Former Liverpool player and coach, Kenny Daglish has tested positive to the coronavirus infection.

Sir Kenny Dalglish was hospitalized on Wednesday for the treatment of an infection intravenous antibiotics.

A statement released by the Dalglish family read “

“Unexpectedly, the test result was positive but he remains asymptomatic,”

“He would like to take this opportunity to thank the brilliant NHS staff, whose dedication, bravery and sacrifice should be the focus of the nation’s attention at this extraordinary time.

Read more @https://www.sportelo.com.ng/former-liverpool-player-and-coach-tests-positive-to-coronavirus/

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Barcelona Lionel Messi took to social media to dismiss reports of a possible move to Inter Milan.

Messi rubbished more speculation over his future at the club, which also linked him with former side Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina. according to Sky.

The Barcelona star was involved in a brow with the club

After he hit back at sporting director after he claimed the club’s player did not work hard enough under Ernesto Valverde.

The 32-year-old criticized the board for putting pressure on players to take a pay cut in wages.

All this had fueled his move away from Camp Nou

Former Inter boss had linked him to the Italian club “I don’t believe Messi is a forbidden dream at all. Maybe it never was even before all this misfortune. Moratti told Radio RAI

Barcelona Captain also denied having hand in Ronaldinho’s bail story. The Brazilian was granted bail from a Paraguay prison alongside his brother after paying $1.6m.
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https://www.sportelo.com.ng/fake-news-messi-dismisses-being-linked-to-inter-milan-transfer-and-ronaldinho-bail-story/

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After we received electricity bills just yesterday. how do they hope to accomplish this? just get ready for total darkness

The Captains of the 20 teams in the English premier league have agreed to lunch a campaign to raise funds for NHS charities to help in the fight against coronavirus called #Playerstogether.

The initiative is headed by Liverpool Captain Jordan Henderson and it will be based on players contributions from each of the 20 teams in the premier league.

Captains and players of the various teams welcomed the initiative and also joined in creating awareness via Twitter.
The Twitter posts read: “Over the course of the last week we, as a group of Premier League players, have held numerous talks together with the vision of creating a contribution fund that can be used to distribute money to where it’s needed most in this COVID-19 crisis; helping those fighting for us on the NHS frontline as well as other key areas of need.
https://www.sportelo.com.ng/premier-league-captains-lunch-a-campaign-playerstogether-to-raise-funds-for-nhs/

The management of Real Madrid and players which includes, first-team, Castilla squad and Basketball team have come to an agreement to take a 10% reduction in annual salaries owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

As long as the current season does not resume the reduction will continue, but if the situation exceed the 2019/20 season the wage cut will increase to 20%.

The other employees of the club will not be affected as they will keep earning 100% in wages.

Each of the teams was represented by their captains and directors of different departments of the club.

A club statement read “This decision was taken by players, coaches, and employees, avoids traumatic measures that affect the rest of the workers, as well as contributing to the economic objectives of the entity in view of the decrease in income that it is suffering these months as a result of the suspension of competitions and the paralysis of a large part of its commercial activities.
Read more @ https://www.sportelo.com.ng/real-madrid-players-agree-to-pay-cut-in-wages/

World football governing body FIFA released a regulatory document published on its website.

FIFA recommendations and guidelines are to address some of the critical issues owing to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, which has disrupted sports activities all over the world.

with regards to players contract, salaries, transfer window and other issues.

On players contracts

“Expiring player contracts usually end when the season ends, with a termination date that coincides with the end of the season. With the current suspension of play in most countries, it is now obvious that the current season will not end when people thought it would.

“Therefore, it is proposed that contracts be extended until such time that the season does actually end. This should be in line with the original intention of the parties when the contract was signed and should also preserve sporting integrity and stability.
Read more @ https://www.sportelo.com.ng/fifa-players-contract-to-be-extended-and-the-transfer-window-moved/

so sad to hear, my condolences to pep and the Guardiola family #stayhome #staysafe

Bundesliga recommended that clubs should not train until Sunday, April 5th, and Champions Bayern Munich have decided to welcome back players in training in small groups by Monday.

