Sports News Today Headlines Saturday 21st March 2020
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Celebrities hit by coronavirus
Hollywood star Tom Hanks has caught it, and so has French World Cup winner Blaise Matuidi and now veteran Afro jazz star Manu Dibangola – the new coronavirus has hit even the rich and famous as it continues its relentless march across the globe.
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Skysports names Obaseki 2020 Sports Governor of the Year
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has been named the 2020 Skysports Governor of the Year for the giant stride recorded in sports development in the state and beyond. Moses Ebahor, Chairman, Organising Committee/Managing Consultant Skysports Media Award 2020, said at a news briefing in Abuja. Ebahor said that the award would be bestowed on theRead More
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Barcelona wrap up deal to sign Sao Paulo prodigy Gustavo Maia
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Sao Paulo to have the option to sign Gustavo Maia for one million euros. The 19-year-old has yet to make his first-team debut for the Brazilian side, where Juanfran Torres and Dani Alves play. To sign Maia, Barcelona will have to pay another 3.5 million euros to Sao PauloRead More
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Wasps players take 25% pay cut
Wasps players will take a 25 per cent pay cut until the English Premiership resumes to offset the slump in revenue caused by the coronavirus. Premiership rugby has been suspended for at least five weeks because of the epidemic. The potential for the delay to go on even longer is causing concern among English clubs,Read More
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Doctor steps down from role with England football team
Rob Chakraverty has stepped down from his role as doctor to the England men’s football team. Chakraverty’s exit comes just weeks after he faced allegations relating to his previous post as UK Athletics’ chief medical officer. He was reportedly involved in a controversial procedure on British four-time Olympic gold medallist Mo Farah. Farah was givenRead More
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‘Excited, humble, hungry’ Brady signs with NFL Buccaneers
Six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady announced Friday he has signed an NFL contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Three-time NFL Most Valuable Player Brady, who turns 43 in August, announced Tuesday he was leaving the New England Patriots after 20 seasons and a record six crowns under coach Bill Belichick. “Excited, humble andRead More
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USA Swimming calls for Tokyo 2020 postponement
USA Swimming has urged the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee to back the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Games amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter to US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) chief executive Sarah Hirshland, posted on USA Swimming’s Twitter feed on Friday, swimming federation chief executive Tim HincheyRead More
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Coronavirus: Gladbach players offer to forego salaries to help pay staff
Borussia Monchengladbach players have offered to forego their salaries to help the club play its staff during the coronavirus crisis. The Bundesliga, like the majority of leagues across the globe, is suspended due to the outbreak of COVID-19. A return date of April 2 appears optimistic at best and several teams face a conundrum toRead More
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Barcelona’s ageing squad: Messi, Suarez, Pique, Busquets
The core of the Barcelona team is getting on a bit. Lionel Messi (33 years old in June), Luis Suarez (33), Sergio Busquets (32 in July) and Gerard Pique (33) are beginning to enter the final years of their playing careers. It was Suarez himself who’d warned Barcelona about the situation, urging the club toRead More
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German virus expert: I don’t think football will be able to return until 2021
A German virologist has admitted that he doesn’t expect football to be able to resume until 2021. The European season has been suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Euro 2020 has been postponed by a year. There has been talk of domestic leagues returning to action in April or May to try to completeRead More
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EPL: Ighalo gives update on Man United future amid Coronavirus outbreak
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has insisted that his future at the club is not on his mind amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ighalo signed a six-month deal when he arrived at the club in January. The former Super Eagles star has impressed during his short time at Old Trafford, scoring four times in three starts.
EPL: Ighalo gives update on Man United future amid Coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus: Barcelona to cut the salaries of Messi, others
Barcelona are set to make a decision on if the club will cut the wages of some first-team players, in a bid to counteract the economic impact of the Coronavirus, ESPN reports. It is understood the players are aware of the discussions. However, they would need to give the green light, before the club temporarily
Coronavirus: Barcelona to cut the salaries of Messi, others
Coronavirus: Willian begs Chelsea to allow him leave
Chelsea winger, Willian, has asked the club for permission to return to his native Brazil, so he can be with his family amid the coronavirus outbreak. The 31-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of June, but he has insisted he would be willing to play for the Blues beyond that time. However, his immediate
Coronavirus: Willian begs Chelsea to allow him leave
Coronavirus: Juventus to cut Ronaldo’s wages
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, could be set for a 20-30% slash in his wages at the club, due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to Mundo Deportivo. Italy is officially the worst-hit country by COVID-19, with over 4,000 people dead. Earlier this month, the Serie A season was suspended, with clubs expected to hugely suffer financial
Coronavirus: Juventus to cut Ronaldo’s wages
EPL: Arsenal to accept £50m offer from Man Utd for Aubameyang
Manchester United will offer £50million for Arsenal captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the UK Sun reports. It is believed the Gunners could cash in on their captain, with his contract set to expire next summer. There is a feeling around the Emirates, that the 30-year-old will not sign an extension and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to
EPL: Arsenal to accept £50m offer from Man Utd for Aubameyang
COVID-19: Mourinho suspends Tottenham’s training as EPL postpones resumption date again
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has decided to suspend Spurs’ first-team training until next month at the earliest, according to Football London. The Portuguese also instructed his players to keep on top fitness work at home with individual programmes drafted by the coaching staff. Mourinho made the decision after officials from all 20 English top-flight
COVID-19: Mourinho suspends Tottenham’s training as EPL postpones resumption date again
COVID 19: Kogi FA suspends all football activities
In line with the directive of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, the Kogi State Football Association, KSFA, has suspended all football activities in the state. The Chairman of the Association Mr Umar Suleiman Isah disclosed this in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Friday. Isah said the Association is also setting up a
COVID 19: Kogi FA suspends all football activities
Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo fails to make top five most valuable players
Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, and Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo are currently not among the top five most valuable players in the world. According to the Transfermarkt, Messi is in the eighth position, while Ronaldo did not make the top ten list. The value of a player depends on some factors, including age, contract length, club,
Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo fails to make top five most valuable players
Coronavirus: European club sacks Alex Song, three other African players
European club, FC Sion, has sacked former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder, Alex Song, for refusing to take a pay cut due to the Coronavirus outbreak in Europe, according to Swiss newspaper, Blick. The Swiss top-flight club also sacked Senegalese midfielder, Birama Ndoye, and Ivory Coast stars, Xavier Kouassi and Seydou Doumbia, for the same reason.
Coronavirus: European club sacks Alex Song, three other African players
Wenger poaches Arsenal staff to FIFA
Arsene Wenger has raided his former club, to poach Jason Rosenfeld for a new role at FIFA, The Athletic reports. Rosenfeld has been in charge of the Gunners’ data and analytics for almost a decade. Wenger left the Emirates in 2018 and has since taken up a role as Head of Global Football Development with
Wenger poaches Arsenal staff to FIFA
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