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Quadri, Omotayo drop in ITTF ranking, Edem remains best-ranked Nigerian female
Nigeria’s duo of Aruna Quadri and Olajide Omotayo have dropped in the April 2020 ranking released on Thursday by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). In spite of this however, Quadri still maintains his status as the highest-rated African player in the world. Quadri, who is still recuperating from the thigh injury he sustained duringRead More
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E2%80%95-fa/ Top 4 clubs to make Champions League spot if season is abandoned in Spain ― FA
The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has taken a decision on next season’s Champions League qualification if the La Liga season is cut short or abandoned due to the coronavirus pandemic, an official says. RFEF general secretary Andreu Camps disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said the four clubs on top of the mostRead More
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Wilder says Fury not yet champion after ‘zombie’ fight
Dethroned world heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder, says he still does not see his conqueror Tyson Fury as the true titleholder. The American told a Premier Boxing Champions podcast on Wednesday that the real ‘Bronze Bomber’ had not shown up for their last fight, and likened his performance on the night to that of a zombie.Read More
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Bigger than Camp Nou: Guangzhou starts work on 100,000-capacity stadium
Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande on Thursday began building a new stadium costing 12 billion yuan ($1.7 billion) and boasting a 100,000 capacity, making it one of the world’s largest arenas. It will be marginally larger than Barcelona’s Camp Nou and is scheduled to be ready by the end of 2022, Xinhua news agency said. GuangzhouRead More
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Arsenal executives take pay cut as player talks continue
Arsenal’s executive team have agreed to cut more than a third of their salary as the club warned it is facing “one of the most challenging periods” in its history on Wednesday. The Premier League has been suspended indefinitely due to strict government guidelines to control the spread of coronavirus. Arsenal posted a £27 millionRead More
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World Rugby announces $100m virus relief plan
World Rugby on Thursday announced details of a $100 million coronavirus relief package aimed at supporting the global game and mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sport. A statement from the global governing body said the strategy reflected its commitment to leading the sport through its “greatest challenge”. The relief fund willRead More
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UEFA to meet on April 23 to discuss plans for resumption of football season
UEFA will hold an Executive Committee meeting by videoconference next Thursday, April 23, European football’s governing body has confirmed, as it continues to look at ways of restarting the season in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Before that, the heads of each of UEFA’s 55 member associations will come together next Tuesday to lookRead More
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Postponed Olympics ‘to kickstart’ Japan economy: IOC
Postponing the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will provide a welcome boost to the coronavirus-hit Japanese economy next year, a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) official claimed on Thursday. With tens of thousands dying around the world from the coronavirus, the IOC and Japan last month took the historic decision to delay the Olympics by one year,Read More
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Belgian Formula One Grand Prix in doubt for August 30
The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix scheduled for August 30 is in doubt after the country’s ban on public gatherings was extended until the end of that month, organisers said. “All scenarios are being studied: postponement, holding it behind closed doors, or cancelling it. No-one can say what the situation will be in four andRead More
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Fan Zhiyi, the Chinese cult hero who ‘rejected Liverpool, Newcastle’
Fan Zhiyi says he turned down a Liverpool offer made by Gerard Houllier in a pub and also rejected Newcastle United, while a trial at Tottenham Hotspur was torpedoed by injury. But does the 50-year-old known as “General Fan” in China have any regrets? Not for a second, because he became a cult hero atRead More
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COVID-19: World Cup hero, Norman Hunter dies after testing positive
England and Leeds United football legend, Norman Hunter, has died after testing positive for Coronavirus. The 76-year-old was admitted earlier this week at the hospital after developing symptoms of COVID-19. Hunter, a member of England’s 1966 World Cup winners, died at the age of 76. A Leeds United spokesperson confirmed his death in a terse …
COVID-19: World Cup hero, Norman Hunter dies after testing positive
Francisca Ordega explains why she prefers foreign coach for Super Falcon
Super Falcon forward, Francisca Ordega, has explained why she prefers a foreign coach to handle the Nigerian senior women’s national team than a home-base Nigerian coach. According to Ordega, a foreign manager has more exposure and understands the game better than a home-base coach. Since the exit of Thomas Dennerby, a foreign coach last September, …
Francisca Ordega explains why she prefers foreign coach for Super Falcon
COVID-19: Super star, Von Miller tests positive
Denver Broncos linebacker and MVP of Super Bowl 50, Von Miller, 31, has tested positive for Coronavirus. His team made this known in a statement on Thursday, stating that Miller tested positive after experiencing flu-like symptoms. “After experiencing flu-like symptoms, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller has tested positive for COVID-19. “Von has elected to share …
COVID-19: Super star, Von Miller tests positive
Spanish FA reveals clubs to play in Champions, Europa Leagues if season is abandoned
The Spanish Football Association (RFEF) has announced its decision on the La Liga if the season is abandoned due to the coronavirus pandemic. RFEF General Secretary Andreu Camps, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He noted that the four clubs on top of the most recently completed round of the La Liga season standings …
Spanish FA reveals clubs to play in Champions, Europa Leagues if season is abandoned
Rohr’s Super Eagles job not available – NFF
The media officer of the Super Eagles, Toyin Ibitoye, has insisted that the role of the head coach is not available for grabs. Speaking with The Guardian, Ibitoye revealed that current handler, Gernot Rohr, has been sent contract guidelines by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Rohr has two months left on his existing deal and …
Rohr’s Super Eagles job not available – NFF
COVID-19: UEFA sets date to decide Champions League, Europa League season
The Union of European Football Association, UEFA, will hold a meeting of its decision-making executive committee on April 23, with discussions likely to centre on how, when and if the European football season will be able to resume amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. UEFA had suspended the Champions League, Europa League, and the European Championship …
COVID-19: UEFA sets date to decide Champions League, Europa League season
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer former team mate, Darren Fletcher returns to Man United
Former Manchester United midfielder, Darren Fletcher, has returned to the club. Fletcher, who played for the Red Devils between 2003 and 2015, has been handed a role in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s squad. The Scot returned to Old Trafford to become an informal ambassador for Man United, according to Manchester Evening News. The 36-year-old officially called …
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer former team mate, Darren Fletcher returns to Man United
Deontay Wilder’s camp rejects money offer to shelve Tyson Fury fight
Top rank boxing promoter, Bob Arum, has insisted Deontay Wilder will not accept money, to step aside from his third fight with Tyson Fury. Wilder is set to face Fury in a trilogy clash in October, after triggering a rematch clause following his seventh-round stoppage defeat in February. There have been suggestions that an offer …
Deontay Wilder’s camp rejects money offer to shelve Tyson Fury fight
Mikel Arteta makes decision on player that will replace Arsenal captain, Aubameyang
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has reportedly decided that Real Madrid striker, Luka Jovic will replace captain, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, at Emirates. According to Spanish newspaper, Sport, Arteta will make Jovic to lead the attack line for Arsenal if Aubameyang eventually leaves the North London club this summer transfer window. DAILY POST had reported that Aubameyang is …
Mikel Arteta makes decision on player that will replace Arsenal captain, Aubameyang
Barcelona coach takes decision on Coutinho’s future, Neymar’s return
Barcelona manager, Quique Setien, has decided that attacking midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, still has a future at the club amid interest from Chelsea. He also ruled out any possibility of Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar returning to Barcelona. Asked about Coutinho’s future at Barcelona, Setien told RAC1 on Wednesday evening: “I think Coutinho is a great player, …
Barcelona coach takes decision on Coutinho’s future, Neymar’s return
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