Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lady Doves Women Football Club has managed to book itself a comfortable seat in the finals of the FUFA Women Super league-FWSL despite the absence of their creative striker, Fazira Ikwaput. They overcame Kawempe Muslim Ladies WFC in the semi-finals at the Njeru based FUFA …
Read More »Inter ends Juve’s dominance to win first Scudetto since 2010
Rome, Italy | XINHUA | Inter Milan claimed the 19th Scudetto in club history on Sunday as the 1-1 draw between Atalanta and Sassuolo gifted the Nerazzurri a first Serie A championship since 2010, and the first major title since winning the Coppa Italia in 2011. Inter last claimed …
Read More »Man City wait for title after Old Trafford protest
Manchester, UK | XINHUA | Manchester City will have to wait at least another week to be crowned as Premier League champions after Sunday’s game between Manchester United and Liverpool was postponed after supporters of the home club protested on the pitch at Old Trafford against club owners, the Glazier …
Read More »Haaland agent working on transfer this summer, say reports
Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | Erling Haaland’s goals are keeping Borussia Dortmund’s dreams of qualifying for the Champions League alive. Aside from the 20-year-old’s latest contribution, rumors are growing that his recent goals will be the Norwegian’s farewell presents despite a contract until 2024. Media reports talk of intense activity behind …
Read More »Man City win will see Premier League title decided this weekend
London, UK | XINHUA | The Premier League title could be decided this weekend if results go Manchester City’s way with Pep Guardiola’s side winning their match away to Crystal Palace while Manchester United lose at home to long-term rivals, Liverpool. Manchester City lead their neighbors by 10 points with …
Read More »Neymar and Messi to receive Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | XINHUA | Lionel Messi and Neymar are among hundreds of South American players that will receive COVID-19 vaccines donated by China’s Sinovac Biotech in the coming weeks, according to regional football confederation CONMEBOL. The entity began distributing vaccines to its 10 member associations after a …
Read More »Uganda could host two world cup qualifier ties pending stadium rehabilitation – Obua
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Sports, Denis Hamson Obua has said Uganda still has a chance to host two of its home games at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole if funding is provided for rehabilitation. Obua made the statements on Thursday while appearing before …
Read More »Emery faces former club as Villarreal take on Arsenal in Europa League semis
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | Villarreal coach Unai Emery comes face to face with his recent past when the Spanish side take on Arsenal in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal on Thursday night. Emery is perhaps the biggest specialist in the Europa League after winning the trophy …
Read More »Pre-flight COVID tests, daily checks for Tokyo Olympics athletes
✳ Two COVID-19 tests before flight to Japan ✳ Daily tests ✳ Only follow activities outlined in activity plan ✳ Social-distance with outsiders, 1 meter ✳ Use Games vehicles only ✳ Eat only in locations where COVID-19 countermeasures in place ✳ All other Games participants tested daily for three days …
Read More »Man City stage fight back to breach walls of PSG
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Second half goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez saw City fight back from behind to clinch a superb Champions League semi-final first leg triumph at Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. Trailing at the break to a first-half Marquinhos header, Pep Guardiola’s side staged …
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