Lionel Messi Banned From Barcelona Training As Contract Saga Continues
Lionel Messi has reportedly been banned from training with Barcelona until he signs a new contract at the Spanish club. The Argentina international has been a free agent since July 1 but is still likely to sign a new deal at the Catalan giants. Despite the initial announcement that Messi would sign a five-year deal contract after being forced to accept...
Real Madrid Defender, Álvaro Odriozola Tests Positive For COVID-19
Alvaro Odriozola is the latest Real Madrid player to test positive for coronavirus. The 25-year-old Spanish footballer is the third member of the Madrid squad to contract the illness in the past eight days after Karim Benzema and new signing David Alaba also returned positive tests. Odriozola played the full 90 minutes of Los Blancos’ 2-1 friendly defeat to Rangers in...
Nigerian Coach ‘Found Dead In Hotel Room’
A coach in Nigeria's kickboxing circle, Funke Oguntuyi, has died. Oguntuyi, popularly called ‘Big Fish’ was found dead at her hotel room on Saturday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital dash — according to award-winning Nigerian sports writer, Kuti Dare. She was attending the Kick Boxing seminar organized by the state government. The late trainer, a graduate in Physical and Health Education (PHE)...
BREAKING: Blessing Okagbare Suspended After Testing Positive For Human Growth Hormone
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended Blessing Okagbare of Team Nigeria with immediate effect after a sample collected from the sprinter tested positive for human Growth Hormone. Growth Hormone is a non-specified substance on the 2021 World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List and a provisional suspension is mandatory following an adverse analytical finding for such substance under the...
West Ham Set To Bid £20m For Zouma
West Ham are set to bid £20million for Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma with the Frenchman preferring to move across London rather than being a makeweight in a deal for Jules Kounde. Zouma, 26, has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea pursue Sevilla and France centre-back Kounde ahead of the new season. David Moyes side are poised to make...
Man City Open Transfer Talks With Aston Villa For Grealish
Premier League champions Manchester City have reportedly kicked off talks with Aston Villa over a potential British record transfer for Jack Grealish. A nine-figure fee is wanted by Villa as they look to fend off the defending City’s interest. According to Sky Sports, City made an initial enquiry earlier this month with Villa still fielding calls from the Etihad Stadium side. The offer of...
Azubuike Okechukwu Joins Turkish Club Sivasspor On Loan
Former U-23 Eagles captain Azubuike Okechukwu has linked up with Turkish Super Lig club Sivasspor on a season-long loan deal from Istanbul Basaksehir. The 24-year-old is now the third Nigerian at the club with Kayode Olanrewaju and Leke James already part of the squad. READ ALSO: I’m Delighted To Be Back In Full Fitness -Van Dijk The midfielder featured in nine league...
I’m Delighted To Be Back In Full Fitness -Van Dijk
Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk has expressed appreciation to the team doctors and medical staff for helping him return back to fitness. Recall that Van Dijk ruptured his ACL in the Merseyside derby last year in October and was out of action for 10 months. The Dutch star made a return in Liverpool’s 4- loss against Hertha Berlin on Thursday in...
Djokovic Advances To Quarter-Finals At Tokyo Olympics
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, the top-ranked men’s singles tennis player in the world, is into the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics. Djokovic defeated Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich 6-3, 6-1 in the third round at Ariake Tennis Park on Wednesday. Djokovic hit nine aces in the one-hour, 23-minute effort. READ ALSO: Why Buhari Can’t Seek Medical Attention In Nigeria – Presidency The win marked the...
Man United Agree £41m Transfer Fee With Madrid For Varane
Manchester United have agreed with Real Madrid for the transfer of France international defender Raphael Varane. Man United and Madrid confirmed the agreement in a statement released on their official websites. The price for Varane is believed to be £41m including add-ons and the deal is set to go through, subject to a medical. “Manchester United is delighted to announce the club...