A statement from the club read: “The FC Bayern Munich first team will return to training at Säbener Straße in small groups from Monday, 6 April.

“This will be done in coordination with government policy and the relevant authorities. It goes without saying that all hygiene regulations will be strictly observed.
Training will take place with no members of the public present.

Read more @https://www.sportelo.com.ng/bayermunich-set-to-return-to-training/

Manchester City defender, kyle walker to face disciplinary action from his club for breaching lockdown rule in spite of the apology he issued.

The England defender apologized after it was alleged that he held a house party, breaching the government lockdown rule.

A statement released by the city defender says “I want to take this opportunity to issue a public apology for the choices I made last week which have resulted in a story today about my private life in a tabloid newspaper.


“I understand that my position as a professional footballer brings the responsibility of being a role model. As such, I want to apologise to my family, friends, football club, supporters and the public for letting them down.


“There are heroes out there making a vital difference to society at the moment, and I have been keen to help support and highlight their amazing sacrifices and life-saving work over the past week.


“My actions in this matter are in direct contrast to what I should have been doing regarding the lockdown. And I want to re-iterate the message: stay home, stay safe.”

The 29-year-old year-old is the second high profile, premier league player caught disobeying the government guidelines after Aston Villa Jack Grealish who was pictured at the scene of an accident.

A statement released by City “Manchester City FC are aware of a story in a tabloid newspaper regarding the private life of Kyle Walker in relation to a breach of the UK lockdown and social distancing rules.
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Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker, Carlos Tevez believes professional footballers at the highest level should voluntarily agree to a pay cut amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

Just like other football players across the world, the Argentine is on a break after the domestic season was suspended owing to the pandemic.

Barcelona’s squad has all agreed to a 70 percent wage cut to ensure the Spanish club continues to operate during the lockdown, same as Juventus players who also agreed to a pay cut.

Football players such as Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robert Lewandoski, Kylian Mbappe and many others have supported charities and set up goal funds to support the fight against the spread of the COVID-19.

Same can’t be said of Premier League clubs as Newcastle United, Tottenham, Norwich City, and Bournemouth have put non-playing staff on furlough to take advantage of a scheme recently introduced by the British government, while discussions between the top flight, the English Football League (EFL), League Managers Association (LMA) and Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) are continuing over whether players in England should take a wage cut.
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https://www.sportelo.com.ng/footballers-can-live-for-six-months-without-getting-paid-says-carlos-tevez/

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have imposed a fine on Jerome Boateng for disobeying the restrictions on movement by the Bavarian state government.

Boateng traveled to Leipzig to visit his sick son, without the permission of the club, and in the process crashed his Mercedes on the motorway on his return from the journey.

The Former Manchester City defender was caught in a hail storm and skied off the road as he attempted to switch lane in the snow while driving, a car with summer tyres.

The 31-year-old came out of the auto crash unhurt, but his car suffered damage worth €25,000.

A statement released by Bayern Munich confirmed that Boateng has been fined and the club will donate the money to Munich hospital.

“Bayern defender Jerome Boateng left Munich yesterday without permission from the club,” the statement read. “Boateng has transgressed the guidelines issued by the club by being too far away from his home.


“These guidelines govern the behaviour of the FC Bayern players in the current situation in line with the Bavarian state government’s directives on restrictions on movement and the recommendations of the health authorities.


“FC Bayern believes the club has a responsibility to be a role model. As a consequence of this transgression, the club has decided to impose a fine on Boateng. The club will donate the money to Munich hospitals.”

The German International defender has accepted the fine while showing no understanding of it.

“I would accept any fine there is in this world if it is justified, and I know that it surely was a mistake to not inform the club about my trip,”

And I know that it was certainly a mistake not to let the club know about my trip, but at that moment I was just thinking about my son.

