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Brighton chief wants relegation scrapped if season not finished
Brighton owner Tony Bloom believes that relegation should be scrapped if the Premier League season cannot be completed, claiming it would be “unfathomable” that a club could be doomed by “0.2 points”. The Premier League, in common with leagues throughout Europe and beyond, has been suspended for over a month due to the coronavirus outbreak.Read More
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Fifteen years on, how maiden Monte Carlo win sparked Nadal breakthrough
Rafael Nadal celebrates the 15th anniversary of his first Monte Carlo Masters title on Sunday, a victory which sparked a breakthrough season, a maiden Grand Slam triumph at Roland Garros and set the Spaniard on the road to becoming one of the sport’s greatest players. Nadal was just 18 when he beat Guillermo Coria inRead More
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Neuer ‘irritated’ as Bayern contract talks stall
Bayern Munich captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer told German media Sunday he has become “irritated” with negotiations to extend his contract, which have reportedly stalled in recent weeks. “All talks I have had since I have been here have been confidential… nothing has ever leaked,” the 34-year-old told Germany’s most popular daily Bild. “But now,Read More
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Wuhan football team make emotional return to virus ground zero
Wuhan Zall, the Chinese Super League team from the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, made an emotional return to their home city after more than three months torn from their families. Zall endured a turbulent 104 days on the road — including being stranded in Spain — because Wuhan was sealed off in January whenRead More
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Premier League return date still not clear, says Brady
West Ham chief executive Karren Brady claims the Premier League’s return date is still unclear despite hopes the top-flight season can restart in June. The Premier League said on Friday that wrapping up the remaining 92 fixtures remains their goal, but the on-going coronavirus crisis means no fixed schedule can be drawn up yet. Brady’sRead More
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The perfect defensive midfield player – Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh!
It is very hard to find anything to write about that is physically and spiritually uplifting since the global cessation of all sports-related activities.
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How Covid-19 pandemic humbled track Queen, Blessing Okagbare
The Nigerian Track and Field Queen Blessing Okagbare was on Instagram on Thursday to speak on her career, family and personal life during the global lockdown.
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What now for cricket in 2020?
Cricket has seen international series postponed, the Indian Premier League put on hold and the T20 World Cup in Australia thrown into doubt by the coronavirus pandemic. Here, AFP Sport takes a look at what could happen next for cricket in 2020: Will Windies be able to defend title? — The West Indies have beenRead More
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CONMEBOL confirms World Cup qualifying to begin in September
South American qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, will begin in September, the region’s governing body CONMEBOL said on Friday. Last month, CONMEBOL asked FIFA to delay the start of the qualification campaign as the first two rounds of matches at the end of March could not beRead More
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Clemens Westerhof: How Nigeria can win World Cup
Penultimate week, former Nigeria coach, Clemens Westerhof whose reputation in Nigerian football folklore looms large was accused by his former assistant, Johannes Bonfrere of selling the 1994 World Cup group game against Italy for $100,000.
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Beckham names superior player between Ronaldo, Messi
Former Manchester United and England star, David Beckham, has said Lionel Messi is a level above Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is the only player to have gotten close to Messi, with the pair having shared 11 Ballons d’Or between them. They are both generally regarded as the best footballers alive. For Beckham, who passed on the …
Beckham names superior player between Ronaldo, Messi
Kelechi Iheanacho rumoured in shocking move to Mikel Obi’s former club
Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, may leave the club to join John Mikel Obi’s former club, Trabzonspor. According to Turkish outlet, Fotospor, Trabzonspor wants Iheanacho to join the club this summer transfer window after terminating Mikel Obi’s contract in March when the former Super Eagles captain refused to play amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The …
Kelechi Iheanacho rumoured in shocking move to Mikel Obi’s former club
EPL: Chelsea players cried over my departure from Stamford Bridge – Sarri
Juventus manager, Maurizio Sarri, has claimed that many Chelsea players cried in the club’s dressing room when his departure was announced, despite having a “conflicted” relationship with the team. Sarri left Chelsea last summer for Juventus after spending just a year at Stamford Bridge. The 61-year-old led the Blues to win the Europa League, …
EPL: Chelsea players cried over my departure from Stamford Bridge – Sarri
COVID-19: De Bruyne reveals his family may have suffered from Coronavirus
Manchester City playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne, has disclosed that his family may have contracted Coronavirus (COVID-19) while on lockdown in Manchester. According to De Bruyne, himself, children, and wife, were sick for some days, but they all recovered before confirming whether the issues were related to COVID-19. “At the beginning of the lockdown, my family …
COVID-19: De Bruyne reveals his family may have suffered from Coronavirus
Transfer: How Cristiano Ronaldo was offered to Barcelona
Legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, reportedly offered Cristiano Ronaldo to Barcelona, as he did not want the player to join Real Madrid. Former Madrid president, Ramon Calderon, claims Ferguson was desperate not to sell Ronaldo to the Spanish giants. The Portugal superstar eventually joined Los Blancos from United in the summer of 2009, …
Transfer: How Cristiano Ronaldo was offered to Barcelona
Premier League decide on best possible date to resume fixtures amid Coronavirus pandemic
The Premier League has decided that June 8, is the best-case scenario for the league to restart. Clubs in the top flight are still eager to finish the 2019/2020 season. However, the proposal of completing the campaign by June 30, was not discussed during their meeting on Friday. All the teams were represented on the …
Premier League decide on best possible date to resume fixtures amid Coronavirus pandemic
Sancho gives condition to join Manchester United
Borussia Dortmund winger, Jadon Sancho, will only move to Manchester United if the Red Devils can guarantee UEFA Champions League football next season, according to The Athletic. Man United are currently outside of the Champions League qualification places as they trail fourth-placed Chelsea by three points. There is still plenty of time for the Old …
Sancho gives condition to join Manchester United
Arsenal told to sell Aubameyang to Manchester United on one condition
Former Arsenal star, Charlie Nicholas, has urged the club to sell striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, to Manchester United if the Red Devils offer £100million. DAILY POST had reported that Aubameyang is facing an uncertain future at Arsenal. His current deal at the Gunners will run out in the summer of 2021. The Gabon international has drawn …
Arsenal told to sell Aubameyang to Manchester United on one condition
Transfer: Messi, De Jong, Ter Stegen only safe players as Barcelona plan overhaul
Lionel Messi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Frenkie de Jong are the only players safe at Barcelona this summer, as the Spanish giants plan a squad overhaul, ESPN reports. The Catalans will spend less and do more player exchanges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Barca president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, insisted last month that the …
Transfer: Messi, De Jong, Ter Stegen only safe players as Barcelona plan overhaul
EPL: Premier League provides update on resumption date after meeting with 20 clubs
The English Premier League, EPL, on Friday, provided a resumption date update after discussions with 20 club members as Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to disrupt sporting events globally. The EPL clubs debated possible scheduling models to finish the 2019/2020 season in full, with 92 fixtures still left to be played. All 20 clubs were represented …
EPL: Premier League provides update on resumption date after meeting with 20 clubs
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