Gareth Bale is “wasting his time” at the Bernabeu and player and club must “finish this situation” this summer, says former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon. Wales forward Bale, 31, was not part of the Real squad knocked out of…
Los Angeles Angels employee charged over Tyler Skaggs’ death
An employee of American baseball franchise the Los Angeles Angels has been charged in connection to the death of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The Angels’ former communications director Eric Prescott Kay faces 20 years in prison if found guilty of…
Sanwo-Olu pledges to revitalise agric sector
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Friday pledged to revitalise the agriculture sector in the state toward boosting food production. Sanwo-Olu made the pledge during the inspection of the Songhai Model of the Agricultural Youth Empowerment Scheme (AGRIC YES)…
Fuel scarcity looms in Lagos, its environs as tanker drivers begin strike Monday
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Friday directed members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) in Lagos zone, to shut fuel distribution in and its environs over take-over access roads to tank farms and fuel depots by…
Robin van Persie returns to Feyenoord as coach
Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has returned to boyhood club Feyenoord as a coach. Van Persie, 37, had a final season as a player with the Dutch side in 2018-19 and will now work under manager…
Osimhen: I want to emulate Maradona at Napoli
Striker Victor Osimhen hopes to make history with his new Italian club, Napoli, like South American legends Diego Maradona, Gonzalo Higuain and Edinson Cavani did at the club, Saturday PUNCH reports. Osimhen, 21, joined Napoli on a five-year contract with…
Ronaldo scores twice but Juventus knocked out by Lyon
Lyon survived a Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired comeback from Juventus to hang on and book a Champions League quarter-final against Manchester City. Leading 1-0 from February’s first leg, the French side were handed a soft early penalty which Memphis Depay converted in…
Liverpool dominate nominees for Premier League season awards
Liverpool dominate the nominations for the Premier League Player of the Season, Young Player of the Season and Manager of the Season awards for 2019-20. Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year Jordan Henderson, along with team-mates Trent Alexander-Arnold and…