Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba said he is “not a cheater” but accepted responsibility for the failed doping test that led to a ban. Pogba’s four-year ban was reduced to 18 months earlier this month after the Court of Arbitration for…
Munir El Haddadi again refused switch from Spain to Morocco
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has upheld a decision by FIFA to refuse Munir El Haddadi permission to play for Morocco. The Morocco Football Federation (FRMF) had applied to Fifa for permission for Sevilla’s El Haddadi to swap…
*Lekki shootings: Army files papers, lists top generals, senior officers as witnesses (Punch) *Lagos discovers more COVID-19 cases in another school (Vanguard)
Lekki shootings: Army files papers, lists top generals, senior officers as witnesses (Punch) The Nigerian Army has filed papers at the registry of the Lagos State Panel of Judicial Inquiry probing the alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki…
CAS rules that forward Almoez Ali is eligible to play for Qatar
Qatar forward Almoez Ali, top scorer in last year’s Asian Cup with a record nine goals, is eligible to play for them, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on Monday as it dismissed an appeal by the United…
Manchester City overturn two-year ban from European competition on appeal to Cas
Manchester City have successfully overturned their two-year ban from European club competitions. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) announced the club were cleared of “disguising equity funds as sponsorship contributions”. Uefa issued the ban in February after ruling City…
Man City to learn fate on European ban in July
Manchester City will learn whether their appeal against a two-season ban from European competition has been successful “during the first half of July”, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Wednesday. City were banned by UEFA and handed…
Man City face critical appeal against two-season European ban
Manchester City’s appeal against a two-year ban from European competition will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) from Monday in a case of wide-reaching repercussions. City are accused of overstating sponsorship revenue to hide that they…
Man City’s European ban appeal to hold June 8-10
Manchester City’s appeal against a two-season ban from European competition by UEFA will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport from June 8-10, the Swiss court confirmed on Tuesday. The reigning English champions are accused of committing “serious…
*Knocks, kudos greet ‘Eko Telemed’ (Punch) *Police withdraws new order on movement of essential workers (Guardian)
Knocks, kudos greet ‘Eko Telemed’ (Punch) Patients who use the Lagos State Government owned ‘Eko Telemed’ platform have expressed diverse opinion about the virtual medical consultation service. Again, healthcare professionals say though the service should be extended beyond the post-COVID-19…