Sports News Today Headlines Thursday 21st May 2020
Top Sports News Today Headlinese from Newspapers
Read also
Giroud, Caballero to remain at Chelsea till 2021
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud and goalkeeper Willy Caballero extended their contracts till the end of the 2020/21 season, the Premier League side announced on Wednesday. Giroud, 33, forced himself back into Frank Lampard’s plans just prior to the shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic and scored the Blues’ last goal in a 4-0 win overRead More
Vanguard News.
COVID-19: Eight footballers test positive in Mexico, jeopardising league restart
Eight footballers from top-flight Mexican team Santos Laguna have tested positive for the coronavirus, the club said Wednesday, jeopardising attempts to restart the national league after two months of suspension. A decision on the possible resumption of the Mexican league, the Liga MX, had been expected by the end of the week, and the testsRead More
Vanguard News.
Watford’s Mariappa shocked by coronavirus diagnosis
Watford defender Adrian Mariappa said news that he had tested positive for coronavirus came as a “big surprise” as he has felt no ill effects. The 33-year-old was one of three positive tests at Watford with the other two among staff members. The Hornets accounted for half the six COVID-19 cases detected from 748 testsRead More
Vanguard News.
Neuer signs new Bayern deal until 2023
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has signed a new deal with Bayern Munich that ties him to the club until 2023, the Bundesliga champions said on Wednesday. The announcement ends weeks of speculation over Manuel Neuer, Bayern captain’s future, with widespread reports that talks between player and club had hit the rocks. “During the weeks ofRead More
Vanguard News.
E2%80%95fifpro/ COVID-19: Some football players in Africa relying on food packages ―FIFPRO
Some professional football players in Latin America and Africa are relying on food packages during the novel coronavirus stoppage, the global players’ union, FIFPRO, said on Wednesday. FIFPRO which has affiliates in 65 countries also noted that other players elsewhere are being pressured into returning to play, sometimes without testing for COVID-19. As football beginsRead More
The post COVID-19: Some football players in Africa relying on food packages ―FIFPRO appeared first on Vanguard News.
‘Football with fans will be back soon,’ says UEFA chief
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin is confident “good old football with fans will come back very soon” despite the chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Domestic and continental club competitions were halted across Europe in mid-March due to the COVID-19 crisis and Euro 2020 was postponed. The Bundesliga made a successful return to action behind closedRead More
Vanguard News.
Coronavirus: Klopp dons face covering as Liverpool return to training
Jurgen Klopp was pictured heading into Liverpool’s Melwood facility donning a face covering as the Reds prepared to resume training. The runaway Premier League leaders are to recommence small group sessions on Wednesday as the top flight in England steps up preparations towards a potential June return amid the coronavirus pandemic. Liverpool posted a pictureRead More
Vanguard News.
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
Vanguard News.
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
Vanguard News.
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
Vanguard News.
Shanghai Shenhua raises doubt over Ighalo’s permanent move to Man Utd
Shanghai Shenhua sporting director, Zhou Jun, has said Odion Ighalo would be a perfect fit at Manchester United. However, Jun admits the Red Devils might have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, making it hard to sign the Nigerian on a permanent basis. Ighalo joined United on a six-month loan deal from Shanghai Shenhua in …
Shanghai Shenhua raises doubt over Ighalo’s permanent move to Man Utd
EPL: Real reason Solskjaer wants to sign Victor Osimhen for Man Utd revealed
Manchester United have renewed their interest in Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, ESPN reports. United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is believed to have made the 21-year-old his priority. Osimhen has attracted interested from many clubs around Europe, following his impressive debut season in Ligue 1. He scored 18 goals and provided six assists in 38 appearances, …
EPL: Real reason Solskjaer wants to sign Victor Osimhen for Man Utd revealed
Bournemouth’s Philip Billing snubs Nigeria for Denmark
Bournemouth midfielder, Philip Billing, has debunked rumours that he is interested in playing for Nigeria. In an interview with BT, he made it clear his international future lies with Denmark. Billing was born to a Nigerian father and Danish mother, making him eligible to represent both countries. The player has been called up by the …
Bournemouth’s Philip Billing snubs Nigeria for Denmark
COVID-19: Kante decides to stay away from Chelsea training
Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kante, was given permission by the club to miss training on Wednesday. According to Sky Sports, the France international expressed safety concerns over a return amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Kante was present at Cobham on Tuesday, on the first day Premier League clubs were allowed to resume small group sessions. However, the …
COVID-19: Kante decides to stay away from Chelsea training
Jorginho’s agent clears air on midfielder’s alleged move to Juventus from Chelsea
Italy star, Jorginho’s agent, Joao Santos has said that his client is happy at Chelsea and that Juventus have not approached him. DAILY POST had reported that Jorginho had drawn interest from Juventus in the past few days. Juventus coach, Maurizio Sarri, is keen to work with the 28-year-old again for the third time. Sarri …
Jorginho’s agent clears air on midfielder’s alleged move to Juventus from Chelsea
COVID-19: Victor Moses’ value drops as Inter Milan eye deal
Inter Milan have made it clear they are not ready to pay £10.75million for Victor Moses, the UK Sun reports. The former Nigeria international is owned by Chelsea and Inter have informed the Premier League side they value him at £6m. The Serie A club believe the financial impact of the COVID-19, means there is …
COVID-19: Victor Moses’ value drops as Inter Milan eye deal
EPL: Chelsea announce deal for goalkeeper
Chelsea have confirmed the club has exercised an option to extend goalkeeper Willy Caballero’s contract by one year. Caballero’s former deal was due to expire on June 30. He will now certainly be available for the Blues’ final games of the Premier League season should it resume. Speaking to the club’s official website, Caballero said: …
EPL: Chelsea announce deal for goalkeeper
Watford player, Adrian Mariappa tests positive for coronavirus
England and Watford defender, Adrian Mariappa, has revealed that he tested positive for the deadly coronavirus disease. Mariappa while confirming he contracted the virus, said he is yet to figure out how he got it after barely leaving the house during the lockdown. He said, “Ever since I got my positive result back on Tuesday, …
Watford player, Adrian Mariappa tests positive for coronavirus
Man Utd confirm new deal for 20-year-old defender
Manchester United have confirmed that 20-year-old defender, Max Taylor, has signed a new one year contract with the club. The Red Devils disclosed this in a statement on its official website on Wednesday. The statement read: “Manchester United defender Max Taylor has signed a new one-year extension to his current deal. “Taylor, 20, has been …
Man Utd confirm new deal for 20-year-old defender
EPL: Emre Can advises Jadon Sancho against leaving Dortmund for Man Utd
Borussia Dortmund star, Emre Can, has advised his teammate, Jadon Sancho, not to leave the club amid interest from Manchester United. DAILY POST had reported that Sancho had drawn the interest of Man United in the past few weeks. Man United are willing to offer the 20-year-old the no.7 shirt in a bid to lure …
EPL: Emre Can advises Jadon Sancho against leaving Dortmund for Man Utd
Read also
You can also check
