Scottish football’s medical chief has warned that the coronavirus pandemic could exacerbate mental health problems among “at-risk” players. Global players’ union FIFPro last month warned of a sharp rise in the number of footballers reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression…
Ligue 1: Paris St-Germain awarded French title as season finished early
Paris St-Germain have been awarded the Ligue 1 title after it was announced the season would not resume because of the coronavirus pandemic. PSG were 12 points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand, when…
Nadal pessimistic over chances of return to normal for tennis
Rafael Nadal has said he is very pessimistic about the possibility of tennis returning to normal any time soon because of the new coronavirus pandemic that shut down the sport last month. Professional tennis has been suspended until the end…
FIFA clears air on COVID-19 money
World football body FIFA says the operational costs entitlement for member associations for 2019 would be used to pay its members, as part of efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic. The statement clears the air against widespread belief that FIFA…
Bundesliga ‘ready to return on 9 May’, says German Football League
Despite football being halted across the globe by the coronavirus pandemic with all major leagues and competitions suspended, the Bundesliga is now eager to return to action with plans to play spectator-free games in May. Germany has led the way…
Spectre of second wave haunts Italy as government mulls path out of lockdown
The European country worst hit by the coronavirus pandemic is approaching a fateful decision on how to start lifting a nearly two-month-long lockdown on May 4, with experts warning that Italians must learn to “coexist” with the virus for months…
Rory McIlroy wants Ryder Cup postponed instead of played without fans
Rory McIlroy has joined a growing group of players who say this year’s Ryder Cup should be postponed to 2021 rather than playing it with no fans present because of the coronavirus pandemic. The biennial event is still scheduled to…
FirstBank stays ahead of COVID-19, keeps faith with customers
Amid shuttering of social activities especially commercial services, through various lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic, FirstBank has proven that as long as its customers require services, the Bank will be waiting right in front of them. As key enablers of…
Serie A clubs vote unanimously to continue season
All 20 Serie A clubs on Tuesday voted unanimously to complete the Italian league season, which has been suspended for the past six weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The Assembly of the Serie A League met this morning and confirmed,…
Sadiya Farouq and the burden of expectations – Emma Agu
Every crisis throws up either a hero or a villain. Most often, the person at the epicentre of the crisis, either as provocateur or solution, does not necessarily have to be the leader, be it of a nation or a…