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Fury hungry to repeat Wilder win in rematch
Tyson Fury says he will never tire of beating Deontay Wilder in anticipation of his third fight against the American heavyweight, even though his potential all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua is on hold for now. Following a controversial draw in December 2018, Fury overpowered Wilder in Las Vegas in February, beating him in seven rounds.Read More
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Messi confirms pay cut for Barca players, criticises board
Lionel Messi confirmed on Monday that Barcelona’s players will take a 70 per cent pay cut and make financial contributions to ensure the club’s other employees are paid in full during the state of alarm in Spain. In a lengthy message posted on his Instagram account, Messi also took another swipe at the Barca board,Read More
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Scenarios for a potential return of the Premier League
English football’s major stakeholders will meet on Friday to discuss their options to rescue a season derailed by the coronavirus outbreak. The Premier League campaign has been postponed until at least April 30 because of the pandemic, but the chances of a return in May look bleak. AFP Sport takes a closer look at theRead More
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COVID-19: I miss doing my job — Osimhen
Lille striker Victor Osimhen admitted missing football following the suspension of Ligue 1 owing to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The pandemic is currently causing problems across the world and has claimed thousands of lives and forced major activities to a hiatus, including the French top-flight. In an effort to stem the spread of theRead More
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COVID-19: Plateau United goalkeeper donates cash to fans
Plateau United goalkeeper Chinedu Anozie has donated the sum of Twenty thousand naira (N20,000) to his fans to help in this difficult time. The young goalkeeper gave out the sum of five thousand naira each to four followers to help them get something to eat amid the lockdown in Nigeria due to the coronavirus outbreak.Read More
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Xavi Hernadez ready to manage Barcelona
Xavi believes he is now ready to take up the role of Barcelona’s permanent manager but has stressed “there can’t be anyone toxic around the dressing room” if he is appointed in the near future. The 40-year-old spent the first 18 years of his playing career at Camp Nou, racking up over 700 appearances forRead More
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Masters hosts donate $2 million to coronavirus tests, relief
Augusta National Golf Club, which in most years would be preparing to host the Masters, announced on Monday it will give $2 million to help fight the coronavirus pandemic in its region. This year’s Masters, which was to have lured golfers and fans from around the world to the famed Georgia layout next week, wasRead More
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Villa’s Grealish apologises, fined for breaking isolation rules
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish posted a public apology on Monday for breaking UK government guidelines on social distancing as police opened an investigation into an incident in which a Range Rover crashed into parked cars. Villa expressed their disappointment with Grealish and said the 24-year-old will be fined with the proceeds going to aRead More
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Guardiola watching his weight without football
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola joked he will come back “fatter” from a long layoff from football as he urged supporters to follow the advice of scientists and medical professionals on Monday. Guardiola, who donated one million euros ($1.08 million) to help buy medical supplies for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic in his nativeRead More
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Postponed Tokyo Olympics to open July 23 next year
The Tokyo Olympics will begin on July 23 next year, organisers said on Monday, after the coronavirus forced the historic decision to postpone the Games until 2021. The announcement comes less than a week after organisers were forced to delay the Games under heavy pressure from athletes and sports federations as the global outbreak worsened.Read More
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Messi names two Chelsea stars among top 15 rising footballers
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has named Chelsea stars, Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic, among his list of top 15 young rising footballers in the world presently. Messi, who is widely considered as one of the greatest footballers of all-time, believes Mount has the potential to become one of the best, while Pulisic has great balance
Messi names two Chelsea stars among top 15 rising footballers
EPL: Willian ready to join Chelsea’s rivals
Chelsea winger, Willian, has admitted he could play for another Premier League club. Willian has expressed his desire to remain in the Premier League, as his current deal with the Blues enters its final months. The Brazilian joined from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013 and has made over 300 appearances for the Blues, winning two Premier
EPL: Willian ready to join Chelsea’s rivals
EPL: Premier League to resume May after coronavirus break
The Premier League are working on a plan to resume fixtures which will be played behind closed doors, from the first weekend in May, according to the Daily Mail. Officials are looking at Sunday, July 12 as the scheduled finish date. The proposals will be discussed extensively on a conference call by the 20 clubs
EPL: Premier League to resume May after coronavirus break
COVID-19: Barcelona president reveals what Messi said about pay cut
Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has revealed that it was Lionel Messi who proposed pay cuts at the club during the coronavirus outbreak. On Monday, the LaLiga champions announced a massive wage cut, to help the club cope during the pandemic. Players have agreed to reduce their salaries by 70% and will also contribute to
COVID-19: Barcelona president reveals what Messi said about pay cut
Coronavirus: Messi reveals why Barcelona players accepted 70 percent pay cut
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has said he and his team-mates would be happy to take a 70% pay cut on their salaries, because of the coronavirus pandemic. Messi, in a statement on Monday, also said the players will make an additional contribution, so that none of the non-sporting staff’s earnings will be reduced. Spain has
Coronavirus: Messi reveals why Barcelona players accepted 70 percent pay cut
Daniel Amokachi names Mikel Obi greatest Nigerian player
Former Super Eagles player, and Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, has named former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, as the greatest Nigerian player ever. Amokachi, who was recently appointed as Nigeria’s Football Ambassador by President Muhammadu Buhari, believes Mike Obi is ahead of Nigerian legends, Austin Jay Jay Okocha and Kanu Nwankwo because of his achievements
Daniel Amokachi names Mikel Obi greatest Nigerian player
Mourinho snubs Mikel Obi, others, names his all-time best XI players
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho has snubbed former Chelsea and Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, from all-time best XI players he has managed in his career so far. According to the Manchester Evening News, Mourinho did not also include the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wesley Sneijder, and Marcelo. Mourinho’s managerial career has seen him
Mourinho snubs Mikel Obi, others, names his all-time best XI players
EPL: Carragher reveals why Liverpool players rejected Mourinho
Jamie Carragher has claimed that senior Liverpool players expressed their concern over the club bringing in Jose Mourinho before Rafa Benitez was appointed. Mourinho was still manager of FC Porto at the time and went on to manage Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in England Having just clinched the Champions League with Porto, Liverpool
EPL: Carragher reveals why Liverpool players rejected Mourinho
LaLiga: Xavi ‘ready’ to manage Barcelona, gives conditions
Xavi says he is ready to manage Barcelona, but warned that “there can’t be anyone toxic around the dressing room”, if he is appointed in the near future. The former Spain midfielder, 40, spent the first 18 years of his playing career at Camp Nou, making over 700 appearances for the club. Xavi won 25
LaLiga: Xavi ‘ready’ to manage Barcelona, gives conditions
EPL: I am an ambitious player – Harry Kane ready to quit Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur captain, Harry Kane, has admitted he is frustrated at not winning trophies with the club and is ready to leave if they don’t make progress. Kane has been out since January with a hamstring injury, as Spurs exited all competitions and are in danger of missing out on the Champions League. In an
EPL: I am an ambitious player – Harry Kane ready to quit Tottenham
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