Sports News Today Headlines Tuesday 16th June 2020
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The unhappy player, as football leagues begin matches
By Agbonkhese Oboh, Fortune Eromosele, Jennifer Gideon & Alice Ekpang As top flight football leagues begin matches across the world in the shadows of the COVID-19 tsunami, all variations of players are happy — except one. That football lover that would rather share 90 minutes with a neighbour he doesn’t know his first name, thanRead More
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Basketball star Kevin Durant buys stake in MLS team
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is the latest sports star to invest in a Major League Soccer team. The 10-time NBA All-Star has acquired a five per cent ownership stake in Philadelphia Union, with an option to purchase an additional five per cent in the near future. ”I’ve always been a soccer fan and haveRead More
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Late own goal sees Sevilla stutter in Champions League chase
Sevilla suffered a setback in their bid to qualify for next season’s Champions League group stage as a late own goal by Diego Carlos allowed visiting Levante to grab a 1-1 draw on Monday. Julen Lopetegui’s side, who sit third in La Liga, hold a five-point lead over fifth-placed Getafe, although most of their closestRead More
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Arsenal’s Arteta ready for challenge of Premier League relaunch
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits players will have to find motivation without the urgency provided by fans when the Premier League restarts on Wednesday. Arteta’s side will feature in the second game of the Premier League relaunch when they face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium, just hours after the opener between Aston Villa andRead More
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Nigeria’s Moses Simon signs four-year permanent deal with Nantes
Nantes took up their option Monday to sign Nigeria international Moses Simon on a four-year deal who impressed while on loan at the French club this past season. Simon, 24, scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 30 games for Nantes after joining the club on a year-long loan from Spanish side Levante lastRead More
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Dortmund coach determined not to burn out Haaland
Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre insists he will resist the urge to rush Erling Braut Haaland back into the starting side to avoid putting the teenage striker under unnecessary strain. Haaland, 19, came off the bench to score Dortmund’s last-gasp winner at Fortuna Duesseldorf on Saturday which secured Champions League qualification for next season. BayernRead More
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Tougher tests await for Madrid, Barcelona in race for La Liga
Real Madrid and Barcelona will have tougher tests to come but emphatic victories on their return to action at the weekend suggest there may not be much margin for error in what is left of La Liga’s title race. Leaders Barca hammered Real Mallorca 4-0 on Saturday before second-placed Madrid swept Eibar aside 3-1 aRead More
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Casillas ends Spanish football federation presidency bid
Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Iker Casillas announced on Monday he was ending his bid to run for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) due to the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “I would like to inform you that I have decided not to run for the upcoming RFEF elections,” the Porto goalkeeperRead More
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Marcelo takes a knee as Madrid wins at its training center
Playing a home game but not at its famed Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Real Madrid resumed its Spanish league campaign with a 3-1 win over Eibar on Sunday to keep pace with leader Barcelona. The game saw Marcelo take a knee during a goal celebration in apparent support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The BrazilianRead More
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Koke fears for Atletico Madrid’s Champions League hopes
Koke believes Atletico Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao has done damage to their Champions League qualification prospects. Diego Costa’s 39th-minute goal on the end of a clever Koke pass ensured the first-half advantage Iker Muniain’s splendid strike granted Athletic was short-lived. However, Atleti were unable to affect a full turnaround, with substitute Santiago AriasRead More
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Transfer: Real Madrid confirm deal for Sanchez
Real Madrid has confirmed that the club has agreed on a transfer deal for defender, Javi Sanchez, to join Real Valladolid. Zinedine Zidane’s side disclosed this in a statement on their official website on Tuesday. “Real Madrid CF and Real Valladolid CF have agreed to transfer the player Javi Sánchez,” the statement read. “The club …
Transfer: Real Madrid confirm deal for Sanchez
EPL: Gerrard reveals how he will feel if Liverpool win title this season
Former Liverpool skipper, Steven Gerrard, has admitted he still has regrets over his infamous slip that cost the club a Premier League title. However, in an interview with The Athletic, he insists he will be as happy as anyone to see the Reds win the trophy this season. Gerrard’s error in the 2013/2014 season gifted …
EPL: Gerrard reveals how he will feel if Liverpool win title this season
Angel Gomes reacts to video of him receiving healing at TB Joshua’s church
Manchester United Player, Angel Gomes has reacted to a video which surfaced on social media of him receiving healing prayer at TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). In the viral video, Gomes was seen testifying to being healed after he received prayer at TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). “I’m from …
Angel Gomes reacts to video of him receiving healing at TB Joshua’s church
EPL: Sherwood reveals player that should replace Aubameyang at Arsenal
Former Tottenham manager, Tim Sherwood has identified Arsenal forward, Gabriel Martinelli, as the player that should replace captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Emirates. Aubameyang’s future at the Gunners remains uncertain. The Gabon striker is yet to agree on new terms with Arsenal and has been linked with an exit this summer’s transfer window. His current contract …
EPL: Sherwood reveals player that should replace Aubameyang at Arsenal
All Champions League knockout games to be played in Lisbon
UEFA is planning to play all Champions League knockout games in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Sky Italia reports that the final will be played August 23, following 12 days of matches. However, UEFA’s executive committee must agree on the plan on Wednesday, among a series of decisions to reschedule international soccer, after COVID-19 disrupted …
All Champions League knockout games to be played in Lisbon
Amokachi begs Nigerian to forgive Yakubu Aiyegbeni for 2010 World Cup blunder against South Korea
Former Nigerian international, Daniel Amokachi, has pleaded with Nigerians to forgive former Super Eagles striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni over the missed goal against South Korea at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. According to Amokachi, Nigerians have yet to pardon Aiyegbeni for over a decade he committed the blunder in front of an empty …
Amokachi begs Nigerian to forgive Yakubu Aiyegbeni for 2010 World Cup blunder against South Korea
EPL: Arteta reveals how Arsenal can make Aubameyang stay
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has expressed his optimism that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will remain at the club. However, Arteta feels the Gunners have a “responsibility to make him feel this is the right next step in his career.” In an interview over the weekend, Aubameyang revealed he is yet to get a new contract offer from …
EPL: Arteta reveals how Arsenal can make Aubameyang stay
COVID-19: Premier League issues new guidelines to Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, others
Premier League on Monday issued new safety guidelines to all the 20 clubs in the English top-flight league, including Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool ahead of Wednesday’s restart amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Premier League will return on June 17, with Manchester City hosting Arsenal and Aston Villa facing Sheffield United. The Premier League, in …
COVID-19: Premier League issues new guidelines to Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool, others
EPL: Solskjaer to drop Pogba for Tottenham vs Man Utd game
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, will leave Paul Pogba on the bench, for this Friday’s Premier League clash at Tottenham Hotspur, according to The Athletic. Pogba has not featured for the Red Devils since Boxing Day, after suffering a foot injury. The Frenchman has made only eight appearances in all competitions this season. Pogba …
EPL: Solskjaer to drop Pogba for Tottenham vs Man Utd game
EPL: Thomas Partey receives triple wages offer from Arsenal
Premier League giants, Arsenal have offered to triple Atletico Madrid midfielder, Thomas Partey’s wages, Goal reports. Partey, who has a £44.5million release clause in his current contract with Atletico, had drawn the interest of Arsenal in recent weeks. The Ghanian international is now weighing up his options after receiving a huge contract offer from the …
EPL: Thomas Partey receives triple wages offer from Arsenal
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