Man Utd boss Moyes leaves Lewandowski to Chelsea

Manchester United boss David Moyes has told club chiefs to end their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski.

The Daily Star says United have been tracking him for 18 months and had an £18m bid rejected when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge.

But Moyes has told United bosses he doesn’t want another out-and-out striker.

A club source said: “Lewandowski has been a target but the new manager can’t see where he would fit into the team. Other areas of the squad need strengthening and so the manager has turned his back on Lewandowski so the manager has turned his back on Lewandowski once and for all."

Chelsea and Barcelona are also keen on Lewandowski, who denies reports he's committed to Bayern Munich.

How Super Eagles Onazi Chased A Robber And Hands Him Over To The Cops In Rome

Ahead of tomorrow's crucial match in Ethopia, one man making the headline and i am sure he will be on the pitch .Super Eagles/Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi is the talk of Rome after chasing down a robber and handing him over to local cops, Sugar Sport Reports.

There was no way the Nigerian star was going to let a local villain get away with stealing from a Rome tourist.

“I was having dinner with my brother near the Termini Station and there were some tourists sitting next to us,” Onazi told Lazio Style Radio after the story hit the headlines.

“I saw a boy and immediately felt due to his suspicious behaviour that he wanted to steal something. I didn’t even have time to tell my brother that he had already snatched the tourist’s wallet and run off.

“I noticed it, so I ran after him, but stayed on the other side of the street. I ran for 300 metres, the robber left the wallet under a car, but I saw him.

“I chased him down and brought him back to the restaurant, avoiding the ire of the people around there. I told the restaurant owner to call the police and we brought the wallet back to the lady. She was in tears and thanked me, as the wallet was full of money.

2014 world cup :Who will join Brazil in 2014 world cup

With the qualification campaign for the 2014 World Cup approaching its decisive stages, a number of teams will this week be looking to book their tickets for next year's tournament.

Hosts Brazil have already been joined by Asian representatives Japan, Australia, Iran and South Korea, European giants Netherlands and Italy, as well as USA, Costa Rica and Argentina.

Additionally, a number of nations from Africa, Europe, North America and South America can also seal qualification in the upcoming days.

In Group A of the Uefa qualifying campaign, Belgium are sitting in pole position to qualify for the 2014 World Cup, as a draw away against Croatia on Friday will be enough to see Marc Wilmots' star-studded squad through.

Elsewhere, Germany can secure top spot in Group C with a win over Republic of Ireland, while even a draw or a loss will suffice if second-placed Sweden fail to beat Austria.

In Group E, Switzerland are on the verge of qualifying for next year's competition, as a win over Albania would clinch top spot in their section. A draw could be enough for Ottmar Hitzfeld's man as well, but only if Iceland drop points against Cyprus, while defeat will only see them through if both Iceland and Slovenia fail to win.

Russia are the sole team from Group F that can qualify on Friday, but they will have to beat Luxembourg, while second-placed Portugal will have to lose against Israel in order for Fabio Capello and his men to seal their berth in Brazil.

Bosnia-Herzegovina will qualify for the World Cup from Group G if they beat Liechtenstein on Friday and Greece are beaten by Slovakia in Piraeus.

Finally, in Group I, reigning world champions Spain will seal the deal with a win over Belarus at Palma de Mallorca on Friday.

In South America, Colombia can wrap up qualification on Friday if they bag at least one point against Chile on Friday, while even a loss will do the trick if the game between Uruguay and Ecuador does not end in a draw.

Chile, meanwhile, will qualify with a win over the Colombians. Furthermore, the winner of the game betweenUruguay and Ecuador in Quito will advance, too.

In the Concacaf, Honduras can become the third team to qualify if they beat Costa Rica on Friday and Panama fail to beat Mexico.

Finally, this weekend also marks the first legs of the African play-offs, with Burkina Faso hosting Algeria, Cote d'Ivoire taking on Senegal, Ethiopia versus Nigeria, Tunisia against Cameroon and Ghana locking horns with Egypt.

Oceania representative New Zealand and Asian side Jordan will be closely monitoring the action in North- and South-America respectively, with the Intercontinental play-offs taking place in November.


