Juventus football club of Italy has confirmed that defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for the deadly Coronavirus, which is sweeping across Italy, Europe and much of Asia. Juventus released a statement on Wednesday night announcing that the 25-year-old Italy international, who made seven appearances for the Serie A side this season, has contracted the…
FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have agreed to postpone the Asian World Cup qualifying matches in March and June due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The world soccer body made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Zurich. “Following consultation with Asia’s member associations, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)…
There was a tragedy in one of the Nigeria Professional Football League games on Sunday as a Nasarawa United player,Chieme Martins, slumped and died. According to witnesses, Martins slumped after a collision with a Katsina United player, on Sunday afternoon, and efforts to revive him by the medics and subsequent rush to the hospital were…
Former Brazilian football star Ronaldinho, who was arrested on suspicion of entering Paraguay on a fake passport, was ordered held in pretrial detention, a judge in Asuncion confirmed Saturday. The two-time world player of the year and his brother, who was detained with him, had spent the night in jail. The pair appeared Saturday morning…
Odion Ighalo, Nigerian attacker has said that he cares not what anyone says as he silenced those who think otherwise of his potential at Old Trafford. Odion Ighalo on Thursday scored twice as Manchester United move into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Derby County at Pride Park. Odion Ighalo speaking with…
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has been told how much it will cost to buy Arsenal. The Nigerian billionaire has previously stated his desire to buy the North London club. Dangote says he is focusing on other interests at the moment but is targeting next year as a possible date to launch his bid for…
Odion Ighalo’s performance against Derby County in the FA Cup did not go unnoticed as he was given the honor to the present the Man of the Match Award to Luke Shaw, cited on Daily Star and Twitter. The 30-year-old hilariously snubbed a handshake from Shaw as the defender was handed the man of the…
Ex-Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, scored two goals as Manchester United defeated Derby County 3-0. Oghalo scored in the 41st and 70th minutes in the FA Cup game on Thursday. Our correspondent reports that with his brace in tonight’s game, Ighalo has scored three goals for Manchester United. Details later…
Brazil legend, Ronaldinho, has been arrested in Paraguay for allegedly using false documentation to gain entry into the country. The 39-year-old was detained in the Resort Yacht & Golf Club Paraguayo along with his brother, Roberto, on Wednesday night. Passports were found in the hotel bearing the names of Ronaldinho and Roberto with Paraguayan nationality….
Mike Tyson, a former undisputed heavyweight champion who quit boxing 15 years ago says he feels empty without the sports that gave him so much fame. Tyson(53) who broke down in tears as he spoke about his mental health struggles had won several titles during his 20-year career journey as a professional boxer.. Speaking during…