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PSG’s Areola joins Fulham on loan
Paris Saint-Germain’s France goalkeeper Alphonse Areola has joined promoted Fulham on a one-year loan deal with an option to buy, the Ligue 1 champions announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old, who has a contract with PSG until 2023, spent last season at Real Madrid behind Belgium number one Thibaut Courtois. Areola, who lifted the World CupRead More
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Premier League’s plans for return of fans face British government review
Premier League’s hopes of bringing fans back into stadiums in early October could be hampered after the UK government said it would review the plans and limit test events for sports. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a Downing Street news conference that pilot events for sports in September would be restricted to a maximum ofRead More
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US OPEN: Favorite Serena survives Pironkova scare to reach semis
Serena Williams was forced to dig deep to secure a 4-6 6-3 6-2 U.S. Open quarter-final victory over unseeded Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova on Wednesday. The victory kept alive her latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title. Williams, a six-time champion in New York, struggled with Pironkova’s slice forehand early and was atRead More
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Messi back in full training with Barca
Lionel Messi was back in full training with Barcelona on Wednesday for the first time since conceding defeat in his battle to leave the club. Unlike Monday, when the 33-year-old Argentine superstar had to train alone under La Liga’s coronavirus protocol, he joined up with the rest of the squad in the session taken byRead More
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Egypt’s prosecutor to investigate missing AFCON trophy saga
The sports ministry said Wednesday it has referred a probe into a missing African Cup of Nations trophy which Egypt has possessed since 2010 to the prosecutor general after a string of explosive allegations. “The ministry of youth and sports has referred the file of the loss of some important silverware from the warehouses ofRead More
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Football: African club competitions dates
CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup dates for rest of 2019/2020 season and complete 2020/2021 season: Champions League 2019/2020 Semi-finals – Raja Casablanca (MAR) v Zamalek (EGY), Wydad Casablanca (MAR) v Al Ahly (EGY), first legs: Sept 25/26, second: Oct 2/3 Final – Oct 16/17 (provisional), venue to be decided 2020/2021 Preliminary round –Read More
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Football: List of qualifiers for African club competitions 2020/2021
Lists of clubs who have so far qualified for the 2020/2021 Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions (alphabetical order): Champions League Two entrants permitted Algeria: CR Belouizdad, Mouloudia Alger Angola: Petro Luanda, Primeiro Agosto Democratic Republic of Congo: TP Mazembe, V Club Guinea: Ashanti Siguiri, Horoya Nigeria: Enyimba, Plateau Utd South Africa: Kaizer Chiefs, MamelodiRead More
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Tokyo governor pledges to hold 2020 Olympics ‘by all means’
The postponed Olympics must be held next year “by all means”, Tokyo’s governor said Wednesday, becoming the latest official to insist the event is feasible despite the coronavirus pandemic. Yuriko Koike’s remarks, at an event hosted by Kyodo news agency, come after International Olympic Committee vice-president John Coates told AFP that the Games would goRead More
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LMC invites NPFL clubs to submit 2020/21 NPFL season licensing applications
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Participating Clubs have been invited to submit their respective licensing application which is a compulsory requirement for all clubs intending to participate in the 2020/21 NPFL season. This is further to the notification from the LMC to the clubs in a letter dated August 6, 2020. Following the removal ofRead More
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Odion Ighalo named Dettol brand Ambassador
Former Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for Dettol Cool. Announcing the partnership via his Twitter account, the Manchester United star striker, who won the Golden boot, at AFCON 2019, said that as a sportsman he shares very similar values with the Dettol Cool brand The values, according toRead More
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Aubameyang to become highest-paid Arsenal player with new contract
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on the verge of putting pen to paper on a new three-year contract with Arsenal. According to The Athletic, the new deal will see him topple Mesut Ozil as the club’s highest-paid player. Aubameyang has been in talks with Emirates chiefs for several months over fresh terms. Both camps have finally reached …
Aubameyang to become highest-paid Arsenal player with new contract
PSG offer Arsenal Draxler in exchange for Guendouzi
Paris Saint-Germain have offered Julian Draxler in exchange for Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, L’Equipe reports. Guendouzi is out of favour at the Emirates, following a number of disciplinary issues under Mikel Arteta. The French midfielder was frozen out after the Gunners’ 2-1 defeat at Brighton in June, in which he taunted some opposition players about …
PSG offer Arsenal Draxler in exchange for Guendouzi
Chelsea confirm shirt numbers for Havertz, Thiago Silva, Ziyech, Chilwell
Chelsea have confirmed squad numbers for the 2020/2021 season. This includes for the five new signings the Blues have already made this summer. Hakim Ziyech arrived first from Ajax and has been handed the no. 22 shirt. He inherits it from Christian Pulisic, who is the new no. 10. Pedro’s departure has freed up the …
Chelsea confirm shirt numbers for Havertz, Thiago Silva, Ziyech, Chilwell
Man Utd sign Atletico Madrid striker
Manchester United have completed the signing of Atletico Madrid striker, Alejandro Garnacho. According to the Manchester Evening News, Man United and Atletico Madrid have agreed to a deal that will allow Garnacho arrive in Manchester from Spain later this week. Garnacho, 16, will then be quarantined for 14 days as part of the COVID-19 protocols …
Man Utd sign Atletico Madrid striker
Nigerian midfielder, Etebo joins Galatasaray
Nigeran midfielder, Oghenekaro Etebo, has joined Turkish Super Lig side, Galatasaray on a one-year loan deal from Stoke City. Etebo announced his one-year loan at Galatasaray, on Twitter, Wednesday night. “I am excited to announce my arrival at Galatasaray, I am looking forward to this amazing opportunity and I am happy to be part of …
Nigerian midfielder, Etebo joins Galatasaray
EPL: Gary Neville reveals player Liverpool need to buy
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has said Liverpool need to sign Thiago Alcantara this summer, to present their current players with a “challenge”. Jurgen Klopp chose not to bring in any new faces before last season. It was a decision that paid dividends, as the Reds won the Premier League title. With just a …
EPL: Gary Neville reveals player Liverpool need to buy
Messi, Koeman clash over changes to Barcelona squad
Barcelona’s new manager, Ronald Koeman, is already at loggerheads with captain Lionel Messi, over changes to the squad, according to Diario GOL. Koeman wants Messi’s friend, Luis Suarez, to leave the club with Juventus keen on the player. Barca are demanding a fee from Juve, but Suarez wants to be released and join the Serie …
Messi, Koeman clash over changes to Barcelona squad
Solskjaer gives update on Man Utd’s transfer moves
Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has confirmed the club is still very much active in the transfer market, after signing Donny van de Beek. United are still believed to be in hot pursuit of Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, while there is also interest in Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon. Van de Beek cost United …
Solskjaer gives update on Man Utd’s transfer moves
Lyon reveal Man City, Arsenal battling for Aouar
Lyon have confirmed Manchester City’s interest in Houssem Aouar. Pep Guardiola could be set for a face off with his former no.2 Mikel Arteta over the 22-year-old valued at £54million. Aouar’s stock rose last season, after Lyon’s run to the semi-finals of the Champions League. The midfielder also scored nine times and provided 10 assists …
Lyon reveal Man City, Arsenal battling for Aouar
Man Utd make breakthrough in Jadon Sancho talks
Manchester United have made a breakthrough in their efforts to land Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, by resolving the issue of agent fees and personal terms, according to Sky Sports. United have not given up on signing Sancho, despite Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc suggesting the 20-year-old will not leave in this window. However, despite …
Man Utd make breakthrough in Jadon Sancho talks
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