Messi is currently a free agent, as his old contract expired Lionel Messi has arrived in Barcelona, as he prepares to pen a new five-year contract at Camp Nou, according to Sport. The deal is worth in the region of £250,000 a week. Messi is currently a free agent, as his old contract expired. The … Read more
“The AFN bears responsibility for any lapses that may have occurred during the process…” The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), on Thursday, admitted “lapses” on its part over the disqualification of 10 athletes from the Tokyo Olympics for not complying with out-of-competition drug testing requirements. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) had announced the disqualification of … Read more
Rooney had been out with two friends, who are lower league footballers, who knew one of the girls in the now well-known pictures Wayne Rooney has admitted that he ‘made a mistake’ and apologised to his family and Derby County after photos emerged of the star partying and falling asleep in a hotel room with … Read more
The AIU disclosed that out of 18 athletes ruled ineligible to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, Nigeria dominate the list with 10 athletes Ten Nigerian athletes have been ruled ineligible to participate at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU), reducing the country’s hope of clinching more medals at … Read more
A Nigerian footballer has slumped and died on the field. The residents of Angwa-Ali community in the Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have been thrown into mourning following the death of a footballer identified simply as Jonah. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the footballer slumped and died while playing on the field last … Read more
The Denmark international, 29, has scarcely been glimpsed as he continues his recovery from last month’s cardiac arrest. Christian Eriksen, Inter Milan star has been sighted with his family after his hospital release following a cardiac arrest at EURO 2020. The Denmark international, 29, has scarcely been glimpsed as he continues his recovery from … Read more
Varane is well established as one of the world’s top defenders, having joined Real from French side Lens in the summer of 2011 Manchester United have agreed a fee of £41m with Real Madrid for defender Raphael Varane. The price for the France international is believed to be £41m including add-ons and the deal is … Read more
In total, 339 medals will be awarded across 33 sports China claimed three gold medals on the first day of the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday and cyclist Richard Carapaz became just the second competitor in Ecuador’s history to top the podium, with victory in the road race. Nigeria’s first two participants, Olufunke Oshonaike (Table tennis) … Read more
The Frenchman has just a year left on his current contract and looks almost unlikely to sign an extension Some Paris Saint-Germain supporters have made their feelings towards Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba clear, by hanging a banner outside Parc des Princes, telling him he is not wanted at the club. Pogba’s future in England … Read more
United had a long-standing interest in Sancho and attempted to sign him last summer, but were put off by Dortmund’s £108m valuation. Manchester United have signed Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £73m. Sancho, whose move to Old Trafford was agreed in principle on July 1, completed a medical earlier this month after his participation … Read more
“Until now it didn’t feel like the Olympics, but now we are by the stadium, it feels like the Olympics.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the most troubled Olympics in modern history finally got underway in Tokyo on Friday, struggling to emerge from the clutches of Covid-19 after a one-year postponement and following a build-up … Read more
After the dedication, the first lady will watch the U.S. versus Mexico softball game with foreign service members and their families. Jill Biden the First Lady of the US has landed in Tokyo, Japan ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony for the 2021 summer Olympic games. This marks her first solo trip abroad as a … Read more
…Arsenal did not specify how many members of their touring group had tested positive for the virus… Arsenal, on Wednesday, announced that they have cancelled their pre-season trip to the United States after a “small number” of their touring party tested positive for COVID-19. The Premier League side were scheduled to play Italian champions Inter … Read more
The host nation of the 2032 Olympics has been officially announced on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Brisbane was awarded the 2032 Olympics on Wednesday, triggering celebratory fireworks as it became the third Australian city to host the Summer Games after Melbourne and Sydney. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach confirmed the widely expected … Read more
Born in Greece to Nigerian parents, Antetokounmpo began playing basketball for the youth teams of Filathlitikos in Athens… Nigerian basketball stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jordan Nwora won the franchise’s first NBA championship in 50 years with the Milwaukee Bucks, a cruising to a 105-98 win over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Exactly three … Read more
Anthony Joshua will defend his World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation, and World Boxing Organisation heavyweight titles against Oleksandr Usyk. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Britain’s Anthony Joshua will defend his World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organisation heavyweight titles against Oleksandr Usyk at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on September … Read more
…the Toffees have however stated they would collaborate with the security agencies in their investigations English football club, Everton have suspended a member of the first team pending a police investigation. The sanction was disclosed via the official website of the club on Monday. According to media outlets in England, the player was arrested last … Read more
Police have arrested five people for racially abusing England players online since Sunday’s defeat to Italy A university has withdrawn an offer to a student following racist abuse towards England players after the Euro 2020 final. A video clip from a Snapchat group chat circulated on Instagram, with one individual heard using racist language towards … Read more
Fury was planning on fighting for an undisputed crown against Britain’s Anthony Joshua… Promoters announced on Thursday that Britain’s Tyson Fury has tested positive for COVID-19 and his heavyweight boxing title showdown with Deontay Wilder has been postponed from July 24 to October 9. The bout will still be fought at T-Mobile Arena in Las … Read more
“…my goal is to have the heavyweight belts in my hand. Once I’ve accomplished that, everything else will fall in place.” Undefeated Nigerian boxer, Raphael Akpejiori, has always admitted that Fury would be a dream fight for him, and he even offered to have a bout with him earlier this year. Thirty-year-old Akpejiori has won … Read more