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COVID-19: Brazilian club given permission to play match with infected players
Brazilian top flight club Atletico Goianiense have obtained permission to field four players who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Globoesporte website said on Wednesday. The club said the players were in the final stages of the infection and had already complied with all quarantine measures ahead of a match with Flamengo. TheRead More
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PSG break through Champions League glass ceiling after years of disappointment
After years of failing to live up to their billing in Europe, Paris Saint-Germain are within 90 minutes of the Champions League final thanks to their dramatic win over Atalanta on Wednesday, and coach Thomas Tuchel now knows “everything is possible” for his team. PSG were on the verge of another disappointing Champions League exitRead More
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‘Like Ronaldo and Messi’ – Ter Stegen and Neuer square off in Champions League
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen has the chance to advance his claim for Germany’s Number One shirt when he faces Bayern Munich and their veteran shot-stopper Manuel Neuer in Friday’s Champions League quarter-final. The 34-year-old Neuer has been Germany captain since Bastian Schweinsteiger retired in 2016. However, Ter Stegen is itching to usurp him asRead More
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Neymar insists PSG always knew they could win after Atalanta triumph
Brazilian superstar Neymar insisted that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) always believed they could come back from the brink to defeat Atalanta with two goals in the dying moments of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. “I never thought of going home. From start to finish, from the warm-up, we only thought of qualifying for the semi-finals,”Read More
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COVID-19: Brazilian club given permission to play match with infected players
Brazilian top flight club Atletico Goianiense have obtained permission to field four players who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Globoesporte website said on Wednesday. The club said the players were in the final stages of the infection and had already complied with all quarantine measures ahead of a match with Flamengo. TheRead More
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Casillas confirms discussions over non-playing role at Real Madrid
Iker Casillas has revealed he is hoping to return “home” to Real Madrid in a non-playing capacity after being made an offer by president Florentino Perez The Spain legend announced his retirement last week, having not played a game since suffering a heart attack in training with Porto on May 1 last year. Goalkeeping greatRead More
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Drogba gets green light to contest Ivory Coast FA elections
Didier Drogba has been given the green light to contest at the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) elections on September 5 after his candidacy was approved by the electoral committee of the federation on Monday. The former Chelsea striker and celebrated African legend is contesting against Sory Diabate, a member of the outgoing FIF Executive CommitteeRead More
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Man City legend David Silva bids Etihad stadium farewell
Manchester City legend David Silva has posted a farewell goodbye to the Etihad after he played his final game at the ground on Friday night. The 34-year-old – who will leave the club later this month – played nine minutes in the 2-1 win against Real Madrid to keep his Champions League dream alive. ButRead More
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NFF hails Zenith’s commitment to youth development
The Nigeria Football Federation has hailed one of their sponsors, Zenith Bank Plc, for its commitments to youth development in the country. Apart from sponsoring the NFF, the apex bank has been promoting youth football with their NFF/Zenith Bank U-15 Super Eagles Championship. Recently, the competition has been the bedrock of the country’s cadet team,Read More
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Perpetua Nkwocha: Super Falcons job too complex for me
Former Super Falcons top striker, Perpetua Nkwocha has ruled herself out of the national women team job, saying the job is too complex. The Super Falcons remain without a coach, following the resignation of Swede Thomas Dennerby. The Nigeria Football Federation has received more than a dozen applications including those of former Nigerian women internationalsRead More
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EPL: I’m going nowhere, you can’t force me out – Ozil tells Arsenal
