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Fans to return to English stadiums from next month
Fans will be able to return to football grounds from December 2 as Prime Minister Boris Johnson prepared to confirm new coronavirus measures on Monday.
Senator Kalu: I’ll buy 35% stake in Arsenal
The representative of Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared his interest in investing in Premier League club, Arsenal FC.
Football fans could return to stadiums before Christmas
Premier League and Football League clubs could welcome supporters back into stadiums in December under plans drawn up by the Government, according to Sportsmail.
Saudi Arabia to host Formula 1 Grand Prix for first time next year
Saudi Arabia has said it will host a Formula One Grand Prix for the first time next year, with a night race in the Red Sea city of Jeddah.
Frank Lampard urges Premier League clubs to help save struggling EFL
Frank Lampard has urged Premier League clubs to ‘have a heart’ and help save Football League sides amid the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic.
Britain confirms fans will not be allowed into stadiums
British Member of Parliament Michael Gove has confirmed that plans to allow fans back into stadiums from October 1 have been cancelled.
Francis Uzoho: My injury has taught me a lot of lessons
Super Eagles goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has sent word of encouragement to his former club, RC Deportivo La Corona, ahead of the coming season.
Leonardo: Paris Saint-Germain thought about buying Leo Messi
Messi dropped a bombshell when he handed in a transfer request but the Barca captain and six-time Ballon d’Or champion will remain at Camp Nou for the 2020-21 season.
Chinese fans ‘demand’ EPL action after TV rights row
Chinese football fans were left sweating on Friday after the Premier League pulled the plug on a mega-money broadcasting deal, just over a week before the new season kicks off.
French league hikes up virus cases that will stop games
The French football league (LFP) announced on Friday that it was loosening the coronavirus medical protocols in the top two divisions to allow clubs to play even if 10 players have tested positive.
20 Nigerian women’s clubs receive $194,030 FIFA fund
20 Nigerian Women’s Football League clubs will benefit from FIFA’s solidarity funds.
Anambra independent league to decide winners via PPG, play-offs
The Anambra Independent Football League (AIFL), on Sunday, said it had rounded off 2019/2020 league season before its suspension at the outbreak of the coronavirus.
English FA Cup replays to be scrapped completely next season
Football chiefs in England are planning to scrap FA Cup replays completely next season as they look at ways to ease fixture chaos in what will be a jam-packed campaign.
Efe Sodje: No regret not playing in the Premier League
Former Nigeria international Efetobore Sodje says he has no regret not playing in the premier league despite playing in England for 18 seasons.
Borussia Dortmund thrash Schalke 4-0 on Bundesliga’s return
Norwegian goal-machine Erling Braut Haaland stole the limelight on Saturday scoring the first goal as the Bundesliga became the first major European football league to return from the coronavirus lockdown.
Nigel Martyn: Premier League chance the key to keeping Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds
Leeds United need to seal promotion from the Championship this season or else Marcelo Bielsa may not remain at Elland Road, according to Nigel Martyn.
Lyon slam ‘sudden’ decision to end Ligue 1 season
Lyon hit out at the French football league on Sunday for “suddenly” ending the Ligue 1 campaign, saying the decision could see the division slip further behind Europe’s top leagues and calling for it to be reversed.
Bundesliga to return in May
Berlin plans to allow Germany’s Bundesliga to restart behind closed doors in May after weeks of shutdown imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to a draft government agreement seen by AFP Wednesday.
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Nasarawa PDP crisis deepens as members reject congresses elections
The Nasarawa State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is faced with another internal crisis as disagreement, rejection is trailing the just concluded ward, local governments and state congresses of the party in the state.
Angel Gomes: I left Manchester United for Lille to find happiness in my football
Angel Gomes has explained that he left Manchester United to sign for Lille in the summer because he craved “happiness” in his football career.
Mikel Arteta expecting ‘really tough game’ vs Wolves
Mikel Arteta says he is expecting a ‘really tough game’ as Arsenal prepare to host an ‘organised’ Wolves side at the Emirates this weekend.
Manchester United boss pleased with gradual return of fans
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer held a press conference this afternoon prior to Manchester United’s trip to Southampton.
David Beckham could have been sports minister in UK
Ex-player David Beckham could have been sports minister of the United Kingdom, but the then head of PR for the prime minister avoided it.
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CIA officer killed Somalia – US media
The veteran officer was a member of the CIA's Special Activities Center, a paramilitary branch that carries out some of the US intelligence agency's most dangerous tasks, The New York Times said.
Transgender woman put in male jail cell in Indonesia
Social media influencer Millen Cyrus, 21, who has one million followers on Instagram, was detained with a male friend on drug-possession charges in the capital Jakarta at the weekend.
Canadian premier urges residents to stay home as coronavirus cases spike
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday urged Canadians to stay home, avoid contact with others and follow public health rules to help slow the spread of COVID-19, after health officials warned of a possible explosive surge in virus cases.
NITDA to suppport NNPC’s innovation in petroleum sector
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated its resolve to support the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to drive innovation in the petroleum sector.
Medical director advocates better funding for medical schools
The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu has decried inadequate medical personnel in the country’s health sector. He, therefore advocated better funding of medical schools to reverse the situation.