Sports News Today Headlines Friday 11th September 2020
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Athletics: Semenya laments court ruling on testosterone level
Caster Semenya has been lamenting her lost appeal in Switzerland’s Federal Supreme Court ruling against the restriction of testosterone levels in female runners. Semenya is not allowed to compete in events between 400m and a mile without taking testosterone-reducing drugs, following a 2019 rule change by the governing body World Athletics. ALSO READ: Olympic champion SemenyaRead More
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Ereyitomi hails NFF boss pinnick over siting of FIFA stadium in Ugborodo
The member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon.Thomas Ereyitomi has commended, the President Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mr. Amaju Pinnick for attracting the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, to Ugborodo Community in Warri South-West Local Goverment Area to construct a word class international standard stadium to host matches in the riverine communities in Delta state
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Havertz takes over Tomori’s Chelsea’s shirt
Kai Havertz has reportedly taken the No.29 jersey previously worn by Fikayo Tomori following his £72million arrival at Chelsea. According to The Athletic, Havertz asked to take the No.29 shirt upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge and Tomori was happy to oblige. It is a favoured number of the Germany international, who also wore theRead More
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Eberechi Eze headlines Championship Team of the Year
Former Queens Park Rangers forward Eberechi Eze, Brice Samba, and Said Benrahma are the only Africans in the PFA Championship Team of the Year dominated by Leeds United. Eze was named in a three-man midfield that parades Leeds United’s Kalvin Phillips and West Bromwich Albion’s Romaine Sawyers. Although the Superhoops finished in distant 13th onRead More
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Professionalism will make Nigerian Leagues better – Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has reassured that the professionalism of Nigerian Football Development being promoted by the ongoing reforms of the nation’s football will make the Nigerian Leagues better and put it at par with others around the world. The Minister said his desire is to see the NigerianRead More
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Ronaldo: I have nothing to prove after scoring 101 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo brought up a century of international strikes by finding the target at Sweden’s Friends Arena on Tuesday and insisted afterward he has “no point to prove”. It was Ronaldo’s first appearance for his country in 2020, having sat out of last week’s 4-1 win over Croatia. That result had prompted suggestions Portugal mightRead More
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It’s ‘mother’s day’ at US Open
In total, nine mothers were present in round one of the singles draw at the 2020 US Open, with Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, and Tsvetana Pironkova all going deep in this year’s tournament. Being a mum is not the easiest of tasks at the best of times, but mixing motherhood and professional tennis, well, itRead More
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Breaking: Kwara stadium to be named after Rashidi Yekini
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has pledged to immortalise late Super Eagles legend, Rashidi Yekini, by naming the Kwara State Sports Stadium in Ilorin after him. The governor disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja when he paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, in his office. HeRead More
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Black Lives Matter logo to be replaced on Premier League shirts
Premier League chiefs say Black Lives Matter badges on team shirts will be replaced by patches promoting the organisation’s own anti-discrimination campaign. The badges were worn by players last season following the global protests sparked by the death of George Floyd in the United States at the hands of a white police officer. However, theRead More
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‘No boundary’: Japan women’s football great joins men’s team
Japanese women’s football great Yuki Nagasato said she was inspired by Megan Rapinoe’s fight for equality as she took the highly unusual step of joining a men’s team on Thursday. Nagasato, a Women’s World Cup-winner in 2011, will play for Hayabusa Eleven, an amateur outfit in her home prefecture of Kanagawa, on loan from ChicagoRead More
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Argentina gives update on Messi’s ban
The president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Claudio Tapia, has confirmed that Lionel Messi can play in their opening 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier next month. Tapia explained that the statute of limitations (barring him from playing) has run out on the ban he was given during last year’s Copa America Messi was banned …
Argentina gives update on Messi’s ban
Declan Rice: Details of Chelsea’s contract for West Ham midfielder emerge
Chelsea are currently in talks with West Ham United to sign their midfielder, Declan Rice this summer. The Blues are ready to offer West Ham €45 million in a bid to land Rice, 21, at Stamford Bridge. However, if both clubs reach an agreement for Rice before the transfer window closes next month, Frank Lampard’s …
Declan Rice: Details of Chelsea’s contract for West Ham midfielder emerge
EPL: Liverpool, Aubameyang tipped to light up 2020/2021 season – A Preview
It has not been up to 46 days since Liverpool ended their 30-year wait for a Premier League title, they are back at Leeds, beginning its defence. That is generally the story of what has been a very weird 2020. Before Saturday’s late kick-off at Anfield, the new season opens with newly-promoted Fulham hosting Arsenal …
EPL: Liverpool, Aubameyang tipped to light up 2020/2021 season – A Preview
Chelsea make decision as Inter Milan offer Eriksen, Brozovic plus cash for Kante
Chelsea have rejected an offer from Inter Milan involving Christian Eriksen or Marcelo Brozovic plus cash, in a swap deal for N’Golo Kante, according to The Telegraph. The Premier League giants have made it clear they have no interest in a deal including Eriksen, after Inter insinuated the former Tottenham Hotspur star was available in …
Chelsea make decision as Inter Milan offer Eriksen, Brozovic plus cash for Kante
Juventus agree deal for Chelsea striker, Giroud
Serie A champions, Juventus have reportedly agreed on a ‘deal in principle’ to sign Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud. Juventus are looking for a new striker after agreeing to release Gonzalo Higuain, with Barcelona’s Luis Suarez believed to be their top target. According to Gianluca DiMarzio, Juventus now sees Giroud as target alternatives to Suarez, with the …
Juventus agree deal for Chelsea striker, Giroud
Koeman takes final decision on signing Aubameyang from Arsenal after Messi u-turn
New Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman, has opted against signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal. Koeman instead wants to get Memphis Depay from Lyon, according to respected Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Depay is understood to have agreed personal terms with the LaLiga giants already. However, both clubs are yet to agree on a fee, as Barca …
Koeman takes final decision on signing Aubameyang from Arsenal after Messi u-turn
Pogba: Warning Mourinho gave to Tottenham players revealed
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, warned his players of the danger posed by Paul Pogba and his ‘beautiful’ passes, when both sides faced each other at the end of last season, footage from Amazon Prime’s All or Nothing documentary has revealed. It was both sides’ first fixture after the restart in June, with Pogba named …
Pogba: Warning Mourinho gave to Tottenham players revealed
Lampard reacts to Mount being ‘unhappy’ about Havertz’s arrival
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, has rubbished speculations claiming Mason Mount is unhappy with the £72million signing of Kai Havertz. Havertz moved to Stamford Bridge last week on a five-year deal. The 21-year-old enjoyed another fine with Bayer Leverkusen last season with 18 goals and nine assists. His arrival at Chelsea is likely to limit Mount’s …
Lampard reacts to Mount being ‘unhappy’ about Havertz’s arrival
Ryan Giggs reveals age Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from football
Wales head coach, Ryan Giggs, has revealed the age Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, will retire from football. Ronaldo on Tuesday scored his 101st international goal for Portugal in their 2-0 victory over Sweden at the age of 35. The Juventus forward is now just eight strikes shy of matching the record for most international goals …
Ryan Giggs reveals age Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from football
Arteta finally decide to sell Emi Martinez to EPL rivals, Leno to start against Fulham
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has made the decision to let Emiliano Martinez leave, with the goalkeeper having already agreed personal terms with Aston Villa, according to the UK Independent. Martinez came into the Gunners’ starting XI last season, after injury ended Bernd Leno’s campaign early. The Argentine proved his worth with a string of impressive …
Arteta finally decide to sell Emi Martinez to EPL rivals, Leno to start against Fulham
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