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Premier League clubs set for friendlies after being given go-ahead

Joseph JacobJune 3, 2020 COVID-19EPLFRIENDLIES

The Premier League has given clubs permission to play friendly matches, with strict restrictions, before the restart on 17 June. Top-flight sides made requests to…

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Nedum Onuoha: Former Man City defender says he does not feel safe in USA

Joseph JacobJune 3, 2020 GEORGE FLOYDNedum Onuoha

Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha says he does not feel “100% safe” in the USA. Onuoha plays for Utah-based Real Salt Lake in Major…

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George Floyd death: Liverpool players take knee in picture at Anfield

Joseph JacobJune 2, 2020 GEORGE FLOYDliverpool

Liverpool players took a knee around the centre circle at Anfield in a message of support following the death in police custody of African-American George…

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Odion Ighalo: Manchester United extend striker’s loan to January

Joseph JacobJune 2, 2020 EPLIGHALOManchester UnitedTransfer

Forward Odion Ighalo has extended his loan deal at Manchester United until January 2021. Ighalo, 30, joined United in January from Chinese Super League side…

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La Liga: Barcelona to resume title defence against Real Mallorca on 13 June

Joseph JacobJune 1, 2020 BarcelonaCOVID-19la liga

Barcelona will resume their La Liga title defence against Real Mallorca following the coronavirus shutdown. Football was suspended in Spain on 12 March but Prime…

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Championship season set to restart on 20 June as coronavirus lockdown eases

Joseph JacobJune 1, 2020 CHAMPIONSHIPCOVID-19England

The Championship season is set to resume on 20 June, more than three months after it was suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic. The EFL…

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Sports

Sancho grabs hat-trick as Dortmund Whitewash Collins’ Paderborn

Joseph JacobJune 1, 2020 Borussia DortmundJAMILU COLLINSJORDAN SANCHO

England’s Jadon Sancho scored the first hat-trick of his career on his first start since the Bundesliga resumed as Borussia Dortmund thrashed Paderborn. After an…

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La Liga to resume on 11 June; 2020-21 season to start in September

Joseph JacobMay 30, 2020 Barcelonala ligaReal madrid

Spain’s La Liga will resume on 11 June when Real Betis face Sevilla, and next season will start on 12 September. Organisers want to finish…

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Premier League: Liverpool could seal title at neutral venue with six fixtures set to move

Joseph JacobMay 30, 2020 COVID-19EPLliverpool

The game in which Liverpool could secure the Premier League title could be held at a neutral venue, says the national lead for football policing.…

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Roger Federer becomes world’s highest paid athlete, says Forbes

Joseph JacobMay 30, 2020 RICHEST SPORTS MANROGGER FEDERERTennis

Roger Federer is the first tennis player to top the annual Forbes list of the world’s highest paid athletes, overtaking footballer Lionel Messi. Federer, 38,…

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Mario Balotelli: Signing ‘a mistake’ – Brescia owner Massimo Cellino

Joseph JacobMay 28, 2020 BALOTELISERIE A

Brescia owner Massimo Cellino says he regrets signing former Manchester City and Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli. Balotelli, 29, scored five times for his hometown club…

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Premier League set to restart on 17 June with Man City v Arsenal and Villa v Sheff Utd

Joseph JacobMay 28, 2020 COVID-19EPLPROJECT RESTART

The Premier League is set to restart on 17 June with Aston Villa v Sheffield United and Manchester City v Arsenal, subject to government approval.…

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Sports

It’s ‘Brutally Difficult’ to Stop Bayern-Dortmund coach

Joseph JacobMay 27, 2020 BAYERN VS DORTMUNDBUNDESLIGA

Borussia Dortmund head coach Lucien Favre admitted it will be “brutally difficult” to stop Bayern Munich retaining their Bundesliga title after Bayern beat Dortmund on…

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Sports

Premier League clubs agree to resume contact training

Joseph JacobMay 27, 2020 Corona virusEPLPROJECT RESTART

Premier League clubs have unanimously voted to resume contact training as ‘Project Restart’ moves to phase two. Players will be able to “train as a…

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Premier League: Players face ‘25% increased injury risk’

Joseph JacobMay 26, 2020 Corona virusEPLINJURY WORRY

Premier League players could be 25% more susceptible to injury when football resumes because of the intense schedule, research shows. Premier League chief executive Richard…

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Rory McIlroy shines as golf makes TV return with Covid-19 charity fundraiser in Florida

Joseph JacobMay 19, 2020 COVID-19GULFRORY

Rory McIlroy is golf’s top ambassador at just the time it most needs one. Not only is he the sport’s best player, he has fast…

View More Rory McIlroy shines as golf makes TV return with Covid-19 charity fundraiser in Florida
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Callum Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea and England winger arrested and bailed

Joseph JacobMay 19, 2020 ChelseaEPLODOI

Chelsea and England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi was arrested on suspicion of rape in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police and an ambulance were called…

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Bundesliga: Players need to respect clear guidelines – Robert Klein

Joseph JacobMay 19, 2020 COVID-19german bundesligaGOAL CELEBRATION

Bundesliga players will be reminded of the return-to-play guidelines before next weekend’s matches after Hertha Berlin’s players ignored them during Saturday’s 3-0 win at Hoffenheim.…

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Celtic champions & Hearts relegated after SPFL ends season

Joseph JacobMay 18, 2020 CelticCOVID-19SFL

Celtic have been confirmed as Scottish champions for the ninth season in a row and Hearts have been relegated after the SPFL ended the season.…

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Sports

Project Restart: Premier League plan surprise inspections during training

Joseph JacobMay 18, 2020 COVID-19EPLPROJECT RESTART

Surprise inspections, GPS tracking and video analysis are methods that could be used to ensure clubs adhere to new safety guidance as they prepare for…

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Halaand Scores As Dortmund Win In Bundesliga Return

Joseph JacobMay 17, 2020 GERMAN LEAGUEHALAAND

Erling Braut Haaland scored for Borussia Dortmund as they marked the return of the Bundesliga during the coronavirus outbreak with a convincing derby win over…

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Sports

Football in England: Government ‘opens door for safe return in June’

Joseph JacobMay 14, 2020 COVID-19EPL

The government is “opening the door” for the return of professional football in England in June, the culture secretary has said. Oliver Dowden said Thursday’s…

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Premier League: Restrictions in place for team training under ‘Project Restart’

Joseph JacobMay 13, 2020 COVID-19EPL

Tackling will be banned, pitches disinfected and players restricted to groups of five when the Premier League starts a first phase of team training. Official…

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Sports

Norwich against Premier League relegation if Championship season stops

Joseph JacobMay 13, 2020 COVID-19EPLNorwichPROMOTIONRELEGATION

Norwich City say relegation from the Premier League should be scrapped if the top flight completes its season but the Championship does not. Premier League…

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