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Football

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Messi’s father arrives in Barcelona for showdown

Lionel Messi's father and agent, Jorge Messi has arrived in Barcelona and is expected to try to negotiate a move away for the six-time Ballon d'Or winner. Messi senior will reportedly meet with Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu on...

Leipzig set to welcome back fans

German club, RB Leipzig will be able to welcome fans back into their stadium for their game against Mainz on September 20. Ligue 1 is the only major domestic league to allow fans to attend matches since football first...

Rashford sets up task force to ease child poverty

England and Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has set up a task force in his drive to ease child poverty in the UK. The United forward is also calling on the UK government to provide further assistance as part...

Ibrahimovic wants trophies after penning new Milan deal

Swedish legend, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has declared that he wants to rack up silverware with Milan following his decision to sign a new one-year contract with Serie A club, AC Milan.The celebrated attacker netted 11 times in 20 appearances after...

Akide-Udoh open to coaching Super Falcons

Former Nigeria international striker, Mercy Akide-Udoh says she is open to coaching the country’s Women’s national team, the Super Falcons.Akide-Udoh is widely regarded as Nigeria’s greatest Women’s footballer having represented the country in three FIFA Women's World Cups.She also...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic signs new AC Milan deal

Zlatan Ibrahimovic signed a one-year contract extension with his Italian Club, AC Milan on Monday (August 31). Zlatan is in his second spell at the club he first joined in 2010, winning the Serie A title. The 38-year-old Swedish superstar...

David Silva tests positive for coronavirus

Real Sociedad's former Spain and Manchester City midfielder David Silva has tested positive for the coronavirus. Silva, who is not displaying any symptoms, is currently in self-isolation after joining Real Sociedad this month following an illustrious career at Manchester...

Sundowns fail to exploit Chiefs slip

Mamelodi Sundowns failed to capitalise on Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 loss to Bidvest Wits earlier on Sunday (August 30), blowing a chance to take charge of the Absa Premiership title race. Sundowns went down 1-0, to Baroka FC at Dobsonville...

Manchester United agree £40m Donny van de Beek fee

Manchester United have agreed a fee in the region of £40m for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek. This puts United in pole position to sign the Dutch International and agree personal terms. A medical that would seal the...

Arsenal win the Community Shield

Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster came on in the dying minutes of the Community Shield and his first touch was a miss in the penalty shootout that gave Arsenal the game on Saturday (August 29). The night, however, belonged to...
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