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McLaren drivers take pay cut amid cost-cutting measures
McLaren drivers Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris have taken voluntary pay cuts as part of a raft of cost-cutting measures to help the team survive the coronavirus crisis with Formula One in lockdown. The British-based team will also use the UK government’s furlough scheme to guarantee 80 per cent of salary for staff up toRead More
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Boateng fined for leaving Munich and visiting sick son ‘without permission’
Bayern Munich have fined defender Jerome Boateng for leaving the city “without permission”, an act in breach of the strict rules of confinement imposed due to the coronavirus outbreak. According to TVO television, the 31-year-old had left the city to visit his sick son and was involved in a minor road accident on Tuesday. “BayernRead More
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Fabregas snubs Guardiola as he picks his top two managers
Monaco midfielder Cesc Fabregas has picked Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho as the top two managers he has worked with during his career. Fabregas has played under some top coaches but the Spaniard snubbed the likes of Pep Guardiola – who he won six trophies under at Barca – and Vicente del Bosque to selectRead More
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Eddie Howe is first Premier League boss to take pay cut
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has become the first Premier League boss to take a voluntary pay cut during the coronavirus pandemic. With football suspended since mid-March – and showing few signs of an immediate return – the Cherries manager and other senior staff have taken a cut in wages to help balance the books. TheRead More
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Report details how four PL clubs want season voided
Four bottom-half Premier League clubs now want the season to be voided, according to a report. Sports across the globe have been suspended as countries look to curb the spread of COVID-19 and few expect the Premier League to return anytime soon. UEFA has invited the leaders of its 55 national member associations to takeRead More
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Ronaldinho loses game of footvolley to crooked cops
Ronaldinho’s golden touch during a prison footvolley game deserted him after he lost doubles against inmates convicted of robbery and murder. Footage of the 40-year-old former Barcelona and AC Milan star showing off his skills with a series of deft right-foot touches and winning headers went viral on Sunday. Ronaldinho was partnered with aRead More
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Coronavirus pandemic: Juventus to sell Ronaldo to cut costs
Juventus could be forced to sell Cristiano Ronaldo due to the devastating impact on their finances from the coronavirus crisis. There is huge concern about the long-term economic impact of the pandemic, and Italian newspaper Il Messagero reports that Juventus might not be able to afford to pay Ronaldo’s eye-watering contract even when football returnsRead More
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Rohr stranded in France, unable to attend NFF events
Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr will be unable to return to the country in the near future, leading to the suspension of proposed Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) events. Rohr will have to remain in France, where he is currently situated, due to travel restrictions imposed as part of the efforts to slow the spreadRead More
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COVID-19: Pepe Reina describes “worst moments of my life” in battle
By Temisan Amoye, Ex- Liverpool goalkeeper and Aston Villa loanee Pepe Reina, revealed in an interview with Italian sports daily Corriere Dello Sport, his two week battle with the coronavirus COVID-19. Reina said: “The most difficult moment was when I could no longer breathe, the 25 minutes I ran out of oxygen. It was theRead More
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Ronaldo to become third active sportsman to earn a billion
Cristiano Ronaldo is still on course to become only the third active sportsman to earn $1 BILLION this season – despite taking a pay cut due to the coronavirus crisis. The Juventus star, 35, took a £3.5million hit on his wages this week as the killer bug wreaks havoc on clubs’ finances. But thanks toRead More
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Coronavirus: Infected Chelsea star discharged after testing negative
Chelsea winger, Callum Hudson-Odoi, who tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) last month, has been discharged, having tested negative to the virus. Hudson-Odoi disclosed this in an interview with Chelsea TV on Wednesday. According to the 19-year-old, he is now feeling perfect and fit. DAILY POST recalls that Hudson-Odoi and Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, were the
Coronavirus: Infected Chelsea star discharged after testing negative
Chelsea in talks to sign Alex as Tottenham takes decision on Coutinho
Chelsea is currently in talks with FC Porto to sign their left-back, Alex Telles. Chelsea’s Premier League rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, has decided to sign Barcelona midfielder, Phillippe Coutinho, who is currently on loan at Bayern Munich. This was disclosed by a respected transfer expert and sports journalist, Nicolo Schira. Schira stated this in a tweet
Chelsea in talks to sign Alex as Tottenham takes decision on Coutinho
EPL: Arsenal tipped to win Premier League title
Former Arsenal defender, Bacary Sagna, has said Mikel Arteta will lead the club to their first Premier League title since 2004. Sagna played alongside Arteta during his seven-year stay at the Emirates between 2007 and 2014. The Spaniard has now been appointed the manager of the Gunners, after three years working under Pep Guardiola at
EPL: Arsenal tipped to win Premier League title
Coronavirus: Mikel Obi in talks with new club after getting sacked at Trabzonspor
John Mikel Obi is in negotiations with Botafogo over a move, Yahoo Sports reports. The Brazilian club has made an offer to the former Super Eagles midfielder, who is now a free agent. Mikel Obi’s contract with Trabzonspor was terminated in March, when he refused to play amid the coronavirus outbreak. The 32-year-old refused to
Coronavirus: Mikel Obi in talks with new club after getting sacked at Trabzonspor
COVID-19: AELTC cancels Wimbledon 2020
Following the widespread of the deadly coronavirus disease, Wimbledon has been cancelled for the first time since the Second World War. Ian Hewitt, AELTC Chairman, who made this known in a statement on their official Twitter account, stated that the decision to cancel the 2020 championship was due to public health concerns linked to the
COVID-19: AELTC cancels Wimbledon 2020
COVID-19: Anthony Joshua loses close ones to coronavirus
World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has revealed that he has “lost close ones” to coronavirus. Joshua disclosed this via a clip on his YouTube channel on Wednesday. “Wherever you are in the world I’m just checking in personally for everyone to just say, I hope you were well I will keep it safe. “I’ve lost
COVID-19: Anthony Joshua loses close ones to coronavirus
Transfer: Barcelona to do Griezmann-Neymar swap with PSG
Barcelona are looking to strike a part-exchange deal for Neymar, that would see Antoine Griezmann move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer. The Spanish giants are ready to let Griezmann leave after just one season, to help fund the signings of Neymar and Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan. Barca value the France forward at €100m and
Transfer: Barcelona to do Griezmann-Neymar swap with PSG
Coronavirus: UEFA takes fresh decision on Champions League, Europa League
UEFA on Wednesday, suspended the Champions League, Europa League and Euro 2020 qualifying playoffs indefinitely, as the world continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Following a meeting two weeks ago, the 55 member associations that make up UEFA, hoped to complete all games by June 30, when player contracts expire. However, today, the decision was
Coronavirus: UEFA takes fresh decision on Champions League, Europa League
Coronavirus: UEFA postpones Champions League, Europa League, other competitions indefinitely
The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) has postponed this season’s Champions League and Europa League and other European competitions until further notice as Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the world. UEFA said this in a full statement on its official website on Wednesday after the UEFA video conference meeting with 55 national associations.
Coronavirus: UEFA postpones Champions League, Europa League, other competitions indefinitely
COVID-19: Arsenal’s Dani Ceballos blames Coronavirus for his uncertain football future
Arsenal midfielder, Dani Ceballos, has said the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the globe reduced his value at the Gunners. Ceballos said this while providing an update on his future at Arsenal. The 23-year-old, whose current deal at Arsenal expires at the end of June 2020, joined the North London club last summer on loan from
COVID-19: Arsenal’s Dani Ceballos blames Coronavirus for his uncertain football future
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