Ademola Lookman Stands Out with a Goal in Atalanta’s 3-2 Loss to Real Madrid

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8 months ago

December 11, 2024

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Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman shone brightly in their Champions League clash against Real Madrid, earning the Man of the Match award despite his side falling to a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday night.

The 26-year-old Nigerian international found the net in the 65th minute, giving Atalanta a fighting chance after trailing 3-1.

Lookman’s strike was a moment of sheer determination, showcasing his pace, precision, and composure in front of goal.

However, Real Madrid’s firepower proved decisive. Goals from their star trio—Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior—sealed the victory for the Spanish giants.

Mbappé, known for his blistering speed, opened the scoring with a clinical finish, while Bellingham, who has been in scintillating form since joining Madrid, added another with a confident strike.

Vinícius Júnior, continuing his rise as one of the most dangerous forwards in Europe, scored Madrid’s third to further solidify their lead.

Despite the loss, Lookman’s efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Since joining Atalanta, he has shown consistent quality, contributing important goals and dynamic play.

The former RB Leipzig and Leicester City player has also been crucial for Nigeria’s national team, particularly in recent AFCON qualifiers.

Atalanta’s journey in the Champions League continues, as they prepare for their final two group-stage matches.

They will host Austrian side Sturm Graz and then face a challenging away trip to Barcelona.

In Serie A, they currently occupy ninth place with 11 points, and Lookman’s form will be key as they aim to climb the domestic standings and progress in Europe.

Mbappé Says He’s Fired Up to Achieve Big Things with Real Madrid This Season

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18 hours ago

August 5, 2025

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Kylian Mbappé has his sights set on greatness as he begins a new chapter with Real Madrid. The 26-year-old forward, now wearing the number 10 shirt, shared his excitement ahead of the season in a post on Instagram Monday evening.

“New season. Hungry to do something great,” he wrote, rallying Madrid fans with a confident “Let’s go all together, Madridistas. Hala Madrid.” After making a high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain last year, Mbappé has quickly cemented himself as a key figure under Carlo Ancelotti.

He’ll be taking charge of penalty duties this season and will be expected to deliver, following a stellar performance last year where he scored 44 goals and picked up both the Pichichi and Golden Boot awards.

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Nduka Promises To Make Nigeria Proud Ahead of CHAN Game With Senegal

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19 hours ago

August 5, 2025

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Home-based Super Eagles defender Junior Nduka has promised to give his all for Nigeria as the team prepares to clash with Senegal on Tuesday in the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) group stage. The Remo Stars player expressed confidence in the squad and said they’re determined to make the country proud, just like the D’Tigress and Super Falcons recently did.

The D’Tigress claimed the AfroBasket title after a strong win against Mali in the final held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, while the Super Falcons edged out Morocco 3-2 to lift the WAFCON trophy.

Speaking during a press briefing in Zanzibar ahead of the match, Nduka said, “Nigerians expect a lot from us, especially with the way our athletes have been performing across different sports. We’ll do our best to build on that success and not disappoint them.”

He added that the recent victories by the women’s basketball and football teams are a motivation, and the team is fired up to bring more joy to the country.

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Bruno Fernandes Says Man United Are Lazy and Need Better Players

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2 days ago

August 4, 2025

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Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes didn’t hold back after their 2-2 draw with Everton in the Premier League Summer Series, calling out his teammates for being “a little lazy” on the pitch.

Fernandes gave United the lead with a penalty, but Everton quickly hit back through Iliman Ndiaye. Mason Mount then curled in a second for United, only for the Toffees to level again when Amad Diallo accidentally deflected the ball into his own net during a defensive mix-up.

Speaking after the game, Fernandes admitted the team wasn’t at their best. “We were a bit lazy today,” he said. “And when you’re lazy, it can cost you.”

He also stressed the need for reinforcements ahead of the new season, saying United need more depth and quality in the squad. “We clearly need more competition,” Fernandes said. “Better players push everyone to improve, and I think that’s what the club is working on.”