Barcelona have appointed former player Ronald Koeman as their new coach, as the Spanish football giants look to rebuild after their 8-2 thrashing by Bayern Munich that knocked them out of the Champions League.Koeman, 57, moves from his role as manager of the Netherlands national team on a two-year contract with Barcelona until 2022. The… Continue reading Barcelona Appoints Ronald Norman New Coach_Ada Nkong
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Juventus appoint Andrea Pirlo to replace Maurizio Sarri_Femi Ehiabhi
Juventus have appointed Andrea Pirlo as manager to replace the sacked Maurizio Sarri, a week after hiring the former midfielder as Under-23 boss. The Italian giants sacked Sarri after just one season despite winning Serie A following the club's Champions League last-16 defeat by Lyon on Friday.Pirlo, 41, has signed a two-year deal until June 2022. The… Continue reading Juventus appoint Andrea Pirlo to replace Maurizio Sarri_Femi Ehiabhi
Europa League Final:Man United Advances to Quarter Finals_Femi Ehiabhi
Manchester United have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Europa League after defeating LASK Linz 2-1 on Wednesday night. The result of the tie was never in doubt as United held a 5-0 advantage from the first leg but the Austrian side did threaten an upset on the night after taking a surprise… Continue reading Europa League Final:Man United Advances to Quarter Finals_Femi Ehiabhi
Arsenal Enters Race to Sign Lille Defender_Ada Nkong
Arsenal have joined Manchester United in the race to sign highly-rated Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, according to reports. The 22-year-old is on the radar of several elite European clubs this summer with Arsenal among them - although it is believed the Gunners are yet to follow up their interest with a concrete offer.Source: Daily Mail
Players to Get Red Card Warning For Deliberate Coughing in Football_Ada Nkong
As part of Covid-19 measures, footballers can now be sent off for couging deliberately at opponents or match officials say the sport’s rule-makers and England’s Football Association. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) say the referee is to judge whether the cough was an abusive gesture. IFAB now classifies deliberate coughing as similar to “using… Continue reading Players to Get Red Card Warning For Deliberate Coughing in Football_Ada Nkong
‘We Were Complacent’: Lampard Fumes After Chelsea FA Loss_Ada Nkong
‘We Were Complacent’: Lampard Fumes After Chelsea’s FA Cup LossChannels TelevisionUpdated August 1, 2020428 Chelsea’s English head coach Frank Lampard (L) and Arsenal’s Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta watches the players from the touchline during the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, on August 1, 2020.… Continue reading ‘We Were Complacent’: Lampard Fumes After Chelsea FA Loss_Ada Nkong
Martinez Fantastic Solo Goal Seals Inter Milan Victory Over Napoli_Femi Ehiabhi
Lautaro Martinez once again proved why he is a man in huge demand after sealing Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over Napoli thanks to a superb solo goal at the San Siro Antonio Conte's side have moved up to second in Serie A with just one match remaining thanks to goals in either half from Danilo… Continue reading Martinez Fantastic Solo Goal Seals Inter Milan Victory Over Napoli_Femi Ehiabhi
Real Madrid Striker Mariano Tests Positive for Covid-19 _Ada Nkong
Real Madrid forward Mariano has tested positive for coronavirus, the La Liga champions announced on Tuesday. “After the COVID-19 tests carried out yesterday on our first team footballers by the Real Madrid Medical Services, our player Mariano, tested positive,” Real said in a statement. “The player is in perfect health and is complying with the… Continue reading Real Madrid Striker Mariano Tests Positive for Covid-19 _Ada Nkong
Qatar Announces Bid for 2032 Olympic Hosting Rights_Ada Nkong
Qatar will seek to host the 2032 Olympic Games, it said on Monday, joining a crowded field and raising questions about scorching summer temperatures and underwhelming attendances at past events. India, Australia’s Queensland state, the Chinese city of Shanghai and a potential joint bid between South and North Korea are also being touted for the… Continue reading Qatar Announces Bid for 2032 Olympic Hosting Rights_Ada Nkong
