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Roberto Martinez extends Belgium contract until 2022
Roberto Martinez has penned a new contract to stay on as Belgium head coach until 2022, the Royal Belgian Football Federation (KBVB) has announced. Martinez was appointed by Belgium in 2016 and his new contract will see him remain in charge of the team through the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. ALSO READ: EDO 2020: AthletesRead More
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EDO 2020: Athletes urge sports ministry on suitable time frame for NSF
By Ben Efe Desirous of picking Tokyo Olympics qualification standard at the National Sports Festival, top Nigerian athletes have asked the Sports Ministry not to fix the new date beyond August 2020. The Sports Ministry and Edo 2020 organisers are scouting for a new date for the National Sports Festival after the March 20-April 2Read More
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Lille willing to sell Osimhen, 2 others to Tottenham
Spurs fans on Twitter have been reacting to the reported news that Lille are looking to sell some of their most-prized assets this summer and have offered Spurs the chance to sign Victor Osimhen, Mike Maignan and Boubakary Soumare. According to Soccer Link, Lille are looking to sell some of their most-prized assets this summerRead More
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RED CARPET: Liverpool to lift first Premier League trophy without fans
Liverpool have been promised they will be allowed a Prem trophy lift, but behind closed doors. Jurgen Klopp’s men need just two wins from their remaining nine games when the Premier League returns next month to lift the crown for the first time since 1990. The Kop will be denied the right to witness theRead More
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PSG chief Khelaifi teases possible move for Juve’s Ronaldo
Paris Saint Germain could line-up with an attacking three of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mauro Icardi and Neymar next season. The Ligue 1 side could be plotting an outrageous move for Ronaldo this summer after owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi dropped a hint earlier this week. The Portuguese star, 35, is back in Turin after spending lockdown in hisRead More
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Holyfield plans gentle, no-knockout fight with Tyson
To those who feel Evander Holyfield should find safer pursuits at the age of 57, he has a straightforward answer. ‘They have their opinion and I have mine,’ he said. ‘I prefer to follow mine.’ And so the man they called the Real Deal is looking to strike another. If he has his way, youRead More
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Amuneke, Adepoju happy with Eagles stars’ exploits in La Liga
Former Super Eagles greats, Emmanuel Amuneke and Mutiu Adepoju have expressed delight at the performances of Super Eagles players in the Spanish LaLiga. Top Nigerian players like Samuel Chukwueze, OgheneKaro Etebo, Kenneth Omeruo, Azeez Ramon and Chidozie Awaziem are in the top flight LaLiga and according to Amuneke and Adepoju who also played in Spain,Read More
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EUROPEAN BAN: CAS to hear Manchester City’s appeal June 8
Man City’s appeal against their two-year European ban will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport next month. The Lausanne-based court has scheduled a three-day hearing, starting on June 8. And that is expected to return its verdict in time for Uefa to confirm next season’s entry lists for the Champions League.Read More
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COVID-19 FALLOUT: Juventus set to offload 4 stars in bid to manage finances
Juventus are prepared to put four high-profile first-team players up for sale at the end of the season as they go about dealing with the financial connotations of the coronavirus pandemic. The club intends to introduce many cut-backs to help mitigate the inevitable impact, with Fabio Paratici, the club’s chief football officer, ready to introduceRead More
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Watford captain, Troy Deeney refuses return to training
Watford captain Troy Deeney will not return to training this week over fears he could pass coronavirus on to his five-month-old son. Deeney has consistently voiced his concerns over the speed with which the Premier League hopes to return to playing matches despite the United Kingdom having the second-highest death toll in the world. England’sRead More
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How Juan Mata helped me win Champions League trophy – Didier Drogba
Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba has revealed how his former Blues’ teammate, Juan Mata helped him win the 2012 UEFA Champions League. Chelsea defeated Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the final to win their first Champions League trophy eight years ago at the Allianz Arena. Thomas Mueller put the host in front with eight minutes …
How Juan Mata helped me win Champions League trophy – Didier Drogba
COVID-19: Premier League players being treated like ‘guinea pigs’ – Danny Rose
Newcastle United defender, Danny Rose, has criticised the idea of restarting the Premier League season, claiming that players in the English top-flight league are being treated like ‘guinea pigs’ as they prepare to play through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Premier League clubs have been returning to training since Monday after the UK government gave them …
COVID-19: Premier League players being treated like ‘guinea pigs’ – Danny Rose
Date for Man City’s Champions League ban appeal confirmed
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear Manchester City’s appeal against a two-season ban from European competitions by UEFA from June 8-10, the Swiss court confirmed on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s side are accused of committing “serious breaches” of UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, by overstating sponsorship revenue in its accounts between 2012 …
Date for Man City’s Champions League ban appeal confirmed
COVID-19: Premier League confirms six test positive from three clubs
The English Premier League, EPL, has announced that six people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus from three clubs after the first phase of mass testing. The English top-flight league confirmed this in a statement on its official website on Tuesday. The statement read: “Results from COVID-19 testing from 17 and 18 May on …
COVID-19: Premier League confirms six test positive from three clubs
Michael Essien reveals club he almost joined before sealing Chelsea transfer
Former Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien, has revealed the football club he almost joined before sealing a transfer move to Stamford Bridge from Lyon in 2005. The 37-year-old said prior to joining Chelsea almost 15 years ago, he had the chance to join Liverpool. According to the former Ghanaian captain, he even went to Liverpool’s Melwood …
Michael Essien reveals club he almost joined before sealing Chelsea transfer
How I wasted all my football money – Fmr Arsenal, Barca star, Alex Song
Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder, Alexander Song, has revealed how he wasted all his money on expensive cars, trips, and dinners during his career at Emirates. Song, who spent eight years at Arsenal before joining Barcelona for £15million in 2012, said he only earned £15,000-per-week in his first year at the North London club, but …
How I wasted all my football money – Fmr Arsenal, Barca star, Alex Song
Tammy Abraham sends message to Chelsea winger, Hakim Ziyech
Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham, has paid tribute to teammate, Hakim Ziyech, for the first time since the Morocco international joined the Blues from Ajax. DAILY POST had reported that Chelsea sealed a £37 million deal for Ziyech in late February. Ziyech will link up with Frank Lampard’s side at the end of this season. But …
Tammy Abraham sends message to Chelsea winger, Hakim Ziyech
Transfer: PSG President expresses admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo
Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has openly declared his admiration for Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo. Al-Khelaifi, speaking to France Football, hailed Ronaldo’s unique determination and professionalism. “Year after year, he shows a unique determination, an extraordinary strength of character. “He remains motivated by this desire to improve every day and he always pushes his limits. “I …
Transfer: PSG President expresses admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo
EPL: Arsenal to pay £22million for Super Eagles forward
Super Eagles forward, Emmanuel Dennis, is set to leave Club Brugge this summer after three years at the club. Denis almost left last summer, but the arrival of Philippe Clement as manager made him stay one more year. Clement has now admitted he is likely to leave the Jan Breydel Stadium, with Arsenal looking like …
EPL: Arsenal to pay £22million for Super Eagles forward
EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals shirt number Man Utd should give Jadon Sancho
Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has asked the club to give transfer target Jadon Sancho the number 7 shirt. The iconic shirt has previously been worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham and Eric Cantona. United have been heavily linked with a summer move for Borussia Dortmund winger Sancho, but the German club is demanding …
EPL: Rio Ferdinand reveals shirt number Man Utd should give Jadon Sancho
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