Ex-FIFA chiefs indicted in World Cup bribe
Former FIFA executives took bribes in return for voting for Russia and Qatar to host the World Cup, according to US prosecutors. In what could be a highly significant twist [readmore]
Football
Rohr unruffled by new contract order
SUPER Eagles’ head coach, Gernot Rohr, says he is yet to be briefed by Nigeria’s football authorities to remain in Abuja and raise national team materials. Rohr got Nigeria’s job [readmore]
Contract extension: ‘Rohr must live in Nigeria, collect salary in Naira’
President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has revealed the conditions in the new contract offered to Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr. Rohr has been at the helm of the [readmore]
‘LaLigaSantander Fest’ raises €1.003m, 1m masks to fight COVID-19
‘LaLigaSantander Fest’, the macro-concert organised by LaLiga, Santander Bank, Universal Music and GTS in collaboration with other LaLiga sponsors, took place on Saturday 28 March and featured a group of [readmore]
Former 3SC goalkeper shot in Ibadan
Former Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) goalkeeper, Charles Tembe was shot by hoodlums in Ibadan this morning (Friday). Abia Warriors goaltender has been rushed to University College Hospital (UCH) for [readmore]
COVID-19: Ex-Marseille boss Pape Diouf dies
Former Marseille president Pape Diouf has died aged 68 after suffering from coronavirus, the club have confirmed. The Ligue 1 tweeted on their official account: “It is with great sadness [readmore]
How data plays essential role in LaLiga
Data has become a central part of modern football that impacts both on-field performance and wider commercial success. Clubs across the industry are dedicating resources to studying and developing expertise [readmore]
Ighalo valued at £70m
Some at Manchester United believe Odion Ighalo would be worth £70million if he were five years younger, reports say. Ighalo has silenced his critics with some fine displays for his [readmore]
Man Utd need to sign Kane, Sancho ―Ferdinand
Manchester United should pay whatever it takes to sign England internationals Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho, according to Red Devils legend Rio Ferdinand. Borussia Dortmund prodigy Sancho has long been [readmore]
It’s Liverpool forever ―Alex-Arnold
Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold says he has no plans to leave the club and has hinted he may end his career as a one-club man. The 21-year-old graduated from Liverpool’s [readmore]