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Our focus is to curb doping in grassroots sports, says NSSF’s president
The Nigeria School Sports Federation, NSSF, on Friday, said that the essence of its just-concluded seminar on ‘Anti-doping for Schools’ Sports Masters in the country was to curb the menace of doping at the grassroots.
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U-16 World Cup: How we shook the world, Nduka Ugbade tells astonishing story
His travails before selection, how he became captain Recalls how Brodericks, Chukwu moulded an all-conquering squad The Guinea scare, the final against Germany, Ikhazobo’s magical pep talk It’s an account NEVER told before By Onochie Anibeze and Jacob Ajom THIRTY-FIVE years ago you led Nigeria to history in China. Tell us the story of ChinaRead More
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Matic has retired from international football, Serbia director confirms
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has retired from international football, according to Serbia’s sporting director Vladimir Matijasevic. Reports began to circulate on Thursday claiming Matic had opted to quit Serbia despite being named in their most recent squad. Matijasevic, who works as a director for the Football Association of Serbia (FSS), confirmed the decision onRead More
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Midfielder Aaron Mooy switches Brighton for Shanghai SIPG
Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Aaron Mooy has agreed to join Chinese Super League Shanghai SIPG for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. The Australia international only signed a permanent deal with Brighton in January after making an initial loan move from Championship side Huddersfield Town. Brighton on Friday announced that the 29-year-old is onRead More
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Aouar misses out on French senior team call-up after COVID-19 diagnosis
Houssem Aouar’s wait for a first France cap continues after he was replaced in the squad by former team-mate Nabil Fekir as a consequence of the Lyon midfielder contracting coronavirus. Aouar, 22, received his maiden call-up to the senior France side on Thursday having impressed in Lyon’s run to the Champions League semi-finals. But Lyon announced aRead More
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Russia fires anti-doping czar, sparking concerns
Yuriy Ganus has been removed as the Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s (RUSADA) director general, prompting concerns over its independence from the Russian Olympic and Paralympic Committee. RUSADA’s supervisory board earlier this month recommended its founders – the Russian Olympic and Paralympic Committee – dismiss Ganus, advice that was taken on Friday. Deputy director general Margarita PakhnotskayaRead More
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Chelsea signs free agent Thiago Silva
Chelsea Football Club has completed the signing of one of the big names in world football with Thiago Silva joining on a one-year contract, with the club having the option of a further 12 months. His signing follows the addition on Wednesday of Ben Chilwell to the squad and continues the long tradition of topRead More
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Eberechi Eze joins Premier League side Crystal Palace for £20m
Eberechi Eze became Roy Hodgson’s most expensive signing in his time as Crystal Palace manager on Friday, joining for a reported £20 million ($26.5 million) from second-tier Queens Park Rangers. Hodgson saw off rivals West Bromwich Albion and West Ham to secure the signature of the 22-year-old forward, who penned a five year contract. Eze,Read More
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Arteta saddened by potential Messi exit from Barcelona
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he would be sad to see Lionel Messi leave Barcelona. The Argentina star is reportedly set to make a public announcement on his plans in the coming hours, having informed Barca that he wants to leave the club. Manchester City are said to be the frontrunners to sign the 33-year-old,Read More
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Southgate snubs Arsenal youngster Saka for England role
England manager, Gareth Southgate has overlooked Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka in his squad for European Nations League, opening a window for the youngster to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr was reported to have made contact with the player and his parents. But for now Saka is only interested inRead More
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Arsenal vs Liverpool: Paul Merson predicts Community Shield
A former Arsenal player, Paul Merson, has backed the club to beat Liverpool in today’s Community Shield tie at the Wembley Stadium. Arsenal head to the game after defeating MK Dons 4-1 in a pre-season friendly game on Tuesday, while Liverpool played a 2-2 draw with Red Bull. Merson believes Mikel Arteta’s men can defeat …
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Paul Merson predicts Community Shield
Transfer: Man United offer three players in exchange for Grealish
Manchester United are so desperate to land midfielder, Jack Grealish this summer and will offer Aston Villa three players, according to the Daily Mail. It is understood that the three players Man United will offer Aston Villa to force the deal for their captain are Dean Henderson or Sergio Romero on loan and Diogo Dalot …
Transfer: Man United offer three players in exchange for Grealish
EPL: Paul Merson advises Arsenal on signing Gabriel Magalhaes
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has urged Arsenal to complete the signing of Gabriel Magalhaes from French Ligue 1 side, Lille. Magalhaes had drawn the interest of Arsenal in the past few days. The Brazilian defender reportedly agreed to a five-year contract with the Gunners. But Merson believes it will be a “big statement” from …
EPL: Paul Merson advises Arsenal on signing Gabriel Magalhaes
Juventus moves for Messi to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Serie A
Juventus have made contact with Lionel Messi’s camp, in a bid to try and lure him to Turin and form a stunning attacking duo with great rival Cristiano Ronaldo, according to L’Equipe. Messi and Ronaldo have battled for the coveted status as the world’s best footballer for more than a decade and played against each …
Juventus moves for Messi to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Serie A
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Klopp names only team that will challenge Reds for title
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has said only a “proper team” stands a chance of winning the Premier League title this season. Klopp insists he is relaxed at seeing rivals Chelsea and Manchester City spend big in their bids to dethrone them next season. The Reds begin the new campaign with against Arsenal in the Community …
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Klopp names only team that will challenge Reds for title
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Klopp to be without six key players for Community Shield
Liverpool will be without at least six players for Saturday’s Community Shield clash against Arsenal at Wembley, the UK Mirror reports. Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is however winning his fitness battle and could feature. The Premier League champions have been away at a training camp in Austria, playing friendlies against Stuttgart and Red Bull Salzburg. Defender …
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Klopp to be without six key players for Community Shield
Two reasons Liverpool will not bid for Messi revealed
Ex-Liverpool captain, Jamie Carragher, has given two reasons his former team will not battle to sign Lionel Messi this summer. Although he admits he would love to see Messi in the Premier League, he says the reigning champions “won’t go anywhere near” him. “I don’t think Liverpool will go anywhere near that situation. Financially, number …
Two reasons Liverpool will not bid for Messi revealed
I can only win the next two Ballon d’Or with Guardiola – Messi
Lionel Messi wants to leave Barcelona for Manchester City, so he can win the next two Ballon d’Or while playing under Pep Guardiola, Marca reports. The 33-year-old has already told the LaLiga club he wants to leave this summer. It is believed that he spoke with Guardiola about a reunion with him in England. During …
I can only win the next two Ballon d’Or with Guardiola – Messi
Arsenal vs Liverpool: All you need to know about Community Shield match
Arsenal will play Liverpool in this year’s Community Shield. The game is usually billed as the curtain raiser for the new league season and is always contested between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners. Both rivals will be seeking to lay down the marker ahead of the 2020/2021 campaign psychologically and also add …
Arsenal vs Liverpool: All you need to know about Community Shield match
Messi requests meeting with Barcelona to sort out future
Lionel Messi has requested a meeting with the Barcelona hierarchy, to discuss his transfer request, according to Sky Sports News. Messi wants his lawyers present too, so all parties can find a solution to the impasse over his contract. The 33-year-old is trying to activate an exit clause in his current deal, that allows him …
Messi requests meeting with Barcelona to sort out future
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