North Korea to skip Tokyo Olympics
North Korea has announced it will not take part in the Tokyo Olympics this year, saying the decision is to protect its athletes from Covid-19. The decision puts an end [readmore]
COVID-19
Premier League records 40 positive tests for COVID-19
The Premier League has confirmed a season-high 40 positive coronavirus cases were recorded in the latest week of testing. It is the first week of players and club staff being [readmore]
Osimhen tests positive for Coronavirus
Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen has tested positive for COVID-19 following his return to Italy,” Napoli said in a statement. The 21-year-old has been sidelined since last November after dislocating his [readmore]
18 EPL players, staff test positive for COVID-19 in 7 days
The English Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that 18 players and staff have tested positive for coronavirus, the highest number since weekly testing began, the Agence France Presse (AFP) reported. [readmore]
FIFA president Infantino tests positive for COVID-19
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tested positive for COVID-19, football’s world governing body said in a statement on Tuesday. Infantino, who is 50 years old, has reported mild symptoms and [readmore]
Put the Sports Festival on hold
It is no longer news that the 20th National Sports Festival tagged Edo 2020 was postponed just a few days to the commencement due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 [readmore]
Barcelona play down Messi injury
Barcelona have played down reports of a possible injury to Lionel Messi ahead of the return of LaLiga. The Argentine attacker missed training on Wednesday amid claims by Catalan station [readmore]
West Ham to play friendlies before Premier League restart ―Moyes
West Ham United will play friendly matches as they look to get some match practice and regain fitness ahead of the Premier League’s restart this month, manager David Moyes said [readmore]
Road to the new normal: How LaLiga clubs returned to training
By following the league’s ‘Return to Training’ protocol, players have been able to go back to work. Working alongside medical professionals and the Spanish government, competition is planned to resume [readmore]
Covid-19: Six EPL stars test positive
The Premier League has confirmed it has received six positive tests for coronavirus from three clubs after the first phase of mass testing. A total of 748 tests have been [readmore]