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Premier League has ‘no plans’ to pause season as virus wreaks fresh havoc

The Premier League said on Wednesday (December 30) it had "no plans" to pause the season and had confidence in its protocols after a third English top-flight match was postponed due to coronavirus outbreaks. Tottenham's home match against Fulham...

Man City return to training after virus outbreak

Manchester City were due to return to training on Wednesday (December 30) after no new positive cases of coronavirus were reported following the latest round of testing. City re-tested their first-team squad and staff after Monday's Premier League fixture at...

Spurs v Fulham Premier League match postponed over coronavirus cases

Tottenham's Premier League home match against Fulham was postponed three hours before the scheduled kick-off on Wednesday (December 30) after a coronavirus outbreak at the visiting club. Fulham returned a number of positive test results on Tuesday and, after more...

Coutinho injury another blow for Barcelona

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho needs surgery to mend a torn meniscus after the Brazilian limped off the pitch late in Tuesday's drab home draw with Eibar. His loss adds to a long list of injuries including Lionel Messi with the...

Record 18 coronavirus cases casts doubt on Premier League’s future

The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that 18 players and staff have tested positive for coronavirus, plunging the continuation of the season amid a mass spike in infection rates across England into doubt. That figure is the highest since weekly...

Osho happy with NPFL derby win against “organised” Abia

Enyimba manager, Fatai Osho was full of praise for his side's opponents after Tuesday's (December 28) Abia derby. The People’s Elephant pipped sister side, Abia Warriors 1-0 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 1 clash at the Enyimba...

Troubled Schalke turn to Chistian Gross as manager

Struggling Schalke unveiled veteran Swiss coach Christian Gross as their new manager on Sunday as the Bundesliga's bottom side try to end a miserable run of league games without a win. "I am really happy to be able to welcome...

Neymar in new controversy over New Year party rumors

Brazil's star footballer Neymar is at the center of a new controversy after several Brazilian media reported that he's organizing a huge New Year's Eve party despite the coronavirus pandemic, a claim his lawyers denied. Acelmo Goes, a columnist for...

Enyimba defeat Abia Warriors in derby

Nigeria’s most successful football club, Enyimba international of Nigeria commenced their 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League campaign on Tuesday with a 1-0 victory over neighbors, Abia warriors in Umuahia.Debutant Samad Kadiri was the match winner for the People’s Elephant...

Everton demand full disclosure after Man City postponement

Everton have requested full disclosure of all the information submitted by Manchester City to the Premier League after Monday's match was postponed.The Premier League confirmed four hours ahead of the scheduled kick-off at Goodison Park that the game would...
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