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Iran to allow women watch international football matches in Stadium
Iran’s Sports Minister, Masoud Soltanifar, on Thursday reported that Iranian women will be allowed into stadiums to watch the men’s national team play football.
Soltanifar wrote in a statement “All necessary preparations have been made…
Footballer shot dead in Amsterdam
Police in Amsterdam have launched a manhunt for two men on a black scooter, after they killed the footballer, on Wednesday night.
Kelvin Maynard, a former Burton Albion defender was shot and killed near a fire station, while in his car.…
Eagles drop on latest FIFA ranking as Belgium remains on top
By George Aluo
Despite playing out an impressive 2-2 draw against Ukraine in a grade A international friendly this month, the Super Eagles have dropped in the latest ranking released today by world soccer governing body, FIFA.
UEFA Champions League: Bayern ease to 3-0 win over Red Star
Bayern Munich kicked off their Champions League campaign by easing to a 3-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday in a one-sided Group B encounter.
Kingsley Coman headed them into the lead in the 34th minute from a fine Ivan Perisic…
Teslim Balogun Stadium ready in December- Sports commission
The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Oluwatoyin Gafar, says the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, which is under renovation, would be ready in December.
Gafar disclosed this in an interview with the News…
Lagos Sports Commission grateful to Gov. Sanwo-Olu for NYG outing
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), headed by Dr. Kweku Tandoh, has expressed it's gratitude to the Executive Governor of the state, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for giving Team Lagos the much desired supports that enabled…
I deserve more Ballon d’Or awards than Messi, says Ronaldo
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo said he deserves to end his soccer career with more Ballon d’Or awards than Barcelona counterpart Lionel Messi, and hopes to establish himself as the greatest player of all time.
Ronaldo, 34, has won…
Egypt banned from weightlifting world championships
Egypt has been banned from participating in the weightlifting world championships for doping offences, state media said on Tuesday.
The Egyptian Olympic Committee also fears the suspension could extend to the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
A number…
Liverpool’s Champions League defence begins with defeat to Napoli
Liverpool began their Champions League title defence with a 2-0 defeat away to Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo on Tuesday.
Dries Mertens scored from the penalty spot with eight minutes remaining after Andy Robertson tripped Jose Callejon…
Cagliari escape sanctions over Lukaku abuse
Serie A club Cagliari again escaped sanctions over alleged racist behaviour by their fans.
This was after the league’s disciplinary tribunal decided on Tuesday not to take action over monkey noises aimed at Inter Milan’s Belgian forward…