Paris 2024: Our athletes won’t compete against Russians — Ukraine
Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, government minister Oleh Nemchinov says. Nemchinov, secretary of Ukraine’s cabinet ministers, said the government’s decision was adopted following a proposal by sports minister Vadym Huttsait and that national federations ignoring the […]
Roy Hodgson returns as Crystal Palace Manager at 75
“Our sole objective now is to start winning matches, and to get the points necessary to ensure our Premier League status.”
Barcelona defender Araujo suffers thigh injury
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo suffered a thigh injury during the El Clasico victory over Real Madrid, the La Liga leaders said on Monday. The Uruguayan international played the full match as Barca won 2-1 on Sunday to move 12 points clear of their rivals at the top of the table. “Ronald Araujo has strained an adductor […]
Rashford ruled out of England Euro qualifiers
England will be without Marcus Rashford for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine after the in-form Manchester United forward picked up a knock in Sunday’s FA Cup victory over Fulham. Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount have also pulled out of Gareth Southgate’s squad. Tottenham goalkeeper Fraser Forster is the only […]
We want Scudetto for our fans – Napoli hotshot, Osimhen
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has revealed that the Partonopei want to win the Scudetto for their fans. Luciano Spalletti’s side are top of the league table with a 21-point lead over second-placed Lazio. The last time the Partenopei won the title was 30 years ago with the late Diego Armando Maradona leading the charge. “We […]
AFCON 2023 qualifiers: Ihenacho, Iwobi, Aribo, 7 others arrive Super Eagles camp
By Efosa Taiwo The Super Eagles training camp in Abuja is bubbling as 10 players have hit camp ahead of the AFCON 2023 qualifiers against Guinea Bissau. England-based Kelechi Ihenacho, Alex Iwobi, Joe Aribo and Semi Ajayi were among the early arrivals in camp and were later joined by Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman and Hoffenheim’s Kevin […]
