Ronaldo In Quarantine In Madeira After Daniele Rugani Positive Coronavirus Test
Cristiano Ronaldo is remaining in quarantine in his Madeira home after Juventus team-mate, Daniele Rugani, tested positive for coronavirus. The Portuguese star flew to his homeland to visit his mother, who recently suffered a stroke before the news broke and must stay put rather than fly back to northern Italy where the outbreak is at its most rampant. Both Ronaldo and...
My Parents Couldn’t Afford DSTv, GOtv, Others — Ighalo
Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, has revealed how he used his lunch money to watch his boyhood club at viewing centers because his parents couldn’t afford to pay for sports channels. The former Watford player was signed by Olé Gunnar Solskjaer from Shanghai Shenhua following a hip injury to Marcus Rashford. Ighalo, who described his move to Old Trafford as a...
Nassarawa United Player Slumps, Dies (Photos+Video)
A Nassarawa United player, Chineme Martins, who slumped during Sunday’s match with Katsina United is believed to have died. The player slumped after a collision with a Katsina United Player this afternoon. Efforts to revive him by the medical team failed and was believed to have died before he could be taken to the hospital. A source who was present at the...
BREAKING: Israel Adesanya Beats Yoel Romero, Retains Middleweight Title (Photos+Video)
Nigeria’s Israel Adesanya retained his middleweight title in a frustrating, bizarre unanimous decision over Yoel Romero to close out a wild UFC 248 card in Las Vegas on Saturday. The judges scored the fight 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 – all for Adesanya. The two men stood at a distance dancing around the Octagon with a punch not thrown for close to...
How The Coronavirus Has Hit Global Sport – IOC
The International Olympic Committee, IOC, insist that a potential cancellation or postponement of this year's Tokyo Olympics due to the global spread of the deadly coronavirus were "not mentioned" at a meeting of their Executive Board on Wednesday. However, the virus, which has killed 3,200 people while infecting 90,000 in more than 60 countries worldwide, is having a major impact...
Platini Loses FIFA Ban Appeal At European Human Rights Court
Former UEFA head Michel Platini has lost his appeal at the European Court of Human Rights against a four-year ban from football over a $2 million (1.8m euro) payment from then FIFA president Sepp Blatter in 2011. A chamber of seven judges at the Strasbourg-based court ruled Thursday that Platini’s “suspension from football-related professional activity was justified”. “The court found in...
BREAKING: Ronaldinho Arrested Over Fake Passport Claims
Brazil legend Ronaldinho has been arrested in Paraguay for allegedly using false documentation to enter the South American country. The 39-year-old, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, was detained in the Resort Yacht & Golf Club Paraguayo along with his brother Roberto on Wednesday night, the Ministry of Interior of Paraguay has confirmed. According to La Nacion, passports were...
Edo 2020: Team Abia Will Sweep The Medals — Ikpeazu Vows
Abia state Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has formally received the torch of unity If the national sports festival, Edo 2020. Receiving the torch from the Abia State commissioner for sports, Emeka Ikwuagwu at the Government House, Umuahia, Governor Ikpeazu said the torch signifies the willingness and determination of the state to participate in the sports festival. He said that Abia is...
Abia Govt To Partner Aba Sports Club In Promoting School Sports
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has assured that his administration will collaborate with the Aba Sports Club to promote school sports especially in the area of swimming, lawn tennis and other sports activities. The Governor gave this assurance at the Investiture of Chief Jerry Kalu (Oshimiri) as the 65th President of the Aba Sports Club (1926) held earlier this evening at the...
Italian-Nigerian Player Tests Positive For Coronavirus
King Paul Akpan Udoh, Italian-Nigerian player, has become the first footballer to be infected with coronavirus . King Paul currently plies his trade with Pianese, an Italian Serie C side. The Pianese forward was diagnosed of the disease on February 27, and he has been quarantined. The 22-year-old started his career with Reggiana before moving to Juventus in 2011 where he was...
