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FIFA President tests positive for COVID-19
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19, the global football governing body said on Tuesday.
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Just in: World 100 metres champion suspended for two years
World champion sprinter Christian Coleman has been banned from athletics for two years for anti-doping violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit announced on Tuesday. The American, who won the men’s 100 metres at last year’s world championships in Doha, was provisionally suspended for three ‘whereabouts failures’ in June. READ ALSO: WHO chief warns against ‘vaccine nationalism’Read More
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Just in: FIFA president tests positive for COVID-19
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has contracted coronavirus, the world’s governing body announced on Tuesday. The 50-year-old has mild symptoms and will remain in isolation for a further 10 days, FIFA said in a statement. READ ALSO: FIFA intervenes in Ivorian election squabble (AFP) Vanguard
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus FIFA President Gianni Infantino has tested positive for the coronavirus. He has mild symptoms and is self-isolating, according to a statement from FIFA. pic.twitter.com/ADjeUEFcdP — ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 27, 2020 The global football governing body made the announcement on Tuesday. It also statedRead More
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Mourinho credits Pochettino for potent Kane-Son partnership
Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Son Heung-min have formed the English Premier League’s most potent partnership under Jose Mourinho this season. But the Portuguese manager says some of the credit has to go to his predecessor Mauricio Pochettino. Son scored his eighth goal of the season in Monday’s 1-0 win at Burnley after Kane hadRead More
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Pogba denies quitting France team over Macron comments
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on Monday denied media reports which said he quit the France national team over comments made by the country’s President Emmanuel Macron. The comments were perceived to be against Islam. The French leader this month had declared war on “Islamist separatism”, which he believes is taking over some Muslim communitiesRead More
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Eguavoen’s appointment as NFF Technical Director thrills coaches
The appointment of a former Super Eagles captain and coach, Augustine Eguavoen, as the Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has been commended by Nigerian coaches.
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JUST IN: Ronaldinho tests positive for COVID-19
Former Brazil striker Ronaldinho Gaucho said on Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and was self-isolating. The ex-FC Barcelona and Paris St-Germain (PSG) player was in Belo Horizonte, where he played for local side Atletico Mineiro, when he got his diagnosis. “I arrived in BH (Belo Horizonte) yesterday (Saturday) and I took the COVIDRead More
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GUO partners Aspire FC on grassroots development
In a one-of-a-kind event of music and football, GUO Transport Company, demonstrated once again their commitment to grassroots talent development in Nigeria. The Aspire FC Egwu Ogene Football/Music Contest provided a unique opportunity for local Ogene groups in Anambra State to showcase their skills to the world.
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Formula 1 great Lewis Hamilton lends voice to #EndSARS campaign
Record-winning British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has joined a host of international superstars lending their voices to the #EndSARS campaign, which was started Nigerian youths to call for an end to police brutality Hamilton took to his Twitter account with 5.9 million followers to help raise awareness for the campaign and seek justice forRead More
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Champions League: Benzema calls Real Madrid star ‘trash’, tells team-mate not to pass to him
Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, was very critical of Vinicius Junior’s first-half performance against Monchengladbach to Ferland Mendy, while the young attacker stood right by them. Despite winning the Clasico against Barcelona last weekend, Madrid continued to struggled in the Champions League, as they drew 2-2 with the Bundesliga side. Marcus Thuram netted twice either …
Champions League: Benzema calls Real Madrid star ‘trash’, tells team-mate not to pass to him
It is going to be a difficult season for Real Madrid – Zidane
Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, has admitted it will be a difficult season for his team. Zidane was speaking after Casemiro’s 93rd-minute goal ensured they drew 2-2 with Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Marcus Thuram’s brace gave hosts Gladbach the lead at Borussia-Park but late strikes from Karim Benzema and Casemiro …
It is going to be a difficult season for Real Madrid – Zidane
Juventus vs Barcelona: Ronaldo loses fight to face Messi in Champions League clash
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, will miss this night’s Champions League group stage clash with rival Lionel Messi, after the Serie A champions failed to declare the Portugal superstar had tested negative in time to face Barcelona. Ronaldo’s initial positive test was confirmed on October 13. UEFA protocol stipulates that a player has until 24 hours …
Juventus vs Barcelona: Ronaldo loses fight to face Messi in Champions League clash
How fans pushed Al Nassr to sack Ahmed Musa
More facts are emerging as to how Ahmed Musa suddenly became clubless. On Monday, Al Nassr confirmed that the Super Eagles captain was leaving. The 28-year-old is now a free agent after parting ways with the Saudi Pro League outfit on ‘mutual terms’. However, speaking with DAILY POST, Mohamed Hamdy Ahmed who writes for Merca …
How fans pushed Al Nassr to sack Ahmed Musa
Barcelona President, Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns with entire Board of Directors
Spanish football club, Barcelona, has confirmed the resignation of its President, Josep Maria Bartomeu. Bartomeu resigned alongside the entire Barcelona’s Board of Directors. The Spanish football giant announced Bartomeu’s resignation in a tweet via its verified Twitter handle, on Tuesday. According to the tweet: “President Josep Maria Bartomeu announces the resignation of the FC Barcelona …
Barcelona President, Josep Maria Bartomeu resigns with entire Board of Directors
Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: Rohr confirms venue of match, date to begin camping
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr, has confirmed that the training camp for next month’s 2021 African Cup of Nations double-header against Sierra Leone will open November 9. Rohr, speaking with NationSport, said he was fine-tuning the squad list for the two matches, which will be played in Benin on November 13 …
Nigeria vs Sierra Leone: Rohr confirms venue of match, date to begin camping
Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury two-fight schedule confirmed
The dates for Tyson Fury’s epic ‘Battle of Britain’ heavyweight bouts against Anthony Joshua have been revealed. WBC heavyweight champion Fury, had announced that he had ‘agreed’ two fights with WBA, WBO, and IBF titles holder, Joshua. The clashes were hinged on both boxers getting through their respective title defences, making all the belts available …
Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury two-fight schedule confirmed
Champions League: How Juventus could line-up against Barcelona in Turin
Italian giants Juventus would entertain FC Barcelona at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday. It promises to be one of the most glamorous fixtures of the season’s UEFA Champions League group stage. New Juventus boss, Andrea Pirlo, is still unbeaten since taking over the helms at Juve, including the 0-2 away victory over Ukrainian side Dynamo …
Champions League: How Juventus could line-up against Barcelona in Turin
Match Day 2; Three UEFA Champions League to watch on Tuesday
The Champions League enters Match Day 2 as the competition continues to unfold in the season. It promises to be an intriguing contest as matches loom this evening in European grandest stages. And a couple of mouth-watering fixtures will take centre stage but some fixtures are sure to be more enticing than the others. Despite …
Match Day 2; Three UEFA Champions League to watch on Tuesday
Liverpool vs Midtjylland; How Liverpool could line up against Danish Giants
Liverpool will be aiming to record a win in their second UEFA Champions League match for the second time in their history when they entertain first-timers Midtjylland at Anfield on Tuesday. The Reds managed a 0-1 away win at Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam thanks to an own goal from Nicolas Tagliafico. They returned to winning …
Liverpool vs Midtjylland; How Liverpool could line up against Danish Giants
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