Ibrahimovic wanted to join Real Madrid because it would have been the 'perfect revenge' on Guardiola

Zlatan Ibrahimovic wanted to join Real Madrid after leaving Barcelona because it would have been the 'perfect revenge' on Pep Guardiola, his agent has revealed.

The Swedish striker, now plying his trade for Paris Saint-Germain in France, left Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan for Barcelona in 2009, but lasted just one season after falling out with Guardiola.

Now, Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola has spoken openly about the Swede's difficult relationship with his former manager - a man he has openly called a 'coward' in the past.

Mark my words, Buhari will never be Nigeria president - Fayose

kiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said that the hope of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seize power in Nigeria, using Major General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd) will be dashed saying; "Buhari will never be Nigeria president again."

The governor also challenged Buhari to swear by the Holy Quran that he did not visit hospital in the United Kingdom last week.

Chelsea and United target Pogba will 'cost £74m'

Chelsea and Manchester United will have to shell out an incredible £74m if they are to sign Juventus’ Paul Pogba, according to the players’ agent.

The French international has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent months, despite signing a new contract with the Old Lady in October.

Premier League footballer at centre of £100,000 blackmail sex scandal

A married top footballer has been caught up in a blackmail plot after a one-night stand, it has been alleged.

The unnamed player, who is a defender in the Premier League, is reported by the Sun on Sunday to have spent a ‘no holds barred’ evening with the woman.

He is then alleged to have sent her explicit videos and pictures of himself.

Arsenal's chances of signing £29.5m star forward fading as Dortmund take pole position

Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Paulo Dybala after German giants Borussia Dortmund joined the race for Palermo’s £29.5 million-rated forward.

Dybala, 21, has scored 11 goals in 22 appearances for eighth-placed Palermo this campaign, and has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.