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Debate swirls around adding Africa Cup of Nations to list of postponements
The Africa Cup of Nations is the latest international sports event to become embroiled in a debate about rescheduling in the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The Olympics, the Euros and the Copa America, all scheduled for this summer, have already been put back a year. The Cup of Nations — CAN to give itRead More
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FIFA postpone The Best awards ceremony scheduled for Milan in September
FIFA’s The Best awards ceremony, scheduled to be held in Milan on September 21, has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis, world football’s governing body confirmed on Friday. It is unclear if or when the ceremony will be rearranged, with a FIFA spokesperson saying that “the consequences and different alternatives are beingRead More
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Kane wants assurances before Premier League returns
England captain Harry Kane says players are waiting for safety guidance from the Premier League after the government said it was “opening the door” for the return of football next month. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said Thursday’s meeting with the Football Association, Premier League and English Football League had “progressed plans for the resumption ofRead More
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FIFA postpone The Best awards ceremony
…event was initially scheduled for Milan in September FIFA’s The Best awards ceremony, scheduled to be held in Milan on September 21, has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus crisis, world football’s governing body confirmed on Friday. It is unclear if or when the ceremony will be rearranged, with a FIFA spokesperson sayingRead More
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Mourinho ‘desperate’ for Premier League return
Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho says he is “desperate” for the return of Premier League action despite mounting concerns about the English top-flight’s restart plans. Several stars including Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and Danny Rose have gone public with fears about resuming the season during the coronavirus crisis. Some top-flight bosses are also understood to haveRead More
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English League Two clubs ‘vote to end season’
English League Two clubs have agreed to bring an end to the regular season following discussions with league bosses, it was reported on Friday. The BBC said the final table in the fourth tier of English football was set to be decided using a points-per-game method, but issues of promotion and relegation had yet toRead More
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European leagues move at different speeds toward restart
As European leagues prepare to return from the enforced coronavirus break, screening tests are revealing cases in various championships, although, as yet, not calling into question plans to resume playing. Germany still plans to be the first of the five “big” leagues ahead of Spain, England and Italy – France has declared its season overRead More
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Juventus wants Chelsea’s Jorginho for Pjanic in swap deal
By Emmanuel Okogba Serie A table-toppers, Juventus are reportedly seeking a swap deal that will see Chelsea’s Jorginho reunite with Mauricio Sarri while Miralem Pjanic goes the opposite direction. With Sarri keen on working with Jorginho again after both worked together at Napoli and Chelsea, there are speculations a return to Italy is a possibility.Read More
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E2%80%95promoter/ Joshua title defence won’t take place before October ―Promoter
Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev will be pushed back until at least October because of the coronavirus crisis, his promoter said on Thursday. Britain’s Joshua was originally scheduled to fight the Bulgarian at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20, with a second date in July also mooted after the pandemic tookRead More
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Former PPFN President lifts para powerlifters with N.6m
Former President of the Para Powerlifting Federation, Ms Queen Uboh Idris, has given out over N600,000 to 30 powerlifters, coaching crew and some former para Olympic athletes. The gesture, according to her, is to alleviate the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown. Among the beneficiaries are paralympic gold medalist, Kehinde Paul; 2018 Commonwealth gold medalist, OmolayoRead More
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COVID-19: Bundesliga players are not lab rats – Reus
Borussia Dortmund captain, Marco Reus, has disclosed that players in the German top-flight league are not lab rats that are tested as the Bundesliga prepares for its grand return on Saturday (today). Reus, who will hope to lead Dortmund to victory when they host Schalke on Saturday afternoon, also said that he feels good to …
COVID-19: Bundesliga players are not lab rats – Reus
EPL: Unai Emery reveals player he wanted Arsenal to sign instead of Pepe
Former Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has revealed he wanted the club to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace instead of Nicolas Pepe. Pepe became the Gunners’ record signing, when he completed a £72million move from Lille last summer. However, the Ivorian winger struggled to live up to that price tag in the early stages of …
EPL: Unai Emery reveals player he wanted Arsenal to sign instead of Pepe
FIFA postpones The Best Awards ceremony
FIFA has postponed the The Best awards ceremony because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The event was scheduled to be held in Milan on September 21, but the world football’s governing body confirmed on Friday the date will be moved. It is unclear if or when the ceremony will be rearranged, with a FIFA spokesperson …
FIFA postpones The Best Awards ceremony
Chelsea: Lampard takes decision on Pjani, Jorginho swap deal
Chelsea coach, Frank Lampard, has ruled out the possibility of a swap deal between Juventus star, Miralem Pjanic, and Blues midfielder, Jorginho. DAILY POST had reported that Juventus is planning to sign Jorginho in a swap deal for Pjanic. Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has indicated an interest in working with Jorginho again. Sarri and Jorginho …
Chelsea: Lampard takes decision on Pjani, Jorginho swap deal
Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Messi speaks out on club’s signing plans
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has disclosed that he does not influence the club’s signing plans amid interest linking Inter Milan striker, Lautaro Martinez, with a move to Camp Nou this summer. Messi and Martinez are team-mates in the Argentina national team. DAILY POST had reported that Martinez is one of Barcelona’s top targets this summer, …
Lautaro Martinez to Barcelona: Messi speaks out on club’s signing plans
Eto’o reveals player that will take over from Messi as world’s best player
Former Cameroon and Chelsea striker, Samuel Eto’o, has tipped Kylian Mbappe to take over from Lionel Messi, as the world’s best player. Messi turns 33 this year, while Ronaldo is already 35. It had led to debates over who will replace them as the best footballers on the planet. Mbappe, who stars for Paris Saint-Germain …
Eto’o reveals player that will take over from Messi as world’s best player
Evander Holyfield gives conditions to fight Mike Tyson
Evander Holyfield has said he is ready to fight Mike Tyson, but wants a ‘no knockout’ rule inserted into their contracts. Now in their 50’s, both Holyfield and Tyson have been training for a return to the ring. They have faced each other twice in the past, with Holyfield winning both fights. The second time, …
Evander Holyfield gives conditions to fight Mike Tyson
Why Jadon Sancho should snub Man Utd for Liverpool – Glen Johnson
Former Liverpool and Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson, has given reasons Borussia Dortmund winger, Jadon Sancho, should snub a move to Manchester United and join Jurgen Klopp’s side. DAILY POST had reported that Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are all interested in signing Sancho from Dortmund this summer transfer window. Johnson believes Sancho will not be …
Why Jadon Sancho should snub Man Utd for Liverpool – Glen Johnson
COVID-19: Harry Kane gives opinion on Liverpool wining EPL title, restarting season
Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, has disclosed that Liverpool deserves to win this season’s Premier League title amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He also said that to resume the season without fans will be strange but insisted that it will be required in order to complete the campaign. DAILY POST had reported that Liverpool was …
COVID-19: Harry Kane gives opinion on Liverpool wining EPL title, restarting season
Messi predicts what will happen to Barcelona after COVID-19 break
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has said that the stoppage in play due to COVID-19, may help the club address some of its issues on the pitch. Messi stated this in an interview with a Spanish outlet, Sport. “Maybe this stoppage will end up benefiting us, but let’s see if the competitions we’re in can get …
Messi predicts what will happen to Barcelona after COVID-19 break
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