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Alisson Becker ruled out of Brighton clash with illness
There is no indication yet as to the exact nature of the Brazilian’s illness, or indeed its severity, but it represents another major headache for manager Jurgen Klopp, ahead of what will be a pivotal few weeks at home and abroad for the reigning champions.
Nigerian striker suffers racist abuse in Scottish Cup game
Ireland-born Nigerian striker Jonathan Afolabi who is on-loan to Dundee FC from Celtic, received ‘vile’ online racist abuse following Saturday’s 3-2 Scottish Cup win over Lowland League side Bonnyrigg Rose.
Qatar to participate in European qualifying for 2022 World Cup
World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar will play in UEFA qualifying, the country's football association said on Tuesday, and will be placed in one of the five-team groups.
England drawn with Poland, Belgium grouped with Wales in UEFA World Cup qualifiers
England have been drawn alongside Poland, Hungary, Albania, Andorra and San Marino in Group I as UEFA completed the draw for World Cup qualifying on Monday.
Three clubs chasing loan transfer of Manchester United’s Dean Henderson
Dean Henderson reportedly wants to seal a January exit from Manchester United with three clubs interested in a loan transfer.
Southampton boss: Others have been better than Michael Obafemi
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says striker Michael Obafemi has to battle harder to win his place in the team.
England confirm Joe Gomez has suffered knee injury
England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed that Joe Gomez withdrawn from the squad due to a knee injury he suffered in training on Wednesday.
Ryan Giggs’ girlfriend moves out of mansion
Ryan Giggs’ girlfriend has moved out of his £1.7 million mansion taking her puppy with her after she was allegedly attacked by the Wales manager, reports claim.
WWE ‘planning something different’ at Royal Rumble
Like the rest of the sporting and entertainment world, Vince McMahon’s company have been forced to continue the show without a live audience amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Let science lead virus response – WMA chief
The newly-elected President of the World Medical Association, WMA, Dr. David Barbe, has urged doctors across the world to continue to allow science to lead in the battle against COVID-19.
Manchester United great denies assault allegations
Wales manager and Manchester United great Ryan Giggs has denied “all allegations of assault” of his girlfriend Kate Greville after being arrested following reports of a disturbance at his home on Sunday.
Manchester United legend arrested on suspicion of assault – reports
Wales manager and Manchester United great Ryan Giggs has been arrested on suspicion of assault, according to UK newspaper reports late Monday.
Manchester United’s Luke Shaw set to end England exile
Manchester United fullback Luke Shaw is set for an England recall next week.
Frank Lampard feels ‘judged differently’ as an English coach
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes English managers are judged differently to their foreign counterparts and says more should be given the opportunity to lead Premier League clubs.
Juan Sebastian Veron: Leo Messi is uncomfortable at Barcelona
Lionel Messi is uncomfortable at Barcelona, according to Juan Sebastian Veron, who says the Argentine superstar is struggling amid the Blaugrana's search for an identity.
Barcelona legend Ronaldinho contracts coronavirus
The World Cup winner, through a story he posted on Instagram, broke the news, saying that he tested positive for Coronavirus, while being asymptomatic, and self-isolating in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Southampton end Everton’s unbeaten run with 2-0 win
Everton remain top of the standings with 13 points and a healthier goal difference than city rivals and reigning champions Liverpool.
England Women cancel Germany friendly after positive test
England Women have cancelled Tuesday's friendly in Germany following a positive coronavirus test.
Pele: Cristiano Ronaldo better than Lionel Messi but i’m greatest player ever
Brazilian legend Pele has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi but insisted that he is still the greatest footballer of all time.
England and Ireland announce last minute November friendly
Gareth Southgate’s side had been due to play New Zealand in London before coronavirus travel restrictions caused them to pull out.
Thomas Mueller’s form fuels calls for Germany recall
His latest eye-catching club performance has prompted fresh hopes of a Germany recall for Mueller, who was dropped by Joachim Loew from the national set-up in 2019 alongside Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels.
Screen unveils the 2020 Stars of Tomorrow
Screen International has unveiled Stars of Tomorrow 2020, its annual, eagerly anticipated talent showcase of the most exciting new actors, writers, directors, producers, and heads of department emerging across the UK and Ireland. Screen International...
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Nigeria threatens to ban flights from UAE, Netherlands
The task force said the Ministry of Aviation and its relevant agencies have been mandated to take the necessary reciprocal measures as may be permissible under the laws and other international obligations expected to be discharged against Emirates airlines operating from the UAE and other airlines from The Netherlands.
Manchester United boss rules out late title push despite derby win
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is refusing to dream of a late title push, believing Manchester City are “too far ahead” despite yesterday’s superb derby win.
NIOB, PSN, 28 others seek more roles for Nigerian professionals
Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) as well as 28 other bodies under the umbrella of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) have called for more patronage of indigenous professionals.
AfDB approves $1.3 million grant for female financial inclusion research in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved two grants worth $1.3 million for research aimed at increasing women’s access to a range of digital financial services on the continent.
Jurgen Klopp hopes for respite for struggling Liverpool
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes a change of competition will give his side a break from their wretched Premier League form that has put their chances of a top-four finish in jeopardy.
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Borno governor urges Nigerian government to seek external support to end insurgency
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has called on the federal government to seek external support from neighbouring countries, in order to end insurgencies in Nigeria.
Restored Charlie Chaplin films to be released in cinemas worldwide
A hundred years since Charlie Chaplin directed and starred in his first feature-length film “The Kid”, some of the silent comic’s best-known movies are being restored to be released in cinemas worldwide.
PSG boss wants ‘fair solution’ for interationals facing quarantine
Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino called on Friday for a "fair and just" solution to the issue of players who could be forced to quarantine upon their return from international duty later this month.
Nigeria signs deal with Morocco on phosphate import, ammonia export
The deal was witnessed by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari; Governor of Akwa Ibom, Mr. Udom Emmanuel; his Jigawa counterpart, Badaru Abubakar and Managing Director of Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Mr. Uche Orji.
2023: Abdulrasheed Bawa didn’t advise INEC not to sell forms to anyone – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has described as false a report that its Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, advised the Independent National Electoral Commission against selling forms to persons with a file with the agency who are aspiring to contest in 2023 general elections.