...

The Moyes Legacy: Ex-Man United manager's long-term contract finally expires

ESPN FC's Mark Ogden examines the state of Manchester United, including how transfer spending has continued to lessen under the Glazer family. You're forgiven for not recalling, but June 30, 2019, marks a significant date in the diaries of all Manchester United fans. For that momentous date sees -- finally -- the expiration of the six-year contract signed by David Moyes when he took over as Old Trafford manager in 2013. - Ogden: United heading for more transfer misery - When does the transfer window close? Moyes was supposed to be the man to carry the torch passed to him by Sir Alex Ferguson after being hand-picked as his successor. A...

Transfer To-Do Lists: What Man United, Liverpool, Barca, every top club in Europe must do this summer

There are several weeks left in the 2019 summer transfer window, but all of Europe's top clubs have a lot of shopping and selling left to do before they can consider themselves ready for the new campaign. With that in mind, we asked ESPN FC's experts to canvass the big teams and get a sense of their to-do lists over the next two months. What's the biggest thing they need to tackle? Which one player could make the difference? And which players should be sold in order to make room? Jump to:...

Transfer To-Do Lists: What Man United, Liverpool, Barca, every top club in Europe must do this summer

There are several weeks left in the 2019 summer transfer window, but all of Europe's top clubs have a lot of shopping and selling left to do before they can consider themselves ready for the new campaign. With that in mind, we asked ESPN FC's experts to canvas the big teams and get a sense of their to-do lists over the next two months. What's the biggest thing they need to tackle? Which one player could make the difference? And which players should be sold in order to make room? Jump to: Man...

Toe Poke Daily: Luis Suarez appeals for handball inside penalty area... by goalkeeper

To watch the 2019 Copa America, sign up for ESPN+. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. Jump to: There's only two Adama Traores It's fair to say that Luis Suarez had an eventful night as Uruguay faced Chile in the Copa America on Monday (watch the tournament live on ESPN+). The Group C match at Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Maracana stadium was played on the five-year anniversary of Suarez's equally iconic nibble on Italy...

Toe Poke Daily: When GOAT meets GOAT -- Ronaldo-Jordan latest encounter of sport icons

Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Jordan is the latest occasion that GOAT met GOAT. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. Jump to: Puyol proves he's a legend in his own back garden Cristiano Ronaldo had the pleasure of meeting with a fellow sporting icon recently when he bumped into none other than Michael Jordan. The Juventus star, who is currently enjoying his summer break after a long season, met the NBA legend and recorded the meeting for posterity...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona want Neymar AND Griezmann

Raf Honigstein and Craig Burley discuss the impact Manchester United's reported summer budget of £100 million will have on their summer plans. The transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Barca want Neymar AND Griezmann Barcelona want to sign Neymar AND Antoine Griezmann this summer, according to a report in Spain.  While Real Madrid have been busy making moves in the market, Barca have kept quiet but if they get their way, two of world football's biggest stars...

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LIVE Transfer Talk: Pogba could get £500k a week in new United deal

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti says the allure of Champions League football might be enough to have Paul Pogba looking at other clubs to play for next season. Gab Marcotti provides an update on the Neymar's future with Paris Saint-Germain, after chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi's comments warning the Brazilian. Steve Nicol and Julien Laurens discuss how Kylian Mbappe's relationship with Neymar is affecting his on-field production for PSG and France. ESPN FC's Craig Burley examines Paul Pogba's latest admission that his future might be away from Manchester United. The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Pogba in the money if he stays Paul Pogba could be offered as much as £500,000 a week to stay at Old Trafford as Manchester United fear losing their midfield talisman, reports the Daily Mail. TRANSFERS Transfer grades: Rating every major signing from Europe Why were Chelsea given a transfer ban? FC Exclusives - United won't consider Pogba sale - PSG nearing €75m De Ligt deal - United to improve De Gea offer - Oblak wants Atleti exit, favours Utd - Rabiot could stay at PSG Pogba, who has two years left on his existing deal, signalled his intention...

