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Fighting for love is easy, its learning to surrender to a losing battle and leaving that's hard

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Real Madrid will receive at least €2.5m in FIFA compensation after Khedira picked up a serious knee injury while on int'l duty with Germany.

Real Madrid will receive at least €2.5m in FIFA compensation after Khedira picked up a serious knee injury while on int'l duty with Ge...

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Derby County sign midfielder Kalifa Cisse on a two-month contract, reports BBC Radio Derby.

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FIFA’s Club Protection Programme was introduced in June 2012. Dean Ashton's injury occurred in August 2006

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West Ham have prepared a 'Writ' seeking £10.5m in compensation from FA & Ashton filed his claim for work injury compensation

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Top 10 teams who failed to qualify for the World Cup

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With France on the brink of a play-off exit against 
Ukraine, Goal examines the greatest sides who faltered in their bid to 
compete on the game's grandest stage</div>
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<img alt="" height="277" src="http://u.goal.com/341400/341475_heroa.jpg" style="border: 1px solid black;" width="400"><br><br>The
 1970s were a dark period for the England national team, as they failed 
to progress to a single major tournament between 1970 and 1980. The most
 notable let-down was missing out on the 1974 World Cup in West Germany.
 Requiring a win against Poland in their final qualifying match in 
London, England could only manage a 1-1 draw as goalkeeper Jan 
Tomaszewki – labelled as a "clown" before the game by a certain Brian 
Clough – performed miracles to deny Sir Alf Ramsey's men.<br><br>
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 a spell of disappointment in the aftermath of the 1978 World Cup, where
 they had finished runners-up, an exciting new generation of Dutch 
youngsters burst onto the scene in the mid-1980s that included the 
brilliant Marco van Basten (pictured), Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit and 
Rob de Wit. However, the <em>Oranje</em> lost their World Cup play-off to neighbours Belgium on away goals after a late effort from Georges Grun in the second leg.

With France on the brink of a play-off exit against Ukraine, Goal examines the greatest sides who faltered in their bid to compete on the...

4:34 PM +

Top 10 teams who failed to qualify for the World Cup

With France on the brink of a play-off exit against Ukraine, Goal examines the greatest sides who faltered in their bid to compete on the...

4:33 PM +

Bendtner: I want to play for Real Madrid or Barcelona next

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When asked where he could see himself playing next 
following Denmark's friendly victory over Norway, the Arsenal striker 
revealed he is looking to join one of Spain's giants</div>
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<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/denmark/12992/nicklas-bendtner?ICID=CP_94" target="_blank">Nicklas Bendtner</a> has revealed he wants a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona when he leaves <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/england/94/arsenal" target="_blank">Arsenal</a>.<br><br>Bendtner
 attempted to leave the Emirates Stadium in the summer having fallen out
 of favour with Arsene Wenger, but is now training with the first team 
again as back-up for Olivier Giroud.<br><br>And the 25-year-old, who has
 previously faced criticism for perceived arrogance, also insisted he 
does not consider money to be the most important factor when choosing a 
new club.<br><br>When asked whether he 'chases the money', Bendtner told <em>Politiken</em>: "I do not. It is the sport that is the most important. I'm going somewhere where I know I can be happy to play.

When asked where he could see himself playing next following Denmark's friendly victory over Norway, the Arsenal striker revealed h...

