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Los Angeles has officially declared its candidature to host the 2028 Olympic Games, leaving Paris to stage the 2024 edition. In June, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted to name hosts for successive Games – with just Paris and Los Angeles bidding – but it was unclear which would host in which year. Both had wanted to host the 2024 ...

The communication desk of Asante Kotoko headed by Obed Acheampong will on Tuesday morning hold a press conference on Sunday’s 2016/17 Premier League, outstanding fixture between Kotoko and Hearts of Oak at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Venue for the media event, which starts at 10 a. m, is the Sports Hotel, Kumasi. In attendance will be Head Coach, Steven ...

MANCHESTER UNITED are keeping tabs on Andre Gomes with his Barcelona future uncertain. Jose Mourinho completed the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea yesterday, but the Portuguese boss is keen to continue bolstering his midfield. And he has now turned his attention to fellow countryman Gomes. The 23-year-old only arrived at the Nou Camp last summer from Valencia but failed ...

A close friend of Emmanuel ‘Dr Panie’ Yartey has revealed that he and other friends advised the former Ghana U17 and Accra Hearts of Oak player to stay away from drugs. Earlier this week it was reported that the highly talented player Emmanuel Yartey has shockingly gone mad; roaming the streets of Accra. A strange mental illness looks to have ...

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea in a deal worth £40million. Jose Mourinho turned his attentions to a reunion with the Serbia international, having failed to persuade Tottenham into selling Eric Dier. But the United boss is happy to have sealed a move for Matic, who was a key player under Mourinho at Stamford Bridge. ...

Former Black Stars midfielder, Mr. Laryea Kingston recently revealed how his ten-year-old son saved him from going on a spending spree that could end up leaving him bankrupt. Mr. Laryea Kingston. a veteran Ghanaian footballer has had a great footballing career. Having started off in Ghana with Great Olympics, Laryea Kingston made his first international move to Tripoli, where he ...

Ahead of his return to Real Madrid training on August 5, Cristiano Ronaldo has an even more important date in his diary, as he prepares to testify in court this Monday, July 31, in relation to his tax case. Accused of defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of 14.7 million euros between 2011 and 2014, the player will appear in Court ...

Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan found the back of the net again for his side Kayserispor FK to rescue them from the claws of defeat at the hand of Al Duhail Lekhiwaya in a pre-season game. The goal which was Gyan’s third, came in his second game for the side, hence scoring three goals in two matches for Kaysirespor FK. ...

Arsenal on Sunday lifted the much coveted Emirates Cup in spite of a 1-2 loss to Spanish side, Sevilla, in their final game at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal came into the final game leading the group on eight points, ahead of German side, RB Leipzig, on five points, which had earlier in the day defeated Benfica 2-0. Sevilla ...

Hearts of Oak needed a second half penalty goal from defender Vincent Atingah to earn their place in the semi-final of the MTN FA Cup against Danbort FC Sunday. Phobians defeated their regional rivals to keep their hopes of landing a major trophy since 2009 alive. Elsewhere, Medeama are on track to claim a third FA Cup trophy this season ...