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Lewis Hamilton knighted in UK honours list
Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in Britain’s traditional New Year Honours list after equalling Michael Schumacher’s record of seven Formula One world titles. The list recognises outstanding achievements in various fields including showbusiness, sport and politics, as well as the contributions of a larger number of everyday citizens. There are many awards this year forRead More
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US investors complete takeover of Premier League side Burnley
US investment group ALK Capital has completed its takeover of Burnley, acquiring a controlling 84 percent stake in the Premier League club, it was announced on Thursday. Delaware-based ALK, which specialises in investments in the sport and media sectors, said its managing partner Alan Pace would take over from Mike Garlick as chairman. Pace, theRead More
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Brazil prosecutors investigate alleged Neymar New Year’s party
Brazilian prosecutors said Wednesday they were investigating reports that football star Neymar has organized a New Year’s Eve mega-party at his luxury home near Rio de Janeiro, despite public health measures to curb rising coronavirus deaths. Sources close to the striker denied he had plans to host such an extravaganza, while the Paris Saint-German playerRead More
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Qatar sets new benchmark for safe return of football amidst a global pandemic
Over the past year, the global football community has worked diligently to find solutions for the safe return of the sport amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic. For its part, Qatar has played an important role in building confidence amongst players and fans alike by showing that a return of large scale tournaments, and in personRead More
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African football in 2021: What to expect
Liverpool sharpshooter Mohamed Salah will be a star in demand during 2021 with Egypt wanting him not only for World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, but also the Olympic Games. The record seven-time African champions face between six and eight World Cup matches and two in the Cup of Nations as the continentRead More
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Tokyo Olympics: Cheptegei gunning for 5,000m-10,000m double
Long-distance Ugandan runner Joshua Cheptegei says he is targeting the 5,000m-10,000m double at the Tokyo Olympics after breaking the world records in both events this year. The 24-year-old set a new 10,000 mark of 26 minutes, 11.00 seconds at the Valencia World Record Day event in October to beat Kenenisa Bekele’s time of 26:17.53 setRead More
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Federer and Nadal re-elected to ATP players’ council
Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, ranked second and fifth in the world respectively, have been re-elected to the ATP players’ council, whose term runs until June 2022. The council, as voted by ATP player members, also saw the re-election of Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, Australian John Millman, South African Kevin Anderson, Briton Andy MurrayRead More
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Bale sidelined again by calf injury
Gareth Bale’s stop-start second spell at Tottenham has been hit by a fresh injury problem with the Welshman expected to be out for at least two weeks due to a calf injury. Bale sustained the problem in last week’s League Cup quarter-final win at Stoke, where he scored just his third goal in 11 appearancesRead More
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Federer, Nadal re-elected to ATP players’ council
Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, ranked second and fifth in the world respectively, have been re-elected to the ATP players’ council, whose term runs until June 2022. The council, as voted by ATP player members, also saw the re-election of Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, Australian John Millman, South African Kevin Anderson, Briton Andy MurrayRead More
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Premier League records highest coronavirus cases since restart
The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that 18 players and staff have tested positive for coronavirus, the highest number since weekly testing began. Manchester City’s clash at Everton was postponed on Monday after an outbreak of multiple positive cases at City. “The Premier League can today confirm that between Monday 21 December and Sunday 27Read More
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2020 in retrospect: Setbacks in sporting events worldwide
There are many setbacks in sporting events worldwide in the year 2020. Many competitions were postponed due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) globally. However, the safety of athletes, players, management, fans, arena workers and everyone else is obviously the most important thing, particularly since the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 …
2020 in retrospect: Setbacks in sporting events worldwide
2020 in retrospect: Five controversies that rocked the world of sports
The year 2020 was like no other. After starting off very well, it slowly and surely descended into chaos, panic and tragedy. Early this year, the COVID-19 pandemic shook the entire world to its very foundation and still date has disrupted the way we carry out daily activities. Sports was not left out. Football leagues …
2020 in retrospect: Five controversies that rocked the world of sports
EPL: 3 Premier League clubs told to sign Diego Costa
A former Tottenham Hotspur striker, Darren Bent, has urged three Premier League clubs to make a move for Diego Costa ahead of the January transfer window. The clubs are Tottenham, Wolves and Everton. DAILY POST recalls that Costa terminated his contract with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday after mutual consent. Costa said it was the best …
EPL: 3 Premier League clubs told to sign Diego Costa
EPL: I was naked, sleepless when I got call to join Man United – Ighalo
Manchester United forward, Odion Ighalo, has revealed that he was naked in bed trying to sleep when he got the call about his transfer to the club a year ago. The former Nigeria International recalled how he rushed around a Shanghai hotel after being told Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s side wanted him. Ighalo penned a six-month …
EPL: I was naked, sleepless when I got call to join Man United – Ighalo
EPL: Man United offer 22-year-old three-and-a-half-year contract
Manchester United have offered defender, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, a new three-and-a-half-year contract ahead of their Premier League tie with Aston Villa on Friday, Sky Sports reports. Fosu-Mensah is considering his options amid interest from clubs abroad ahead of the January transfer window. The 22-year-old had drawn the interest of Marseille and Hertha Berlin. Fosu-Mensah could explore …
EPL: Man United offer 22-year-old three-and-a-half-year contract
Diego Costa breaks silence after his contract is terminated
Diego Costa has finally spoken since his contract with Atletico Madrid was terminated by mutual consent. Costa said it was the best moment for him and Atletico Madrid to part ways, adding that he has given his best to the La Liga giants. DAILY POST recalls that Atletico Madrid on Tuesday announced they had terminated …
Diego Costa breaks silence after his contract is terminated
Tottenham vs Fulham called off as COVID-19 threatens EPL fixtures
Tottenham Hotspur’s clash against Fulham on Wednesday evening has been called off, due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the west London club. Fulham have posted a number of positive results in the first round of testing across the Premier League this week. Scott Parker’s side were due to face Tottenham in north London at 6pm …
Tottenham vs Fulham called off as COVID-19 threatens EPL fixtures
Transfer: Ozil blocking Arsenal’s move for Eriksen
Arsenal must sort out Mesut Ozil’s situation at the club, before they can turn their attention to a January move for Christian Eriksen, according to Gazzetta Dello Sport. Ozil has been frozen out under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium. The German has six months remaining on his £350,000-a-week deal and while the Gunners are …
Transfer: Ozil blocking Arsenal’s move for Eriksen
LaLiga: Barcelona suffer major injury blow ahead of Huesca clash
Barcelona has confirmed that midfielder, Philippe Coutinho, has suffered an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee ahead of their away La Liga clash against Huesca this weekend. Coutinho, 28, sustained the injury during Barcelona’s 1-1 home draw with Eibar in the La Liga on Tuesday night at Camp Nou. The Brazilian international …
LaLiga: Barcelona suffer major injury blow ahead of Huesca clash
Premier League take decision on shutting down season amid second wave of COVID-19
Premier League chiefs have resolved not to shut down the season, despite clubs holding secret meetings about taking a ‘coronavirus break’, the UK Mirror reports. Some clubs have discussed a two-week temporary halt in January, as the football is in serious danger of descending into farce. The Premier League on Tuesday, announced a record number …
Premier League take decision on shutting down season amid second wave of COVID-19
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