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Man City’s Mahrez, Laporte test postive for coronavirus
Manchester City’s duo of Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have tested positive for the coronavirus according to reports. ALSO READ: UEFA Nations League: Bee sting stops Ronaldo’s 100 goals chase Vanguard gathered that both players are currently observing a period of self-isolation in accordance with Premier League and UK government protocol though neither is displaying symptomsRead More
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Osimhen bangs another hat-trick, expects fruitful Serie A outing
Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen scored another hat-trick in a 4-0 win over Serie C club Teramo in a pre-season friendly match. The Super Eagles striker is expected to play his first Serie A match against Parma and fans are eager to see how their 80m-dollar-man would fare. “Pre-season done, but hardwork continues. GOD is theRead More
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UEFA Nations League: Bee sting stops Ronaldo’s 100 goals chase
Cristiano Ronaldo missed yesterday’s Nations League match between Portugal and Croatia because of a bee sting. The Portuguese superstar has scored 99 goals for his country and is just one strike away from a full century. Rather frustratingly, he’s been stuck on 99 since November last year, when he scored against Luxembourg. ALSO READ: Edo 2020:Read More
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UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE: COVID-19 confusion hits Scotland, Croatia tie
The Scottish football team will play their Nations League match on Monday, UEFA has insisted – after the Czech Republic said the game was off without telling the opposition. The Czech football association announced on Friday that the fixture had been cancelled due to the “current situation with the COVID-19”. The Scottish FA was takenRead More
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Inappropriate joke sends Toure out of Old Trafford match
Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has apologised for an “inappropriate joke” that forced him to quit yesterday’s Soccer Aid match. The 37-year-old was due to play for the World XI team in a charity game at Old Trafford, but no longer took part following content he shared on a group chat with his team-mates.Read More
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Mikel not at Stoke City for money, says coach
Stoke City coach Michael O’Neill has said former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel shunned lucrative offers to sign for the English Championship side. Mike was linked to moves to Italy with Serie A newcomers Benevento and Brazilian sides Botafogo and Sports Club Internacional, but he chose to remain in England where his wife andRead More
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Djokovic to lose ranking points, prize money after US Open disqualification
World number one Novak Djokovic will be docked all ranking points earned at the US Open and fined $250,000 in prize money following his sensational disqualification from the tournament on Sunday. A statement from the US Tennis Association detailed the immediate sanctions Djokovic faces after he was tossed out of the tournament during the fourthRead More
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Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting official with ball
Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified from the US Open on Sunday after striking a lines official with a ball during his last-16 match. The world number one went 5-6 down in the first set to Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta when he hit a ball in the direction of the female official. It struck her inRead More
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Shorunmu laments Babalade’s death, says doctors denied him treatment
Former Super Eagles keeper Ike Shorunmu said team-mate Ajibade Babalade would still have been alive if medical aid had reached him fast. The former Eagles defender died at 48 of cardiac arrest in Ibadan on Friday. According to Shorunmu, Babalade was denied treatment by a private hospital and by the time he got to theRead More
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Huesca forward Omoruyi raring for bright La Liga start
By John Egbokhan Spanish-born Nigerian forward, Kevin Omoruyi, who is going to be playing in the La Liga when the 2021-2022 football season starts, is buzzing to start his new adventure in the Spanish top flight with Huesca. Huesca, who gained promotion to the top division in Spain last season, start their new life withRead More
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Two Man City players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of EPL opener
Manchester City’s duo of Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte have both tested positive for coronavirus. They are both currently observing a period of self-isolation, in accordance with Premier League and UK government protocol. Neither of the City players is displaying symptoms of the virus. “Everyone at the club wishes Riyad and Aymeric a speedy recovery …
Two Man City players test positive for COVID-19 ahead of EPL opener
Atletico set to land Partey’s replacement amid Arsenal interest
In possibly the clearest indication that Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey could leave for Arsenal, the club have moved to sign Marc Roca from Espanyol, Marca reports. Partey has emerged as the Gunners’ number one transfer priority this summer. However, the Premier League side are reluctant to meet his £45million release clause. The Ghana midfielder is …
Atletico set to land Partey’s replacement amid Arsenal interest
Giroud finally breaks silence on Werner’s arrival at Chelsea, sends message to Lampard
Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud, has said new team-mate Timo Werner does not have the same ‘profile’ as him. This has made the Frenchman confident he can feature in Frank Lampard’s first XI this season. Werner joined Blues in June in a £53million move from RB Leipzig. The 24-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Blues, …
Giroud finally breaks silence on Werner’s arrival at Chelsea, sends message to Lampard
How Sancho caused Man Utd to miss out on Kai Havertz
Manchester United failed to sign Chelsea’s new man, Kai Havertz, because they wanted to focus on trying to land Jadon Sancho instead, according to the Manchester Evening News. The Red Devils refused to pay Bayer Leverkusen’s asking price and decided to try and sign Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. However, United are also yet to pay …
How Sancho caused Man Utd to miss out on Kai Havertz
Mbappe issues strong Champions League warning to PSG
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has warned the club that they must spend money on new players, if they are to bounce back from their Champions League heartbreak next season. Mbappe played in their 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in last month’s final. And while his fellow forward Neymar has pledged to stay with the …
Mbappe issues strong Champions League warning to PSG
PSG admit temptation to get Messi from Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain’s sporting director, Leonardo, has admitted they were tempted to go for Lionel Messi, after he told Barcelona he wanted to leave. Messi declared his intention to quit via a fax last week. However, the LaLiga giants insisted that potential buyers would have to match his €700million release clause. Messi has since made a …
PSG admit temptation to get Messi from Barcelona
Lampard signs new Chelsea goalkeeper
Chelsea have signed goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe from Burton Albion. However, Blues boss Frank Lampard, will not be calling on the 17-year-old as backup for Kepa Arrizabalag in the 2020/2021 season. Sharman-Lowe will be sent out on loan with the League One outfit. The young stopper was called up to the England U17s in February and …
Lampard signs new Chelsea goalkeeper
Djokovic disqualified from 2020 US Open
Novak Djokovic has been disqualified from the US Open. It ended the top seed’s bid for an 18th Grand Slam title. Djokovic had just lost a game to his opponent, Pablo Carreno Busta, falling behind 6-5 in the first set. As he walked to the sideline for the changeover, he hit a ball behind him. …
Djokovic disqualified from 2020 US Open
Carabao Cup: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd discover opponents Full fixtures
The draws for the second and third rounds of this season’s Carabao Cup were concluded on Sunday. Like the first round, the second round is regionalised, meaning clubs are split into North and South sections. The draw however remain unseeded, meaning any side can face another from the same region. The seven Premier League teams …
Carabao Cup: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man Utd discover opponents Full fixtures
Messi’s father blamed for player’s failure to leave Barcelona
Former Mexico international, Hugo Sanchez, has blamed Lionel Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, for the player’s u-turn on his Barcelona future. According to Sanchez, Jorge gave the 33-year-old “bad advice”. Messi’s future has dominated headlines since last week, when he informed Barcelona of his desire to leave the club, attempting to trigger a clause in …
Messi’s father blamed for player’s failure to leave Barcelona
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