“His health was not good. When a son calls his father, of course, I’ll still go, no matter what time.

“I accept every fine for him, after all, that’s my son.

“I want to see the father who doesn’t leave in such a moment to be with his four-year-old son. I think it’s sad,” he told Bild.

https://www.sportelo.com.ng/bayern-munich-imposes-fine-on-boateng-for-disobeying-lockdown-rules/

Jerome Boateng has been involved in a car accident, in Selbitz, Nothern Germany.

Fortunately, the Bayern Munich defender emerged unhurt after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a protective barrier with the A9 motorway.

The 31-year-old was traveling to visit his son in a hospital, with Germany not introducing restrictions of movement due to the Covid-19.

It has been estimated by TVO that €2500 worth of damage was done to the Mercedes.

The former Manchester City player has been linked to a return to the premier league, with Arsenal showing interest in German international.

https://www.sportelo.com.ng/bayermunich-defender-involved-in-an-accident/

Football games across the world have been suspended, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Clubs are still in the transfer market in search of players who are ready to switch teams for one reason or the other, as soon as the season resumes. we take a look at the values of football young stars that are 20 years and below.

According to the CIES Football Observatory, which is a part of the International Center for Sports Studies in Switzerland. This valuation is based on an algorithm that considers age, Length of contract, results, ability and commercial power here is a list of Young footballers born on or after the year 2000 with the highest transfer values.

10. Phil Foden ( Manchester City, 20). €50m

The 20-year-old English man is valued at €50m. He was one of the stars of the 2017 FIFA Under-17 world cup and has so far made 30 appearances for the Citizens.

9. Mason Greenwood (Manchester United,19). €50m

Manchester United and England Young forward is currently valued at €50m same as Foden. He made his first start for United in the Europa League match against Astana in 2019.

8. Eduardo Camavinga (Stade Rennes, 17). €53m

At only 17 years of Age, the defensive Midfielder tops the list of Los Blanco’s transfer lists and the young talent is aware of Madrid’s interest, he has been tagged as a potential replacement for Casemiro.

7. Ferran Torres ( Valencia,19). €55

The highly promising offensive young midfielder has a market value of €55 million. Torres is known for his pace and technical abilities.

6. Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea,19). €72m

Chelsea forward has a contract with the blues up till 2024. Callum has been instrumental in Chelsea’s success story this season, he has made three senior appearances for the Three Lions.

5. Vinicius Junior( Real Madrid,19). €74m

Brazilian International signed for the Los Blancos in 2018 from flamingo for a fee of around €45m that value has appreciated, he has been tagged as the new CR7 at the Spanish capital
https://www.sportelo.com.ng/top-10-most-valuable-young-football-players/

The statement should be rephrased to " FG starts immediate cash transfer to Northerners and herdsmen.
this people no dey fear God even with recent happenings

Joseph Maria Bartomeu president of Fc Barcelona said Lionel Messi agreed with pay cuts at the la Liga champion after, the captain criticized senior club figures behind the scenes.

The Spanish giant confirmed that players ha agreed to a pay cut with as much as 70 percent and also making further contributions to ensure all other employers of the club are paid the full value of their wages.

Messi told me from day one that this reduction had to be made,” Bartomeu told Sport and Mundo Deportivo.

“This proposal came from the captains.

“It is a gesture that demonstrates their commitment to the club.”

In a statement, released on Monday on behalf of the players Messi expressed his dissatisfaction with rumors regarding players’ unwillingness to agree to the club proposal of reduction in players’ wages and salaries.

Perhaps [the players] have been frustrated by things said by people inside and outside the club, who do not have all the information,” added Bartomeu.
https://www.sportelo.com.ng/messi-never-opposed-barca-pay-cuts-bartomeu/

Arsenal midfielder, Mesut Ozil and his wife Aminie welcomed their first child.

