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New York’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 9/11
As New York City faced one of its darkest days with the death toll from the coronavirus surging past 4,000 — more than the number killed on 9/11 — the Chinese city where the global pandemic began lifted its final restrictions on movement Wednesday as deaths there plummeted.
Dutch FA plans for league to resume on June 19
The Dutch football federation (KNVB) said Tuesday it was hoping the top two divisions would restart on June 19 following their suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Javier Tebas: La Liga players should expect coronavirus wage cuts
La Liga players have been told it should be "normal" for them to have their salaries reduced because everyone else is being impacted financially by the coronavirus pandemic.
La Liga sets target dates for 2019-20 season restart
La Liga president Javier Tebas is looking at potential dates to restart the 2019-20 campaign, according to The Guardian. There are three proposed dates for the league to restart: May 28, June 6 and June 28.
La Liga chief Javier Tebas confirms talks over May return
La Liga president Javier Tebas has predicted that clubs could miss out on €1 billion (£882m/$1.1bn) worth of revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic, while stating talks are being held over resuming the season as early as May 28.
Barcelona handed boost as Arsenal drop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang price tag
Arsenal have reportedly knocked £15million off their asking price for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as they look for a quickfire sale this summer. Manchester United and Barcelona have been keeping close tabs on the striker’s availability.
Genk boss Hannes Wolf reacts Belgian Pro League cancellation
Genk head coach Hannes Wolf says "it is a pity" that the Belgian Pro League has been cancelled due to coronavirus, with his side missing out on a place in Europe due to the decision.
Sadio Mane, Mo Salah tipped to break African transfer record
Former Nigeria goalkeeper Peter Rufai has picked Liverpool forwards Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah as the next players in the running for a potential African record transfer.
Osun coronavirus index case tests negative, discharged
Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has announced that the state has discharged its first patient of COVID-19 in the state from the hospital after testing negative twice.
Damien Duff, John O’Shea join Republic of Ireland coaching staff following Kenny appointment
Former Republic of Ireland internationals Damien Duff and John O'Shea have joined their country's coaching staff following the appointment of Stephen Kenny as manager on Sunday.
Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland rates Sadio Mane above Mo Salah, Wilfred Ndidi
Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has given his verdict on who he considers to be Africa’s best player at the moment and his choice might not come as a shock to many.
Lazio want to sign inform Nigerian forward dubbed as Neymar
European giant Lazio is showing a strong interest for dubbed Nigerian Neymar Chidera Ejuke this summer transfer window, according to a report from Italy.
UEFA demand leaves Scottish football clubs in the lurch
Scottish clubs were due to meet by video-conference on Friday with the possibility of following the Belgian league’s recommendation to call their season to an end amid the uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Odion Ighalo confirms he wants to stay at Manchester United
Ighalo, 30, has scored four goals in eight appearances and quickly became popular with supporters before English and European football was suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Britain records 569 new coronavirus deaths
Britain’s deaths linked to novel coronavirus jumped again with a new daily record of 569 deaths on Thursday, taking the country’s total deaths to almost 3,000.
Passenger bus stoned in DR Congo capital
A bus transporting people of European extraction came under attack in Kinshasa, from locals who claimed they had brought coronavirus to the DR Congo.
Emmanuel Dennis, David Okereke win Belgian League title with Club Brugge
Nigerian duo, Emmanuel Dennis and David Okereke, have been crowned champions of Belgium after Club Brugge were named as league champions and the rest of the season voided no thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Cyriel Dessers ready to dump Heracles, targets Europe’s top five leagues
Heracles Almelo forward Cyriel Dessers hopes to play in one of the top five leagues in Europe, but has not rule out joining a big club in Belgium.
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New York’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 9/11
As New York City faced one of its darkest days with the death toll from the coronavirus surging past 4,000 — more than the number killed on 9/11 — the Chinese city where the global pandemic began lifted its final restrictions on movement Wednesday as deaths there plummeted.
Coronavirus: We will not wait for Nigerian government – Governor Wike
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the State Government will not wait for the Federal Government in its commitment to provide palliatives for Rivers people during the trying period of checking the spread of coronavirus.
Manchester United coach advised to sign Super Eagles hopeful instead of Borussia Dortmund star
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been advised to sign Super Eagles hopeful Bukayo Saka from Arsenal instead of £120m top target Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window.
Coronavirus: Lekki-Epe expressway on traffic lockdown
The Lekki-Epe Expressway was on traffic gridlock, yesterday, for the second day, despite the lockdown introduced by the Federal Government to check the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus is the end of globalisation as we know it – German media
The COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of abating in more than 200 countries as the World Health Organisation’s latest updates put global confirmed cases at least 1,282,931.
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Coronavirus: Bill Gates calls for global solution
Life can only fully return to normal once a vaccine to combat the new coronavirus is available globally, according to Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates.
UK debunks 5G-coronavirus link after conspiracy theorists burn cell tower
While there’s zero factual support for a conspiracy theory linking the COVID-19 virus to 5G cellular technology — and the scientific community has concluded that 5G is safe — the UK government was forced today to explicitly address the topic after arsonists burned down a cell tower over 5G, and used Facebook to encourage others to follow suit.
Ghana goalkeeper joins police to fight coronavirus pandemic
Ghana goalkeeper Fafali Dumehasi has announced she will be teaming up with the Police Force to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the West African country.
Ogun: Coronavirus relief packages meant for poor, vulnerable
The Ogun State government, yesterday, insisted that the target of the distribution of its COVID-19 relief food items is poor and the vulnerable, hence its insistence on direct distribution to the intended beneficiaries.
Manchester United star Odion Ighalo is officially without football action
Manchester United centre-forward Odion Ighalo has stated he is bored without football action and eager to play again.