PARIS, FRANCE | XINHUA | PARIS, Brazilian star Neymar scored twice for Paris Saint-Germain in a dominating 6-1 win over Angers on Friday The defending champions, who had lost their first two games of the new season, have now bounced back with four consecutive wins to move up to second place. …
Read More »Luis Enrique makes three changes to Spain squad
MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA | Spain coach Luis Enrique has made three changes to his squad to face Portugal in a friendly on October 7 and Switzerland and Ukraine in the UEFA Nations League on October 10 and 13. Luis Enrique has handed a first call up to Levante midfielder, …
Read More »Liverpool’s Sadio Mane tests positive
Liverpool, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines. Tweets by SMane_Officiel Share on:
Read More »UTTA opts for cheaper homemade playing tables to spread game
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Table Tennis Association – UTTA is opting for locally made playing tables to help in boosting the game and popularize it across the country. World table tennis body – ITTF gave Uganda permission to develop the home made cheap tables to help …
Read More »German clubs fear quarantine restrictions ahead of Champions League and internationals
BERLIN, German | XINHUA | Germany’s Champions League participants fear facing a challenging 2020/2021 season due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In fact, we’re still waiting for legal guidelines to run the games,” Dortmund’s sports director Michael Zorc complained. It must be safe to play domestic league games …
Read More »CAF engages stakeholders on club licensing, stadia
ACCRA, GHANA | XINHUA | Ahead of the resumption of continental competitions, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has arranged an online workshop on club licensing and stadia to discuss with stakeholders the key elements in the organization of the game. CAF Deputy General Secretary Anthony Baffoe described the workshop …
Read More »Wolves forward Jimenez earns Mexico call-up
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO | XINHUA | Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Raul Jimenez was Thursday among 11 Europe-based players named in Mexico’s squad for friendlies against the Netherlands and Algeria. Others called up by head coach Gerardo Martino included Ajax defender Edson Alvarez, Napoli forward Hirving Lozano and Real Betis midfielders Diego …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Four things to look out for in Spain’s Matchday 5
MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA | Matchday 5 in La Liga comes immediately after a midweek round of matches and brings to an end a condensed fixture period before the international broak. Here are some things to look out for this weekend before La Liga takes a break. 1. Selection …
Read More »Ajax, Barcelona reach deal over American defender Dest
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | XINHUA | Ajax and FC Barcelona on Thursday agreed on the transfer of American right back Sergino Dest to Barcelona. Dest, 19, signed a contract until mid-2025 at Barcelona. Born in the Netherlands, Dest had had a contract at Ajax until mid-2022. Ajax will receive a transfer fee …
Read More »Preview: No rest in Spain ahead of La Liga matchday 5
MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA | There is no time for pause in La Liga as the 20 teams in Spain’s top-flight go into the fifth round of games this weekend after this week’s midweek matches. Atletico Madrid at home to Villarreal is Saturday’s most attractive game, with Luis Suarez likely …
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