4:31 PM +

Blatter was disrespectful to Ronaldo, says Pedro

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The Spain international has backed the Real Madrid 
star in his dispute with the Fifa chief, while denying he could quit 
Camp Nou after losing his place in recent weeks</div>
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<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/spain/125/barcelona-news?ICID=PP_90_TN_32" target="_blank">Barcelona</a> attacker <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/spain/20483/pedro?ICID=CP_125" target="_blank">Pedro</a> feels Fifa president Sepp Blatter crossed a line when he appeared to mock <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/spain/124/real-madrid-news?ICID=PP_20483_TN_33" target="_blank">Real Madrid</a>'s <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/portugal/1945/c-ronaldo?ICID=CP_124" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> in late October.<br><br>The
 77-year-old jokingly described Ronaldo as "a commander on the field of 
play" before suggesting the Portuguese "spends more time at the 
hairdresser" when stating his preference for Lionel Messi.<br><br>While 
Pedro acknowledges the Swiss is likely to have his personal favourite 
players within the game, he insists he went too far with his comments on
 this occasion.<br><br>"I didn't like what Blatter did, his behaviour was uncalled for," Pedro was quoted as saying by <em>Marca</em>.<br><br>"You have to be respectful. <br>

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4:29 PM +

Xavi: Messi faces a fight for Ballon d'Or

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The veteran midfielder insists his team-mate remains 
the world's best player but admits the "stratospheric" achievements of 
Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery pose a threat</div>
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<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/spain/125/barcelona-news?ICID=HP_TN_32" target="_blank">Barcelona</a> midfielder <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/spain/1310/xavi?ICID=CP_125" target="_blank">Xavi</a> believes <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/argentina/8012/messi?ICID=CP_125" target="_blank">Lionel Messi</a> faces stiff competition for this year's Ballon d'Or year due to the impressive performances of <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/portugal/1945/c-ronaldo?ICID=CP_124" target="_blank">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>, <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/france/6241/franck-rib%C3%A9ry?ICID=CP_148" target="_blank">Franck Ribery</a> and <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/netherlands/30771/arjen-robben?ICID=CP_148" target="_blank">Arjen Robben</a> in 2013.<br><br>The
 Argentina international has won the past four editions of the 
prestigious individual award and is once more one of the favourites to 
emerge victorious this year, despite struggling with injuries for much 
of the current season.<br><br>However, while he maintains Messi is still
 the world's best player, Xavi believes the 26-year-old could struggle 
to seal a fifth-straight prize based on the form of rival players this 
year.

The veteran midfielder insists his team-mate remains the world's best player but admits the "stratospheric" achievements o...

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Moller: Germany have a huge chance to win World Cup

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The former Schalke and Borussia Dortmund star is 
optimistic about the Nationalelf's chances in Brazil provided the 
players can give their all</div>
Andreas Moller has little doubt that <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/germany/18/germany" target="_blank">Germany</a> can go all the way at next year's World Cup if the players head to Brazil with the belief they can win.<br><br>The <em>Nationalelf</em>
 were last crowned world champions in 1990 when they beat Argentina 1-0 
courtesy of a strike from Andreas Brehme and Moller believes the current
 side can improve on 2010's third-placed finish next summer.<br><br>"The
 very fact Germany are considered contenders for the trophy again is 
already a big plus. It's not always been the case, but at the moment 
we're competitive with the world's biggest footballing nations," Moller 
told the official Fifa website.<br><br>"In my opinion the greatest danger is from within, as it were, if the players don't summon up everything they have.

The former Schalke and Borussia Dortmund star is optimistic about the Nationalelf's chances in Brazil provided the players can give...

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Cameroon revive spirit of golden era as Cote d'Ivoire stars face final chance for success

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After years of disarray, the Indomitable Lions are 
back on the world map, while the Elephants still need to convince their 
fans ahead of Brazil 2014
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<a href="http://www.goal.com/en-za/teams/cameroon/463/cameroon">Cameroon</a> and <a href="http://www.goal.com/en-za/teams/c%C3%B4te-divoire/770/ivory-coast">Cote D'Ivoire </a>are the latest African teams to qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil after Nigeria booked their place on Saturday.<br><br>While
 both sides overcame strong opposition in the form of Tunisia and 
Senegal in their play-off fixtures, there are contrasting moods 
surrounding the success of each side in reaching the 2014 finals: while 
Cameroon - reunited with Samuel Eto'o - may be showing glimpses of their
 old selves, Didier Drogba and the Elephants are yet to fully convince 
supporters they have what it takes to more than just make up the numbers
 next summer.<br><br>The Indomitable Lions defeated Tunisia 4-1 in 
brilliant fashion during the second leg of their playoff, arousing 
all-night partying across the streets of the central African nation.<br><br>Jubilant
 supporters trooping out of the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde on 
Sunday could still recall how gloomy the atmosphere was at the same 
venue on October 8, 2005 when their team was held to a 1-1 draw by 
another north African side, Egypt, which gifted Cote d'Ivoire a spot at 
the 2006 tournament in the final matchday of qualifying.<br>

