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Ruthless Roger Federer dispatches Albot to reach Basel quarter-finals
Ruthless Roger Federer stayed on course for a 10th title at his hometown Swiss Indoor tournament in Basel, dropping only three games in crushing Moldova’s Radu Albot on Wednesday.
Europa League group stage draw — in full
Arsenal will face Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt, who reached last season’s semi-finals, while Manchester United face a long trip to Kazakhstan to play Astana.
Heiko Vogel: Mo Salah is a gentle killer
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has been hailed as a 'gentle killer' by former Basel coach Heiko Vogel, with the German trainer admitting to having questions over whether the Egypt international had the mentality to make it at one of Europe's top-level clubs.
Seydou Doumbia leaves Girona by mutual consent
The 31-year-old only joined the Catalonia outfit last August from Portuguese giants Sporting CP but could not help the White and Reds avoid relegation to the Segunda Division.
Environmentalists propose tighter restrictions for plastic wastes
The Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (COP14) are meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, to consider a new proposal by Norway to add plastic to a list of wastes governed by the Convention.
Beşiktaş in advanced talks to sign Mohamed Elyounoussi on loan
After going through a horrific first season with Southampton following an €18m move from Basel, a potential loan move for Mohamed Elyounoussi could be beneficial for everyone involved.
Governors’s wives partner Roche on war against cancer in Nigeria
Some wives of Nigerian Governors, under the aegis of Wives of Governors Against Cancer, WOGAC, have formed strong alliance with Roche Nigeria as part of their efforts to win the war against cancer in Nigeria.
FC Zurich’s Stephen Odey hopes for better finish next year after Swiss Cup exit
Stephen Odey has moved on from the disappointment of FC Zurich exit from the Swiss Cup following a 3-1 loss to FC Basel in their semi-final tie on Thursday.
![Roger Federer beat Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the historic title [Francois Nel-Getty Images]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/02180939-324x235.jpg "Roger Federer beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to claim 100th title")
Roger Federer beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to claim 100th title
Roger Federer claimed the 100th ATP title of his career by beating 20-year-old Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-4 in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Saturday.
Basel in talks to sign Crotone forward Simy Nwankwo
Switzerland club side FC Basel are reportedly in talks with Italian Serie B side Crotone for the services of Super Eagles world Cup striker Simy Tochukwu Nwankwo.
FC Zurich condemn fans who threw a banana at Basel’s Aldo Kalulu
Swiss club FC Zurich have condemned fans who threw a banana at rival player Aldo Kalulu when he went to take a corner during their league match at FC Basel on Sunday.
ATP Finals: Roger Federer facing uphill task after poor start
Roger Federer will have to do it the hard way if he is to win a record-extending seventh crown at the ATP Finals after an error-strewn 7-6 (4) 6-3 defeat by Kei Nishikori on Sunday.
Stephen Odey scores again for FC Zurich
Stephen Odey continued his rich vein of form in Switzerland after he netted his fifth goal in the league as FC Zurich smashed past home team Luzern 5-2 today.
Novak Djokovic denies Roger Federer chance to win 100th title
Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer in a thrilling semi-final at the Paris Masters on Saturday to extend his winning run to 22 matches ahead of his return to world number one next week.
Roger Federer begins road to 100 with a win in Paris
Roger Federer made a comfortable start to his quest for a 100th title by despatching Fabio Fognini in straight sets to ease into the quarter-finals at the Paris Masters on Thursday.
Novak Djokovic wins Paris opener as Federer confirms return
Novak Djokovic stepped up his pursuit of the world number one ranking with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Joao Sousa at the Paris Masters on Tuesday, while Roger Federer confirmed he will play at the event for the first time since 2015.
Federer confirms Paris Masters participation
Roger Federer on Tuesday confirmed his participation at this year’s Paris Masters after a three-year absence.
Kevin Anderson up to sixth as Rafael Nadal faces battle to stay top
South Africa's Kevin Anderson climbed up two places to sixth in Monday's ATP rankings after sealing a berth at the Tour Finals following his title in Vienna at the weekend.
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Josh Maja named in French Ligue 1 Team of the Week
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Federal government suspends eight officials over electrocution at Ikoyi Custodial Centre
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Amosun, 3,000 others defect to PDP in Ogun
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Femi Adesina: President Buhari has come to give everything to Nigeria
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Police rescue kidnapped Adamawa DPO
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Zamfara emirs beg IGP over police commissioner
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![[FILE] Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar (R) and Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe take part in a warm up session prior to the UEFA Champions League Group C football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, on November 28, 2018. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/08144751-150x150.jpg "Thomas Tuchel confirms Neymar ready to face Monaco")
Thomas Tuchel confirms Neymar ready to face Monaco
Thomas Tuchel explained that Neymar trained alone on Friday in order to safeguard his recovery from a hamstring injury, and the Paris Saint-Germain coach confirmed the forward is fit to face Monaco.