*Court intervenes in Balogun Market crisis (Guardian)*Super TV CEO: Suspect’s father arrested, lecturers, classmates shocked, UNILAG silent (Punch)

Court intervenes in Balogun Market crisis (Guardian) A Federal High Court, Abuja, has stepped into the long-running crisis in Balogun Business Association (BBA), Alaba, Lagos. The court granted the application of the association yesterday and its leadership, led by Chief…

Lionel Messi scores injury-time equaliser as Argentina drew with Uruguay in Israel (BBC)

Lionel Messi scored an injury-time penalty as Argentina rescued a draw in their friendly with South American rivals Uruguay in Tel Aviv. Messi’s Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez had given Uruguay a second-half lead from a free-kick before Martin Caceres handled…

Manchester City set to add third-tier Chinese club to global portfolio (Guardian)

Manchester City’s owner is set to announce the purchase of the Chinese third-tier club Sichuan Jiuniu, the latest acquisition to a growing portfolio of clubs around the world. The City Football Group (CFG) has been searching for a project in…

Neymar earns Brazil win against Uruguay (BBC)

A controversial Neymar penalty earned Brazil victory against Uruguay in a fiercely contested friendly at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. The Paris St-Germain striker converted from the spot after Diego Laxalt was harshly adjudged to have fouled Manchester City’s Danilo. Neymar was…

Canada legalises sale and use of cannabis (BBC)

Canada has become the second country after Uruguay to legalise possession and use of recreational cannabis. Medical marijuana has been legal in the country since 2001. But concerns remain, including about the readiness for police forces to tackle drug impaired…

World Cup 2018 – Day Seven at a glance (IrishTimes)

Portugal, Spain and Uruguay will all be looking for wins in their middle matches THE MATCHES GROUP B Portugal v Morocco (Moscow, 1pm, RTÉ/BBC) Betting: Portugal 8-13, Morocco 5-1, Draw 13-5   GROUP A Uruguay v Saudi Arabia (Rostov, 4pm,…

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