Cameroon revive spirit of golden era as Cote d'Ivoire stars face final chance for success

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Scolari slams Mourinho over Neymar comments

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The Selecao coach believes the Chelsea boss was 
simply using the media to give him the upper hand over Barcelona when he
 criticised the Brazil star for diving</div>
<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/brazil/209/brazil" target="_blank">Brazil</a> boss <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/brazil/2205/luiz-felipe-scolari/national?ICID=CP_209" target="_blank">Felipe Scolari</a> has hit out at <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/brazil/29839/neymar?ICID=CP_125" target="_blank">Chelsea</a> manager <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/portugal/2852/jos%C3%A9-mourinho?ICID=CP_96" target="_blank">Jose Mourinho</a> over his recent comments about <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/spain/125/barcelona-news?ICID=HP_TN_32" target="_blank">Barcelona</a> attacker <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/brazil/29839/neymar?ICID=CP_125" target="_blank">Neymar</a>.<br>
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Mourinho
 accused Neymar of diving in the wake of Barcelona's Champions League 
win over Celtic after the Brazilian was involved in an incident which 
saw Hoops midfielder Scott Brown shown a straight red card.<br>
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Scolari
 has criticised the Portuguese for his remarks, claiming the former Real
 Madrid boss is just trying to influence the media and referees ahead of
 any potential meeting with Barca this season.<br>
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"Every manager likes to use the media to their own benefit and Mourinho is doing just that," Scolari told <i>The Guardian</i>.<br>

The Selecao coach believes the Chelsea boss was simply using the media to give him the upper hand over Barcelona when he criticised the...

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'His biggest performance came on Saturday' - Goal's World Player of the Week Yuya Osako

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The Kashima Antlers striker was the catalyst behind 
Japan's comeback against the Netherlands as he continued his blistering 
season</div>
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<td bgcolor="#eeeeee" style="text-align: center;"><strong>72</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 42.5%;"><strong><span><span>Japan</span></span></strong></td>
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<span><span><span><br />Japan looked to be dead and buried on 
Saturday night but a fine second half comeback, inspired by Yuya Osako, 
salvaged a draw and provided the platform for the striker to enhance his
 growing reputation.<br /><br />The 23-year-old found the back of the net 
and also showed the creative side to his game by setting up the 
equaliser, making him our World Player of the Week.<br /><br /><strong>Goal's</strong>
 Dan Orlowitz said: "The Kashima Antlers striker is tied for third in 
the J-League goalscoring charts with 18 strikes this season, but his 
biggest performance may have come on Saturday afternoon at the Cristal 
Arena in Genk, Belgium. <br /><br />"With the Samurai Blue 2-0 down to a 
determined Dutch side, the 23-year-old cooly slotted in a goal moments 
before half-time and assisted Keisuke Honda's brilliant equaliser to 
earn Japan a well-deserved draw. He'll be looking to score in his sixth 
straight game for club or country on Tuesday night against Belgium."</span></span></span>

The Kashima Antlers striker was the catalyst behind Japan's comeback against the Netherlands as he continued his blistering season ...

