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Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland striker Michael Robinson has died at the age of 61. Robinson, who was one of Spain’s most recognisable sports broadcasters, was diagnosed with skin cancer in 2018. “With tremendous sadness we tell you about Michael’s passing,” said a post from Robinson’s account on Twitter. “It leaves us with a great emptiness, but also countless memories, filled with the same love that you have shown for him.” The message added: “We will be eternally grateful to you for making this man so happy, he never walked alone. Thank you.” Robinson helped Liverpool win the league…

Newcastle United are reportedly lining a mega Kshs10.6 billion move for highly rated Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The Premier League outfit could seal the deal as soon as their contraversial takeover by Saudi Arabia consortium materializes. Koulibaly, 28, is also a prime target for other sides like Manchester United and Manchester City. If completed, the could see the Senegalese pocket up to Kshs 1.6 billion salary per year, according to Le 10Sport. This is not the first time Newcastle United have tried to secure the services of Koulibaly. They made an unsuccessful attempt to sign him in 2015. The Magpies…

Arsenal have reportedly given up contract talks with their skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who is linked with a move away in summer. Aubameyang, who will be free agent at the end of next season, in links with several clubs including La Liga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid. Premier League sides Manchester United and Liverpool are also reported to be his next destination as well as Inter Milan of Italy. The Gunners hitman is second only to Jamie Vardy in the Premier League scoring charts this season with 17 goals, and as he enters the final year of his contract, Arsenal are…

Asamoah Gyan has made it known he doesn’t harbour ill feelings towards new Ghana’s Black Stars captain Andre Ayew. Rumours of a fall out between the two surfaced in the lead up to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations when ex-Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah stripped Gyan of the armband and handed it to Ayew. It took the intervention of the Head of State Nana Addo for Gyan, who’s the country’s all time top scorer with over 50 goals, to return to the team after he unexpectedly announced his retirement. But in a recent interview, the 34-year-old former Sunderland striker said…

Serie A sides can return to individual training on 4 May and team training on 18 May after the Italian prime minister announced the first steps in lifting the country’s coronavirus lockdown. There are hopes Serie A fixtures could resume between 27 May and 2 June – with the season finishing in early August. There has been no formal announcement on when league matches may resume. Italy has reported 26,644 coronavirus-related deaths – the highest amount in a European country. The 260 it reported on Sunday is the lowest daily amount since 14 March. When might Europe’s top leagues return…

Kenyan-born Australian teen Makur Maker, a cousin of NBA player Thon Maker, and Cameroonian forward Paul Eboua, who played in Italy, are entering the 2020 NBA Draft, ESPN reported Saturday. Both hope to be chosen in the NBA Draft that is set for June 25 in New York. Maker, a 6-foot-11 (2.11m) centre who most recently played at an Arizona prep school, was born to South Sudanese parents in Kenya but moved to Perth at the age of one in 2001 then relocated to the United States in 2015. Maker, 19, has dual citizenship and can also play for the…

Everton said they were “appalled” after images emerged appearing to show striker Moise Kean at a house party. The Daily Star on Sunday reported that Italian Kean, 20, filmed himself at the party in his apartment. Everton said they were “appalled to learn of an incident in which a first-team player ignored government guidance and club policy in relation to the coronavirus crisis”. The club has “strongly expressed its disappointment to the player.” In a statement, Everton added: “Everton has regularly stressed the importance of following all the government guidelines – including rules and advice for inside and outside of…

Didier Drogba’s quest to lead Cote d’ivoire football received a major blow after former players unanimously voted for his rival. Eleven out of fourteen members of Association of Former Ivorian Footballers endorsed Sory Diabate for the top job with three members abstaining. Drogba and Idriss Diallo, who is the president FIF vice president received no votes. The vote was taken through video conferencing. Sory is the president of Professional Football League of Cote d’ivoire. Before declaring his candidature, he was endorsed by 48 professional clubs making him the most favourite to replace Augustin Sidy DIALLO the current Ivorian Football Federation…

FIFA has set 18 May as the date Adel Amrouche’s compensation case against Football Kenya Federation (FKF) will be resubmitted for evaluation. This follows the federation’s failure to pay tbe Belgian tectician Kshs 109million in compensation for wrongful dismissal by deadline Thursday. Amrouche wrote to the Zurich based body requesting for stiffer sanctions against FKF for failure to beat his compensation deadline. “In this sense, we kindly inform the parties that, in accordance with point 4. of the decision passed by the Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on 23 March 2020, the case will be resubmitted to a member…

Sports Dispute Tribunal (SDT) has invited concerned parties in the cancelled Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections to chart the next course of action. The tribunal’s judge John Ohaga made the call Friday after FIFA declined to form a Normalisation Committee to run affairs of the federation. In their response, the world’s football body like the tribunal, called on all stakeholders to sit down and agree on the way forward. “The Tribunal notes that FIFA has declined to form a Normalisation Committee as requested at Order No. IX of the Tribunal’s decision of 17th March, 2020. “The Tribunal accordingly invites representations…

Arsenal have spoken to all their players after Alexandre Lacazette, David Luiz, Nicolas Pepe and Granit Xhaka were pictured breaking social distancing guidelines. Lacazette was too close to someone valeting his car, while Luiz and Xhaka were having a kickabout in a park. Pepe was seen playing football with some friends. The quartet, along with the rest of the Gunners squad, have been reminded of their responsibilities. UK government guidelines say you can only exercise on your own or with people you live with. Also, if you have to go outside, you should stay more than 2m (6ft) apart from…

Neymar’s mother has dumped her toyboy lover after finding out he had dated a string of men, according to reports in Brazil. The Paris Saint-Germain star only gave his seal of approval to the relationship – which saw his 52-year-old mother Nadine Goncalves declare her love for 23-year-old Tiago Ramos less than a fortnight ago – 10 days ago. But it now appears that Nadine has ended the relationship after discovering that he had dated various men prior to their first meeting. Tiago, who is six years younger than Neymar, allegedly dated the PSG and Brazil star’s personal chef Mauro…

UEFA Women’s EURO 2021 that was postponed due to Coronavirus will now be played in England from 6 to 31 July 2022. Commenting on the rescheduling, UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin said: “When we had to take an urgent decision on the postponement of UEFA EURO 2020, we always had the impact on UEFA Women’s EURO 2021 in mind. We have carefully considered all options, with our commitment to the growth of women’s football at the forefront of our thinking. By moving UEFA Women’s EURO to the following year, we are ensuring that our flagship women’s competition will be the only…

The Dutch Football Association “intends not to continue” the Eredivisie season after the national government extended a ban on major events until 1 September because of coronavirus. Ajax and AZ Alkmaar are leading the Dutch top flight level on points after 26 games, with Ajax ahead on goal difference. Dutch football’s governing body KNVB said in a statement it “intends not to continue playing the 2019/20 competition” but will consult Uefa before making a final decision. Earlier on Tuesday, Uefa said some European leagues could be cancelled “in special cases” because of the pandemic. “Based on the government’s decision, the…

Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor is unhappy he’s being prevailed upon to make donations towards fight against Coronavirus in Togo. Adebayor feels just because other football stars are aiding the fight through donations especially to the less fortunate, he shouldn’t be forced to follow suit. In Africa where the disease has not taken route like in Europe and America, football stars Samuel Eto’o of Cameroon, Didier Drogba of Cote d’ivoire and Kenya’s Victor Wanyama have come forth to assist. But Adebayor says he’s his own man and shouldn’t be swayed by what others are doing, after all he’s not responsible…