Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | The bag of Robert Lewandowski was packed in no time before the Pole boarded the plane heading for Portugal’s capital Lisbon this Sunday afternoon. A brief smile went over the face of the 31-year-old Bayern Munich striker as the Bavarians took off to attend the …
Read More »Atletico Madrid announce two positives for COVID-19 on eve trip to Lisbon
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Atletico Madrid confirmed on Sunday evening that two members due to travel to Lisbon on Monday for the quarterfinals of the Champions League had tested positive for coronavirus. The club did not confirm whether the positives are among its players or technical staff in an official …
Read More »WWE: Kamala ‘The Ugandan giant’ passes away at 70
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World famous professional wrestler James Harris aka Kamala The Ugandan giant, has passed away aged 70, the world governing body WWE has announced. “WWE is saddened to learn that James Harris, known to WWE fans as Kamala, has passed away. WWE extends its condolences to …
Read More »Barcelona always dangerous, says Lewandowski
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski emphasized that he is fully focused on the clash against FC Barcelona after the German champions trashed Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday to advance into the Champions League quarterfinals. The Pole led the Bavarians to a massive win after he scored …
Read More »Bayern, Barca set up Champions League quarterfinal clash
Paris, France | XINHUA | Robert Lewandowski scored a brace as Bayern Munich hammered Chelsea 4-1 at home on Saturday to progress to the Champions League last eight 7-1 on aggregate. The German champions, who have won 18 straight games since February and haven’t lost since December, will face Spanish …
Read More »Cheptegei off to Monaco, COVID-19 knocks out Kenyan ace
The Missed Olympics ✳ July 30, 2020 10,000 m final ✳ August 6, 2020 5000m final Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Steeplechase king Conseslus Kipruto from Kenya will miss the Monaco Diamond League event that will mark the resumption of of world athletics after testing positive for COVID-19. “Unfortunately my …
Read More »It hasn’t entered my head Napoli could be my last game, says Setien
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | FC Barcelona coach Quique Setien said he doesn’t fear for his job if his side fails to get past Napoli and into the quarterfinals of the Champions League on Saturday. Barca have a slight advantage after a 1-1 draw in the first leg, but their …
Read More »Coutinho reported to complete Bayern coach Flick’s starting 11
Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho is said to be Bayern coach Hansi Flick’s missing jigsaw piece for Saturday’s Champions League duel against Chelsea. The 28-year-old is most likely going to replace injured French forward Kingsley Coman along the left flank, although he has only been on …
Read More »Lewandowski on desperate journey to lift Champions League trophy
Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | There are likely few topics that occupy Robert Lewandowski’s mind as much as winning the Champions League. Seven years ago, he arrived at closest point to realizing his dream. Playing for Dortmund, he narrowly lost the 2013 final against Bayern 2-1 while also failing to …
Read More »Champions League make or break for Barca, Setien on Saturday
Madrid, Spain | XINHUA | It is make or break time for FC Barcelona and coach Quique Setien when Barca take on Napoli in the Camp Nou Stadium on Saturday night for a place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Defeat for Setien’s men will bring Barca’s season to …
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