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Alderweireld urges Courtois to leave Chelsea

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The Belgium international feels it would benefit his 
compatriot if he were to leave the Europa League holders permanently 
having impressed on loan in La Liga</div>
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<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/spain/129/atletico-madrid?ICID=HP_TN_34" target="_blank">Atletico Madrid</a> defender <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/belgium/25746/toby-alderweireld?ICID=CP_129" target="_blank">Toby Alderweireld</a> has advised <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/belgium/33521/thibaut-courtois?ICID=CP_129" target="_blank">Thibaut Courtois</a> to leave <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/england/96/chelsea-news?ICID=PP_33521_TN_27" target="_blank">Chelsea</a> on a permanent basis in order to fulfil his potential and become the best goalkeeper in the world.<br>
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The
 21-year-old, who joined the Blues from Genk in the summer of 2011, is 
on loan at Atleti for the third consecutive season and Alderweireld 
feels it would be in his compatriot's best interest to either join the 
Liga side permanently or move elsewhere.<br>
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"He is very smart and I 
think it would be a good choice for him to maybe stay with Atletico, or 
go to another club where he will be number one," Alderweireld told <i>Sky Sports</i><br>

The Belgium international feels it would benefit his compatriot if he were to leave the Europa League holders permanently having impres...

4:17 PM +

I'd rather be Spain than Germany, insists Rooney

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Joachim Low's men are ranked as one of the main 
contenders for next summer's World Cup in Brazil, but the Manchester 
United striker believes they are not yet the best</div>
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<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/england/1681/wayne-rooney" target="_blank">Wayne Rooney</a> insists <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/spain/22/spain" target="_blank">Spain</a> remain the best team in the world despite <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/germany/18/germany?ICID=PP_21854" target="_blank">Germany</a>'s success at club and international level in recent years.<br><br>Joachim
 Low's men are considered one of the main contenders to topple the World
 and European champions in Brazil next summer following the rise of 
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.<br><br>Rooney believes Spain remain
 the team to beat, although he admits victory over Germany at Wembley on
 Tuesday would provide a big confidence boost for Roy Hodgson's men 
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4:15 PM +

Holtby agent rules out Tottenham exit

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The former Schalke playmaker had been linked with a 
move to Roma earlier in the season but insists is enjoying life in 
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<br><a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/germany/23383/lewis-holtby?ICID=CP_105" target="_blank">Lewis Holtby</a> has no intention of leaving <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/england/105/tottenham?ICID=HP_TN_24" target="_blank">Tottenham</a> despite rumoured interest from <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/3276/serie-a/?ICID=CP_105_TN_39" target="_blank">Serie A</a>, according to the player's agent.<br><br>Holtby
 moved to White Hart Lane from Schalke in the January transfer window 
and after initially struggling to hold down a starting berth he is now a
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Roma and Inter had both been credited with an interest in the 
Germany international earlier this season, but Marcus Noack has ruled 
out the possibility of any transfer.

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Chile played like Barcelona, admits Wilshere

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The Arsenal midfielder believes the Spanish giants 
were the last side he faced to press and pass with the same precision 
and says England must learn from their defeat</div>
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<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/england/23057/jack-wilshere" target="_blank">Jack Wilshere</a> admits Chile reminded him of <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/spain/125/barcelona" target="_blank">Barcelona</a> as they humbled <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/england/16/england" target="_blank">England</a> at Wembley on Friday.<br><br>Two
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 undefeated on English soil, as Roy Hodgson's makeshift side failed to 
get into the kind of rhythm that saw them beat Montenegro and Poland in 
October to qualify for the World Cup.<br><br>And Wilshere, who was 
withdrawn on 71 minutes after a subdued performance, insists the last 
side he played against who pressed and passed so convincingly were th

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4:11 PM +

Prandelli: No Italy return for Totti

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The Azzurri boss has all but ruled out taking the 
37-year-old to Brazil despite rumours that he was considering attempting
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<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/italy/13/italy?ICID=PP_33" target="_blank">Italy</a> coach <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/italy/33/cesare-prandelli" target="_blank">Cesare Prandelli</a> has made it clear that <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/italy/138/francesco-totti?ICID=CP_7" target="_blank">Francesco Totti</a> will not return to the national team ahead of next year's World Cup.<br><br>The Roma captain has not featured for his country since helping the <em>Azzurri</em>
 lift the trophy in Germany in 2006, but there has been mounting 
speculation that the 37-year-old forward was ready to come out of 
international retirement should he be called upon.<br><br>However, Prandelli has now all but ruled out the possibility of Totti travelling to Brazil with Italy.<br>

