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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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Tottenham follow Liverpool by reversing furlough decision
Tottenham have reversed their controversial decision to utilise the Government’s job retention scheme and promised to pay all non-playing staff their wages in full. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy said at the end of March they would reduce the wages of 550 staff members by 20 per cent while utilising the Government’s scheme with a numberRead More
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Llorente’s shirt from Liverpool victory auctioned off for coronavirus charity
The shirt which Atlético Madrid midfielder Marcos Llorente wore as he scored twice to knock defending champions Liverpool out of the Champions League has been auctioned off to raise money for Spain’s coronavirus fight. A second-half substitute in the game, Llorente netted two goals and assisted another in extra time to earn Atlético a hugeRead More
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Liverpool boss Klopp ‘wanted German winger’ ahead of Salah
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wanted to sign a German winger before settling on a move for Mohamed Salah three years ago, according to a journalist. The Reds signed the Egypt forward from the Serie A side in 2017 for a bargain £36.9m, rising to £43.9m. The deal, at the time was a record for Liverpool,Read More
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Klopp reveals how Liverpool players can be fined in lockdown
Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool players will be fined in lockdown if they fail to turn up for their Zoom meetings on time. The Premier League is currently suspended indefinitely because of the coronavirus pandemic and clubs are having to think of ways to keep their players fit and healthy. Klopp is thankful for theRead More
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Neville would choose Klopp over Guardiola and Solskjaer
Gary Neville has cited Jurgen Klopp as the current Premier League manager he would most like to play under. The former Manchester United defender was asked to choose between the 20 top-flight bosses on Sky Sports’ The Football Show and he had no hesitation in choosing the Liverpool man. “I’d probably say Jurgen Klopp. IRead More
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COVID-19: Akeredolu imposes curfew, as Ondo state records third case
By Dayo Johnson, Akure A total lockdown of Ondo state over cases of COVID – 19 pandemic is imminent. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu gave this hint today during a media briefing to announce the third patient, a medical doctor who tested positive in the Barracks in Akure, the state capital. However, in the interim, the governorRead More
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Bryant remembered on anniversary of NBA farewell
The anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s 60-point NBA finale was recalled by his widow, Vanessa, on Monday in an Instagram post remembering the late Los Angeles Lakers legend. “My husband worked his a** off for 20 years,” Vanessa Bryant wrote of her superstar husband, who died in a January 26 helicopter crash with daughter Gianna andRead More
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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
Coronavirus: Premier League clubs pushing for June 30 end to season
The Premier League are set to meet again on Friday, with more clubs wanting the season concluded by June 30 because of player contracts, according to Sky Sports. The agenda will be how to end the 2019/2020 season, which has been suspended since March because of the coronavirus outbreak. Clubs are doing everything they can …
Coronavirus: Premier League clubs pushing for June 30 end to season
Why I snubbed Arsenal move after speaking with Wenger – Osimhen
Lille striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed he turned down a move to Arsenal, despite having a conversation with their former manager, Arsene Wenger. In an interview with the UK Independent, Osimhen says he feels he needed to start playing regularly despite being only 18 at the time. The Nigerian striker eventually signed for Wolfsburg in …
Why I snubbed Arsenal move after speaking with Wenger – Osimhen
I knew Fury would expose Wilder – Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua has claimed he knew Tyson Fury could “expose” and “annihilate” Deontay Wilder. All the world heavyweight titles are with British boxers, after Fury was crowned as the new WBC champion following a stoppage win over Wilder in February. Joshua himself regained his WBA ‘super’, IBF and WBO belts with a point victory over …
I knew Fury would expose Wilder – Anthony Joshua
COVID-19: Blaise Matuidi, Daniele Rugani’s second Coronavirus test results out
Italian Serie A champions, Juventus, has announced the result of midfielder Blaise Matuidi, and defender Daniele Rugani’s second Coronavirus (COVID-19) tests. Juventus, in a statement on its official website on Wednesday, disclosed that the follow-up tests returned negative. “Rugani and Matuidi underwent, as per protocol, a double-check with diagnostic tests for the coronavirus,” the club’s …
COVID-19: Blaise Matuidi, Daniele Rugani’s second Coronavirus test results out
COVID-19: New date set for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight
Tyson Fury’s promoter, Bob Arum, has announced a new date for the fight between his client and fellow British boxer Anthony Joshua as Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt sporting events worldwide. DAILY POST had reported that Fury and Joshua are both on course for a unification fight after their next contests against Deontay Wilder and …
COVID-19: New date set for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight
EPL: Bruno Fernandes rates Man Utd midfielder, Pogba
Manchester United star, Bruno Fernandes has paid tribute to fellow teammate, Paul Pogba, for the first time since he joined the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon in the January transfer window. Fernandes described Pogba as a top player because everyone expects from him as they expect from Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. …
EPL: Bruno Fernandes rates Man Utd midfielder, Pogba
Coronavirus: Arsenal players reject pay cut
Arsenal players have turned down the club’s latest proposal to slash their wages during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, Goal reports. There have been in talks with senior officials over the last fortnight to reach an agreement. Several options have been discussed, but so far none have been met with enough approval to be put into …
Coronavirus: Arsenal players reject pay cut
Coronavirus: Yobo names team that should win Premier League title
Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo, has admitted he would be happy to see Liverpool crowned Premier League champions. Jurgen Klopp’s men are 25 points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table, with matches currently suspended due to the outbreak of COVID-19. There have been calls for the season to be ended …
Coronavirus: Yobo names team that should win Premier League title
Ighalo names two Super Eagles players as reason he won’t play for Nigeria again
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has ruled out the possibility of playing for Nigeria again. Ighalo, in a Twitter Q&A, said the young players in the Super Eagles squad are doing well. The 30-year-old specifically name-checked Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze as standout performers. Ighalo retired from international football in July 2019, days after finishing …
Ighalo names two Super Eagles players as reason he won’t play for Nigeria again
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