Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | The Premier League are trying hard to find broadcast solutions for fans in China, said Richard Masters, chief executive of the English football top flight on Friday. A Premier League statement released on China’s social media Weibo read: “Premier League chief executive Richard Masters promised …
Read More »PSG sign Italian full-back Florenzi on loan
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Paris Saint-Germain on Friday announced the signing of right back Alessandro Florenzi on a one-year loan deal from Italian Serie A club Roma. The French Ligue 1 defending champions added that the deal included a purchase option when the loan ends next summer. The 29-year-old …
Read More »Neymar cleared of coronavirus and back in training
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar on Friday declared that he was “super happy” to return to training which implied that he has recovered from coronavirus and moved out of isolation. The 28-year-old striker was one of seven players in the PSG squad who had tested positive …
Read More »CONMEBOL clears Messi to play in opening World Cup qualifier
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Lionel Messi will be free to play in Argentina’s opening 2022 World Cup qualifier against Ecuador next month after the forward’s suspension was deemed to be no longer valid, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) said on Thursday. Messi received a one-match ban for an …
Read More »The Premier League is back!
Premier League – live matches Saturday 12 September 14:30: Fulham v Arsenal 17:00: Crystal Palace v Southampton 17:00: West Ham United v Newcastle United – 19:30: Liverpool v Leeds United Sunday 13 September 16:00: West Bromwich Albion v Leicester City 18:30: Tottenham Hotspur v Everton – Monday 14 September …
Read More »Virus-hit PSG kick off title defence with shock defeat at Lens
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain opened their Ligue 1 title defence with a shock 1-0 defeat at newly-promoted Lens. The absence of some key players, including Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Mauro Icardi, Andel Di Maria and Keylor Navas who have all tested positive for coronavirus, reduced Thomas …
Read More »CAF finally announce dates for 2021 Africa nations championship
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finally fixed the final dates for the 2021 Total Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). Ahmad Ahmad, the CAF President announced the development during a zoom press conference, before more details where sent out in a press release. During an …
Read More »Preview: La Liga to kick off on Saturday – 24 hours late and with no big guns
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | One day later than expected and with several big names missing, the first round of games of La Liga kicks off in Spain this weekend. The matches between La Liga champions, Real Madrid and Getafe, Barcelona and newly promoted Elche and Atletico Madrid and Europa …
Read More »Preview: Liverpool team to beat again in Premier League
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | It’s a new season but everyone will be looking to the same team to be the favorites to lift the Premier League title. Liverpool waited 30 years before Jurgen Klopp steered them to glory last season and the 18-point margin of victory, (which would probably …
Read More »Italian Serie A unveils plan for new revenue-boosting broadcast company
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | The Italian Serie A on Wednesday announced a plan to set up a new company that will seek investors and oversee the sale of the league’s television rights. The league told reporters that the media rights for the league for the last three seasons brought …
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