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NBA legend Jordan donating $100 million to social justice groups
Michael Jordan said Friday he is making a record $100 million donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protests across the United States. The NBA legend said in a statement his Jordan Brand would distribute the money over 10 years to different organisations in a bid to stampRead More
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Goalkeeper Subasic to leave Monaco
Danijel Subasic will leave Monaco, the Ligue 1 club announced on Monday, with the former Croatia goalkeeper’s contract set to run out at the end of the month. “AS Monaco announces the end of the adventure with Danijel Subasic, whose contract expires on 30 June,” the outfit said in a statement. Subasic, 35, arrived atRead More
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US Soccer considers scrapping ‘no kneeling’ anthem policy
The United States Soccer Federation is considering scrapping a rule which bans players from kneeling during the national anthem, ESPN reported on Monday. USSF president Cindy Parlow Cone called for the policy to be discussed at a board meeting due to take place on Tuesday, ESPN reported on its website. A USSF spokesperson was notRead More
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Messi back in Barca training ahead of Mallorca restart
Lionel Messi trained again with his teammates on Monday to give Barcelona a massive boost ahead of their La Liga return against Mallorca on Saturday. Messi has been suffering from tightness in his right thigh and had not trained fully since last Tuesday. He sat out sessions on Wednesday and Friday before working alone atRead More
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Man City begin appeal against two-year European ban
Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year ban from European competition opened before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Monday by videoconference, a court official told AFP. City are accused of overstating sponsorship revenue to hide their failure to comply with UEFA’s financial fair-play (FFP) rules between 2012 and 2016. In addition to theRead More
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Mother of late Green Eagles star, Okwaraji dies at 83
Lady Janet Okwaraji, octogenarian mother of late Green Eagles Superstar, Samuel Okwaraji is dead. The death of the matriarch of Okwaraji family was confirmed to newsmen by his eldest son, Patrick Okwaraji on Monday. She was 83 years old. Lady Okwaraji is the mother of late Sam Okwaraji, an ace footballer and a patriotic NigerianRead More
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UFC bad boy Conor McGregor retires again, in possible publicity stunt
Conor McGregor, who is considered the biggest star in UFC history, posted on Twitter late Saturday night that he’s retiring from the Octagon. The announcement, which came after Amanda Nunes’ impressive flyweight title defense in UFC 250, came as a surprise, but already some believe it’s insincere and could be more of a publicity stunt.Read More
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Gundogan would love to see Leceister’s Soyuncu at Man City
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is the only centre-back to have enjoyed a better season than Leicester City’s Caglar Soyuncu in the Premier League this term, according to Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. Leicester have been the surprise package of the 2019-20 campaign, with Brendan Rodgers’ men sitting third in the Premier League ahead ofRead More
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SPAIN: PM stresses need for single fans policy before resumption of sports
Prime minister Pedro Sanchez has indicated there will be no exceptions allowed for as long as Spain adopts a behind-closed-doors policy for football. A logical first step towards crowds returning to LaLiga could see limited numbers of fans permitted into stadiums, to allow for social distancing and minimal risk of coronavirus contagion. However, Sanchez wasRead More
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Pre-match formalities were waste of time for me — Sylvanus ‘Quicksilver’ Okpala
Sylvanus Okpala, the man that was known as ‘Quicksilver’ in his playing days, wanted action so bad, pre-match formalities were a waste of time to him. Going down memory lane with Vanguard, Quicksilver said once his was kitted up and left the tunnel, all he wanted was action. Sylvanus Okpala was the first captain ofRead More
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Chelsea officially signs five-year deal with Tino
Chelsea has officially signed a new five-year contract with midfielder, Tino Anjrin. Tino, 18, made his Chelsea’s debut in their Carabao Cup victory against Grimsby Town last September. Chelsea disclosed this in a statement on its official website on Monday. The statement read: “Tino Anjrin has committed his long-term future to Chelsea with the signing …
Chelsea officially signs five-year deal with Tino
Transfer: Guardiola to hijack Chelsea target, Ben Chilwell
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has reportedly decided to battle Premier League rival, Chelsea for Leicester City defender, Ben Chilwell, according to the UK Telegraph. Guardiola has his heart set on the left-back and wants Man City to sign him this summer’s transfer window. Chilwell could be Guardiola’s first signing this summer as he prepares …
Transfer: Guardiola to hijack Chelsea target, Ben Chilwell
Man Utd submit €100m offer to Barcelona for Sancho’s alternative
Manchester United have submitted a €100 million (£89m) offer to sign Barcelona youngster, Ansu Fati. According to the Spanish newspaper, Sport, Man United view Fati as a viable alternative to Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, one of their priority targets for this summer’s transfer window. However, Barcelona is only willing to sell Fati if the player’s …
Man Utd submit €100m offer to Barcelona for Sancho’s alternative
City confirm Pep will step down from his role as head coach
Birmingham City has confirmed that Pep Clotet will step down from his role as head coach of the Club at the end of the season. The Championship club made this known in a statement on its official website on Monday. Pep has been an influential figure since joining City in March 2018. The 43-year-old was …
City confirm Pep will step down from his role as head coach
Transfer: Ander Herrera reveals Cavani’s next move
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Ander Herrera, has insisted that fellow teammate, Edinson Cavani, wants to play for a La Liga club in Spain once his current contract at Parc des Princes expires at the end of June. Cavani is expected to leave PSG this summer after failing to agree on a new contract extension with the …
Transfer: Ander Herrera reveals Cavani’s next move
Transfer: Cristiano explains why it would be difficult for Napoli to sign Osimhen
The Sporting Director of Napoli, Cristiano Giuntoli has explained why it would be difficult for the club to sign Nigerian international, Victor Osimhen this summer transfer window. Cristiano said Osimhen and some other players he mentioned are highly sought after by other bigger clubs thereby making Napoli move almost impossible. Napoli has in recent weeks …
Transfer: Cristiano explains why it would be difficult for Napoli to sign Osimhen
EPL: Ivan Rakitic takes decision on leaving Barcelona for Premier League giants
Barcelona midfielder, Ivan Rakitic, has ruled out the possibility of leaving the club this summer’s transfer window amid interest from Premier League giants, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Rakitic, whose current contract at Barcelona will expire in 2021, has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Tottenham, Juventus, Sevilla and Atletico Madrid in the …
EPL: Ivan Rakitic takes decision on leaving Barcelona for Premier League giants
Ajax confirm Man Utd want to sign Van de Beek
Ajax have confirmed Manchester United are interested in signing Donny van de Beek. Van de Beek is valued at £46million by the Dutch club and United have been scouting the 23-year-old for a while. “It’s clear that clubs like Real Madrid and United are showing interest in Donny van de Beek,” Ajax CEO, Edwin van …
Ajax confirm Man Utd want to sign Van de Beek
EPL: Lampard issues warning to Chelsea ahead of Aston Villa, Man City matches
Chelsea boss, Frank Lampard has warned the Blues that they need to be ready ahead of their next two Premier League fixtures against Aston Villa and Manchester City respectively. Chelsea will take on Aston Villa in an away Premier League fixture on June 21 and host Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City four days later (June 25) …
EPL: Lampard issues warning to Chelsea ahead of Aston Villa, Man City matches
La Liga: Setien reveals only way Barcelona can win title ahead of Real Madrid
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has revealed that his team must win all their remaining eleven matches if they want to win the La Liga title ahead of rivals, Real Madrid. La Liga will resume on June 11 after almost three months of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Barcelona is currently on top of the …
La Liga: Setien reveals only way Barcelona can win title ahead of Real Madrid
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