FIFA has rated the joint Australia-New Zealand bid for the 2023 Women’s World Cup as the best to host the tournament. The world football governing body said in a statement on Wednesday (June 10) that it had received official “bid books” from three contenders – Colombia, Japan and a joint New Zealand-Australia bid. It will […]
US Open protocols won’t work for Halep -Coach
The Covid-19 protocols proposed by the US Open organisers are “incredibly difficult” and would probably not work for world No 2 Simona Halep, her coach Darren Cahill said. The hardcourt major is scheduled to begin on August 31 and men’s world No 1 Novak Djokovic has already said that it would be “impossible” to play […]
Kyrgios blasts ‘selfish’ ATP for US Open drive
Nick Kyrgios slammed the ATP as “selfish” Thursday for pressing ahead with plans for the US Open despite the country dealing with a coronavirus pandemic and widespread anti-racism protests. The temperamental Australian suggested it was too early for the Flushing Meadow Grand Slam, joining other players in expressing reservations, including world No 1 Novak Djokovic. […]
UEFA set to decide on CL conclusion next week
UEFA is set to decide next week on how to conclude this season’s Champions League and Europa League competitions which have been put on hold since March because of the coronavirus pandemic, the European soccer body said Thursday. UEFA said in a statement that its executive committee would meet in a video conference on June […]
Bayern close in on eighth straight Bundesliga crown
Bayern Munich could cap a memorable season with their eighth straight Bundesliga title on Saturday and should they wrap it up with a home victory over Borussia Moenchengladbach the plaudits would go to coach Hansi Flick who turned their campaign around. Bayern are on 70 points, seven clear of second-placed Dortmund, who travel to Fortuna […]
AC Milan, Man U monitoring Sadiq
European giants AC Milan and Manchester United are in the hunt for Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq, reports Completesports.com. Sadiq, who joined Serbian Super Liga side Partizan Belgrade on a permanent deal from AS Roma in January is valued around €15m by the club. Make money daily buying and selling bitcoin with Bitpatt refer others and […]
Mourinho wants Eze at Tottenham
According to a report from the Daily Mail, Jose Mourinho is ‘thought to be an admirer’ of Eberechi Eze and is willing to bring the QPR star to Spurs this summer. Eze has been constantly linked with a move to North London over the past year as Spurs were said to be keen on the […]
Arsenal considering move for PSG skipper, Silva
Arsenal are considering a move to sign Paris Saint-Germain legend Thiago Silva on a free transfer this summer. It is believed Arsenal are one of five Premier League sides chasing Silva who is set to be released by PSG at the end of the season. Make money daily buying and selling bitcoin with Bitpatt refer […]
Iwobi set for 50% three-month pay-cut at Everton
Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi and his team-mates at English Premier League club-side, Everton are all set to have a 50 per cent pay-cut. Everton’s squad have voluntarily taken pay deferrals up to 50 per cent for the next three months in a step to protect the club’s long-term finances. In an email to supporters sent […]
Players union holds online football conference tomorrow
National Association of Nigerian Professional Footballers(NANPF), continues its relentless drive towards ensuring a better welfare and fortunes for Nigerian football, with another epochal event. The body is set to hold an online football conference tomorrow. According to a statement signed by the General- Secretary, Comrade Austin Popo, the online conference has among its line-up, several […]