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Fifa responds to Amnesty International‏: Qatar addressing labour laws

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Football's governing body has claimed that the 
Arabian state has already begun addressing allegations of "human rights 
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Fifa have claimed steps are in place to improve 
conditions for construction workers in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World 
Cup.<br><br>A report from Amnesty International published on Sunday 
claimed instances of "human rights abuses" had been found on several 
sites within the Arabian state, claiming that some labourers were 
suffering from "severe psychological distress" from being "treated like 
cattle" and living in "squalid, overcrowded accommodation".<br><br>However,
 Fifa says that it shares the charity organisation's "respect of human 
rights and dignity" and insisted that initiatives are in place to help 
improve labour laws and increase transparency.<br><br>"The state of Qatar is aware of various issues and has already started to react," the organisation told <em>Perform</em>.

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The Germany boss says he is focusing on his side's World Cup preparations, rather than politics between the two biggest Bundesliga clubs

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The Germany boss says he is focusing on his side's 
World Cup preparations, rather than politics between the two biggest 
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<a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/germany/18/germany" target="_blank">Germany</a> boss <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/people/germany/13614/joachim-l%C3%B6w" target="_blank">Joachim Low</a> says he is not all that concerned about next week's clash between <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/germany/160/borussia-dortmund" target="_blank">Borussia Dortmund</a> and <a href="http://www.goal.com/en/teams/germany/148/fc-bayern-munich-news" target="_blank">Bayern Munich</a>.<br><br>The
 53-year-old has come in for heavy criticism from BVB fans for his 
decision to release Philipp Lahm and Manuel Neuer from international 
duty early ahead of Tuesday's trip to England.<br><br>Dortmund stars 
Roman Weidenfeller, Marcel Schmelzer and Marco Reus are all set to 
feature at Wembley, but Low says he is only focused on his own side's 
World Cup preparations.<br><br>"Dortmund-Bayern is not my cup of tea. I'm focussing on England and Chile," he said at a press conference.<br><br>"For
 me as a coach, the match tomorrow is an important test ahead of the 
2014 World Cup. That's why I have to focus on myself and the national 
team.<br><br>"Every player wants to play every match, but I might take care so that no one plays the 90 minutes in both matches."

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ASUU strike: VC advocates establishment of monitoring committee on agreements

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<strong>University lecturers have been on strike since July 1.<span id="more-149842"></span></strong><br>

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin has called on the 
Federal Government and the Academic staff Union of Universities to 
create a “Monitoring Committee on Agreement”.<br>

Mr. Ambali, who made the call on Monday in Ilorin, told journalists 
that this would help to forestall future disruption of academic 
activities.<br>

He said this would ensure that agreements reached between both parties were faithfully implemented.<br>

The Vice-Chancellor, VC, said the establishment of the committee was 
also necessary to minimise the chances of having conflicts which could 
be detrimental to tertiary education development in Nigeria.<br>

“Whenever agreements are reached, we all know that all involved 
parties sign and the individuals go home with the signed documents<br>

ASUU strike: VC advocates establishment of monitoring committee on agreements

University lecturers have been on strike since July 1. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin has called on the Federal Gove...

3:58 PM +

Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge has been named in England's starting XI to face Germany at Wembley on Tuesday.