NATIONS ALREADY QUALIFIED FOR 2014 WORLD CUP


TEAM CONFEDERATION LAST APPEARANCE BEST PERFORMANCE
Brazil        Conmebol 2010     Winners
Argentina  Conmebol 2010     Winners
Netherlands   Uefa 2010       Runners-up
Italy            Uefa 2010       Winners
Japan     Afc 2010        Round of 16
Australia   Afc 2010    Round of 16
Iran      Afc 2006      Group stage
South Korea    Afc 2010     Fourth place
Costa Rica   Concacaf 2006    Round of 16
USA    Concacaf 2010    Third place
Culled from goal.com

Jack Wilshere dimisses Manchester United Starlet playing for England

Jack Wilshere believes Manchester United starlet Adnan Januzaj should not be allowed to play for England.

The 18-year-old scored twice during his first Premier League start against Sunderland, while Roy Hodgson has revealed the Football Association is monitoring the situation of the Belgium-born midfielder.

Januzaj is also eligible for Croatia, Albania and Serbia but Wilshere has dismissed the idea of the midfielder playing next to him at Wembley.

"No, for me, if you are English, you are English, and you play for England," Wilshere told reporters. "The only people who should play for England are English people.

"If you've lived in England for five years, for me, it doesn't make you English. You shouldn't play. It doesn't mean you can play for that country.

"If I went to Spain and lived there for five years, I'm not going to play for Spain. For me an English player should play for England really."

Wilshere also believes a national team manager should also be from the same country, before highlighting the impact Fabio Capello had on his international career.

He added: "I think it's better if there is an Englishman [in charge], but don't get me wrong, Fabio Capello did a lot for my England career.

"He brought me here, gave me my debut and stuck with me form a young age, so he was a good manager as well."

Casillas back as Real look for European response

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Madrid (AFP)Bernabeu in nearly nine months when Los Blancos host FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Casillas has lost his place in the side to Diego Lopez since breaking a bone in his hand in January, but coach Carlo Ancelotti has opted to play the Spanish number one in the Champions League and Copa del Rey.
The 32-year-old has played just 15 minutes of competitive action so far this season after being forced off with a rib injury early in Madrid's 6-1 win away to Galatasaray on matchday one, but has recovered in time to take his place between the posts against the Danish champions.
Despite their incredible start to their European campaign, Madrid are under some pressure to bounce back from their 1-0 derby defeat to Atletico Madrid on Saturday.
That result left Ancelotti's men five points behind Atletico and Barcelona in La Liga and the Italian's tactics and substitutions were heavily criticised after Real created little of note against their city rivals.

However, Cristiano Ronaldo defended his new boss afterwards and said the responsibility lies with the players to perform better.
"There are new players and new ideas, but the coach is doing a phenomenal job," he told reporters.
"He is a great person and a great coach. This doesn't have anything to do with him, the responsibility is ours.
"I don't think we are doing so badly, we have only lost one game, but hopefully we can improve."
Gareth Bale has been left out of Ancelotti's 21-man squad for the game.

NIGERIAN PLAYERS EURO ROUND UP

ENGLAND
Mikel Obi played only 45 minutes in Chelsea’s 1-1 away draw against Tottenham on Saturday. Mikel scored last weekend against Fulham but was sacrificed at the beginning of the second half as Chelsea chased an equalizer, which they got through John Terry in the 65th minute. Mikel had 88% pass accuracy from 37 touches on the ball. He also committed one foul.


Victor Anichebe and his West Brom teammates surprised many by beating reigning champions Manchester United 2-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday. Anichebe was a bother all afternoon to Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Evans. The Nigerian had 61% pass accuracy from 47 touches on the ball. He also committed one foul.

Victor Moses was also part of the Liverpool team that won 3-1 away at Sunderland to go up to second position. Moses played all 90 minutes as the Reds heaped further misery on the manager-less Black Cats on Sunday at the Stadium of Light.

Peter Odemwingie started his first league game for Cardiff City away to Fulham on Saturday and the newly promoted side won 2-1 to bolster their position on the league table. Odemwingie who scored his first Cardiff goal against West Ham in the English League Cup lasted 81 minutes before Craig Bellamy replaced him. Odemwingie had 80% pass accuracy from 53 touches of the ball. He successfully completed three dribbles and had two goal attempts.

