NFF Slams N11.65m Fine On Giwa

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Giwa FC has been slammed a fine of N11.65m for breaching a number of statutes of the League Management Company.

Arising from the meeting of its Disciplinary Committee at its headquarters in Abuja, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decided that the Jos-based club would pay a fine of N10,000,000 to the LMC, in line with rule B13. 25 of the NPFL Frame Work and Rules, the sum of N650,000 to offset the expenses of the match officials to the LMC and the sum of N1, 000,000 to offset the expenses incurred by Enyimba FC , their opponents in the NPFL Week 18 game.

Tottenham hold talks with AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen

Vincent Janssen to Tottenham

Sky Sports have given an update on Wednesday concerning Tottenham’s attempts to sign the in-demand Dutch striker of the moment: Vincent Janssen.

The 21-year-old forward had an amazing 2015-16 season for AZ Alkmaar where he scored 25 goals in 34 games in the Dutch top flight.

Arsenal: Jamie Vardy latest; Bundesliga full-back linked; 24-year-old set for City?

In recent seasons, Arsenal are often leaving transfer business till the latter stages of the transfer window, with Mesut Ozil, Danny Welbeck and Per Mertersacker notable examples of deadline day deals.  Yet, with one signing confirmed, another is on the brink.

It emerged on Friday night that Arsenal’s interest in Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy was progressing fast.  AsBBC Sport reported, Arsenal triggered Vardy’s £20 million release clause and talks between the clubs have moved forward since.

The Evening Standard suggest Vardy has completed a medical this weekend and terms have been sealed with a £120,000 contract in the offing. Arsenal are key to wrap up the deal before he leaves for the Euros with England, so this transfer may be a question of when, not if.

Olivier Giroud looking forward to Vardy competition

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Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud believes Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy would be a fantastic addition to the Gunners squad.

Oliver Giroud has told Sky Sports that he is looking forward to the competing for a place in the starting eleven with Jamie Vardy and that the Englishman wants to join the club.

Giroud is one of the players whose position at Arsenal could be under threat from the arrival of England forward Vardy.

Dr Eva Carneiro's legal battle with Chelsea and Jose Mourinho finally set to reach conclusion

on Monday morning, in the nondescript confines of Croydon’s London South Employment  Tribunal, the longest-running saga of the season will reach its climax.

Almost 10 months since Chelsea drew with Swansea City on the opening day of the Premier League’s most extraordinary campaign, the world is poised to learn how Eva Carneiro lost her job as their first-team doctor and whether she is entitled to hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation.

CONFIRMED: Rafa Benitez to stay Newcastle manager with new three-year deal agreed

Newcastle United have confirmed Rafa Benitez will stay on as manager despite relegation from the Premier League, signing a new three-year deal in the process.

The Spaniard was appointed Magpies boss on March 11, being presented with 10 games to keep the Tyneside club in the top flight.

With three wins and four draws he failed in his task, although it has been suggested since relegation that Benitez was keen to remain in charge

Arsenal price up 12-goal striker, Aston Villa Frenchman stays in England, Mourinho has first target

REAL MADRID look set to land Juventus striker Alvaro Morata, although he could be off to Arsenal during the summer transfer window.

As of now, the Spanish starlet has publicly said he's happy to play for the Bianconeri in the future, though rumours indicate he could be leaving Serie A.

Real Madrid, whom the 23-year-old played for from 2010 to 2014, seem set to re-acquire their former starlet by paying a €30m buy-back clause to the Old Lady.

Arsenal are reportedly ready to then pay €60m to Los Blancos to sign the Spanish striker and secure his services for the next Premier League season.

During this past campaign, Morata recorded 12 goals and as many assists in 47 appearance in all competitions, including scoring the lone goal in Juventus's 1-0 victory over AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final.