Brazil has withdrawn its bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said the government did not consider it wise to offer financial guarantees in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Brazil will now support Colombia’s proposal, which is up against Japan and a joint bid from Australia and New […]
‘Neymar can fill Messi’s boots at Barca’
Neymar is capable of filling Lionel Messi’s boots at Barcelona when the day comes for a six-time Ballon d’Or winner to walk away from Camp Nou, says Jofre Mateu. Such a move will not be made any time soon, with an exit clause that exists in the Argentine’s contract having expired for 2020. A mercurial […]
Sterling: Premier League, FA need more black representation at top level
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has urged the Premier League and Football Association (FA) to address a lack of black representation in high positions. Sterling has backed anti-racism protests in the UK after the death of George Floyd in the United States on May 25. The England international said racism is the “only disease” to […]
Napoli may be ‘right destination’ for Lille’s Osimhen – Agent
Osita Okolo, the brother-in-law and agent of Lille striker Victor Osimhen, has not ruled out the possibility of the Nigerian joining Napoli. Reports surfaced last week the 21-year-old had agreed a deal to join the Partenopei, but the player came out to debunk it as “fake news”. It still has not stopped Osimhen’s name from […]
Champions League, Europa League ‘set for WC-styled finals in Lisbon
The Champions League and the second tier-competition, the Europa League are set for dramatic finishes like never before. This is sequel to UEFA plotting a World Cup styled two-week tournament to complete the 2019-20 campaign. Lisbon, Frankfurt and Moscow are in the running to host the competitions, which will see one-legged quarterfinals and semi-finals help […]
Sports Minister extends welfare scheme to families of Muda, Keshi, Amodu
Twenty-nine years after the death of Nigeria’s premier football ambassador, Muda Lawal, his family may now enjoy a welfare package from the Nigeria’s Ministry of Sports. The mercurial midfielder died on 6 July 1991 of a suspected heart failure. The welfare package is also extended to the families of Stephen Keshi and Amodu Shuaibu, Super […]
Former IAAF boss, Diack accused of getting bribes to cover up doping
The trial of disgraced former athletics chief Lamine Diack began on Monday with explosive claims that competitors were given the chance to have doping charges covered up in exchange for cash. Wearing a face mask, the 87-year-old ex-president of the IAAF was in Paris for the first of six days of hearings which will weigh […]
Ronaldinho speaks on house arrest after release from prison
Former Brazil winger Ronaldinho has shared his experience in Paraguay where he has spent the duration of the coronavirus lockdown. Ronaldinho was arrested in March after trying to enter Paraguay with a fake passport. Make money daily buying and selling bitcoin with Bitpatt refer others and earn more! The Barcelona legend was granted bail after […]
Ighalo to consider Super Eagles return
Nigeria forward Odion Ighalo says he is open to a return to international football with the three-time African African champions, reports Completesports.com. Ighalo announced his retirement from international football after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Make money daily buying and selling bitcoin with Bitpatt refer others and earn more! The Manchester United […]
Fury ‘calls out’ Hearn, Joshua, Wilder and Whyte
Tyson Fury sent messages to Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte and even Eddie Hearn during his workout on Tuesday morning. The WBC heavyweight champion was in a teasing mood and decided to ruffle some feathers with his comments. Fury began: “I don’t know any more news, but I’m on it [training] four times a […]