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FG: Sports no longer mere recreation but Business

Global UpfrontJun 25, 2020June 25, 20200

The Federal Government has announced that Sports will henceforth be considered as business and not just mere recreation. Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr

Wilfred Ndidi may join Odion Ighalo at Man U

Global UpfrontJun 15, 2020June 15, 20200

After securing an extended loan deal on Odion Ighalo, Manchester United are targeting another high profile Nigerian player, Wilfred Ndidi. The Super Eagles’ midfielder has

COVID-19: Brazil withdraws from 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup bid

Global UpfrontJun 10, 2020June 10, 20200

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said the government did not commit to the financial assurances required by FIFA “because of the fiscal and economic austerity

Kylian Mbappe Rated the Most Valuable Player in the World as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Fail to Make Top 20

Global UpfrontJun 9, 2020June 9, 20200

Paris Saint-Germain and France striker, Kylian Mbappe has been rated as the most valuable player in the world. According to CIES Football Observatory, the 21-year-old

Basketball legend, Michael Jordan, pledges to donate $100m in fight for racial equality in U.S.

Global UpfrontJun 6, 2020June 6, 20200

NBA legend Michael Jordan has announced that he will be donating $100m (£79m) over the next decade to help projects and organisations in the battle

Tennis’ world number 11 undergoes surgery on both ankles

Global UpfrontMay 30, 2020May 30, 20200

World number 11 Fabio Fognini underwent surgery on both ankles on Saturday to cure a long-standing problem. In a statement posted on Twitter, the 33-year-old

English Premier League can show more matches on free-to-air TV, UK Minister says

Global UpfrontMay 18, 2020May 18, 20200

The English Premier League (EPL) can show more matches on free-to-air television (TV) platforms once it resumes, a UK Minister, Oliver Dowden, said on Monday.

Arsenal investigating Lacazette over balloon incident

Global UpfrontMay 18, 2020May 18, 20200

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is being investigated by the club after a video emerged online where he is seen inhaling gas from a balloon, according

La Liga clubs to train in groups of 10 from Monday as return after Coronavirus lockdown continues

Global UpfrontMay 17, 20200

Following the Coronavirus crisis, LaLiga is edging closer to its resumption, with group training extended to 10 players at a time from Monday La Liga

COVID-19: CAF initiates financial entitlement payments to clubs

Global UpfrontMay 17, 2020May 17, 20200

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it will accelerate the payment of final tranche of financial rewards to participating clubs in its inter-club competitions