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Borussia Mönchengladbach's Lars Stindl has been named the Bundesliga's Player of the Month for December 2020. Robert Lewandowski, Nadiem Amiri, Vincenzo Grifo, Florian Wirtz and Thomas Müller were the other candidates. The official "Player of the Month" award has been created by DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga in cooperation with the Bundesliga's official licence partner EA SPORTS. The Bundesliga's 18 club captains, a panel of experts and fans cast their votes, with the winning player receiving an upgraded player card in…

German doctor, Mark Schmidt, faces a potential five-and-a-half-year prison sentence when a court rules on his involvement in an alleged international blood doping ring. Schmidt has been accused of masterminding the doping network, which was uncovered by authorities in 2019. Schmidt and four co-defendants, who have been accused of aiding him, were placed on trial last year with prosecutors accusing them of helping the athletes undergo blood transfusions. The doctor admitted during the trial that since 2012 he had…

Swiss Federal Criminal Court has denied FIFA access to case files associated with the investigation into its President Gianni Infantino and former attorney general Michael Lauber. Criminal proceedings were opened in July last year against Infantino over dealings between the FIFA President and Lauber. The case centres on undocumented meetings that Lauber and Infantino are alleged to have held in 2016 and 2017. Both have denied any wrongdoing, with Infantino insisting the meetings "were in no way secret and most…

Bruno Fernandes is grateful to all the fans across the world who voted for him to win the Premier League  Player of the Month Award. The Manchester United star broke Premier League Record and equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's Tally With Player of the Month Award ‘Thank you very much to every fan that voted for me. Three goals and four assists were a complete month,’ Fernandes said after receiving the award. Fernandes has been the main protagonist behind Manchester United’s recent success in the Premier League. The…

Gareth Bale’s future is uncertain as Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho said “not one second” has been spent talking about extending his season-long loan from Real Madrid. The 31-year-old’s second spell at Spurs has so fair failed to live up to expectations as a lack of fitness and form has prevented Bale from making an impact for Mourinho’s men. Bale has played just 45 minutes in the Premier League since November 8 and has been overlooked even as Tottenham’s bright start to the season has faltered in…

Brazil's football legend, Ronaldinho, has turned his attention to music after being released from jail in April since last year. In his first music video of 2021, the Brazilian is surrounded by half-naked ladies. According to the Sun of UK, Ronaldinho - who has recovered from coronavirus - plans to release eight songs in 2021. He has also managed to steal the show in the music video for Tropa do Bruxo's latest single. World Cup winner Ronaldinho even dug out one of his iconic Kangol hats for the occasion. In…

Wayne Rooney has officially retired as a player even as he sealed a two year coaching contract with Derby County. The former Manchester United ace has been hired by County on a permanent basis. The 35-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half year deal to take charge of the Rams until the summer of 2023. They are currently in the Championship relegation zone. And as a direct result of the appointment, Rooney has announced his decision to retire from playing with immediate effect to concentrate solely on the…

In a mark of solidarity no matter the situation, Rangers International Friday honoured their late teammate Ifeanyi George with prayers en-route Lagos for their match against MFM at the Temple on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes released set pictures where the players and officials gathered at the point where late George had lost his life in a ghastly motor accident to pray and observe a minute silence. "We stopped over at d spot (Evbobanosa) junction along Asaba-Benin road where our late attacking sensation,…

Paul Pogba has revealed that Manchester United are not at the same level as Premier League champions Liverpool just yet, ahead of the top-of-table clash at Anfield on Super Sunday. Although Pogba says his side can win their first Premier League trophy since 2013, the France midfielder believes their title credentials will be severely tested on Sunday. Speaking exclusively to Sky Sports, Pogba said: "We have improved a lot, we keep improving but we still have a very young team. "Obviously we cannot say now we are at…

Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, 'knows the level of player Celtic have' in Odsonne Edouard. The French striker has been linked with a move to the King Power. "There are lots of names linked with coming here," said Rodgers at his press conference ahead of Leicester City's clash with Southampton. read also:Ndidi’s coach moving for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard "I know Odsonne because I signed him for Celtic when he was there, so I know the level of player Celtic have. "I've said before that there won't…