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Nigerian Paralympian, Ifeanyi Madubuike, banned for three years after failing doping tests

Nigerian Paralympian, Ifeanyichukwu Christian Madubuike, has been banned for three years by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) for failing two drug tests. His ban was conveyed in a statement released by the IPC on Friday, May 6. Following the ban, the 25-year-old will be ineligible for the competition from April 23, 2021 to April 22, 2024. …

Chelsea confirm American billionaire Todd Boehly has signed an agreement to buy the club from Roman Abramovich in a £4.25bn deal

Chelsea have confirmed that terms have been agreed for Todd Boehly to complete his £4.25billion takeover of the club. This is coming after Boehly’s consortium was named as the preferred bidder to take over at Stamford Bridge by the Raine Group, the American bank who are overseeing the sale. He partnered with fellow Dodgers owner…

Jay Jay Okocha is in the same class with Ronaldinho – Samuel Eto’o

Former Cameroon striker and current Cameroon FA president, Samuel Eto’o has expressed his opinion that former Super Eagles midfielder, Jay Jay Okocha is on the same level as Barcelona great, Ronaldinho. According to Eto’o, who played alongside Ronaldinho at Barcelona, Okocha didn’t receive as much accolades during his career and described it as “the injustice…

Mason Greenwood’s arrest over alleged rape and assault will not distract Man Utd players – Manager, Ralf Rangnick insists

Manchester United manager, Ralf Ragnick has stated that Mason Greenwood’s arrest will not distract the club’s preparations for their FA Cup clash against Middlesbrough. The 20-year-old was arrested on Sunday January 30, on suspicion of rape and assualt and was further arrested on Tuesday, February 1 on suspicion of threats to kill and sexual…

Dusan Vlahovic completes his £62m Juventus switch from Fiorentina after rejecting Arsenal move

Dusan Vlahovic has finally completed his £62million move from Fiorentina to Juventus after successfully undergoing a medical in Turin, and rejecting a move to Arsenal. The 21-year-old, who had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal before opting to remain in Italy,  put pen to paper on his Juventus deal to end rumors after a host of interest…

Cristiano Ronaldo receives Globe Soccer’s Top Scorer of All Time award at Dubai Expo 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo has picked up the Globe Soccer’s Top Scorer of All Time award at Dubai Expo 2020. Ronaldo has scored a total of 801 goals during his career so far,  having played for  Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Portugal. On Friday January 28, the Manchester United superstar was handed the gong while on holiday in Dubai at the…

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