Mikel Obi’s New Club Tianjin TEDA, Suffer Defeat On His Debut

Super Eagles captain and Tianjin TEDA newly signed defensive midfielder , Mikel John Obi was in action for the first time for his new club in a friendly against Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday, though the game ended in 2-1 defeat in favour of the Germans.

Cristiano Ronaldo named FIFA footballer of the year

 

Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the FIFA footballer of the year in The Best awards ceremony held in Zurich, Switzerland.

Neymar Reveals How Lionel Messi Saved His Football Career From Collapse (Must Read!!!)

Neymar has revealed that Lionel Messi takes the credits for jump-starting his Barcelona career in 2013.

The forward moved from Santos to FC Barcelona that year,

Mustafi ruled out for three weeks with hamstring injury

The Germany international defender, who joined the club from Valencia in the summer, is set for a prolonged period on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring problem

How Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng ended Yaya Toure's reign as goals trump gold

The Gabon forward was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday, ending the Ivorian legend's four-year reign

Examining the NFF’s 5.9 billion Naira budget for 2016 Examining the NFF’s 5.9 billion Naira budget for 2016

Anyone who wants to spend $30 million on football must have more than $30 million otherwise it should not be called a budget. Budgeting is making sure you are spending less than you are bringing in and planning for the short and long term.

The Nigeria Football Federation just released a budget proposal of N5.9 billion, which is about $30 million.

Top 10 biggest spending clubs in the summer transfer market

Barcelona have splashed more cash than anyone in Europe thus far, with Liverpool second, Real Madrid third and Chelsea in fifth

Barcelona have spent more on transfers this summer than any other club in Europe thanks to the arrivals of Luis Suarez & Co.

The Blaugrana have had a busy close season, signing Claudio Bravo and Marc-Andre ter Stegen in goal, Jeremy Mathieu and Thomas Vermalen in defence, Ivan Raiktic in midfield and the Uruguayan up front.

Their total summer spending is