Griezmann
23 Nov
Atletico coach Diego Simeone was able to celebrate his 700th match in charge of the club with a 2-1 La Liga comeback win over Alaves on Saturday. Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth's goals helped Atletico come from behind to triumph after Jon Guridi sent Alaves ahead with an early penalty. The win took Atletico provisionally…
30 Sep
France's 2018 World Cup-winning star Antoine Griezmann on Monday announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a 10-year career with his country. "It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life," France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X. The Atletico Madrid forward made his…
15 May
Antoine Griezmann secured Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0 triumph at Getafe on Wednesday in La Liga. Diego Simeone's side ensured they would finish in the top four and therefore reach Europe's top competition for the 12th consecutive season. Inspired by France international Griezmann, the Rojiblancos romped to victory…
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Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was sent off for the first time in his 866-match career on Tuesday, seeing a straight red for a last-man foul on Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong. The 38-year-old rushed out of the box in typical fashion 18 minutes in to the German Cup last 16 clash, taking out an advancing…
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The United States voiced opposition Tuesday to any Israeli permanent base-building in the Gaza Strip after The New York Times reported an acceleration of construction by the Israeli military. The State Department said it could not confirm the report in the newspaper, which said that its analysis of satellite imagery showed stepped-up base construction accompanied…
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The Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, has reiterated the organisation's commitment to advancing local content development in Nigeria's energy sector and driving sustainable growth of the industry. According to a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, Kyari disclosed this at the ongoing 13th…
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The Seme-Krake Border Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has identified and arrested two officers for misconduct and maltreatment of civilians as seen in a recent viral video. The Seme Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Kolade Kayode, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Command, assuring that the officers; Superintendent of Customs, TA Inemugha, and…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed disappointment over an allegation by activist Omoyele Sowore that it was covering the identity of the promoters of the recovered 753 duplexes in the Lokogoma district of Abuja. EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, in a statement, said Sowore was undermining the efforts of the agency after achieving…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reminded the public of the ban on imported frozen chicken, turkey, and catfish. The agency, which made this known during a sensitisation programme at the Kado Fish Market, Abuja, said the ban not only affects the importation of such items but also the…