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For invading Ukraine, world football governing body, FIFA has ordered that no flag or anthem of Russia will be used in matches in their upcoming matches which should be played under Football Union of Russia in a neutral…

As pressure mounts to punish oligarchs for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Roman Abramovich has a multibillion-dollar insurance policy should the U.K. come after his assets: his beloved Chelsea…

Philippe Coutinho’s initial departure from Merseyside broke many a heart in Liverpool and ultimately proved to be an ill-advised decision for the playmaker. Despite the difficulties that followed, the now Aston Villa…

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he plans to continue playing for another “four or five” years. The Portuguese star, who returned to Old Trafford from Juventus back in August, has made the…

Thomas Tuchel admits uncertainty over Roman Abramovich’s future as Chelsea owner is weighing on his club ahead of Sunday’s League Cup final against Liverpool. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine this week, Abramovich…

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged all International Sports Federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus. The IOC board asked the…

Russian tennis star Andrey Rublev on Friday penned a simple, but powerful message as his country continued to rain missiles on Ukraine, on the order of President Putin. He wrote “no war please” on a camera following his…

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski said war is against “everything beautiful in sports” as he pleaded for solidarity with Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion of the country. Russia invaded Ukraine on Thursday, following…

Romelu Lukaku has no intention of leaving Chelsea next summer and is determined to make the most of his second season at Stamford Bridge. Lukaku was benched for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League match against Lille after a…

Roman Abramovich on Thursday faced calls to be stripped of his right to own a football club after documents linked him to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin’s administration. It also accused Abramovich of “public…

Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovich has been barred from living in Britain ever again following his suspected ties with the Russian government led by Vladimir Putin.…

Nigerian Table Tennis star, Funke Oshonaike, on Wednesday thanked God for saving her, following a ghastly car accident she had earlier this week, which landed her in the hospital. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that…

FORMER Wimbledon star, John Fashanu, believes Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi deserves to be Leicester City’s highest earner following to his contributions to the club since he joined from Genk in 2017, PUNCH Sports…

Jose Mourinho was suspended for two matches on Tuesday after being sent off for an angry stoppage-time outburst at the referee in Roma’s Serie A draw with Verona. Mourinho shouted at referee Luca Pairetto and…

Wembley is in the frame to host this season’s Champions League final as UEFA consider a change of venue amid rising political tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The final for the 2021/22 season is scheduled to take place…

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has taken aim at his Manchester City counterpart, Pep Guardiola, after Spurs’ 3-2 Premier League win at the Etihad Stadium. Conte mocked the latter’s assertion that Tottenham played on the…

The Confederation of Africa Football has rescheduled the dates for Nigeria’s Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off tie against Ghana by a day, The PUNCH reports. The Super Eagles were initially billed to face West African rivals…

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said on Monday that Romelu Lukaku should not be made fun of after the £98 million ($133 million) striker had just seven touches in the weekend’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace. Last Saturday’s…

Super Eagles defender, Valentine Ozornwafor, collapsed twice on the pitch over the weekend but is in good condition, his club, Sporting Charleroi, have said. The Belgian club said this in a tweet on their official…

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has identified Fred as the Red Devils’ player who works hard and doesn’t get a lot of media attention. Fernandes said this after scoring a goal in Man United’s Premier League…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s appearance in Manchester United’s trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United saw the Portuguese legend record yet another entry into the Premier League record books. In taking to the field on Sunday, the…

Nigeria’s only individual Olympics gold medallist, Chioma Ajunwa- Opara, has blamed the World Athletics for the growing cases of doping in the sport. Ajunwa, who was speaking on the heels of the ban of Nigeria’s queen of…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened his goals account at Barcelona on Sunday with a hatrick as the visitors crushed Valencia 4-1. Barcelona took the lead on 23 minutes as Jordi Alba fed the ball through to Aubameyang who picked up…

Former African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o has said Nigerian legend Austin Okocha was as talented and magical as Brazilian great Ronaldinho Gaucho but he…