Sone Aluko was also on for 90 minutes as Hull City gained a 1-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday as the Tigers notched up a second consecutive league victory. Aluko had another impressive afternoon, making 89% of his passes from 41 touches on the ball. He also put in some defensive work by committing two fouls though he had two attempts on goal.
FRANCE
Vincent Enyeama kept another clean sheet for Lille to make it six clean sheets in eight league appearances. Lille were held to a 0-0 draw away to Lyon on Saturday.


The Super Eagles number one made only one save in the match. Lille are now up to fourth in Ligue 1.
BELGIUM




Imoh Ezekiel(pictured) scored his fourth league goal on Sunday as Standard Liege crushed Cercle Brugge 5-0 away. Ezekiel as is now his custom scored his side’s first goal in the ninth minute through an acrobatic scissor kick. Michy Batshuayi added two goals towards the end of the second half.

Standard Liege are flying at the moment with nine wins out of nine with just two goals conceded.

Michael Uchebo started the match for Cercle but was replaced in the 68th minute by Luis Van Eeno.
UKRAINE




Brown Ideye saw a red card in the 51st minute for Dynamo Kiev in their 2-2 away draw with Vorskla. At the time of Ideye’s red card, Kiev were down 2-1.

Lukman Haruna was called off the bench in the 71st minute and got the much needed equaliser in the 91st minute. The Nigerian swiveled in the box and hit a left-footed half volley that crept in off the post to give his team a share of the points. Dynamo Kiev are fifth on the league table with 18 points from 11 matches.

Michael Babatunde played all 90 minutes for Volyn but could not add to his two league goals as they lost 2-0 away to Zorya. Volyn remain in 12th position.
TURKEY


John Utaka scored his second league goal and helped Sivasspor to a 4-2 away win over Elazigspor on Sunday. Utaka scored in the 17th minute to make it 2-0 to the away side and record his second league goal after his transfer from Montpellier.

Emmanuel Emenike came on as an 82nd minute substitute for Pierre Webo but the Nigerian’s wait for a league goal continues. Joseph Yobo is still absent due to an injury.

Bursaspor with Taye Taiwo were held 0-0 at home by Akhisar Belediyespor last Friday while Godfrey Oboabona continued his wait for his debut as his team, Caykur Rizespor held Galatasaray 1-1 to continue their impressive start to the season. Uche Kalu was not listed for the encounter.
SPAIN



Nosa Igiebor's first league goal was the winner on Sunday for Real Betis as they beat high-flying Villarreal 1-0. Igiebor scored the only goal of the encounter in the 36th minute when he shot past Guillermo Sara, after the goalkeeper had parried Joan Verdu’s shot.

Ikechukwu Uche started for the Yellow Submarine for the first time and was replaced in the 69th minute by Jeremy Perbet. Uche has scored one goal this season.

Uche had a left-footed shot attempt from a difficult angle which was saved in the 10th minute and two minutes afterwards, Igiebor had his first attempt at goal which missed the target.

Igiebor had another chance in the 49th minute but his shot from outside the box was blocked.

Villarreal are fourth with 14 points from seven games while Betis are up to 11th position with eight points.

Ramon Azeez made his second substitute appearance for Almeria as he came on for Soriano in the 62nd minute in their 2-0 home loss to Barcelona. The former U-21 captain had played just 17 minutes previously.
DENMARK


Izunna Uzochukwu scored for FC Midtjylland in their 1-1 away draw against OB Odense on Sunday. It was Uzochukwu’s first league goal in eight league appearances.

Midtjylland finished the match with four Nigerians on the pitch – Uzochukwu, Sylvester Igboun, Ebere Onuachu and Rilwan Hassan, who made his first appearance for the club.
NORWAY




Daniel Chima (pictured) scored for Molde in their 1-1 away draw to Haugesund on Sunday to record his eighth league goal in 23 appearances. Emmanuel Ekpo also played for Molde and received a yellow card in the 75th minute.

Aaron Olanare also scored for Sarpsborg 08 in their 2-1 home defeat to Rosenborg for whom Daniel Chimascored. Olanare scored in the 43rd minute while Chibuike equalized in the 72nd. Pal Andre Helland got the winner for Rosenborg in the 74th minute.

Sevilla fans seek for Girl friend for Chelsea star Marko Marin

Sevilla fans are trying to find a local girlfriend for on-loan Chelsea star Marko Marin. Fans hope if Marin can find love in the city, he'll opt to settle down in Spain. Supporters were inspired by the fact that Sevilla captain Ivan Rakitic married a local girl and has settled down in the city despite offers to move to other European clubs. Sevilla coach Unai Emery said: "Marin is an incredible talent and plays at a breakneck speed. He is a player who makes the difference."

