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CAF appoints four female referees with one Nigerian among 47 for African Nations Championship
The Referee Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed 47 referees and assistant referees – including Video Assistant Referees – from 31 countries in the continent for the 6th edition of the Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) holding in Cameroon from 16 January to 7 February 2021.
Mikel Arteta calls Nicolas Pepe’s behaviour ‘unacceptable’
Nicolas Pepe appeared to headbutt Leeds defender Ezgjan Alioski in an off-the-ball challenge and Arsenal’s club record signing was given a red card in the 51st minute after Anthony Taylor consulted with the video assistant referee.
Leeds United hold Arsenal to a goalless draw
Although Gunners close to getting the opener via Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but a solid defensive display ensured all things were kept under control.
Nuno Espírito Santo wants handball ‘consistency’ after Wolves defeat
Most neutral observers felt that Kilman was hard done by, though there was also general acceptance that referee Anthony Taylor was bound by the most recent interpretation of the law to point to the spot.
NBA: Jeremy Lin seeks return after one season in China
Jeremy Lin revealed Tuesday he is leaving the Beijing Ducks after one season in China and wants to return to the NBA, where he sparked the “Linsanity” craze of 2012.
Liverpool to begin Premier League title defence against Leeds
Liverpool will begin defending their Premier League title on Sept. 12 at Anfield, according to a fixture list for the new season, when they play newly promoted Leeds United, who return to England’s top-flight for the first time in 16 years.
UEFA name Dutch referee for Europa League final
Referee Makkelie has officiated seven Champions League games and the Europa League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Rangers. It will be his first ever Europa League final.
UEFA name match referee for Lyon vs Bayern Champions League semi-final
UEFA have announced match officials for the Champions League semi-final between Lyon and Bayern Munich with Spaniard Antonio Miguel Mateu Lahoz to be the man in the middle.
Liverpool’s ‘brilliant’ 2019 just a building block for Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool have now won 18 of their first 19 league games of the season and lost just once in the calendar year in the league, on top of winning the Champions League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.
Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism
Tottenham has asked the Premier League to clarify the procedures it follows in the wake of the fallout from Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger reporting being subjected to monkey noises from the home fans in Sunday’s London derby.
Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger suffers racist abuse against Tottenham
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger was a subject to racist abuse in the Blues victory against London side Tottenham Hotspur.
Mauricio Pochettino: Liverpool got ‘soft’ penalty in Tottenham’s defeat
Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino believes the decision to award Liverpool a late penalty in 2-1 defeat at Anfield was ‘soft’.
UCL: Zinedine Zidane admits Real Madrid midfield collapsed in PSG thrashing
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has rued his team’s heavy 3-0 defeat to PSG in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League Group A match at the Parc des Princes, saying his midfield collapse cost them the match.
Manchester City reach FA Cup final, stay on course for quadruple
Manchester City’s quest for a quadruple of trophies remains intact after Gabriel Jesus’s solitary early goal was enough to see off Brighton 1-0 and reach the FA Cup final on Saturday.
FA asks Pep Guardiola to explain pre-derby referee comments
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been asked by the Football Association to explain comments he made about the referee before Sunday's derby with Manchester United.
Manchester City fined £50,000 for failing to control players against Wigan
Manchester City have been fined £50,000 for failing to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion in last month's FA Cup tie at Wigan, the Football Association has announced.
English FA expected to act after Sergio Aguero tangles with Wigan fans
The Football Association are likely to launch an investigation into Wigan and Manchester City after Sergio Aguero was forced to defend himself at the end of a turbulent fifth round FA Cup tie at the DW Stadium.
Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger stands by referee comments after Chelsea game
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he serves football with "honesty and integrity" as the Football Association look into his comments about referees.
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Jurgen Klopp: Thomas Tuchel is a really good manager
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CBN governor: Improved diaspora remittances will boost economy
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PDP: Ban on open grazing will improve Nigeria’s security
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Lagos chamber projects positive economic recovery by Q2
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Nasarawa governor denies report of Boko Haram presence in the state
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has denied media report credited to him that the dislodged Boko Haram insurgents are regrouping in his state, particularly on the Benue/Nasarawa border.
Troops sustain onslaught against terrorists, eliminate five in Borno
Troops of Operation Tura Takaibango have eliminated five Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in their attempt to overrun Abbagajiri and Dusula towns in Damboa Local Government Area of Borno.