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BREAKING: Tennis Star Djokovic Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic said Tuesday he has tested positive for coronavirus, joining a slew of other infected players who took part in an exhibition tennis tournament in
100 Days After: English Premier League Returns to Action
The English Premier League makes a return to action after 100 days suspension due to the worldwide outbreak of the corona virus. The first two of the remaining 92 matches will
Premier League Braces For Return After Virus Shutdown
The Premier League returns on Wednesday after 100 days in the deep freeze, with Liverpool on the brink of winning the title in a radically changed football universe. The English
Atletico Madrid Forward Diego Costa Faces Trial June 4 Over Tax Fraud
Atletico Madrid and Spain forward Diego Costa is to face trial on the 4th of June for tax fraud in 2014 Prosecutors have filed a case prescribing a six
No Positives From Latest Premier League COVID-19 Tests
There have been no positive findings from the latest round of coronavirus testing carried out in the Premier League, the English top-flight announced on Saturday. The fourth round of screening
Man Utd Manager Solskjaer Hopeful that Ighalo Stays with Club
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Tuesday he hopes January signing, Odion Ighalo will stay at the club should the Premier League season restart next month. Former Super
Two More People Test Positive For Coronavirus Says Premier League
England’s Premier League on Saturday said that two more individuals from two different clubs have tested positive for coronavirus, just three weeks from a proposed restart of the season. In
Trump Hits The Golf Course As US Kicks Off Summer Season
President Donald Trump kicked off the start of the American summer season on Saturday with his first golf outing in two months, underlining his push for a return to normal
Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr, Signs New Deal
German coach Gernot Rohr has extended his tenure as Super Eagles manager after signing a new deal on Thursday. Rohr agreed to a two and a half year contract extension with
‘Insensitive’ Japan Olympic Coronavirus Logo Pulled After Row
A satirical mock-up depicting the Tokyo Olympics logo as the new coronavirus has been pulled after Olympic organisers branded it “insensitive” and said it infringed copyright. The design combines the
Korean Football Club Get Record Fine Over Sex Dolls in Stands
South Korea’s FC Seoul were fined a record 100 million won ($81,000) for using sex dolls to fill seats at a match held behind closed doors, with K-League officials saying
NBA To Issue Guidelines Around June 1 on Recalling Players
NBA teams expect the league office to issue guidelines around June 1 allowing teams to begin recalling far-flung players in anticipation of resuming the coronavirus-disrupted season, ESPN reported Wednesday. The
NFF To Finalise Gernot Rohr’s Contract This Week
The Nigeria Football Federation has begun moves to finalise the new contract of Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr. The details of the new contract will be completed within one week.
Premier League Players Agrees to Face Strict New Training Protocols
Premier League players are set to be subjected to a strict testing regime if they are to return to training amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to British media reports. The
We Are Grooming Yobo For Managerial Role – Amaju
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has disclosed that Joseph Yobo is being prepared for a future role as the Super Eagles manager. Mr Pinnick noted that the
‘Stay away’ – German Fans Warned Ahead of Bundesliga Restart
The Bundesliga returns on Saturday in empty stadiums, but German fans are being warned to stay away and authorities have warned matches could be halted if too many supporters gather
Serie A Set for Team Training on May 18 With Adjusted Protocol – Govt
Serie A clubs can return to team training from May 18 if they make adjustments to medical protocols, the Italian government announced on Monday. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) met
Ibrahimovic Returns to AC Milan
AC Milan star Zlatan Ibrahimovic returned to Italy on Monday after two months in his native Sweden, as Serie A prepares to resume group training in a week’s time. Ibrahimovic
FIFA Approves Temporary Use of 5 Substitutes in Matches
World football governing body, FIFA has approved the use of five substitutions by teams during a football game. This means teams will be allowed up to five substitutions per match
Bundesliga to Restart on May 15 After Merkel Gives Approval
The Bundesliga will resume on May 15, the German league confirmed Wednesday, after Chancellor Angela Merkel and state leaders gave the green light to restart behind closed doors following weeks
Imo Soccer Icon, Bash Condoles Late Enugu FA Boss Family
Former Chairman of Heartland FC of Owerri, Chief Goodfaith Chibuzo Etuemena a popularly known as Bash, has commenserated with the Enugu State Football Association over the demise of its Chairman,
Season Resumption: Barcelona, Real Madrid Players Begin COVID-19 Testing
Players at Barcelona and Real Madrid started to undergo coronavirus tests on Wednesday as La Liga clubs planned to return to restricted training ahead of the proposed resumption of the
Judge Rules Against Equal Pay For US Women Soccer Team
A federal judge dismissed the United States women’s soccer team’s bid for equal pay on Friday, rejecting claims the players had been underpaid in a crushing defeat for the reigning
NFF to benefit from FIFA COVID-19 grant
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is to benefit from the sum of $500,000 (about N95million)with FIFA sharing $150million to its member associations as palliative amid the hardship occasioned by the Coronavirus
Qatar Presses On With World Cup Projects Despite COVID-19
Work on Qatar’s World Cup stadiums and mega-projects linked to the tournament have continued apace despite tough social distancing rules to stem the spread of coronavirus among the largely migrant
