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FIFA has announced the ban on alcohol sales inside the World Cup’s eight stadiums in Qatar — in what appears to be a dramatic change in the evolving plan for beer during the tournament. The football’s global governing body broke the news in a statement via its Twitter page on Friday. “Following […]
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has told senior officials that Cristiano Ronaldo should not play for the club again, according to ESPN. Ten Hag met with co-chairman Joel Glazer, CEO Richard Arnold, and football director John Murtough on Monday to discuss the fallout from Ronaldo’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan. […]
The Ukrainian FA have appealed to FIFA for Iran to be kicked out of the World Cup in Qatar. Iran are accused of supplying weapons to Russia to help with their ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and breaking articles 3 and 4 of FIFA’s statutes on human rights and fighting discrimination. The executive committee of the Ukrainian […]
Diamond League champion, Tobi Amusan has been winning on all sides as she was appointed the new youth ambassador for Ogun state while she paid a courtesy visit to the executive governor, Dapo Abiodun on Tuesday, October 4. The world record holder got a house donation and five million Naira in recognition of […]
Tottenham’s fitness coach Gian Piero Ventrone has died aged 61. Ventrone, nicknamed ‘The Marine’ in Italy because of his rigorous training regimes, arrived at Spurs with Antonio Conte in November 2021. Spurs confirmed his passing on Thursday and said “he will be greatly missed by everyone”. He is reported to have died due […]
Sunday Dare, the minister of youth and sports development, says the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) is on its deathbed. The minister said the league is currently in a state of disarray, with coaches, players and referees owed salaries and allowances. Dare made the comment on Thursday while speaking at the ministerial briefing at […]
Chelsea has sacked manager Thomas Tuchel. This is coming after the club’s 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. The club disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday on her official. The statement read: “Chelsea Football Club has today parted company with Head Coach Thomas Tuchel.” “On behalf of everyone at Chelsea FC, the Club would […]
Anthony Joshua broke down in tears as he spoke to the media in an emotional post-show press conference that also saw him explain why he stormed out of the ring. On Saturday night, Joshua, 32, lost his rematch with the undefeated Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, 35 in Saudi Arabia following a split decision that ruled […]
Nigerian Athlete, Tobi Amusan has won the World Athletics Champion gold medal, being the first Nigerian to reach a world record time of 12.06s. It was the second time Amusan would break the record on the night, improving on her 12.12s in the semi-final. It was previously set by America’s Kendra Harrison at […]
Super Falcon striker, Asisat Oshoala, has been crowned 2022 CAF women’s Player of the Year. The 27-year-old was announced the winner of the gong in the gala held in Rabat, Morrocco, on Thursday. With this win, Oshoala becomes the first player in history to win five African Player of the Year awards. Oshoala […]
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