Luis Suarez has said Barcelona must do better if they want to convince Lionel Messi to extend his contract at the club beyond the end of next season. Messi, 33, has a deal at Camp Nou until 2021 but a report in Spain this month suggested he was considering not renewing his terms when they […]
Wawrinka is ‘underestimated’ -Coach Norman
Stan Wawrinka is one of the best to have ever played tennis but the three-times Grand Slam champion is a “little bit underestimated”, his long-time coach Magnus Norman has said. Wawrinka, 35, was the last man to win a Grand Slam singles title outside the trio of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic when […]
Osimhen close to Napoli switch, as former Agent threatens court action
Napoli’s negotiations for Victor Osimhen have moved a step closer after the Lille forward hired a new agent, William D’Avila, will now tidy up the transfer. It was reported exclusively by Football Italia yesterday that the hold-up had been due to Osimhen’s previous agent trying to negotiate extra bonuses for himself. Sky Sport Italia reports […]
Rebuilding Arsenal a ‘massive job’ -Arteta
Manager Mikel Arteta says the task of rebuilding Arsenal is a “massive job” and that there is an “enormous” difference between his side and Premier League champions Liverpool. Arsenal beat Liverpool 2-1 on Wednesday but the London side are still ninth and trail the champions by 40 points. “You can see how Liverpool build their […]
Football will resume stronger after Covid-19 break -Chukwuemeka
Fqootball stakeholders and fans in Nigeria have been assured of a better and stronger new soccer season ahead of league resumption in Nigeria in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic which forced cancellation of league games in Nigeria and some parts of the world. Speaking on Wednesday with sports writers in Abuja, the Executive Secretary […]
Handball can be a podium sport with govt support -Pedro
Investment in refreshal training of coaches, efficient player welfare, mutually beneficial partnership with corporate bodies and the right government policies on sport are the ingredients which will help to make handball in Nigeria develop into successful enterprise and a podium sport amongst all sports. This was the resolution derived on Day 2 of the HFN […]
Kwara football stakeholders commend Gov AbdulRahman, tasks Kwara United FC
Kwara football stakeholders has commended the state Governor, Mallam AbndulRahman AbdulRazaq on his efforts and foresight of in ensuring that Kwara United Football Club plays in the elite season as against the second tier system, even as they also praised him for his support to the club so far. The commendation was contained in an […]
CAS lifts UEFA Champion League ban on Manchester City
Manchester City have been cleared to play in the Champions League next season after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned their two-year ban from European competitions. The decision means that the governing body, UEFA suffers historic defeat which could irreparably damage their flagship Financial Fair Play regulations. City will still pay a €10m (£11.4m) fine–down from […]
Kwara FA calls stakeholders’ meeting
In light of the on-going developments in the spread of COVID-19 across Nigeria and the effects on football, Kwara State Football Association has invited representatives of football councils, management of elite clubs and all affiliated bodies to attend a stakeholders meeting on Tuesday 14 July, 2020, by 11.00am, to discuss critical issues. Chairman of the […]
77-year-old ‘Mama Arsenal’ bags 250k, to visits Emirate Stadium
Vehicular traffic came to a total standstill at the Ogunlana Drive axis and other adjourning streets along the ever busy Surulere local government area of Lagos state today. Wonderful rendition from the Authentic Supporters club held passersby spellbound as the supporters danced away their sorrows in the midst of the uncertainties created by the ravaging […]