German midfielder, Mesut Ozil has said he is not leaving Arsenal. The midfielder’s future at the Emirate is the subject of speculation once again this summer after he was frozen out by manager, Mikel Arteta. Ozil announced he is staying at the club and will decide when he will leave. Ozil pockets a whopping £350,000-a-week …
EPL: I’m going nowhere, you can’t force me out – Ozil tells Arsenal
Cristiano Ronaldo offered to Barcelona as Messi’s future remains uncertain
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been offered to Barcelona in a sensational move that would see him line up alongside Lionel Messi, according to Spanish journalist Guillem Balague. Ronaldo could leave Turin after only two seasons, as the Serie A champions are trying to get his massive £28m-per-year salary off their books. In a bid …
Cristiano Ronaldo offered to Barcelona as Messi’s future remains uncertain
Jadon Sancho breaks silence as talks between Dortmund, Man Utd collapse
Borussia Dortmund winger, Jadon Sancho, has said he loves playing with his team-mates, after the club blocked his move to Manchester United. The Bundesliga side were willing to sell Sancho this summer, but they set United a deadline of August 10 to complete the deal. After the Red Devils failed to meet their £108million asking …
Jadon Sancho breaks silence as talks between Dortmund, Man Utd collapse
Transfer: Blaise Matuidi leaves Juventus
Juventus have announced the departure of France International, Blaise Matuidi. Matuidi, who joined the club in August 2017, is parting with the Old Lady by mutual consent after three years. The 33-year-old joined the Turin giants from Paris Saint-Germain and is now set for the United States to join David Beckham’s MLS side Inter Miami. …
Transfer: Blaise Matuidi leaves Juventus
Champions League: Neymar warns Bayern, Barcelona, Man City after Atalanta win
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, has warned their Champions League rivals, that they will be difficult to beat. The Ligue 1 giants qualified for the semi-final on Wednesday, thanks to a last-gasp 2-1 win over Atalanta. Mario Pasalic’s goal put the Serie A side in front and they led for most of the game. However, Marquinhos …
Champions League: Neymar warns Bayern, Barcelona, Man City after Atalanta win
Champions League: PSG stun Atalanta to qualify for semi-finals
Paris Saint-Germain have qualified for the Champions League semi-final. The Ligue 1 champions produced a stunning comeback against Atalanta to win 2-1 on Wednesday night. Pasalic’s first half goal seemed to be the winner with three minutes left. However, the introduction of fit-again Kylian Mbappe, turned the game around for PSG. Marqinhos bundled home the …
Champions League: PSG stun Atalanta to qualify for semi-finals
Champions League: Bayern Munich pay tribute to Barcelona captain, Messi
Bayern Munich Chairman, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, has paid tribute to Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, ahead of both sides’ Champions League last-8 final tie on Friday. Bayern head to the game after eliminating Chelsea in the round of 16 encounter last week, while Barcelona knocked out Napoli. But Rummenigge has now expressed his big admiration for Messi, …
Champions League: Bayern Munich pay tribute to Barcelona captain, Messi
Europa League semi-final: I want revenge against Sevilla – Solskjaer
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is out for revenge on Sevilla when his team plays the LaLiga side in the Europa League semi-final on Sunday. Solskjaer suffered a 3-1 aggregate defeat against Sevilla, when he was manager of Molde in 2016. The Norwegian will now face the Spanish club as United boss, but feels …
Europa League semi-final: I want revenge against Sevilla – Solskjaer
Transfer: Arsenal to offer player, cash for Fernandes
FA Cup champions, Arsenal, are set to offer a player, plus cash for Sporting Lisbon’s Joelson Fernandes, Mirror UK reports. Fernandes has a £40million release clause in his current contract with Sporting. Arsenal is keen to avoid paying Fernandes’s clause and will bid to lower the asking price by offering one of their players in …
Transfer: Arsenal to offer player, cash for Fernandes
Champions League: Highest goal scorers ahead of quarter-final ties Full list
The last eight of this year’s Champions League begins on Wednesday. Ahead of the second phase of knockout, Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski remains the highest goal scorer. The Polish striker has scored 13 times so far in the competition, three ahead of Erling Haaland who is out of the running following Borussia Dortmund’s elimination. Lewandowski …
Champions League: Highest goal scorers ahead of quarter-final ties Full list
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