BERLIN, German | XINHUA | Germany’s Champions League participants fear facing a challenging 2020/2021 season due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In fact, we’re still waiting for legal guidelines to run the games,” Dortmund’s sports director Michael Zorc complained. It must be safe to play domestic league games …
Read More »CAF engages stakeholders on club licensing, stadia
ACCRA, GHANA | XINHUA | Ahead of the resumption of continental competitions, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has arranged an online workshop on club licensing and stadia to discuss with stakeholders the key elements in the organization of the game. CAF Deputy General Secretary Anthony Baffoe described the workshop …
Read More »Wolves forward Jimenez earns Mexico call-up
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO | XINHUA | Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Raul Jimenez was Thursday among 11 Europe-based players named in Mexico’s squad for friendlies against the Netherlands and Algeria. Others called up by head coach Gerardo Martino included Ajax defender Edson Alvarez, Napoli forward Hirving Lozano and Real Betis midfielders Diego …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Four things to look out for in Spain’s Matchday 5
MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA | Matchday 5 in La Liga comes immediately after a midweek round of matches and brings to an end a condensed fixture period before the international broak. Here are some things to look out for this weekend before La Liga takes a break. 1. Selection …
Read More »Ajax, Barcelona reach deal over American defender Dest
THE HAGUE, Netherlands | XINHUA | Ajax and FC Barcelona on Thursday agreed on the transfer of American right back Sergino Dest to Barcelona. Dest, 19, signed a contract until mid-2025 at Barcelona. Born in the Netherlands, Dest had had a contract at Ajax until mid-2022. Ajax will receive a transfer fee …
Read More »Preview: No rest in Spain ahead of La Liga matchday 5
MADRID, SPAIN | XINHUA | There is no time for pause in La Liga as the 20 teams in Spain’s top-flight go into the fifth round of games this weekend after this week’s midweek matches. Atletico Madrid at home to Villarreal is Saturday’s most attractive game, with Luis Suarez likely …
Read More »Lewandowski wins UEFA Men’s Player of the Year
WARSAW, POLAND | XINHUA | Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski won the 2019/20 UEFA Men’s Player of The Year award ahead of his teammate Manuel Neuer and Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. The Pole had a perfect season to score 55 goals in 47 matches, leading the Bavarians to …
Read More »Arsenal march on in Carabao Cup
Liverpool (0) 4 Arsenal (0) 5 London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Two saves in the shoot out by goalkeeper Bern Leno gave Arsenal a 5-4 victory on penalties in the Carabaor Cup against Liverpool, as they booked their quarterfinal place on Thursday night. After the game had ended goalless …
Read More »FUFA to pay for COVID-19 testing fees for big league playoff teams
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has made it clear that it will cater for the COVID-19 testing fees for the four teams that will play in the FUFA Big League playoffs. The Playoffs will determine which one team that will qualify to play …
Read More »Schalke appoint Baum as new head coach
Gelsenkirchen, German | XINHUA | FC Schalke 04 have appointed Manuel Baum as their new head coach, the Royal Blues confirmed via the club’s official homepage on Wednesday. Former Augsburg head coach Baum has signed a two-year deal with Schalke, which will keep him in Gelsenkirchen until June 2022. Former …
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