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Football

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Guardiola’s Mother dies from coronavirus

The mother of Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola's has died after contracting coronavirus.This was confirmed by the Premier League champions on Monday."The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep's mother Dolors Sala Carrió in...

Man City star Walker busted hosting ‘sex party’

Kyle Walker is facing disciplinary action from Manchester City after reportedly breaking coronavirus lockdown conditions by hosting a ‘sex party’ even though he has advised people to stay at home. The 29-year-old Walker apologised on Sunday after it was widely...

Rooney brands Hancock a ‘disgrace’ over scapegoat claims

Former England captain, Wayne Rooney says the public pressure put on professional footballers to take pay cuts during the coronavirus pandemic is a "disgrace". The former Manchester United forward believes the footballers have now been left in a "no-win situation"...

We’re missing NPFL action says Kwara United star Adah

Kwara United attacking midfielder, Stephen Adah has said his colleagues are greatly missing the top-flight action during the ongoing inactive period. The Nigerian league and other sporting activities are 100% on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Adah said Nigerian league...

Football continues in Belarus despite coronavirus pandemic

The football season in Belarus continues at pave despite the corona virus pandemic. Three games, Bgu Minsk versus FC Minsk, FK Vitebsk versus FC Smolevichi and Isloch versus FK Slutsk are scheduled to hold on Sunday, April 5 as the...

Berbatov predicts Ighalo may leave Man Utd

Former Manchester United forward, Dimitar Berbatov says Nigerian attacker, Odion Ighalo may no longer be needed at Old Trafford should the former European champions make attacking reinforcements in the summer. Ighalo has impressed since joining on loan from Shanghai Shenhua...

Suarez ‘hurt’ by criticism of Barca players’ pay cut delay

Uruguay star Luis Suarez complained on Thursday that he has been "hurt" by criticism of him and fellow millionaire Barcelona players for the time it took to agree to pay cuts to help out other club employees. Argentine superstar Lionel...

Premier League suspends 2019/20 season indefinitely

The Premier League has suspended the 2019/20 season indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic and the UK’s lockdown, but remains intent on completing the full campaign. No Premier League matches have been played since 9 March, and the majority of top-flight...

Atlético cuts player salaries by 70% during virus crisis

Atlético Madrid say they have reached an agreement with their players and coaching staff to reduce their salaries by 70% while competitions are stopped during the coronavirus pandemic. Atlético announced the agreement on Thursday and said it is temporarily suspending...

Cameroonian goalkeeper shot by hoodlums in Ibadan

Cameroonian goalkeeper Charles Tambe was shot by unknown assailants in the Nigerian southwest town of Ibadan on Friday, it has been reported. Tambe, who plays for Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Abia Warriors, was attacked in the morning of...
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