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Xavi Hernandez has tested positive for COVID-19. It was the coach himself who confirmed the news through his Instagram account. However, Xavi wanted to reassure everyone that he is “in perfect condition”, asymptomatic, but that he is isolated due to the protocol to be followed with the virus. “I will not be able to accompany the…
Premier League football is poised to return after a three-month shutdown, with top-flight games in England provisionally set to resume on Wednesday, June 17. Aston Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal are scheduled to be the first two games when the Premier League resumes next month, with a full round of matches…
Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Philippe Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian ahead of the summer transfer window. The Barcelona midfielder is out of favour at the Nou Camp and will be in need of a new club when he returns from his loan spell with Bayern Munich. Coutinho has been linked with a handful of Premier League…
Former Uganda Cranes legend and captain, Jimmy Kirunda had died at the age of 70. According to FUFA, Kirunda collapsed and died in Bwaise near Hotel La Grande while walking to Wandegeya. He played for Express FC, KCCA FC, SC Villa and Abu Dhabi Sports in the United Arab Emirates. Mr.Kirunda led Uganda Cranes at…
At a meeting of Premier League Shareholders today, clubs discussed possible steps towards planning to resume the 2019/20 season, when it is safe and appropriate to do so. It was reiterated that the thoughts of all are with those directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the Premier League’s priority is the health and safety…
The Premier League remains halted as the coronavirus pandemic grips the sporting world and no clear conclusion is in sight yet. Top-flight clubs have at least nine matches left to play of the 2019/20 season with plenty still to be decided. While Liverpool are on the verge of clinching the title, the relegation battle and…
By Agencies The Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and representatives of the game’s players and managers have all agreed that the season cannot resume until it is “safe and appropriate to do so”. Senior representatives from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), Premier League, EFL and League Managers Association (LMA) met on Wednesday April 1,…
Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz died on Saturday after being hospitalised with coronavirus. Sanz, 76, was president at the Bernabeu from 1995-2000, a period in which Real won the Champions League twice. “My father has just died,” wrote Sanz’s son Lorenzo Sanz Duran on Twitter. “He did not deserve this end in this manner.…
Roger Mayweather, a former two-division world champion, accomplished trainer and uncle to boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr., has died at age 58, the Mayweather camp confirmed to TMZ Sports. Lance Pugmire of The Athletic also confirmed the news of Mayweather’s death through a separate source. Mayweather turned pro in 1981, winning his first 17 career…
Sheema District woman Legislator Hon. Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukurukuru has urged her fellow Sheema political leaders to support youths especially in sports activities. The Lawmaker made remarks to crowds who had come to witness the Sunday evening finals of her tournament [Jacklet’s cup] held at Sheema Stadium. TheCapitaltimes has learnt that Sheema Municipality Men won the…
