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After previously targeting a return on April 30, the Premier League announced on Friday that play will not resume by that date and matches remain suspended indefinitely. The Premier League originally“It was acknowledged that the Premier League will not resume at the beginning of May – and that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is safe and appropriate to do so,” the league announced. “The restart date is under constant review with all stakeholders, as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic develops and we work together through this very challenging time. announced their suspension on March 13 following Arsenal’s announcement that manager Mikel Arteta had tested positive for the illness. In the weeks since, the outbreak has all but shut down many countries throughout the world, with football only still being played in a handful of leagues, and it will keep the Premier League postponed until further notice as it has become clear that the initial target would not be realistic. “Th...

Research carried out in 2015 by Dr. David Blakelock of Teeside University suggested that 55% of young players were showing signs of psychological distress after being let go from a football academy. After many years of mental health issues following his rejection by a Premier League football club’s academy, a young, 16 year- old took his life in 2013. According to the coroner present at the inquest, the English football youth development system is rife with potential dangers for these young players.These professional clubs are incredibly ambitious and commercialized.  It is unlike anything the layman imagines it to be – fun perhaps, like playing for Thunderbolt casino bonuses. Unfortunately, it is considerably more brutal than one would imagine. They take on thousands of boys from the age of 8 and put them into very rigorous, four times a week training.   This system was first authorized by the Football Association’s “Charter for Quality” some 20 years ago. ...

Former Nigeria international Victor Moses has been included in a list of Liverpool’s terrible signings made under current Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers. The eleven-man list was compiled by talkSPORT.com. Moses, 29, joined Liverpool on loan from rivals Chelsea ahead of the 2013/2014 season. But after scoring just one goal in 19 appearances in all competitions, Moses returned to Chelsea after the end of the loan. Commenting on Moses’ time at Anfield, talkSPORT.com wrote: “It seemed unthinkable for Chelsea to let a decent player in Moses play for rivals Liverpool on loan in the 2013/14 season. However, any concerned Chelsea fans needn’t have worried as Moses really struggled to make an impact in a season on Merseyside. “Moses scored on his Reds debut, a well-placed finish at Swansea but that was his only goal for Liverpool. “Those slightly more obsessive Kopites will remember Moses essentially missing an open goal with a fresh air shot on that infamous ‘Crystanbul’ night where Liverpo...

Reims president Jean-Pierre Caillot said the coronavirus pandemic has affected the club “in the heart” following the death of club doctor Bernard Gonzalez. The Ligje 1 club posted a poetic tribute to the 60-year-old on Sunday, describing Gonzalez – who was said to be isolating with his wife after testing positive for the virus – as “a man of science and literature, with inexhaustible curiosity”. Reims’ mayor, Arnaud Robinet, called Gonzalez a “collateral victim of Covid-19” and suggested the medical professional – who worked with the club for 23 years – had left a note. “Gonzalez was great professional, recognized and appreciated by all,” Robinet said. “My thoughts are with his parents, his wife and his family. “He is a collateral victim of Covid-19, because it had been detected positive. I know he left a note to explain his gesture. But I ignore its content.” The club’s statement did not confirm the circumstances surrounding Gonzalez’s death, instead paying tribute to the man and hi...

The cloud of uncertainty that had gathered over the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games qualifiers involving Nigerian athletes and other athletes around the world has been cleared by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics by a year as a result of the spread of covid-19 scourge had cast a shadow of doubt over most of the qualifiers that were yet to be completed. Respite has however come for Nigerian athletes alongside their counterparts from other countries that were yet to complete their qualifiers as the IOC has fixed new dates for the qualifiers. According to a letter written to all members of the International Olympic Committee, non completed qualifiers have now been extended till the end of June 2021, a week grace before the final deadline of July 5th, 18 days before the Olympics gets underway on July 23rd, 2021. “We understand at these times that these are unlikely to include full details of the dates and locations of the specified events. We reco...

