After months of debate and uncertainty, professional boxers have finally been allowed to compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after a landmark vote by boxing’s governing council, AIBA. The historic decision was passed by an overwhelming vote in an extraordinary meeting on Wednesday, with the result...
Karim Benzema has accused France coach Didier Deschamps of bowing to pressure from racists following his exclusion from the Euro 2016 squad. The Real Madrid attacker was axed from the championships as a result of investigation into allegations of blackmail and extortion of fellow Les Blues star Mathieu...
New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has said he will not let his personal duel with Pep Guardiola escalate next season as he fears that would hand the initiative to one of their title rivals. Mourinho, 53, and incoming Manchester City boss Guardiola have a celebrated rivalry forged by their time...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded a second victory in four days after sinking hosts Luxembourg 3-1 in an international friendly played at the Stade Josy Barthel in Luxembourg City on Tuesday evening. This gives interim coach Salisu Yusuf a 100 per cent start with the team following a 1-0 victory over...
The trial of Lionel Messi over tax fraud charges to the tune of €4m began in Barcelona on Tuesday with the Argentina captain preparing for the Copa America with his international teammates. The Barcelona talisman, who just completed a second consecutive Spanish double with Luis Enrique’s side, finally g...
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has appointed Former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo as his Senior Special Assistant on Sports Development. This was contained in a statement released Tuesday by the Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media, Mr Simeon Nwakaudu,...
