Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | AFP | Neymar is working hard to recover from the foot injury that sidelined him in February and will be back in action by this summer’s World Cup, the Brazil team doctor who operated on him promised Friday. “Neymar is recovering the best way possible,” …
Read More »Vipers SC shoot down KCCA in top of table clash
AUPL Result: Vipers 3-2 KCCA Pos Club P W D L GD Pts 1 VIPERS 25 15 7 3 18 52 2 SC VILLA 24 15 6 3 16 49 3 KCCA 25 13 9 3 28 48 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vipers Sports Club put up a brilliant …
Read More »Trump warns countries that might oppose North American World Cup bid
Washington, United States | AFP | US President Donald Trump tweeted support for the North American FIFA World Cup bid Thursday, and hinted nations who oppose it could face political repercussions. “The U.S. has put together a STRONG bid w/ Canada & Mexico for the 2026 World Cup,” Trump tweeted. …
Read More »Iniesta to leave Barcelona at the end of the season
Barcelona, Spain | AFP | Andres Iniesta confirmed on Friday he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a phenomenally successful career at the club, but said a move to China is yet to be finalised. In a press conference attended by members …
Read More »Wilshere says Arsenal still believe after Atletico draw
United Kingdom | AFP | Jack Wilshere says Arsenal can take confidence from their Europa League semi-final draw against Atletico Madrid, despite the frustration of conceding a late away goal. With the visitors on the back foot for much of Thursday’s first-leg contest at the Emirates Stadium following Sime Vrsaljko’s …
Read More »Ugandan athletes need motivation not to vanish
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief de Mission of Uganda’s team at the just concluded Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia, Beatrice Ayikoru has called on Government to establish programs that motivates athletes to stay in Uganda and avoid disappearing abroad. In an interview, Ayikoru who is also …
Read More »FA confirm shock £500 million offer to buy historic Wembley
London, United Kingdom | AFP | The Football Association have received an offer to buy iconic Wembley stadium in a shock move that increases the chances of an NFL team taking up permanent residence in London. Shahid Khan, who owns Championship club Fulham and the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, is behind …
Read More »Profligate Arsenal punished by 10-man Atletico Madrid
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal’s hopes of sending outgoing manager Arsene Wenger off with a trophy suffered a major blow as they could only draw 1-1 with 10-man Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday. The Gunners played with an extra man …
Read More »‘Farcenal’ — Wenger performs u-turn over ‘timing’ remarks
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger and Arsenal have been ridiculed in the British media after the Premier League giants issued two statements late Wednesday clarifying remarks by the long-serving manager about his departure. The Gunners initially issued a statement explaining that when Wenger said earlier in the day …
Read More »Diego Costa fit to terrorise Arsenal once more – Simeone
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed Diego Costa will be fit to resume his rivalry with Arsenal in a Europa League semi-final, first leg on Thursday of huge significance for the English side. Arsenal are hoping to bid farewell to outgoing manager Arsene Wenger …
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