Jeremie Aliadiere says Arsenal have no option but to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer – even if it is for a cut-price fee. The Gabon international is about to enter the final year of his contract in north London and discussions over an extension have yet to reach an agreement. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter […]
Watford captain Deeney refuses return to training
Watford captain Troy Deeney will not return to training this week over fears he could pass coronavirus on to his five-month-old son. Deeney has consistently voiced his concerns over the speed with which the Premier League hopes to return to playing matches despite the United Kingdom having the second-highest death toll in the world. England’s […]
Ronaldo back training at Juventus after two months
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training with Juventus in Turin yesterday after an absence of over two months because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 35-year-old drove himself into the Juventus Training Centre in a Jeep with tinted windows. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will undergo medical and physical tests before joining up with his teammates in […]
No date yet for Nigeria’s postponed National Sports Festival
An 11-man committee has been set up to inspect all health facilities for the postponed National Sports Festival in Nigeria. That was one of the key notes of the virtual meeting that the sports minister, Sunday Dare held with relevant stakeholders on the fiesta which was postponed from its original date two months ago owing […]
Holyfield plans a ‘don’t hit me hard’ bout with Tyson
The champion with the altered ear isn’t listening. To those who feel Evander Holyfield should find safer pursuits at the age of 57, he has a straightforward answer. According to the Daily Mail in UK, Evander Holyfield has remarked: ‘They have their opinion and I have mine,’ ‘I prefer to follow mine.’ And so the […]
Song admits leaving Arsenal to earn more money at Barca
Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has admitted that money was the motivating factor behind his decision to dump the North London club for Barcelona in 2012, despite knowing he would not get much game-time at the LaLiga giants. Song rose to become a key figure of Arsene Wenger’s squad in his final few years at […]
Nigeria coach Rohr set to sign new contract
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr will sign a new contract next week after agreeing terms to extend his four-year stay with one of Africa’s football powerhouses, the national football body said on Tuesday. During the new two-year contract, Rohr will be expected to lead Nigeria to qualification for a seventh World Cup finals and the 2021 […]
Neymar: I’m training hard to come back strong for PSG
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar says that he is “training hard” to return to action in prime shape, despite being unclear when he might be needed again. Ligue 1 has officially ended for the season, with PSG taking the title for a third consecutive time, but Thomas Tuchel’s side remain active in the Champions League, having […]
National Championships to return ‘at some point this year’
The National Championships will return to the British tennis calendar this year for the first time since 2002. The LTA says it plans to stage an event for the leading men, women, juniors and wheelchair players “at some point this year”. The championships were scrapped because of dwindling interest. Plans are at a very early […]
I was under complete impression QPR deal was agreed – Odemwingie
Peter Odemwingie has stated he thought a deal was agreed when he drove to QPR for a possible completion of his transfer from West Bromwich Albion. The former Super Eagles star left for Loftus Road on transfer deadline day in January 2013 in an effort to wrap up his move with Harry Redknapp’s men. Odemwingie, […]