World Football

3 Times The Premier League Stunned Us

By Solomon OjeagbaseApril 28, 20200

The last full month of football gave us one of the most surprising scorelines in recent years, when Liverpool –…

NFF Plans Two Friendllies For Super Eagles In September

Troost-Ekong Picks Balogun His Preferred Super Eagles Defensive Partner

By Adeboye AmosuApril 28, 202014

William Troost-Ekong has named Leon Balogun as his preferred Super Eagles defensive partner. Troost-Ekong, 26, formed a perfect partnership with…

Barcelona To Sue Paris Saint-Germain Star Neymar For £9m

Coronavirus: French Ligue 1 Season Cancelled

By James AgberebiApril 28, 20200

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has announced that the country’s football season has been cancelled after all sporting events – even…

Premier League Set To Resume In June As Govt Gives Go Ahead To Season Restart

Ferdinand Urges Manchester United To Sign Ndidi

By Adeboye AmosuApril 28, 20200

Rio Ferdinand has advised Manchester United to move for Saul Niguez, Thomas Partey and Wilfred Ndidi in the summer transfer…

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Maradona’s Gimnasia Escape Relegation As Argentine FA Cancels Superliga

By Nnamdi EzekuteApril 28, 20200

Diego Maradona’s club, Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, have dramatically escaped relegation, fortuitously, after the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) announced…

Yobo Denies Calling Iwobi An Inconsistent Player

By Adeboye AmosuApril 28, 202053

Super Eagles assistant Coach Joseph Yobo has denied reports credited to him that Alex Iwobi is not good enough for…

The EFL have reportedly made contact with the FA to request an extension on the transfer window in a bid to ride the economic crisis encompassing football. Clubs south of the Premier League are concerned they will struggle to steer clear of financial difficulty if the summer window closes as scheduled on September 1. EFL chiefs are instead proposing the window remains open until the end of March to enable clubs greater time to offload their unwanted stars. FIFA hold the power to make amendments to the deadline, and The Mail report that EFL chiefs have pleaded with the FA to take the case to the world governing body for consideration. A key concern is that clubs will not be able to sell players whose wages they can no longer afford as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Clubs are in danger of breaching Profit and Sustainability rules if they are unable to move some of their players on. By extending the window until March, it would put less pressure on clubs, players and agents to work on deals in a short space of time when the economic landscape is still uncertain.D EFL clubs are already facing a battle for survival amid the lack of income from postponed fixtures. Discussions are ongoing with regards to resuming football again, with a June start date being mooted. But matches are set to be played behind closed doors for the foreseeable future, with an increasing likelihood that fan presence will not be prohibited until next year. That could prove damaging to clubs, who do not have the same broadcast revenue they can rely on like the Premier League, hence the suggestion to extend the transfer window. "It's a common sense move," an official at one EFL club told the Mail. "We have absolutely no idea how next season is going to look but we know that money is going to be a huge issue. "Extending the window deep into the season would allow us the flexibility needed as we try to keep afloat but also stay competitive."

UK Govt: English Premier League To Return Soon

By Adeboye AmosuApril 28, 20200

UK government’s cabinet minister responsible for sports on Monday said he had been in talks with the English Premier League…

Willian Chelsea Winger Offered To Arsenal As Aubameyang Replacement

Arsenal Offered Chelsea Winger Willian As Aubameyang Replacement

By James AgberebiApril 28, 20200

Arsenal have reportedly been offered Chelsea Brazilian winger Willian as they look to replace wantaway striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Willian is…

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Maradona Rues Covid-19 Crisis, Eager To Resume Coaching Duties At Gimnasia

By Nnamdi EzekuteApril 27, 20200

Argentina legend Diego Maradona has lamented the loneliness of staying home amid Covid-19 pandemic and says he can’t wait to…

Coronavirus: Arteta Absent As Arsenal Squad Resume Training

By James AgberebiApril 27, 20200

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was absent as the club’s first-team squad returned to training at London Colney on Monday. Most…