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South African Premiership finish date ‘unrealistic’, warns doctor
Johannesburg (AFP) – Former South Africa national team doctor Ntlopi Mogoru says it is “unrealistic” to expect the country’s Premiership to finish by the end of June as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread.…
Spurs star Son returns to South Korea for ‘personal reasons’
London (AFP) – Tottenham forward Son Heung-min has been allowed to fly home to South Korea for “personal reasons”. Although Britain is on lockdown due to the coronavirus, the Premier League club on Sunday said...
Juventus players agree to take pay reduction in 90-million-euro cost cut
Milan (AFP) – Juventus on Saturday announced that they had cut their players’ and coach Maurizio Sarri’s salaries after all Italian sport was suspended until at least April 3 due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The...
Kenyan captain donates to coronavirus fight in Nairobi
Montreal (AFP) – Kenyan national team captain Victor Wanyama, a Major League Soccer midfielder who spent the past seven seasons in the Premier League, is helping in his homeland’s fight against coronavirus. The 28-year-old…
Europe mulls finishing football season at end of year
Rome (AFP) – Europe’s football bosses have not given up hope of finishing this pandemic-hit season — even if it might have to be done at the start of the next one. The novel coronavirus...
Pedro reveals angst of separation from children due to virus
London (AFP) – Chelsea winger Pedro admits he is finding it hard separated from his children due to the coronavirus lockdown. Pedro’s kids are back in Spain and the 32-year-old is unable to go home...
UEFA chief says season can still be saved
Rome (AFP) – The head of UEFA said European football leagues were still looking at all options and not ruling out finishing this season — if the coronavirus pandemic subsides. “We could start again in...
Uruguayan football federation lays off 400, including coach Tabarez
Montevideo (AFP) – The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) announced that almost all of its staff, including coach Oscar Tabarez, have been laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic that has frozen sport worldwide. “The…
Virus crisis hasn’t ruined Rashford’s recovery
London (AFP) – Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford says his recovery from the back injury that has sidelined him since January has not been affected by the coronavirus crisis. Rashford sustained a double stress fracture...
Eight West Ham players have virus symptoms says Brady
London (AFP) – West Ham have eight players in self-isolation after showing mild symptoms of the coronavirus, according to the club’s vice-chairwoman Karren Brady. The Hammers are the latest Premier League club to be hit...