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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
Don’t Rush to Restart La Liga, Bale warns
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says there should be no rush to restart La Liga during the coronavirus lockdown as the Spanish football federation plans tests and a return to
Paraguay Court Releases Ronaldinho Into House Arrest
A Paraguayan judge on Tuesday ordered the release of Brazilian football great Ronaldinho and his brother into house arrest while they await trial on charges of using false passports to
COVID-19: Tottenham Issue Warning After Mourinho and Players Seen Training
Tottenham Hotspur have reminded players of their responsibilities during Britain’s coronavirus lockdown after pictures and video on social media emerged of manager Jose Mourinho and several members of his squad
COVID-19: Wimbledon Cancelled for First Time since WWII
Roger Federer and Serena Williams were among the tennis stars left devastated on Wednesday as Wimbledon was cancelled for the first time since World War II due to the coronavirus.
Tearful Michael Jordan Commemorates Kobe Bryant
A tearful Michael Jordan on Monday commemorated his “little brother” Kobe Bryant at a star-filled memorial in Los Angeles for the basketball great and his daughter Gianna who died with seven others in
Ronaldo penalty snatches Juventus first-leg draw at Milan
Cristiano Ronaldo’s injury-time penalty grabbed Juventus a 1-1 draw at AC Milan in their Italian Cup semi-final, first leg on Thursday as his incredible scoring run continued. The 35-year-old has
Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic Set for Italian Cup Clash
Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are set to go head-to-head in Thursday’s Italian Cup semi-final, first leg between Juventus and AC Milan at the San Siro. Both Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic
Alleged Corruption Charges: NFF Officials to Appear Before EFCC
The Economic and financial crimes commission has submitted a letter inviting NFF president Amaju Pinnick and several top officials for questioning over alleged corruption charges . The officials will appear
Liverpool Survive Salzburg Test To Reach Champions League Last 16
Liverpool struck twice in two minutes through Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah to avoid an embarrassing early Champions League exit by winning 2-0 in Salzburg on Tuesday. The European champions
Megan Rapinoe Wins Women’s Ballon D’or
United States World Cup icon Megan Rapinoe won the women’s Ballon d’Or prize at an awards ceremony in Paris on Monday. Rapinoe, 34, succeeds Norway’s Ada Hegerberg, the inaugural winner
Lionel Messi Wins Ballon D’or For Sixth Time
Lionel Messi won a record sixth men’s Ballon d’Or award at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, beating Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to take the honours. Now aged 32,
Full List Of 2019 Ballon D’Or Winners
The winners and other top finishers in the four trophies awarded at the 2019 Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday in Paris: Men’s Ballon d’Or Lionel Messi (ARG/Barcelona) Virgil van Dijk (NED/Liverpool)
Jose Mourinho appointed Spurs head coach
Jose Mourinho has been named Tottenham head coach until the end of the 2023 season. The Portuguese, 56, was appointed on Wednesday morning, following the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino on
Issue of the Moment: Imo Radio, Tv, Newspaper Houses battles, Unites in Sports
Media practitioners in Imo state, the Eastern Heartland are set to battle with one another in a football competition in what seems to be one of its kind in the
Wenger Eyes Return, Misses ‘Wet Wednesdays at Stoke’
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is ready to return to football management and resume battle with that stubborn coat zipper, claiming he misses “wet Wednesdays at Stoke”. The Frenchman, who
Real Madrid beaten by Mallorca as Barca go top of La Liga
Barcelona sailed back to the top of the table on Saturday and trouble returned to Real Madrid after they endured their first La Liga defeat of the season at newly-promoted
Ronaldo hits 701st Goal as Juventus Pull Clear in Serie A
Cristiano Ronaldo and Miralem Pjanic sealed a 2-1 win for Juventus over Bologna to consolidate top spot in Serie A on Saturday. Ronaldo was presented with a special jersey before
Nadal marries Partner of 14 Years in Mallorca
Rafael Nadal married his partner of 14 years, Xisca Perello, at a castle in Mallorca on Saturday. Nadal, the 19-time grand slam champion, tied the knot with 31-year-old Perello at
Messi, Suarez, Griezmann all on Target for Barca as Atletico held
Barcelona’s ‘MSG’ strike force is finally clicked into gear as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann all scored in a ruthless 3-0 victory over Eibar on Saturday. Griezmann’s place
