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CONMEBOL confirms World Cup qualifying to begin in September
South American qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, will begin in September, the region’s governing body CONMEBOL said on Friday. Last month, CONMEBOL asked FIFA to delay the start of the qualification campaign as the first two rounds of matches at the end of March could not beRead More
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Clemens Westerhof: How Nigeria can win World Cup
Penultimate week, former Nigeria coach, Clemens Westerhof whose reputation in Nigerian football folklore looms large was accused by his former assistant, Johannes Bonfrere of selling the 1994 World Cup group game against Italy for $100,000.
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Man City’s De Bruyne ‘not sure if he had coronavirus’
Kevin De Bruyne is recovering from an illness, but the Manchester City star says he is not sure if he had coronavirus. De Bruyne and his family felt ill for around two weeks, but the Belgian international did not find out whether or not it was the virus. “I am doing well, to be honest,”Read More
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Premier League clubs committed to finishing season, but no deadline set
Premier League clubs remain committed to finishing the top-flight season but did not set a June 30 deadline to complete the fixture list at a meeting on Friday. With the English top flight on ice since mid-March due to the coronavirus, it had been reported that as many as nine clubs were keen to completeRead More
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Quadri, Omotayo drop in ITTF ranking, Edem remains best-ranked Nigerian female
Nigeria’s duo of Aruna Quadri and Olajide Omotayo have dropped in the April 2020 ranking released on Thursday by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). In spite of this however, Quadri still maintains his status as the highest-rated African player in the world. Quadri, who is still recuperating from the thigh injury he sustained duringRead More
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E2%80%95-fa/ Top 4 clubs to make Champions League spot if season is abandoned in Spain ― FA
The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has taken a decision on next season’s Champions League qualification if the La Liga season is cut short or abandoned due to the coronavirus pandemic, an official says. RFEF general secretary Andreu Camps disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said the four clubs on top of the mostRead More
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Wilder says Fury not yet champion after ‘zombie’ fight
Dethroned world heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, says he still does not see his conqueror Tyson Fury as the true titleholder. The American told a Premier Boxing Champions podcast on Wednesday that the real ‘Bronze Bomber’ had not shown up for their last fight, and likened his performance on the night to that of a zombie.Read More
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Bigger than Camp Nou: Guangzhou starts work on 100,000-capacity stadium
Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande on Thursday began building a new stadium costing 12 billion yuan ($1.7 billion) and boasting a 100,000 capacity, making it one of the world’s largest arenas. It will be marginally larger than Barcelona’s Camp Nou and is scheduled to be ready by the end of 2022, Xinhua news agency said. GuangzhouRead More
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Arsenal executives take pay cut as player talks continue
Arsenal’s executive team have agreed to cut more than a third of their salary as the club warned it is facing “one of the most challenging periods” in its history on Wednesday. The Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to strict government guidelines to control the spread of coronavirus. Arsenal posted a £27 millionRead More
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World Rugby announces $100m virus relief plan
World Rugby on Thursday announced details of a $100 million coronavirus relief package aimed at supporting the global game and mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sport. A statement from the global governing body said the strategy reflected its commitment to leading the sport through its “greatest challenge”. The relief fund willRead More
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COVID-19: De Bruyne reveals his family may have suffered from Coronavirus
Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, has disclosed that his family may have contracted Coronavirus (COVID-19) while on lockdown in Manchester. According to De Bruyne, himself, children, and wife, were sick for some days, but they all recovered before confirming whether the issues were related to COVID-19. “At the beginning of the lockdown, my family …
COVID-19: De Bruyne reveals his family may have suffered from Coronavirus
Transfer: How Cristiano Ronaldo was offered to Barcelona
Legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, reportedly offered Cristiano Ronaldo to Barcelona, as he did not want the player to join Real Madrid. Former Madrid president, Ramon Calderon, claims Ferguson was desperate not to sell Ronaldo to the Spanish giants. The Portugal superstar eventually joined Los Blancos from United in the summer of 2009, …
Transfer: How Cristiano Ronaldo was offered to Barcelona
Premier League decide on best possible date to resume fixtures amid Coronavirus pandemic
The Premier League has decided that June 8, is the best-case scenario for the league to restart. Clubs in the top flight are still eager to finish the 2019/2020 season. However, the proposal of completing the campaign by June 30, was not discussed during their meeting on Friday. All the teams were represented on the …
Premier League decide on best possible date to resume fixtures amid Coronavirus pandemic
Sancho gives condition to join Manchester United
Borussia Dortmund winger, Jadon Sancho, will only move to Manchester United if the Red Devils can guarantee UEFA Champions League football next season, according to The Athletic. Man United are currently outside of the Champions League qualification places as they trail fourth-placed Chelsea by three points. There is still plenty of time for the Old …
Sancho gives condition to join Manchester United
Arsenal told to sell Aubameyang to Manchester United on one condition
Former Arsenal star, Charlie Nicholas, has urged the club to sell striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, to Manchester United if the Red Devils offer £100million. DAILY POST had reported that Aubameyang is facing an uncertain future at Arsenal. His current deal at the Gunners will run out in the summer of 2021. The Gabon international has drawn …
Arsenal told to sell Aubameyang to Manchester United on one condition
Transfer: Messi, De Jong, Ter Stegen only safe players as Barcelona plan overhaul
Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Frenkie de Jong are the only players safe at Barcelona this summer, as the Spanish giants plan a squad overhaul, ESPN reports. The Catalans will spend less and do more player exchanges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Barca president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, insisted last month that the …
Transfer: Messi, De Jong, Ter Stegen only safe players as Barcelona plan overhaul
EPL: Premier League provides update on resumption date after meeting with 20 clubs
The English Premier League, EPL, on Friday, provided a resumption date update after discussions with 20 club members as Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to disrupt sporting events globally. The EPL clubs debated possible scheduling models to finish the 2019/2020 season in full, with 92 fixtures still left to be played. All 20 clubs were represented …
EPL: Premier League provides update on resumption date after meeting with 20 clubs
Juan Mata names Man Utd’s most underrated player ever
Manchester United midfielder, Juan Mata, has described former Red Devils star, Michael Carrick, as the ‘most underrated’ player he has ever worked with at Old Trafford. Mata said this during an interview on the club’s official website on Thursday night. The Spaniard shared the same dressing room with Carrick before the former England midfielder retired …
Juan Mata names Man Utd’s most underrated player ever
COVID-19: World Cup hero, Norman Hunter dies after testing positive
England and Leeds United football legend, Norman Hunter, has died after testing positive for Coronavirus. The 76-year-old was admitted earlier this week at the hospital after developing symptoms of COVID-19. Hunter, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup winners, died at the age of 76. A Leeds United spokesperson confirmed his death in a terse …
COVID-19: World Cup hero, Norman Hunter dies after testing positive
Francisca Ordega explains why she prefers foreign coach for Super Falcon
Super Falcon forward, Francisca Ordega, has explained why she prefers a foreign coach to handle the Nigerian senior women’s national team than a home-base Nigerian coach. According to Ordega, a foreign manager has more exposure and understands the game better than a home-base coach. Since the exit of Thomas Dennerby, a foreign coach last September, …
Francisca Ordega explains why she prefers foreign coach for Super Falcon
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