FIFA’s ethics committee has banned top Brazilian soccer official Marco Polo del Nero for life for bribery and corruption. FIFA says Del Nero, the former Brazilian Football Confederation president and one-time FIFA executive committee member, is also fined 1 million Swiss francs ($1 million). Del Nero was indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice in 2015 in its sprawling investigation ...

ARSENE WENGER has begged finally to be allowed one last peaceful trip to Old Trafford – although he admits Manchester United clashes are not what they used to be. Yes, it is Wenger, the “specialist in failure” and “voyeur”, against “out of order, disconnected and disrespectful” Jose Mourinho. “When you give success to stupid people, it makes them more stupid ...

Paris Saint-Germain coach Unai Emery has confirmed that he is set to leave the club at the end of the season. Here is what he had to say during a press conference ahead of his side’s match against Guingamp on Sunday night: “I have communicated my departure to the players. I want to thank president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, sporting director Antero ...

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has given a clear indication that he is tired of living in Ghana and is ready to relocate to Nigeria. Shatta Wale is one artiste whose actions are always condemned but has however, not made the numerous condemnations got to him to limit his shine. In a tweet announcing his intentions, he said “a taya for ...

The President of Ghana Swimming Association, Theo Wilson Edzie believes his suspension from his position is a knee jerk reaction and thinks his disciplines’ executives have been unfair to him. Edzie is alleged to have added 16 names to the original 10 slated for the Games who were believed to be relatives to the Australia Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast. ...

Veteran musician, Rex Owusu Marfo aka Rex Omar has stated on Kasapa Fm in an interview with host of “Aben wo ha”show, Gattuso that he is surprised that Patapaa’s ‘One Corner’ did not receive most popular song of the year award. Although he expressed his disappointment about the awards, Rex Omar said Patapaa’s fans should have voted massively for him ...

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta says he will leave the Spanish club at the end of the season. The midfielder, 33, has made 669 appearances in 16 seasons, winning 31 trophies with Barca and three major tournaments for Spain. He has been an integral part of Barca’s team this season, scoring in the 5-0 Copa del Rey final win over Sevilla. ...

The Youth Employment Agency, under the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, has begun registration for its recently launched ‘YOUTH IN SPORTS’ program under the Community Improvement Module. The program which is set to train and employ a section of young people and sports enthusiasts will ultimately help to academically and practically boost sports management and administration in Ghana. As ...

Former President Jerry John Rawlings has expressed concerns over what he calls “reports of malpractices and abuse of process” in the party’s ongoing branch executive elections across various regions. As a result of these allegations, Mr Rawlings invited party Chairman, Kofi Portuphy, General Secretary Asiedu Nketia and Vice Chairman of the Council of Elders, Alhaji Iddrisu Mahama to his office ...

Multimedia entertainment giant, Zylofon, would officially partner the Chiefs and people of Effutu Traditional area for the 2018 edition of the annual Aboakyere festival scheduled from Saturday April 28 to Sunday May 6. Zylofon, as part of the partnership, has put together a sequence of mind-blowing entertainment events to thrill celebrants and patrons at the festival. On Thursday May 3, ...