Thomas Partey admits Atletico Madrid players ‘suffered’ and found it ‘difficult’ adhering to social distancing guidelines during their first training session back at the weekend. La Liga, like the vast majority of Europe’s top leagues, was put on hold back…
COVID-19: Spain to end women’s football season
Spain’s women’s football season is on the verge of being cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with champions in each tier being declared based on the standings before the campaign was halted, the country’s football federation (RFEF) has said.…
Alexandre Lacazette responds to Atletico Madrid transfer speculation
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has denied claims he’s spoken to Antoine Griezmann and Atletico Madrid ace Koke about a move to the Wanda Metropolitano. Reports in Spain over the weekend claimed Lacazette has been in contact with compatriot Griezmann to…
Partey’s father confirms Arsenal may sign Atletico Madrid star
The rumours linking Arsenal with Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey have been rife for the past few weeks. Partey is viewed by many as one of the best in the world in his position, recently starring in Atleti’s 3-2 win…
*Six arrested at suspected kidnappers’ den in Lagos (Guardian) *COVID-19: Lekki hospital asks visitors in last 10 days to self-isolate after two staff tested positive (Vanguard)
Six arrested at suspected kidnappers’ den in Lagos (Guardian) Residents with the help of soldiers yesterday uncovered a tunnel used by suspected ritualists at Ladipo bus-stop, Agege Motor Road, Lagos State, while six suspects have been arrested with efforts ongoing…
Atletico Madrid to announce wage cuts
Atletico Madrid is close to announcing a package of wage cuts and temporary redundancies that will affect as many as 500 employees including players. If Barcelona is the club most struggling with the financial consequences of the coronavirus because of…
Liverpool out of Champions League
Holders Liverpool are out of the Champions League after a dramatic last-16 second leg against Atletico Madrid went into extra time – and a finely balanced game turned on a catastrophic blunder by goalkeeper Adrian. Jurgen Klopp’s side – seeking…
Klopp, Guardiola voice concerns over matches behind closed doors
Jurgen Klopp said Tuesday he was unsure whether closing stadiums would help tackle the coronavirus as Pep Guardiola admitted he did not like the idea of matches being played in empty stadiums. No restrictions have yet been placed on games…
*Teenager steals N340,000 after hiding in bank’s toilet overnight (Vanguard) *Residents, others seek support for multimillion-dollar Ijegun Port City (Nation)
Teenager steals N340,000 after hiding in bank’s toilet overnight (Vanguard) A 16-year-old boy, Adekunle Ayomikun, who allegedly hid in the toilet of a bank overnight and stole N340,000 was yesterday, remanded at Special Correctional Centre for boys in Oregun, by…