The German International published a picture himself alongside his newborn daughter and wife on his twitter page.

Thank God our daughter “Eda” was born healthy. God willing us to be a good son to his environment and all humanity.”

Following the announcement, Arsenal football club sent a congratulatory message to the former German international and his wife.

“Congratulations, @MesutOzil1088 and Amine! 

“Welcome to the Arsenal family, Eda,” the club wrote on Twitter.
https://www.sportelo.com.ng/mesut-ozil-and-wife-welcome-their-first-baby/

it cost #10,000 therefore, I don't know how some people reason. is money more important than human lives? what of all the billions that have been donated by individuals and corporate organisations.
More people are infected in Nigeria than we know just that the government is not doing enough to get people tested, I hope they act fast before the virus gets out of hand.

Karim Benzema has come out to defend his comments he made about Olivier Giroud during a live broadcast on Social Media.

The 32-year-old has been criticized for describing himself as Formula 1 and Giroud as Karting.

“Don’t confuse Formula 1 with karting, I’m Formula 1,” he said in response to the question about Giroud. Benzema said replying to a question about the French Striker.

According to Marca in a video released on Instagram, the former Lyon striker said

“some people only took away things about Giroud and Formula 1 [from the live broadcast], but they didn’t remark what I said about what he’d brought to the French national team,”

“They only focused on that, on what I said about Formula 1 and karting, but it’s what I think and it’s the truth.
https://www.sportelo.com.ng/karim-benzema-defends-his-formula-1-and-karting-statement-comparison-about-giroud/

I am not surprised. if you are a coach who will you bench in the midfield for Mikel? makelele lampard or ozil this players are ahead of mikel anyday. Mike might make the bench

Football managers are professionals who select and man manage a set of football players excellently with superb tactics turning a team into a trophy-winning team.

France football recently released a list of 20 highest paid managers in the world of football after a calculation was done.

The calculations were done taking into account Bonuses earned through sponsorship deals from the 2018/2019 season, and earnings in gross salary from 2019/2020 and other streams of income over the period of time.

20. Bruno Genesio (Beijing Guoan) – €8m

The former French and Lyon midfielder is just ahead of Unai Emery (who will receive a combination of wages & pay-offs from Arsenal worth €7.4m this season) and Nico Kovac (who will receive a combination of wages and pay-offs from Bayern Munich worth €7.8m this season).

19. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Manchester United) – €8.3m

The current Manchester United Manager is on a basic salary of €8.3m annually, being one of the lowest-paid managers at an elite level club. His current deal runs until 2022.

18. Thomas Tuchel (PSG) – €8.5m

His current contract runs until 2021 with PSG, he earns a basic salary of €7.5m, with bonuses adding up to €1m. The German tactician is able to manage a star Studded PSG side with the likes of Neymar, Edison Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Dimaria.


Thomas Tuchel (GettyImages)
17. Brendan Rodgers (Leicester City) – €9.1m

Ex- Liverpool manager signed a new deal with Foxes in December, this saw a rise in his earnings. Leicester is competing for a place in Europe in this season Campaign.


Brendan Rodgers( GettyImages)
16. Mauricio Pochettino (free agent) – €9.4m

A champion league final could not guarantee his managerial position at Tottenham, Pochettino received a €5.5m payout this season, and additional €3.9m in wages he had already earned in wages for 2019/20. He will earn another €4.4m next season from Spurs if he has not taken up a new job by then, which is unlikely.

15. Vitor Pereira (Shanghai SIPG) – €10m

One of the benefactors of the Chinese league huge spending with such an extraordinary salary.
https://www.sportelo.com.ng/20-highest-paid-football-managers-in-the-world/

Especially in the last two or three years, I felt Robin and Samir were the only players – it’s not an arrogant thing to say, it’s how I felt at that time – were the players who were at my level mentally and technically.

