Sports News Today Headlines Sunday 19th February 2023
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Von Hohenlohe, 64, retires after 6 Olympics, 20 championships
“I’d say that was the last one,” he told Eurosport afterwards.“I probably spent too much time in the sun in Marbella in the summer and didn’t do enough in the gym”
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Alleged Rape: Italy asks Robinho to serve prison sentence in Brazil
Italy has requested that former AC Milan and Brazil striker Robinho serves a 9-year prison sentence for rape in his home country. Media outlets in São Paulo stated this this was based on reports by Brazil’s Foreign Relations Ministry In a statement, the Brazilian ministry confirmed it has received such a request without naming the
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Medvedev breezes into Rotterdam final, back into world top 10
Daniil Medvedev outclassed Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets on Saturday to reach the Rotterdam ATP final and ensure a return to the world’s top 10. Russian player Medvedev, seeded sixth, won 6-1, 6-2 in just 82 minutes, converting six of 13 break points to reach his first final since claiming the title in Vienna last October.
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Chelsea continue poor run as Everton move out of relegation zone
Under-fire Chelsea boss, Graham Potter, suffered another blow as bottom of the table Southampton won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. James Ward-Prowse scored his 17th Premier League free-kick — one behind David Beckham’s record in the competition — to give Southampton the lead in first half stoppage-time. Stuart Armstrong was fouled on the edge of the
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Williams, Solomon win first National Cross Country race in Jos
Plateau State duo of Kefar Williams and Blessing Solomon made history as the first winners of the first National Cross Country race held at the Rhino Gold Course in Jos on Saturday. Kefar ran 31:38.30 to win the race ahead of 2022 National 3000m steeplechase champion, Stephen
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Arsenal retain top spot after two late goals against Aston Villa
Villa took the lead when Watkins scored the opener in the 5th minute, Saka equalized in the 16th minute, and Coutinho scored the second goal for the home side in the 35th minute.
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Moroccan official to handle Nigeria versus Senegal clash at Egypt 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed Moroccan Jalal Jayed as referee for Sunday’s Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations Group A battle between seven-time champions Nigeria and Senegal. In the match scheduled for the Cairo International Stadium, Jayed will be assisted by Tunisian Mohamed Bakir (assistant referee 1), Algerian Hamza Bouzit (assistant referee 2) and
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Benue govt earmarks N381m for re-turfing, rehabilitation of stadiums
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue state government has approved the sum of N381 million for the rehabilitation of the playing turf of Aper Aku Stadium and facelift of the stadium and rehabilitation of the old MarCarthy Stadium both in Makurdi. It will be recalled that the playing turf of Aper Aku stadium has been
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Alcaraz into Argentina Open semi-finals
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off damp, cold conditions to sweep into the semi-finals of the Argentina Open with a straight sets victory over Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic on Friday. The Spanish world number two, who is making his return to tennis at this week’s event in Buenos Aires after a four-month injury layoff, eased into
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Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bids for Manchester United
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar’s biggest banks, has confirmed his foundation will bid to buy Manchester United
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Chelsea confirms deal for attacker Chibueze after latest defeat
Attacker Chinoso Chibueze has signed his first professional contract with the Blues. According to a statement on Chelsea’s website on Sunday morning: “Chinonso Chibueze has signed his first professional contract with the club, agreeing a deal which keeps him at the club until at least the summer of 2025.” Chibueze who is of Nigerian descent
Chelsea confirms deal for attacker Chibueze after latest defeat
Real Madrid star to leave club after offers from EPL teams
Real Madrid star, Nacho Fernandez, has reportedly informed the club’s president Florentino Perez that he will be leaving Santiago Bernabeu at the end of his contract this June. According to El Chiringuito de Jugones (via El Nacional), Fernandez is reported to have two Premier League offers on the table, with Aston Villa and Wolves keen
Real Madrid star to leave club after offers from EPL teams
EPL: Iheanacho predicts Man Utd vs Leicester City game
Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has predicted a ‘tough’ game when his team take on Manchester United in today’s Premier League tie at Old Trafford. Leicester head to the game after beating Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in their last Premier League match, while Man United defeated Leeds United 2-0. Speaking to LCFC TV, Iheanacho also expressed
EPL: Iheanacho predicts Man Utd vs Leicester City game
EPL: Alan Shearer predicts club to win title after Saturday’s matches
Former Newcastle goal machine, Alan Shearer has backed Arsenal to win the Premier League title this season. He believes the Gunners would win the title race over rivals Manchester City and become champions again for the first time in almost 20 years. Arsenal beat Aston Villa 4-2 on Saturday to climb back to the top
EPL: Alan Shearer predicts club to win title after Saturday’s matches
Champions League: They’re very dangerous – Rafa Benitez warns Liverpool about two Real Madrid players
Former Newcastle United boss, Rafael Benitez has warned Liverpool about two Real Madrid players, Karim Benzema and Vinicius, ahead of both teams’ UEFA Champions League last-16 first-leg tie on Tuesday night at Anfield. Benitez, who has managed both Real Madrid and Liverpool in the past, said Benzema and Vinicius are very dangerous players. The Spaniard
Champions League: They’re very dangerous – Rafa Benitez warns Liverpool about two Real Madrid players
EPL: Potter under huge pressure after one win in ten games for Chelsea – Alan Shearer
Newcastle legend, Alan Shearer has insisted that Chelsea manager Graham Potter is under a huge pressure at Stamford Bridge after registering one win in ten games for the Blues. Shearer was speaking about Potter’s future at Chelsea following a run of poor results, including just one win in the calendar year so far. The 52-year-old
EPL: Potter under huge pressure after one win in ten games for Chelsea – Alan Shearer
NPFL: Ogunbote seeks fans support as Shooting Stars host Akwa United
Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote will be hoping to appease the Oluyole Warriors fans with a victory today when they entertain Akwa United at the Lekan Salami Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan. The former Remo Stars gaffer, who is in his second stint with the Ibadan-based side, has failed to hit the ground running this season
NPFL: Ogunbote seeks fans support as Shooting Stars host Akwa United
NPFL: Kester to miss Shooting Stars vs Akwa United tie with injury
Shooting Stars of Ibadan midfielder, Kelly Kester will miss his side’s Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Akwa United today at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba due to Injury. The former Akwa United towering midfielder disclosed to DAILY POST that he is currently nursing a knee injury. Kester added that he would be out for
NPFL: Kester to miss Shooting Stars vs Akwa United tie with injury
CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United ready for ASEC Mimosa test
Rivers United head coach, Stanley Eguma has said his side is well prepared for the CAF Confederation Cup Group B clash against ASEC Mimosa of Cote d’Ivoire. The matchday two encounter is billed for Sunday (today) at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt. The Nigeria champions started their group stage campaign on a disappointing note
CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United ready for ASEC Mimosa test
U-20 AFCON: Experience will see Flying Eagles through – Bosso
Flying Eagles head coach, Ladan Bosso believes his sides experience at this level will play a key role in their performance at the 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The biennial competition will start on Sunday (today) in Egypt. The Flying Eagles are among the 12 countries that will battle for the ultimate prize and
U-20 AFCON: Experience will see Flying Eagles through – Bosso
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