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Iran Wrestling Champion Afkari Executed
Iranian wrestling champion Navid Afkari has been executed for the alleged murder of a security guard during anti-Government protests in 2018, according to state media.
“The retaliation sentence against Navid Afkari, the killer of Hassan…
Hernan Crespo: Messi Needed A Professional, Not His Father
Lionel Messi needed a professional on his side and not his father as he attempted to leave Barcelona, according to former Argentina team-mate Hernan Crespo.
After initially telling Barca he wished to leave after a trophyless…
FIFA : Nigeria Maintains 31st Position In World Ranking, 3rd In Africa
World soccer governing body (FIFA) on Thursday released the latest rankings for its 211 members.
Sporting activities including Football were on suspension since March 2020 due to outbreak of Coronavirus.
Club football…
US Open: Azarenka Knocks Serena Williams Out
Serena Williams’ quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title on home soil was ended by Victoria Azarenka who downed the American 1-6 6-3 6-3 Thursday.
Belarusian Azarenka will now play Japan’s Naomi Osaka in her…
Kwara Govt To Name Stadium After Rashidi Yekini
The Kwara state government Governor has pledged to immortalise late Super Eagles forward Rashidi Yekini, by naming the Kwara State Sports Stadium in Ilorin after him.
Late Rashidi Yekini who hails from Kwara, died on May 4, 2012 in…
Batshuayi Moves To Crystal Palace From Chelsea On Long Season Loan
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi has returned to Crystal Palace on a season-long loan deal.
Batshuayi, 26, has moved back to Selhurst Park after a successful loan spell with Palace in the second half of the 2018-19 season.
The Belgium…
Victor Osimhen Rejected Man United Offer Out Of Respect For Ighalo
Nigerian international Victor Osimhen reportedly turned down a summer transfer to Manchester United because he did not want to disrespect compatriot Odion Ighalo.
The 21-year-old striker completed an African record 81 million…
MESSI SAGA: Vote Of No Confidence, Bartomeu Gets 7,500 Signatures
The end of the road appears very close for the embattled president of FC Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu.
A group of anti-Bartomeu men, called ‘Mes que una Mocio’ group, who started the vote of no confidence against Josep Maria Bartomeu,…
Lionel Messi Returned To Barcelona Training
Lionel Messi returned to Barcelona training for the first time on Monday since his failed attempt to leave the club this summer.
Barca confirmed Messi has started by training alone, in line with La Liga protocol.
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Everton Confirms James Rodriguez Move To Goodison Park
Everton have confirmed the signing of James Rodriguez on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee, with the club having an option on a third year for the playmaker.
The 29-year-old has become Carlo Ancelotti's second senior signing of…