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Give me Falconets, Swiss-based Nigerian coach tells NFF
A Switzerland-based Nigerian coach, Adeyemi Adedeji Anthony has made himself available to the Nigeria Football Federation saying he is ready to coach either the women under-17 or under-20 teams. Adedeji who is a UEFA B licensed coach submitted that with his 11 years experience of coaching youth teams in Europe, he could be a valuableRead More
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Updated: Premier League suspends all fixtures until April 4
The English Premier League suspended all fixtures until April 4 on Friday after a spate of coronavirus cases, including Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. “Following a meeting of shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on 4 April, subject to medical adviceRead More
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Breaking: English FA postpones Premier League, EFL
The English Premier League suspended all fixtures until April 4 on Friday after a spate of coronavirus cases, including Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. “Following a meeting of shareholders today, it was unanimously decided to suspend the Premier League with the intention of returning on 4 April, subject to medical adviceRead More
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Boxing: Anthony Joshua fires warning shots at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua has fired shots at his heavyweight rival Tyson Fury, claiming he has only ever had two good fights in his entire career. The Gypsy King has the world of boxing at his feet right now after taking Deontay Wilder apart in Las Vegas last month to become the WBC world champion, and nowRead More
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UEFA summons clubs, FAs, players to discuss coronavirus impact
The meeting which will involve representatives of clubs, leagues and players is to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on all football in the region, including Euro 2020. UEFA has so far declined to discuss whether Euro 2020, which will be held in 12 different countries around Europe between June 12 and July 12, willRead More
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Breaking: UEFA postpone all Champions League, Europa League matches next week
All UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches scheduled to be played next week have been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, European football’s governing body said on Friday. READ ALSO: Breaking: French football season suspended ‘until further notice’ The move comes after two of next week’s four scheduled Champions League last 16, second legs —Read More
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Breaking: French football season suspended ‘until further notice’
The French football season has been suspended “until further notice” because of the coronavirus outbreak, a source close to the LFP, which runs the elite Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, told AFP on Friday. The source said that the league had taken a “unanimous” decision to stop playing with immediate effect following an emergency meetingRead More
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Edo 2020: Supersport named host broadcaster
SuperSport Nigeria,a Pan-Africa group of television channels has been named the host broadcaster for the Edo 2020 20th National Sports Festival which begins March 22,2020 in Benin City,Edo state. Chairman of the Marketing Sub-Committee of the Edo 2020 Festival,Mike Itemuagbor disclosed Thursday in Benin that Supersport has been appointed by the Local Organising Committee forRead More
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Olympic javelin champion Dana Zatopkova dies at 97
Dana Zatopkova, the 1952 Olympic javelin champion and wife of four-time Olympic champion Emil Zatopek, died at the age of 97 on Friday, the Czech Olympic Committee said. “Czech sport has lost one of its greatest personalities,” the committee said in a statement. Besides the gold from the Helsinki Olympics, Zatopkova won the Olympic silverRead More
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Legend Tiger Woods elected to World Golf Hall Of Fame
US superstar Tiger Woods, a 15- time major champion, will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2021. The hall, located in St. Augustine, Florida, released a statement on Wednesday (March 11) saying Woods had been advised of his impending induction in the male competitor category inRead More
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Coronavirus: Portugal health chief updates on Cristiano Ronaldo in quarantine
Madeira’s regional health secretary, Pedro Ramos, has confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has not contracted coronavirus, SportingLife reports. The Juventus forward is being held in quarantine in his native Madeira. Ronaldo will remain at home, while the fear of infection is still high, with Italy on lockdown. His team-mate, Daniele Rugani, became the first Serie A
Coronavirus: Portugal health chief updates on Cristiano Ronaldo in quarantine
Coronavirus: Alex Iwobi, Everton team-mates in self-isolation
Alex Iwobi and his Everton team-mates have been placed in self-isolation. This comes after a member of their first-team squad reported symptoms of the coronavirus. “Everton Football Club can confirm that, as a precautionary measure, its entire first-team squad and coaching staff are undertaking a period of self-isolation following medical advice,” a club statement read.
Coronavirus: Alex Iwobi, Everton team-mates in self-isolation
UEFA suspends Champions League matches over Coronavirus fears
UEFA have confirmed that the Champions League round of 16 second-leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid next week have been suspended as part of measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak in Europe. The European football body also suspended the Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie between Juventus and Olympique Lyonnais. In a
UEFA suspends Champions League matches over Coronavirus fears
BREAKING: Coronavirus: Premier League suspends all matches
The Premier League has suspended all matches due to the deadly coronavirus. They will resume April, subject to medical advice and conditions. Premier League said the decision followed a meeting of shareholders on Friday. Chief Executive, Richard Masters said: “Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by
BREAKING: Coronavirus: Premier League suspends all matches
Juventus forward, Paulo Dybala tests positive for Coronavirus
Juventus forward, Paulo Dybala has reportedly been tested positive for Coronavirus, according to El Nacional. The Argentine international is now in quarantine, with 121 members of Juventus staff in voluntary isolation. Dybala is now the second Juventus player that has tested positive to COVID-19. This is coming after Juventus defender, Daniele Rugani, tested positive to
Juventus forward, Paulo Dybala tests positive for Coronavirus
Morata named in UEFA Champions League team
Atlético Madrid striker, Álvaro Morata, has been included in the UEFA Champions League team of this week. UEFA released the Champions League team in a post on its official website on Thursday. Morata, who is on loan at Atletico from Chelsea, was included in the team after his impressive performance for Diego Simeone’s side. The
Morata named in UEFA Champions League team
Europa League: Ince, Owen gives verdict on Ighalo after Man United defeated LASK
Former Manchester United stars, Paul Ince and Owen Hargreaves have reacted to striker, Odion Ighalo’s goal after the Red Devils’ Europa League round of 16 first-leg 5-0 win against LASK on Thursday night. Man United defeated the Austrian club at the Linzer Stadion, thanks to five goals from Odion Ighalo, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Mason
Europa League: Ince, Owen gives verdict on Ighalo after Man United defeated LASK
Ighalo equals Lukaku’s record at Man Utd
Odion Ighalo has now scored in all his three starts for Manchester United, equalling Romelu Lukaku’s record for the club. Ighalo netted his fourth goal for the Red Devils in their 5-0 victory over LASK in the Europa League on Thursday night. The 30-year-old started the game in Austria, following injury to Anthony Martial. He
Ighalo equals Lukaku’s record at Man Utd
Champions League: Money Liverpool lost after crashing out against Atletico revealed
Liverpool are expected to lose over £30million, after failing to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in three years, the Daily Mail reports. The Reds lost 1-0 to Atletico Madrid in Spain and were beaten 3-2 by the LaLiga side at Anfield on Wednesday. Before then, Jurgen Klopp had
Champions League: Money Liverpool lost after crashing out against Atletico revealed
EPL: Solskjaer confirms club Pogba will play for next season
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has made it clear that Paul Pogba will remain at the club next season. Pogba has been linked with a summer exit from Old Trafford, with Real Madrid and Juventus believed to be leading the chase for the midfielder. The 26-year-old has been unavailable for the majority of the
EPL: Solskjaer confirms club Pogba will play for next season
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