Sports News Today Headlines Wednesday 22nd April 2020
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Klopp says Liverpool are not finished article
Jurgen Klopp believes there is still room for improvement from Liverpool despite their incredible Premier League campaign, which is on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Reds were 25 points clear of second-placed Manchester City and on the verge of their first top-flight title since 1990 when football was halted last month. But KloppRead More
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Yobo: Stephen Keshi prepared me for leadership
Yobo captained the Super Eagles to their third Africa Cup of Nations triumph in South Africa 2013. The team was coached by Stephen Keshi. “It felt great being Nigeria captain but to be honest, that was not what I was looking for. “Playing for the national team was the ultimate goal. But coach Keshi changedRead More
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COVID-19: AS Roma to give up 4 months wages
Roma announced that their players, coach and staff have volunteered to “give up their salaries for the remainder of the season to help the club” during the lockdown. The last Giallorossi game before the coronavirus pandemic took hold was on March 1, with several Serie A clubs working out deals to forego one or moreRead More
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Dutch FA plans to declare season over
The Dutch football federation (KNVB) announced on Tuesday its intention to call an end to the season, subject to discussions with UEFA, following the government’s decision to extend a ban on large gatherings until September due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The professional football committee intends to not continue to play the 2019/20 competition. The KNVBRead More
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Feyenoord’s Advocaat signs one-year contract extension
Feyenoord’s 72-year-old coach D*** Advocaat has agreed to stay with the team for another season, the club said on Tuesday. Advocaat had been undecided about his future before the suspension of the Dutch top-flight because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he has now signed a one-year contract extension. He took over from Jaap Stam whoRead More
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Barcelona look for stadium sponsor to fight coronavirus
La Liga champions Barcelona are searching for a stadium sponsor for the first time to raise funds in the fight against the novel coronavirus, the club said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Rooney, Beckham pick Messi over Ronaldo
Wayne Rooney believes that Lionel Messi is the greatest player in the world, ahead of former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo – and his comments come after it was revealed that David Beckham also sides with the Barcelona icon in the debate. Current Derby player-coach Rooney has set aside his personal friendship with Juventus talisman Ronaldo andRead More
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Okocha played like Platini, says former PSG coach
Former PSG coach Philippe Bergeroo has declared that former Nigerian captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha was one of the best players he had ever worked with. Bergeroo said Okocha who spent four seasons at PSG had ball vision just like former French captain Michel Platini a three-time Ballon d’Or winner. ALSO READ: Greatest Nigerian footballer: ShorunmuRead More
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Marcus Rashford raises over £20m to feed children
Marcus Rashford has opened up about his involvement in a campaign to feed school children as coronavirus grips the country. The Manchester United ace has used his profile to help raise a staggering £20m for FareShare, a charity distributing food to kids who would miss out on free school meals during the pandemic. Rashford saysRead More
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Sodje slams NFF over Rohr’s contract handling
Former Super Eagles defender, Sam Sodje said it was unprofessional for the Nigeria Football Federation to divulge details of coach Gernot Rohr’s contract renewal. Sodje who spoke to brila.net said the details of the contract should have been exclusive between the NFF and the coach. And it shouldn’t have been shared with the public. ALSORead More
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Transfer: Coutinho close to signing for Chelsea
Barcelona midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, is close to a move to Chelsea, according to Sport. Coutinho is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, but the Bundesliga club will not exercise their purchase option. The Brazilian, who had previously played for Liverpool in England is eyeing a return to the Premier League. Chelsea are hoping to negotiate …
Transfer: Coutinho close to signing for Chelsea
Transfer: Neymar to take €30m pay cut to join Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar Jr, would be forced to take a €30 million pay cut to return to Barcelona from PSG, Mundo Deportivo reports. Neymar almost returned to the Camp Nou last summer, but both clubs failed to reach an agreement. The Brazilian is in the third season of a five-year deal with PSG and …
Transfer: Neymar to take €30m pay cut to join Barcelona
Coronavirus: UEFA makes clarification as WHO reveals when football will likely return
The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) has categorically denied that the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended to them that all international competitions be suspended until the end of 2021 season. DAILY POST had earlier reported that WHO, during a conference with UEFA this week, reportedly said all matches should be put on hold until …
Coronavirus: UEFA makes clarification as WHO reveals when football will likely return
COVID-19: Ozil to take higher pay cut than Arsenal teammates on one condition
Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, is willing to take a higher pay cut than the rest of his teammates if the club gives him assurances about how the money will be used, according to ESPN. DAILY POST had reported on Tuesday that Ozil was among the three Arsenal players refusing the club’s request to take a …
COVID-19: Ozil to take higher pay cut than Arsenal teammates on one condition
Coronavirus: WHO reveals when football will likely return
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reportedly called for suspension of all football matches until the end of next season, 2021. This is following the increasing cases of Coronavirus across the world. There are over two million confirmed cases recorded globally since Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China. According to Italian paper, La Repubblica, WHO during …
Coronavirus: WHO reveals when football will likely return
COVID-19: Serie A clubs take final decision on resumption
Serie A clubs have all agreed to play out the rest of the current season rather than cancel or end it at its current stage. The Serie A disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday after a video conference meeting with all the 20 clubs in the Italian top-flight league, according to Sky Sports. DAILY …
COVID-19: Serie A clubs take final decision on resumption
EPL: Five years after, Van Persie opens up on sudden exit from Man Utd
Robin van Persie has finally spoken about his Manchester United departure five years after. The striker, who is now a football pundit, admits he planned to see out the final year of his contract at Old Trafford. However, a chat with his compatriot Louis van Gaal, who was Man United’s Manager at the time, changed …
EPL: Five years after, Van Persie opens up on sudden exit from Man Utd
Bayern Munich star, Joshua Zirkzee snubs Nigeria for Netherlands
Bayern Munich star, Joshua Zirkzee, has ended any possibility of representing Nigeria, after admitting he dreams of playing for the Netherlands national team. Joshua was born to Nigerian parents in the Netherlands, which makes him eligible to play for both countries. He has already featured for the Dutch at the U-17 level and says his …
Bayern Munich star, Joshua Zirkzee snubs Nigeria for Netherlands
Champions League: UEFA to play 17 matches in 23 days, decides on dates
UEFA are fine-tuning a plan to finish up the Champions League season after the postponement caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. The competition was halfway through the knockout round in March before the games were halted until further notice. According to Corriere Dello Sport, dates in Augusts have been selected to complete the fixtures. Manchester City …
Champions League: UEFA to play 17 matches in 23 days, decides on dates
Vincent Enyeama reveals why he rejected offers from Arsenal, Tottenham
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has disclosed that he rejected offers from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur because he was seeking regular playing time. According to Enyeama, both Premier League clubs wanted him as a second choice goalkeeper. The 37-year-old said he was keen on having regular playing time, and his snub made Arsenal to …
Vincent Enyeama reveals why he rejected offers from Arsenal, Tottenham
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