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Vettel, Ferrari to part ways after contract talks break down
Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel on Tuesday said he would leave Ferrari at the end of the season, saying there was no “common desire” to work together any more. No replacement was named for the German, who dominated F1 with Red Bull before switching to the Italian marque in 2015. He said hisRead More
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Premier League clubs meet for ‘Project Restart’ despite mounting problems
Premier League clubs meet on Monday for further talks on “Project Restart” despite growing disquiet among players over safety issues and divisions over proposals on how to end the season. The English top flight has a huge number of hurdles to clear if it is to follow Germany’s Bundesliga, which plans to return from aRead More
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Jill Ellis: ‘Pay England women’s team new coach same as Southgate’
Jill Ellis, who led the United States to the 2015 and 2019 World Cup titles, was Sunday hailed as the ideal candidate to take charge of the England women’s team and should be paid the same as Gareth Southgate, the men’s team coach, said a former player. Ellis was endorsed by former England international EniRead More
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La Liga chief eyes June 12 restart date despite eight new positive tests
The president of Spain’s La Liga on Sunday said he hopes the tournament can resume on June 12 but that their hands are tied by government health policy. Javier Tebas was speaking just hours after five players from Spain’s top two leagues had tested positive for coronavirus. He then confirmed that three non-playing staff hadRead More
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Newcastle Takeover: Khashoggi’s fiancee insists moral values must come first
Newcastle United and the Premier League should put moral values ahead of the financial rewards from a proposed £300 million ($372 million) Saudi-backed takeover, the fiancee of murdered dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Sunday. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will reportedly take an 80 percent stake inRead More
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Premier League still not sure of resumption date
Britain’s Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden warned on Friday that the Premier League does not yet have the “green light” to resume but restated the government’s hope that the season can be completed. Premier League clubs are due to meet on Monday to discuss the latest plans for “Project Restart” — a day after an expectedRead More
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Five La Liga players test positive for coronavirus
Five players from Spain’s top two leagues have tested positive for coronavirus, La Liga confirmed on Sunday. Players in Spain’s top-flight and Segunda division were allowed to carry out individual work at training grounds last week. The move was the beginning of a staggered training programme, with the aim to restart competitive games in theRead More
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UFC becomes first major sporting event to resume, gets Trump’s praise
President Trump congratulated UFC for restarting the sports world Saturday night after a nearly two-month hiatus. Trump’s taped message was played during ESPN’s broadcast of the UFC 249 undercard from a fan-free arena in Jacksonville. “I want to congratulate (UFC President) Dana White and the UFC,” Trump said. “They’re going to have a big match.Read More
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Liverpool may launch a move to snatch Saka from Arsenal
Liverpool are convinced they can tempt Bukayo Saka away from Arsenal. But the Gunners are planning to rebuff all interests in the left-sided midfielder. Saka has impressed after being fast-tracked into the Arsenal team this season after leapfrogging Sead Kolasinac and the injured Kieran Tierney at left-back. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: LASEMA rescues suspected COVID-19 patient onRead More
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Don’t ignore Nigerian-born players abroad, Ola Aina tells NFF
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina has urged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, not to ignore Nigerian-born players abroad for an invitation to the national team. Aina played for the English youth teams but committed his future to the Super Eagles. He argued that as long as any player has Nigerian roots, they should be givenRead More
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Antonio Conte pays tribute to Chelsea coach, Lampard
Inter Milan manager, Antonio Conte, has paid tribute to Chelsea coach, Frank Lampard in recognition of the 41-year-old’s remarkable debut season at Stamford Bridge. Lampard returned to Stamford Bridge as a manager in the summer of 2019, having impressed in his first season in management at Championship side, Derby County. Chelsea had largely thrived under …
Antonio Conte pays tribute to Chelsea coach, Lampard
EPL: All Premier League clubs reject neutral venues
Premier League Chief Executive, Richard Masters, has revealed that every club is against playing at neutral venues, the UK Mirror reports. Masters has admitted they will try to persuade the UK Government to change their position. Government officials could be open to clubs using their own stadium, but will have to be convinced on security …
EPL: All Premier League clubs reject neutral venues
Wenger names Kanu Nwankwo as best January signing he made at Arsenal
Legendary Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has named former Nigeria striker, Nwankwo Kanu, as the best signing he made in a January transfer window. Kanu arrived at Highbury in the winter window of 1999 from Inter Milan. The former Super Eagles star went on to score six times and provided two assists in 12 Premier League …
Wenger names Kanu Nwankwo as best January signing he made at Arsenal
COVID-19: UK govt gives Premier League date to resume season
The United Kingdom (UK) government has given the English Premier League (EPL) the green light to restart the season from June 1, according to Sky Sports. DAILY POST had reported that the Premier League is currently suspended indefinitely, with nine matches remaining due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Premier League and all other top-level sports …
COVID-19: UK govt gives Premier League date to resume season
EPL: Man Utd told not to spend £20m on Ighalo to keep player at Old Trafford
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has urged the club not to spend £20 million on striker, Odion Ighalo, to remain at Old Trafford this summer transfer window. Ighalo has impressed in his short spell at Man United since joining the club on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January. The 30-year-old’s loan spell expires at …
EPL: Man Utd told not to spend £20m on Ighalo to keep player at Old Trafford
I dumped Super Eagles of Nigeria because of late Stephen Keshi – Taiye Taiwo
Former Super Eagles left-back, Taiye Taiwo, has claimed that alleged dirty deals by the late head coach of Nigeria’s senior men national team, Stephen Keshi, forced him to exit the squad. The 35-year-old made his Super Eagles debut in 2004 and went on to play at three Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) competitions and the …
I dumped Super Eagles of Nigeria because of late Stephen Keshi – Taiye Taiwo
Transfer: Thomas Partey in shocking move to Liverpool
Atletico Madrid midfielder, Thomas Partey, could leave the club to join Liverpool at the end of the season. According to the Sun, Arsenal’s hopes of signing Partey have suffered a blow after Atletico Madrid offered the Ghanaian international to Liverpool in an exchange deal for the Reds star, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The newspaper reports that the …
Transfer: Thomas Partey in shocking move to Liverpool
Ex-Everton goalkeeper, Joel Robles tests positive for coronavirus
Real Betis goalkeeper, Joel Robles has announced that he tested positive for the deadly coronavirus disease. The former Everton goalkeeper, 29, who made the announcement on Sunday in a video he uploaded via Instagram page, stated that he is not experiencing any symptoms. He said “Hello everyone, I wanted to confirm my positive test for …
Ex-Everton goalkeeper, Joel Robles tests positive for coronavirus
Coronavirus: La Liga confirms 5 players tested positive
La Liga, on Sunday, confirmed that five players have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The Spanish top-flight league disclosed this in a statement on its official website. The statement read: “After completing the medical tests on the minimum essential personnel referred by the clubs to start training, some cases of COVID-19 have been detected. “Specifically, …
Coronavirus: La Liga confirms 5 players tested positive
EPL: Ighalo’s future at Man Utd in doubt as Shanghai Shenhua makes fresh demand
Manchester United could be without Odion Ighalo for their remaining fixtures, as Shanghai Shenhua expects him to return from his loan spell by July, according to Sky Sports. Ighalo has impressed in his short spell at Old Trafford since joining the club on loan in January, but his deal expires next month. United was optimistic …
EPL: Ighalo’s future at Man Utd in doubt as Shanghai Shenhua makes fresh demand
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