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Juventus wants Chelsea’s Jorginho for Pjanic in swap deal
By Emmanuel Okogba Serie A table-toppers, Juventus are reportedly seeking a swap deal that will see Chelsea’s Jorginho reunite with Mauricio Sarri while Miralem Pjanic goes the opposite direction. With Sarri keen on working with Jorginho again after both worked together at Napoli and Chelsea, there are speculations a return to Italy is a possibility.Read More
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E2%80%95promoter/ Joshua title defence won’t take place before October ―Promoter
Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev will be pushed back until at least October because of the coronavirus crisis, his promoter said on Thursday. Britain’s Joshua was originally scheduled to fight the Bulgarian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20, with a second date in July also mooted after the pandemic tookRead More
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Former PPFN President lifts para powerlifters with N.6m
Former President of the Para Powerlifting Federation, Ms Queen Uboh Idris, has given out over N600,000 to 30 powerlifters, coaching crew and some former para Olympic athletes. The gesture, according to her, is to alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown. Among the beneficiaries are paralympic gold medalist, Kehinde Paul; 2018 Commonwealth gold medalist, OmolayoRead More
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23 years after, Holyfield, Tyson eager for third ‘bite at it’
Evander Holyfield has suggested that an exhibition fight with Mike Tyson could be in the offing 23 years after he lost a chunk of his ear to the 53-year-old former heavyweight champion. “When people look at me, I know they are looking at my ear. People think I got the whole ear bit off”, HolyfieldRead More
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Mourinho can’t wait for Premier League return
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says he is “desperate” for the return of Premier League action despite mounting concerns about the English top-flight’s restart plans. Several stars including Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Danny Rose have gone public with fears about resuming the season during the coronavirus crisis. Some top-flight bosses are also understood to haveRead More
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Ronaldinho closing in on 70 days detention in Paraguay
Brazilian great Ronaldinho’s lawyers are hoping the former world player of the year will be allowed to go home after more than two months of detention in Paraguay over a forged passport. “We’re hoping to convince the prosecution to allow Ronaldinho and his brother to return to their country. We can do nothing but waitRead More
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La Liga consider showing fan tweets during games to make up for lack of crowds
La Liga officials are exploring ways to make up for the absence of fans when football returns, and one such idea is to show tweets from fans in the stadium during the game. League president Javier Tebas recently admitted that they were planning some ‘interesting and groundbreaking’ alternatives to fans for when football returns onRead More
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Man United legend Scholes names three of his toughest opponents
Man Utd legend Paul Scholes has surprisingly named former Fulham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop as one of this toughest midfield opponents. Diop played for Fulham, Portsmouth, West Ham and Birmingham City in England and he only won a handful of honours in his career, including the FA Cup and Swiss Super League. Despite that,Read More
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Neville reveals big ‘problem’ he had with Tevez at Man United
Gary Neville says the way in which Carlos Tevez “downed tools” in his second season at Man Utd before leaving the club “annoyed” him. Tevez formed part of a deadly front three with Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, which guided the Red Devils to two Premier League titles and a Champions League triumph in 2008.Read More
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FA appeal against Chelsea transfer ban to be heard in June
The Football Association has challenged FIFA’s verdict in relation to Chelsea’s transfer ban, with their appeal to be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport next month. The FA had previously indicated their intention to appeal after being fined as part of the ruling which also saw Chelsea punished for breaches of rules relatingRead More
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COVID-19: Harry Kane gives opinion on Liverpool wining EPL title, restarting season
Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, has disclosed that Liverpool deserves to win this season’s Premier League title amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He also said that to resume the season without fans will be strange but insisted that it will be required in order to complete the campaign. DAILY POST had reported that Liverpool was …
COVID-19: Harry Kane gives opinion on Liverpool wining EPL title, restarting season
Messi predicts what will happen to Barcelona after COVID-19 break
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has said that the stoppage in play due to COVID-19, may help the club address some of its issues on the pitch. Messi stated this in an interview with a Spanish outlet, Sport. “Maybe this stoppage will end up benefiting us, but let’s see if the competitions we’re in can get …
Messi predicts what will happen to Barcelona after COVID-19 break
Ex-EPL referee Mark Clattenburg names Mikel Obi among five most annoying players
Former Premier League referee, Mark Clattenburg, has named John Mikel Obi among the five most annoying players he has refereed during his career. Others on the list include former Wales striker, Craig Bellamy; ex-Manchester United captain Roy Keane; former Arsenal goalkeeper, Jens Lehmann and Portugal defender, Pepe. Clattenburg is regarded as one of the best …
Ex-EPL referee Mark Clattenburg names Mikel Obi among five most annoying players
COVID-19: Barcelona forward, Dembele’s coronavirus test result out
Barcelona forward, Ousmane Dembele, has tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19), according to Goal. The 22-year-old was Barcelona’s last squad member to be tested for the virus. DAILY POST had reported that the Frenchman recently underwent successful surgery on his right thigh in Turku, Finland last February. Dembele having taken a COVID-19 test on Monday, the …
COVID-19: Barcelona forward, Dembele’s coronavirus test result out
Tyson Fury takes decision on paying Wilder off to fight Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury is not interested in paying Deontay Wilder, so he can set up a Battle of Britain unification fight with Anthony Joshua. Fury defeated Wilder during their rematch in February, after the American’s corner threw in the towel during the seventh round in Las Vegas. With a trilogy in place, the Gypsy King is …
Tyson Fury takes decision on paying Wilder off to fight Anthony Joshua
Juventus to swap Pjanic for Chelsea’s Jorginho
Italian Serie A champions, Juventus, is planning to sign Chelsea’s Jorginho in a swap deal for Miralem Pjanic, according to Sky Sports. Juventus coach, Maurizio Sarri, has indicated an interest in working with Jorginho again. Sarri and Jorginho both moved to Chelsea in the summer of 2018 from Napoli. Chelsea paid Napoli £50million plus £7million …
Juventus to swap Pjanic for Chelsea’s Jorginho
Ighalo named richest Nigerian footballer in UK
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has been listed in the prestigious Sunday Times Young Sports Rich List for 2020. Only individuals and families residing in the UK are eligible to be included in the Young Sport Rich List aged 30 and under. The former Super Eagles star comes in at number 15 and he’s the …
Ighalo named richest Nigerian footballer in UK
Coronavirus: Mourinho clears air on reports he is blocking EPL return
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has denied reports he tried to delay the Premier League’s restart over concerns for players’ fitness. It was claimed Mourinho, during a meeting with other managers on Wednesday, called for players to have at least one month of training before football could resume. However, the Portuguese has hit back at …
Coronavirus: Mourinho clears air on reports he is blocking EPL return
Arsenal: Dani Ceballos plans to contest Gunners final decision on his future
Arsenal star, Dani Ceballos, has said that he wants to contest for a regular role at Real Madrid following his loan spell at the Gunners. Ceballos said this after Arsenal took a final decision on his future at Emirates a few days ago. The Spaniard’s current deal at Arsenal expires at the end of June …
Arsenal: Dani Ceballos plans to contest Gunners final decision on his future
Dries Mertens decides on joining Lampard at Chelsea
Napoli forward, Dries Mertens, has ruled out the possibility of joining Chelsea this summer transfer window. DAILY POST had reported that Mertens had drawn the interest of Chelsea in the past few months. Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has held talks with the 33-year-old to discuss a potential move to Chelsea this summer. According …
Dries Mertens decides on joining Lampard at Chelsea
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