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Ukraine War: FIFA Opens Special Transfer Window To Allow Foreign Players in Russia Leave

Global UpfrontMar 8, 2022March 8, 20220

World football governing body, FIFA, on Monday announced that it is opening a special transfer window for foreign players stranded in Russia due to the

Peace Returning Soon To Nigeria’s Troubled Regions, CDS Assures

Global UpfrontMar 5, 2022March 5, 20220

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has assured Nigerians that the year 2022 will see peace returning to all troubled parts of the country.

Manchester United ‘Pick Victor Osimhen As The Man To Replace Cristiano Ronaldo’… But Napoli Want ‘At Least £84m’ For The Nigerian

Global UpfrontMar 1, 20220

The 22-year-old Nigerian is reportedly Manchester United’s prime transfer target He has scored 11 goals in 22 appearances but Napoli want at least £84m for him Osimhen

Ban Russia, Belarus From All Sports Over War in Ukraine – International Olympic Committee

Global UpfrontFeb 28, 2022February 28, 20220

In a sweeping move to isolate and condemn Russia after invading Ukraine, the International Olympic Committee is urging sports bodies to exclude the country’s athletes

Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich Quits Over Ukraine Invasion, ‘Hands Club to Charitable Foundation’

Global UpfrontFeb 26, 2022February 26, 20220

Roman Abramovic on Saturday night handed over Chelsea FC to the trustees of the club’s charitable foundation. In a statement posted on its website just

Cristiano Ronaldo Calls For Peace in Ukraine, Tells His 407 Million Instagram Followers: ‘We Need to Create a Better World For Our Children’

Global UpfrontFeb 26, 2022February 26, 20220

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the calls for peace following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian president Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine on

Paris To Host Champions League Final After UEFA Strips Russia of Hosting Rights Over Ukraine Invasion

Global UpfrontFeb 25, 2022February 25, 20220

Paris’ Stade de France will host the 2022 Champions League final, which UEFA formally stripped from Russia on Friday morning. The Krestovsky Stadium in Saint

Manchester United Cancel £40m Russian Aeroflot Airline Sponsorship Deal After War in Ukraine

Global UpfrontFeb 25, 2022February 25, 20220

Manchester United have cancelled their massive £40 million sponsorship deal with Russian airline Aeroflot. The move is in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and comes

Nigeria’s Bartholomew Ogbeche is Indian Super League’s Highest Goal Scorer

Global UpfrontFeb 22, 2022February 22, 20220

The Nigerian striker, who was reassured by friend and former ATK striker Kalu Uche to take up the offer from NorthEast United FC in 2018,

Nigerian Sprinter Blessing Okagbare Banned 10 Years For Doping Violations, Refusal to Cooperate With Investigations

Global UpfrontFeb 18, 2022February 18, 20220

33-year-old refused to co-operate with Athletic Integrity Unit’s investigation Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been banned for 10 years for doping and refusing to co-operate