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COVID-19: CAF postpones interclubs finals indefinitely
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Ilorin, April 19, 2020 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the indefinite postponement of the…
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Serie A players, officials to be tested, isolated when training resumes
Rome, April 15, 2020 The players and staff at Serie A clubs should be tested for coronavirus and then isolated…
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Italian FA hopes for coronavirus testing, players’ return to training in May
Rome, April 13, 2020 Italy’s Football Federation has expressed hope that players will be tested for coronavirus at the start…
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Real Madrid players agree to 10 to 20 percent wage cut
Madrid, April 8, 2020 Real Madrid’s playing and coaching staff have voluntarily agreed to a wage cut of between 10…
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COVID-19: World Athletics postpones bidding processes for 2023 events
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Ilorin, April 8, 2020 Due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, World Athletics has postponed the bidding processes…
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NBA coaches prepare for possible intriguing playoff matchups
Los Angeles, April 6, 2020 With NBA games indefinitely on hold there has been a lot of discussion about postseason…
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Soccer: German clubs resume training amid tight virus restrictions
Berlin, April 6, 2020 Bundesliga clubs were allowed to return to team training on Monday, with some opting to…
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Trump talks with U.S. pro sports leaders to discuss virus
Washington DC, April 5, 2020 (AP/NAN) President Donald Trump has talked to many U.S. pro sports leaders about the impact…
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Infantino says football will be totally different after coronavirus
Rome, April 2, 2020 Football will be totally different when it eventually resumes after the coronavirus outbreak, the head of…
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UEFA postpones Champions League, Europa League finals
Bern (Switzerland), March 23, 2020 This season’s Champions League, Europa League and women’s Champions League finals scheduled for May have…
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Police confirm abduction of 2 NPFL players in Ondo; As Plateau United condoles with Enugu Rangers over player’s death
By Muftau Ogunyemi/Polycarp Auta Akure/Jos The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two players of the Nigeria…
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COVID-19: Edo Govt. announces postponement of 20th National Sports Festival
By Monday Ajogun Benin, March 17, 2020 The Edo State Government has announced the postponement of the 20th National Sports…
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4 more Sampdoria players test positive for coronavirus
Rome, March 14, 2020 Italian Serie A club Sampdoria on Friday said four of its players have tested positive for…
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Man United sink Linz in empty stadium, Basel stun Eintracht Frankfurt
Linz (Austria), March 12, 2020 Manchester United took a big step towards the Europa League quarter-finals by thrashing Austrian side…
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FIFA postpones South American World Cup qualifiers over coronavirus
Santiago, March 12, 2020 World football governing body FIFA has postponed South American qualifying matches for the 2022 Qatar World…
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Liverpool knocked out of UEFA Champions League by Atletico Madrid’s extra-time triple
Liverpool (UK), March 12, 2020 Holders Liverpool crashed out of the UEFA Champions League in the last 16 round on…
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Woods to be inducted into 2021 Hall of Fame
Abuja, March 12, 2020 Tiger Woods will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2021. “I am…
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Juventus player, Rugani, tests positive for coronavirus
Milan (Italy), March 13, 2020 Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has become the first Serie A player to test positive for…
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Coronavirus: English club, Nottingham Forest & Greek side, Olympiakos’ owner, Evangelos Marinakis, tests positive; Manchester City vs Arsenal game called off
London, March 11, 2020 Wednesday’s match between Manchester City and Arsenal has been postponed “as a precautionary measure,” the Premier…
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Dybala stunner sends Juve top with behind-closed-doors’ win over Inter Milan
Turin (Italy), March 9, 2020 A wonderful winning goal from substitute Paulo Dybala sent Juventus back to the top…
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Ronaldinho must remain in Paraguayan jail, judge rules
Asuncion, March 8, 2020 Former Brazilian international Ronaldinho Gaucho was ordered to remain in jail in Paraguay on Saturday after…
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Aguero sends Man City into FA Cup quarter-finals
London, March 5, 2020 Sergio Aguero’s second-half goal proved enough for holders Manchester City to beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday 1-0,…
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Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
London, March 3, 2020 Chelsea completed a torrid few days for Liverpool as goals by Willian and Ross Barkley sealed…
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Real Madrid win “Clasico’’ to reclaim La Liga lead from Barca
Madrid, March 2, 2020 Real Madrid showed their character by beating FC Barcelona 2-0 in Sunday’s top-of-the-table “Clasico’’, leapfrogging…
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Alonso double gives Chelsea 2-2 draw at Bournemouth
chelsBournemouth (UK), Feb. 29, 2020 Chelsea stormed back from a goal down to snatch a 2-2 draw away to AFC…
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