The Premier League has been urged to “fully interrogate” Newcastle United’s proposed £300m takeover by one of its largest worldwide broadcast partners, beIN Sport. The head of the Qatar-based TV giant, CEO Yousef al-Obaidly, has written to chairpersons of all…
Premier League return date still not clear, says Brady
West Ham chief executive Karren Brady claims the Premier League’s return date is still unclear despite hopes the top-flight season can restart in June. The Premier League said on Friday that wrapping up the remaining 92 fixtures remains their goal,…
Psychologist in constant touch with players says Arteta
Arsenal’s psychologist has been in constant communication with the Premier League club’s players to offer any help they may need during the lockdown due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, manager Mikel Arteta has said. Soccer in England has been suspended…
*Lagos MSSN bemoans Kyari’s death (Guardian) *Abba Kyari died of COVID-19 complications in Lagos – Commissioner (Vanguard)
Lagos MSSN bemoans Kyari’s death (Guardian) The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Chapter, has commiserated with Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari. In a statement signed by…
Premier League to end season due to coronavirus uncertainty
Premier League bosses are about to announce the season is being scrapped due to coronavirus, according to Udinese director Pierpaolo Marino. Football chiefs released a statement last week saying they intended to finish the season but refused to set a…
*Lagos security guard, neighbour arrested for defiling minors (Punch) *Police detains Naira Marley over Funke Akindele’s house party (Guardian)
Lagos security guard, neighbour arrested for defiling minors (Punch) Personnel of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Christian Chikezie for allegedly having sexual intercourse with his neighbour’s nine-year-old daughter in the Ikorodu area of the state. PUNCH Metro…
Burnley warn of £50m loss due to suspension of English football
Burnley have underlined the dire financial consequences of the coronavirus crisis on the Premier League by announcing they stand to lose around £50m from the continued suspension of the season. The club are one of the better-run outfits in England’s…
3 clubs lodge bids for Osimhen
Three clubs have made bids for in-demand Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, according to Sky Sports. The broadcaster claim that “two top Premier League clubs and a LaLiga side” have made formal offers for the 20-year-old Osimhen has scored 18 goals…
Ilkay Gundogan: Fair to award Liverpool Premier League title if season not completed
It would only be “fair” to award Liverpool the Premier League title if the season is not completed because of coronavirus, says Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. With football in England suspended until at least 30 April, Liverpool have a…
Harry Kane: End of June the limit for season, says Tottenham striker
England captain Harry Kane says the Premier League season should be scrapped if it cannot be completed by the end of June. All elite football in England is suspended until at least 30 April because of the coronavirus pandemic. “I…
