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March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Ex-Brazil Star Robinho To Serve Nine-Year Rape Sentence

Former Manchester City and Real Madrid forward Robinho must serve a nine-year rape sentence in his home country of Brazil, a court has ruled. Robinho, 40, was found guilty by an Italian court in 2017 of taking part in the 2013

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

Kobbie Mainoo Swerves Black Stars

Kobbie Mainoo has received his first England call-up as Ghana’s hopes of persuading him to play for the Black Stars slips away. The Manchester United youngster joins the Three Lions for the international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium this month. Mainoo’s

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

‘Spurs’ Solomon Offer Is Peanut, Disrespectful’

Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive, Sergei Palkin, has accused Tottenham of “disrespect” in offering “peanuts” during negotiations for winger Manor Solomon and threatened to take the club to court if a resolution is not found soon. Solomon joined Spurs on a free

March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

VAR Right To Stay Out Of Liverpool-Man City Penalty Decision

Referees' chief Howard Webb has said the video assistant referee was right not to interfere as Liverpool were not given a late penalty in their recent 1-1 draw with Manchester City. City winger Jeremy Doku caught Alexis Mac Allister with a high

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Otto Addo Reappointed Black Stars Coach

The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has approved the decision of the five-member Black Stars Head Coach search committee to name Otto Addo as the next coach of Ghana. This follows a long but decisive emergency meeting of the

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Barcelona See Off Napoli To Reach Quarter-Finals

Barcelona reached the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in four years with an entertaining victory over Napoli. Fermin Lopez and Joao Cancelo put Barcelona on their way at Estadi de Montjuic, but the hosts were made to work hard

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Arsenal Beat Porto: David Raya Delivers When It Matters Most On Crucial Champions League Night

David Raya settled all lingering arguments about manager Mikel Arteta's judgement and his status as Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper amid the sound and fury of a dramatic Champions League win over Porto at Emirates Stadium. Raya's uncertain start as replacement for Aaron Ramsdale prompted

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Premier League Clubs Accused Of ‘Empty Promise’ On EFL Funding

Premier League clubs have been accused of making an "empty promise" about a new funding deal for the English Football League (EFL). A meeting between clubs on Monday ended without an agreement on a 'New Deal'. Dame Caroline Dinenage, chair of

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

The Possible Return of Otto Addo: A Questionable Choice

It’s 2024, and Ghana’s football landscape is in dire straits. The blame game is in full swing, with accusations flying regarding coaching, the state of the local league, player commitment, and grassroots football among others. Amidst the turmoil, the spotlight now

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Sports Minister Urges Media To Highlight Positives Of 2023 African Games

Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has criticised the media for focusing on the negative aspects of Ghana’s hosting of the 2023 African Games. Instead, he suggests that the media should highlight the positive aspects of the event. At a press conference on