Manchester United to Face Pompey in Nigeria

Written by Kevin Johnson-Azuara | June 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

In a dress rehearsal of this year’s Community Shield match-up, current European Champions and two-time defending Premier League champions, Manchester United, will take on FA Cup holders Porthsmouth FC in an exhibition game at the 60,000 National Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria on Sunday, July 27.” Our own research has shown Nigeria is home to our fourth largest fan base–some 13.6 million supporters–so this is an opportunity for us to say thank you to those fans,” United chief executive David Gill told a news conference.

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Claude Makélélé Sinda -Chelsea’s Star Defensive Midfielder

Written by Shirlene Alusa-Brown | April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Claude Makelele Sinda is a defensive midfielder for Chelsea F.C. in the Barclay Premiere League. He is known as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in the game. The position has since earned the nickname “The Makélélé Role,”. A consistent defender, he has enabled his teamates to move the ball forward with great success. » Read more…

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