Football
British FAs bans heading football for U-12s
Heading the ball in training sessions has been outlawed for primary school children under the age of 12 in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland as part of the Football Association’s updated “heading guidance” for the game.
Toni Kroos: Luis Suarez tried to lure me to Liverpool
Toni Kroos has revealed that Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard tried to talk him into a move to Liverpool as Manchester United passed up the opportunity to do a deal in 2014.
Kwara wins Ramat Cup
Kwara State has emerged winner of the 37th edition of the U-16 annual Ramat Football competition, which was concluded last weekend at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
Jose Mourinho: Reaching Champions League would be among top triumphs
Jose Mourinho says delivering Champions League football for Tottenham next season would be among his greatest managerial achievements as he battles what he calls the worst injury crisis in Europe.
Justin Fashanu deserved Hall of Fame induction – Amal Fashanu
Born of a Nigerian father and a mother from Guyana, Fashanu was Britain’s first £1m black footballer and won the BBC’s Goal of the Season award for his memorable volley against Liverpool in February 1980.
Shkodran Mustafi open to Arsenal stay after incredible turnaround under Mikel Arteta
A matter of months ago it seemed certain that Shkodran Mustafi was on his way out of Arsenal.
Chris Smalling ready to discuss Roma stay after being cast adrift by Manchester United
Chris Smalling is ready to hold talks regarding a permanent move to Roma from Manchester United and is also eyeing up an England recall ahead of Euro 2020
Arsenal contract talk with Bukayo Saka suffer new setback
Arsenal could lose Nigerian-born youngster Bukayo Saka if they fail to secure European football for next season, according to reports.
Kevin De Bruyne reveals how Manchester City players reacted to ban
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has insisted his teammates are focused on winning trophies this season and are not thinking about their Champions League ban.
French footballer banned for Biting opposition player’s penis
The amateur player has been given a five-year suspension from his local league in eastern France after a wild post-match carpark brawl that climaxed with the ultimate low blow.
Liverpool qualify for next season’s Champions League
The knockout stage of this season’s Champions League hasn’t even started yet – but holders Liverpool have already qualified for next year’s competition.
Jamie Carragher: Why UEFA are ‘desperate’ for Manchester City not to win trophy
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has claimed that UEFA would be “desperate” for Manchester City not to win the Champions League this year.
Justin Fashanu to be inducted into football Hall of Fame
Justin Fashanu, Britain's first and only out gay male professional footballer, is to be posthumously inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame later this week.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah beat Sunshine Stars in Nnewi
FC Ifeanyi Ubah kicked off the second stanza of the Nigeria football league season with an impressive 3-1 win over Sunshine Stars of Akure on Sunday.
Maurizio Sarri: Jurgen Klopp playing mind games with Juventus Champions League comments
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri insists Jurgen Klopp is playing mind games with his Champions League comments last week.
Chelsea ‘open talks with Jadon Sancho’ ahead of summer switch
Chelsea have opened talks with the representatives of in-demand Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, according to France Football.
Napoli president threatens to sue over poor VAR calls
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has said that he is prepared to take referees to court over damages in future if they do not consult VAR.
Peter Etebo starts for Getafe against Barcelona
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Peter Etebo is in the Getafe’s line up to face giants Barcelona in today’s Spanish La Liga encounter at the Camp Nou.
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Jailed former PDP spokesperson Olisa Metuh’s lawyer vows to appeal judgement
The former spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, will appeal his conviction and sentencing handed by the Federal High Court in Abuja Tuesday, his lawyer said.
NERC orders metering of electricity consumers by April 30
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the Distribution Companies (DisCos) to ensure that electricity consumers are metered by April 30.
Three teachers arrested for defiling teenage students in Ekiti
The campaign against sexual harassment and abuse in Ekiti has claimed its first casualties as three teachers of two secondary schools were arrested by the officers of the Ekiti State Police Command on Tuesday.
Minister hails taekwondo, table tennis qualifiers
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has applauded Elizabeth Anyanacho, who is the first Nigerian female to qualify for Taekwondo in 16 years and second female ever Taekwondo Olympian for the country as well as table tennis player, Cicilia Edem Effiong.
Hisbah apprehend woman for marring two husbands in Kano
A 37 years old woman identified as Hauwa Ali has been apprehended by the Hisbah Corps (Shariah police) for marrying to two husbands in Kumbotso local government area of Kano State.
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Barcelona president denies discrediting players on social media
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has denied claims the club hired a company called I3 Ventures to discredit some of the club’s players on social media.
NBS: Nigeria’s economy grows by 2.27 percent
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), on Monday, released its 2019 Gross Domestic Product report which showed that the economy recorded a 2.27 per cent growth in the year.
Two killed as cultists clash at Lagos
Two suspected cultists were butchered to death, Friday, during a clash between two rival cultists group within Mile 12, Lagos.
Expert: Paracetamol abuse could cause liver, kidney failures
A medical doctor with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Gbenga Adebusoye, has warned that abuse of paracetamol in general and in tenderising meat in particular, could lead to liver and kidney failures.
Real Madrid suffer major injury setback ahead of Manchester City clash
Eden Hazard’s season could be at risk after Real Madrid announced on Sunday that he had fractured his right ankle during his team’s 1-0 La Liga defeat at Levante.