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Lookman and Gasperini Make Peace After Juventus Win
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini and Ademola Lookman seem to have patched things up after sharing a hug during La Dea’s 4-0 win over Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday.
Their relationship had been tense since last month when Lookman missed a penalty in a Champions League match against Club Brugge. Things got worse when Lookman ignored Gasperini after being substituted in the following game against Empoli.
Lookman, who scored Atalanta’s fourth goal against Juventus, was substituted 10 minutes before the end and hugged Gasperini on the sideline, signaling that the tension might be over.
“When a group spends 300 days together each year, disagreements happen,” Gasperini said after the match. He praised Lookman’s growth, saying the winger has become a better player by understanding the team dynamic.
“He used to play more individually, but now he’s more connected with the team. Lookman made Atalanta better, and Atalanta made him better. I’m convinced he could become the captain before the season ends,” Gasperini added.
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“Our Game Plan Worked”: Frank Onyeka on Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Victory
Nigerian player Frank Onyeka speaks on the recent match of the Super Eagles against Tunisia and shares what made the difference in our victory at AFCON 2025.
While interviewed, the player stated “I think our game plan worked really well. The way we pressed them high didn’t give them any chance to play, so that is what made the difference.”
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Super Eagles Star Calvin Bassey Opens Up on Nearly Walking Away from Football
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
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CAF Fines Egypt $5,000 Over Post-Match Media Violation After Zimbabwe Clash
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
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