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The 24-year-old had missed Friday's 
    
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with a foot injury and withdrew early from training on Monday.
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"Sturridge is fine," said England coach Roy Hodgson. 
"The only reason he came off in the training game was to give Rickie 
Lambert a go because there's a good chance I want to see him."
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Meanwhile, Manchester City's Joe Hart is back in goal.
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Hart, who has been criticised for making several 
mistakes this season, was replaced by Celtic's Fraser Forster for 
Friday's defeat at Wembley by the South Americans.
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"I am sure he will respond very well. He is a proud man
 and very pleased to be playing for England," added Hodgson. "We have 
had no cause to doubt him in the qualifying games and also the Euros."
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    Hart, Walker, Smalling, Jagielka, Cole, Gerrard (capt), Cleverley, Townsend, Rooney, Lallana and Sturridge.

Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge has been named in England's starting XI to face Germany at Wembley on Tuesday. The 24-year-old ...

3:55 PM +

Dreams are as real as you want them to be. Dreams are as real as the sky and the sea.

3:48 PM +

Do not resist the call of change, nothing stays the same way forever, you must move as life moves.

3:46 PM +

You cannot find fulfillment if you live in the darkness, you must stand in your own light, if you wish to live your truth.

3:45 PM +

No one can quit being who they really are

3:43 PM +

Do not become angry because you cannot have what you want, anger achieves nothing, it just keeps you far from happiness.

3:43 PM +

Fear makes you afraid of your own shadow, whereas understanding allows you to live in the light of truth.

3:42 PM +

You cannot live in a world of contradictions, actions must mirror your words, so that your life reflects your true self.

3:41 PM +

Those who are too quick to find fault with others, never do find much time to correct their own.

3:41 PM +

Remember, laughter is 10 times more powerful than screams

3:40 PM +

Do not become despondent because today did not go your way, you will get another chance to make tomorrow a better day.

3:38 PM +

Tell them you care. Sometimes partners make the mistake of thinking, "I dont need to tell them, they know" but everybody needs reassurance

Tell them you care. Sometimes partners make the mistake of thinking, "I dont need to tell them, they know" but everybody needs re...

3:38 PM +

Grudges are a waste of perfect happiness. Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can't change.

3:37 PM +

Don't trust the one who acts true in ur face, trust the one one who remains true behind ur back

3:35 PM +

Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured

3:34 PM +

Anambra Poll: Election monitors decry INEC’s ‘lack of competence’

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<strong>INEC has declared the election inconclusive.</strong><br>

The Nigeria Civil Society Election Situation Room, one of the 
accredited groups that monitored the Anambra State governorship 
election, has scored INEC low in its conduct of the election.<br>

In its final statement on the election issued in Awka, Sunday, the group noted that INEC failed to live up to expectations.<br>

“It is our overall impression that the conduct of the elections 
leaves a lot to be desired and reflected the lack of competence on the 
part of INEC in the conduct of elections,” said the group.<br>

“The several failings of past elections identified in previous 
observer reports seem to have repeated themselves, and INEC’s assertion 
that this election would be a litmus test of its preparedness for<br>
 the 2015 general elections has not been fully realised.”<br>

Anambra Poll: Election monitors decry INEC’s ‘lack of competence’

INEC has declared the election inconclusive. The Nigeria Civil Society Election Situation Room, one of the accredited groups that mon...

3:30 PM +

Nigeria to create 150,000 jobs through NEDEP

<strong>Government processing business plans by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs cooperatives<span id="more-149831"></span></strong><br>

The Federal Government said on Friday that it was targeting the 
generation of over 150,000 fresh jobs for Nigerians between now and the 
new year through the National Enterprises Development Programme, NEDEP.<br>

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, who 
stated this at the launch of NEDEP and inauguration of the Bayelsa State
 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Council, in Yenagoa, said that his 
Ministry, through the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of
 Nigeria, SMEDAN, was currently processing over 1,000 business plans 
submitted by various Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs 
cooperatives across the country for funding of their activities.<br>

The minister said that the target of government was to process about 
10,000 business plans from MSME cooperatives before the end of the year.<br>

Government processing business plans by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs cooperatives The Federal Government said on Friday that...

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