Transfer Talk: Pogba could get £500k a week in new United deal

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? Pogba in the money if he stays Paul Pogba could be offered as much as £500,000 a week to stay at Old Trafford as Manchester United fear losing their midfield talisman, reports the Daily Mail. Pogba, who has two years left on his existing deal, signalled his intention to leave...

Transfer Talk: Barca get Neymar for ¬100m, Rakitic, Dembele, Umtiti

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? Neymar back to Barca? It'll cost €100m and star players Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is in talks to return to Barcelona, according a report by Brazilian outlet O Globo.  The blockbuster move back to Barca wouldn't come cheap, as PSG would get €100 million...

Transfer Talk: Barca gets Neymar for ¬100m, Rakitic, Dembele, Umtiti

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? Neymar back to Barca? It'll cost €100m and star players Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is in talks to return to Barcelona, according a report by Brazilian outlet O Globo.  The blockbuster move back to Barca wouldn't come cheap, as PSG would get €100 million...

Toe Poke Daily: Meet the Messis! 'Baby,' 'Mini,' 'Kiwi,' 'Snow' and more

While horse riding wasn't involved, Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero took to the polo pitch to train alongside Argentine star Adolfo Cambiaso. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. If you hadn't heard, there's a new "New Lionel Messi" in town and his name is Takefusa Kubo, who has just signed for Real Madrid.. The 18-year-old prodigy has joined Real's Castilla youth team from FC Tokyo, having previously spent time training in Barcelona's academy ranks earlier in his teens. That ended badly when FIFA ruled...

Transfer Talk: Manchester United among clubs after Barcelona's Jasper Cillessen

ESPN FC's Sid Lowe says it's still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Alejandro Moreno examines Real Madrid's projected starting XI for next season and says additional signings are still needed to bolster the squad. Steve Nicol weighs in on the latest transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba back to Juventus, Gianluigi Donnarumma to PSG, Joao Cancelo to Man City and more. The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Man United among clubs after Cillessen Catalan daily Sport reports that Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is interesting a number of Premier League clubs, with Manchester United, West Ham and Everton all said to be possible destinations. With David De Gea's future...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Manchester United among clubs after Barcelona's Jasper Cillessen

ESPN FC's Sid Lowe says it's still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Alejandro Moreno examines Real Madrid's projected starting XI for next season and says additional signings are still needed to bolster the squad. Steve Nicol weighs in on the latest transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba back to Juventus, Gianluigi Donnarumma to PSG, Joao Cancelo to Man City and more. The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Man United among clubs after Cillessen Catalan daily Sport reports that Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is interesting a number of Premier League clubs, with Manchester United, West Ham and Everton all said to be possible destinations. With David De Gea's future...

LIVE Transfer Talk: Manchester United among clubs after Barcelona's Jasper Ciilessen

ESPN FC's Sid Lowe says it's still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer. Alejandro Moreno examines Real Madrid's projected starting XI for next season and says additional signings are still needed to bolster the squad. Steve Nicol weighs in on the latest transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba back to Juventus, Gianluigi Donnarumma to PSG, Joao Cancelo to Man City and more. The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip. When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: Man United among clubs after Cillessen Catalan daily Sport reports that Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is interesting a number of Premier League clubs, with Manchester United, West Ham and Everton all said to be possible destinations. With David De Gea's future...

The Two Messis: Why has the world's best player won it all with Barcelona but failed with Argentina

When Lionel Messi finally retires, few could argue against him being considered one of the game's best-ever players. He loves his job and has been doing it at an elite level for over a decade. He is recognized by his peers, his rivals and the entire world of soccer. He largely avoids controversy on the field and rarely speaks to the media, which limits the opportunities for anything other than his play to do the talking. What he has achieved in his career stems from his prodigious talent but is...

Transfer Talk: Man United prepare £95m bid to hijack Barca's Griezmann deal

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: United ready late Griezmann bid Manchester United are preparing to offer a £95 million fee for Antoine Griezmann, who is reportedly on his way to Barcelona, the Sun reports. The attempt to hijack Barca's rumoured deal could be the signal for the exits of Romelu Lukaku...