President Jonathan honours Nigerian athlete, Blessing Okagbare

President Jonathan today September 11th honoured Africa's fastest woman, Blessing Okagbare. The Olympic and world Athletics Championship medalist was rewarded for her impressive performance at the recently concluded 2013 World Athletic Championship in Moscow. Blessing won the silver medal in the long jump and also placed third in the Women’s 200m race.

President Jonathan said Blessing, who is Africa's 100m record holder, and her coach would be considered for national honours and announced a cash gift of N3 million for her and N3.5million for her coach.

Full list of MTV Video Awards Nominees out

The likes of Justin Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis leads in nominees for this year edition of MTV Music Video Awards, which will be held on August 25Brooklyn, New York.
Duo of Justin Timberlake and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis  lead this year nominees in six different categories,including Video of the Year. This is first term that Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will be nominated for MTV Video Music Awards.
MTV Video Music Awards 2013 – selected nominations list:
Video of the Year
Justin Timberlake, ‘Mirrors’
Bruno Mars, ‘Locked Out of Heaven‘
Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell and T.I., ‘Blurred Lines’
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz, ‘Thrift Shop’
Taylor Swift, ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’
Best Male Video
Justin Timberlake, ‘Mirrors’
Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell, ‘Blurred Lines’
Bruno Mars, ‘Locked Out of Heaven’
Ed Sheeran, ‘Lego House’
Kendrick Lamar, ‘Swimming Pools’
Best Female Video
Rihanna feat. Mikky Ekko, ‘Stay’
Taylor Swift, ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’
Miley Cyrus, ‘We Can’t Stop’
P!nk feat. Nate Ruess, ‘Just Give Me A Reason’
Demi Lovato, ‘Heart Attack’
Artist to Watch
Twenty One Pilots, ‘Holding On To You’
Zedd Feat. Foxes, ‘Clarity’
Austin Mahone, ‘What About Love’
The Weeknd, ‘Wicked Games’
Iggy Azalea, ‘Work’
Best Collaboration
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z, ‘Suit & Tie’
Pitbull feat. Christina Aguilera, ‘Feel This Moment’
Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding, ‘I Need Your Love’
Robin Thicke feat. T.I. and Pharrell, ‘Blurred Lines’
P!nk feat. Nate Ruess, ‘Just Give Me A Reason’
Best Pop Video
Bruno Mars, ‘Locked Out of Heaven’
Justin Timberlake, ‘Mirrors’
fun., ‘Carry On’
Miley Cyrus, ‘We Can’t Stop’
Selena Gomez, ‘Come and Get It’
Best Hip-Hop Video
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton, ‘Can’t Hold Us’
Drake, ‘Started From The Bottom’
Kendrick Lamar, ‘Swimming Pools’
A$AP Rocky feat. Drake, 2 Chainz & Kendrick Lamar, ‘F**kin Problems’
J. Cole feat. Miguel, ‘Power Trip’
Best Rock Video
Imagine Dragons, ‘Radiocative’
Fall Out Boy Fall Out Boy, ‘My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)’
Mumford & Sons Mumford & Sons, ‘I Will Wait’
30 Seconds to Mars Thirty Seconds to Mars, ‘Up in the Air’
Best Video With A Social Message
Kelly Clarkson, ‘People Like Us’
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, ‘Same Love’
Snoop Lion, ‘No Guns Allowed’
Miguel, ‘Candles in the Sun’
Beyoncé, ‘I Was Here’

CAN MAN U AND ARSENAL SIGN FELLAINI

Manchester United and Arsenal have one month to sign Everton star Marouane Fellaini.

The £23.5million buy-out clause in Fellaini’s Everton ­contract expires on August 14.

Fellaini still has three years remaining on his Everton deal and the Goodison Park club will demand more than £30m for the 25-year-old once his clause has expired.

It was former Everton boss David Moyes, now in charge at United, who insisted on the deadline when the buy-out clause was negotiated into ­Fellaini’s 2011 contract ­extension. Having lost Joleon Lescott to Manchester City at the end of the 2009 summer transfer window, Moyes wanted to make sure Everton would not be left in a similar position and would have time to replace ­Fellaini