Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ruled out making a move for Algerian sensation Riyad Mahrez, reports the Daily Mail. The Leicester City winger has scored 16 goals and assisted on 11 occasions in the Premier League this campaign, which has immensely aided the Foxes in their quest to be crowned champions come the middle of…
Month: April 2016
Feghouli suspended by Valencia
Valencia CF have officially announced that they have opened disciplinary proceedings, as well as suspended the midfielder Sofiane Feghouli. The club issued a statement stating: “Valencia Club de Fútbol have decided to open a disciplinary procedure involving player Sofiane Feghouli. During the processing of said procedure, and awaiting the resolution of the matter, the player will…
Innocent Islam Slimani
Algeria and Sporting front man Islam Slimani, was found not guilty of aggression by the Portuguese Football Association. The FA started disciplinary proceedings against the striker, as it was said that he had assaulted Benfica defender, Andreas Samaris, during the Lisbon derby last November. Slimani, currently on 22 goals, could have faced a suspension of…
Abeid open to Newcastle return
Algerian midfielder Mehdi Abeid is open to a return to English side Newcastle United this summer, according to Chronicle Live. The 23-year-old made the move to Greek outfit Panathinaikos last year, but is said to be interested in coming back to St James’ Park regardless of what league the Magpies will be playing in next season. Abeid…
Algerian wrestling trio qualify for Rio 2016
Algeria have added three new competitors to their qualifying party at the Olympics this summer, thanks to their performances at the Las Vegas World Championship and the African-Oceanic tournament. Greco-Roman wrestlers Tarek Benaissa, Adem Boudjemline and Hamza Haloui will represent the North Africans this summer in Brazil and will look to bring home multiple medals. Benaissa…