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Ex-Ghana midfielder Michael Essien not ruling out a move to the PSL

The 36-year-old former Black Stars international has praised the PSL, stating that he is open to a move to South Africa Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has not ruled out a possible move to the Premier Soccer League (PSL), stating anything can happen in football. Having enjoyed success in Europe with English Premier League (EPL) side Chelsea, the Black Stars ...

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Liverpool vs Chelsea Super Cup to be officiated by female referee

The Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea will be the first major UEFA men’s match to be officiated by a female referee. Stephanie Frappart, the 25-year-old Frenchwoman, will lead out a team of predominantly female officials on August 14 at Besiktas Park in Istanbul. She will be accompanied by Manuela Nicolosi of France and Michelle O’Neal from the Republic of ...

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AFCON 2019: Dr Prince Pambo lauds Egypt for successful tournament

CAF Medical Committee Member, Dr Prince Pambo has lauded Egypt for a successful organisation of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The North African country hosted the 32nd edition of the continental showpiece with Algeria emerging winners. Dr Prince Pambo played a role in the tournament as he was appointed venue medical officer for Suez, which hosted all Group E ...

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Four footballers get life bans for Asian match-fixing

Four players have been banned for life for match-fixing at the AFC Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said Friday. Kursanbek Sheratov from Kyrgyzstan was found guilty of fixing a match involving his club Dordoi FC in the 2017 AFC Cup, Asia’s second-tier continental competition. He also supported betting activity related to the game, the AFC added. Kyrgyz players Vladimir Verevkin ...

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Police investigate Ronaldo over friendly

Seoul police are allegedly investigating whether Cristiano Ronaldo broke South Korean law by not playing in Juventus’ clash with K League All-Stars. TheFasta, which organised the glamour friendly, threatened to sue Juve for not playing Ronaldo, despite being contractually obliged to do so. South Korean fans then followed up with their own legal action – their claim for compensation possibly ...

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Now or never! I won’t play for you again, Neymar tells PSG

Neymar has told Paris Saint-Germain that he will no longer play for them as he tries to force through a move back to Barcelona, according to reports. The 27-year-old has been linked with a sensational summer return to the Nou Camp but the Parisian club have told him that he won’t be going anywhere before the transfer window closes. According ...

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Ronaldo celebrates award with girlfriend

You would be mistaken for thinking that Cristiano Ronaldo had won all the personal awards and plaudits there were to be won. The Juve star was not done yet as he was the proud recipient of the self-proclaimed “prestigious MARCA Legend award” An award as recognition for all he has achieved in his footballing career so far, and his status ...

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