LIVE Transfer Talk: PSG overtake Barcelona for De Ligt's signature

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? TOP STORY: De Ligt puts Europe's finest on red alert Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt is causing a stir in the transfer market as the top clubs jockey for position to sign the youngster. Keep or dump: Squads examined Barcelona: Who will play alongside Messi up front? Man United: Who should Solskjaer build around? Real Madrid: Zidane must rebuild without Bale Man City: What now for Guardiola's champions? - LIVE Transfer Talk: Latest rumours - Fantasy: Set lineups, check scores! De Ligt has been quoted as saying he feels a move to Barcelona now might be "too soon,"...

Transfer Talk: PSG overtake Barcelona for De Ligt's signature

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? De Ligt puts Europe's finest on red alert Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt is causing a stir in the transfer market as the top clubs jockey for position to sign the youngster. De Ligt has today been quoted as saying he feels a move to Barcelona now might be "too soon," while...

Transfer Talk: PSG, Barcelona locked in fight for De Ligt

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? De Ligt puts Europe's finest on red alert Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt is causing a stir in the transfer market as the top clubs jockey for position to sign the youngster. De Ligt has today been quoted as saying he feels a move to Barcelona now might be "too soon," while...

I left my matrimonial home for fear of my life – Ex-Governor Chime’s wife

The estranged wife of former governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, Clara, on Monday, June 10, 2019 confessed to an FCT High Court Apo, that she left her matrimonial home for fear of her life.

Clara, made the allegation while being cross-examined by the counsel for the former governor, Paul Onyia, in the petition filed by Chime for the dissolution of their 11-year-old marriage.

Clara revealed to the court that she first met her husband while he was Enugu State governor.

”I bought two vehicles. A a Lexus 570 SUV and a BMW S6 for myself while married to the former governor.

”I did not use his money to buy those vehicles from the allowances I received as the wife of the governor,” she said.

She also claimed that she bought her landed property from the Enugu State Housing Corporation, adding that she paid for it after leaving office.

“I have the title documents of the landed property,” she told the court.

The former governor’s wife was asked if she's aware that the petitioner ceased to be governor since 2015, Clara said, “I am aware that he ceased to be Enugu State governor on May 29, 2015.”

According to NAN, she disclosed that she did not know how much the former governor earned as pension, saying, “I have no idea of how much he is being paid as pension.”

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Clara informed the court that she never received any maintenance allowance from her husband since 2013 and she had been living well owning an oil and gas business while they had been living separately.

She also alleged that her estranged husband has refused to allow her see her only child.

”I only see my child during Church service or social events whenever I am in town,” she said.

After listening to her testimony, Justice Angela Otaluka, adjourned the case until Oct. 14 for adoption of final written addresses.

LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona target Corinthians star Pedrinho

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers and, below, keep up to date with the latest gossip When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join? PAPER ROUND (by James Capps) Brazil youngster catches Barcelona's attention The Spanish champions are keeping tabs on Pedrinho, who is currently with Brazil's under-22 side at the Toulon tournament in France. The 21-year-old plies his trade for Corinthians in Brazil's Serie A, and...

Toe Poke Daily: Messi reveals his own son trolls him with Liverpool, Real Madrid taunts

While horse riding wasn't involved, Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero took to the polo pitch to train alongside Argentine star Adolfo Cambiaso. 'If you sing 'You'll Never Walk Alone' one more time then you're straight to bed with no dinner...'. The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and top trolling that the internet has to offer, all in one place. Jump to: Messi, Aguero try playing polo | D'Angelo Russell has his say on GOAT debate Lionel Messi has revealed that he is regularly taunted by his son Mateo who, despite only being three years old, knows exactly how to wind his father up when it comes to football. Speaking in an interview with TyC Sport, Messi explained...

Asisat Oshoala's lonely road from Lagos to Barcelona to France

BARCELONA, Spain -- When Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was a young girl growing up in Nigeria, her mum wouldn't give her money for food if she had been playing football on the streets with the boys. You can imagine, then, how she reacted when, at the age of 15, she found out her daughter was going to drop out of school in pursuit of a career in the game. "I actually stopped going to school because at some point I had a lot of problems with my parents," Oshoala told ESPN FC in May. "They wanted...