Former Nigeria international Emeka Ezeugo has revealed how he persuaded the late Rashidi Yekini from pulling out of the Super Eagles squad to the USA 1994 World Cup. Ezeugo, 52, disclosed this in an interview on Brila FM on Sunday. The Eagles made their World Cup debut at the 1994 edition with Ezeugo and Yekini making the squad. While Yekini played in all the Eagles’ games and scoring in the country’s first ever goal in the 3-0 opening game win against Bulgaria, Ezeugo’s only game was as a second half substitute in the group game opener. “Rashidi was not in that World Cup. He protested directly to (Clemens) Westerhof and told him some things and he was not going to play,” Ezeugo popularly known as the ‘Destroyer’ said. “I talked to him that ‘you have to go there, what will the other players feel if you pull out? You have to go to the pitch’. And he went on to the pitch reluctantly and hesitantly.” He continued: “And if you watch the whole tournament, you will know that it wasn’t R...

Abia Warriors FC goalkeeper Charles Tambe has been discharged from the University College Hospital, Ibadan where he was admitted after he was attacked by hoodlums last week Friday. The Cameroonian import who was attacked in Apata Area of Ibadan, Oyo state while observing his personal work out, was shot on his right hand. He was admitted at the University College Hospital Ibadan, where he was given the best of treatment. The goal tender who once played for 3SC, Lobi Stars before teaming up with the Umuahia Warriors was discharged from the hospital on Saturday evening.Speaking immediately after his discharge, a joyful Tambe said, “I am very grateful to God that I am alive today. What happened is just by the grace of the Almighty God. I am very much indebted to my club, Abia Warriors FC especially the Chairman Pastor Emeka Inyama who is a father figure to everyone one of us. ” The love in the club is second to none and I really appreciate them. I’m also grateful to all Nigerians for the...

England defender Kyle Walker faces disciplinary action from Manchester City after reportedly breaking coronavirus lockdown rules by hosting a party involving two sex workers. Walker, 29, has apologised and urged people to “stay home, stay safe” during the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, City said Walker’s actions had “directly contravened” his responsibility as a role model. It added that the club would be holding an investigation. The government has put social distancing restrictions in place to combat coronavirus. As of 09:00 BST on Sunday, 47,806 people had tested positive for coronavirus in the UK, with 4,934 deaths. The statement by City said: “Manchester City FC are aware of a story in a tabloid newspaper regarding the private life of Kyle Walker in relation to a breach of the UK lockdown and social distancing rules. “Footballers are global role models, and our staff and players have been working to support the incredible efforts of the NHS and other key workers in fighti...

Manchester United loanee Odion Jude Ighalo is faced with the dilemma of either staying in England or going back to his parent club in China who have reportedly put an improved offer worth a massive £400,000 on the table. However, ex-footballer and now coach Chuks Manchester United loanee Odion Jude Ighalo is faced with the dilemma of either staying in England or going back to his parent club in China who have reportedly put an improved offer worth a massive £400,000 on the table. However, ex-footballer and now coach Chuks Akuneto who’s a close associate of the player thinks Ighalo should put faith in his management to guide him right in the option to take at this most critical period in his career. “Odion is a reasonable human being and a consummate professional so I trust him to make the decision that is best for him at this stage of his career,” the Stockport County FC of England coach began. Akuneto also admitted that it is a difficult but interesting dilemma to be in for the ex-S...

F ormer Brazilian forward Robinho has lifted the lid on why he made his record-breaking £32.5million move to Manchester City instead of a much publicised transfer to Chelsea. Robinho revealed that he had set his heart on a move to Chelsea and everything was agreed on the deal. He disclosed that before it was completed the Blues printed off Chelsea shirts with his name emblazoned on them in preparation for selling tens of thousands in their store which angered Madrid. “My goal was to go to Chelsea. But Real Madrid ended badly with them,” the 36-year-old revealed in an interview with Spanish media outlet Marca “They didn’t like Chelsea selling shirts with my name on them before the deal was concluded. “I don’t regret leaving Madrid. But I’m sorry I made a mistake with them when I left. “Madrid was the club that opened my doors and offered me the opportunity to conquer Europe. “I lacked the maturity and the ability to stop, think with a mind and consider the consequences before making ...