The Spaniard said he left the Gunners for a number of reasons from not be able to cope with the pressure as captain, the team's inability to sign players and poor relationship with his team-mates.

Cesc Fabregas joined the Gunners at a very young age from Barcelona where he later moved on to London club Chelsea, the world cup winner currently plays in league 1 for Monaco.

In an interview with Arseblog, the 32-year-old spoke openly about his decision to leave Arsenal in 2011.

“I was the captain, I always felt so much pressure on myself,” Fabregas said. “I had to lead this team to win something. I gave everything. Sometimes, I used to go home after we lost and I used to cry.

I used to suffer, I used to spend sleepless nights suffering. And then you lose a game, you’re on the bus like this, destroyed, and then you hear some players laughing, thinking about where they will be going out later.

“This was going on for a few years. We were playing beautiful football and I enjoyed that side of things but I was putting pressure on myself to lead, to do everything and at one point I felt kind of lonely.

“Especially in the last two or three years, I felt Robin and Samir were the only players – it’s not an arrogant thing to say, it’s how I felt at that time – were the players who were at my level mentally and technically.

Many things came in my head, I have to admit I was a bit empty, I was drained mentally, physically, in my soul knowing I’m giving everything, knowing a few signings the club could have made but didn’t happen.

“Seeing some behaviors from certain players or something like this made me feel I wanted to check something else. If it was not because of that, I would not have left Arsenal at that time.”

The former Barcelona Midfielder made 303 appearances for the Arsene Wenger Managed team after nine years.

https://www.sportelo.com.ng/cesc-fabregas-i-left-arsenal-because-robin-and-samir-were-the-only-players-at-my-level/

This month made it exactly one year that I quit betting. Congratulations bro if you have overcome the addiction.
God will help you if you want to stop but the major part is you deciding yourself to stop and get your mind busy doing other useful things.

close border close border them no hear. I am sure there are more than that number out there.
imagine the minister of health announcing on twitter that passengers on flight bla bla on March 18 should self isolate. Na God dey save us for this country our system is sh**t.

good one from him, just like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and other footballers https://www.sportelo.com.ng/coronavirus-serie-a-players-clubs-and-fans-help-fight-coronavirus/

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has been suspended till further notice in line with global health preventive protocol against the Coronavirus Disease (COVID 19).

In suspending remaining league matches, the League Management Company (LMC) said it would review the decision after consulting the nation’s health authorities, namely, the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

Matchday 25 fixtures were concluded on Wednesday and the LMC said the decision was to conform with the guidelines for containment of the spread of the global pandemic.

https://npfl.ng/npfl-season-suspended-till-further-notice-over-coronavirus/

May God heal our land from this pandemic.. wish those infected quick recovery.

Mikel Obi and Trabzonspor have parted ways by mutual consent.

Trabzonspor announced the departure of the former Chelsea midfielder on Tuesday.

In the summer of 2019, Mikel joined
Trabzonspor on a two-year contract with the option of a further year.

The 32-year-old played a pivotal role in helping Trabzonspor get to the top of the super league.

The former super eagle’s captain made 19 appearances for the Turkish club.

In a statement released by the Trabzanspor “The professional football player agreement between our company and John Obi Mikel on 30.06.2019 start date, 31.05.2021 has been mutually terminated. With a mutual termination agreement, the football player gave up all his forward-looking receivables,”

This may be related to Mikel criticism of the Turkish football league for not suspending the super league season in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

The Nigerian captain stated he does not feel comfortable during the Covid-19 outbreak and called for the suspension of the league.
https://www.sportelo.com.ng/mikel-quits-trabzonspor/

UEFA has postponed the Euro 2020 to the summer of 2021 this is to allow leagues across Europe to roundup their season due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Norwegian FA was the first to announce the news on social media “the competition will be played between June 11 and July 11, 2021 ” on their Twitter page.

The decision was taken after a meeting with all it’s 55 member association, the board of European league and the board of European club Association.

Leagues across Europe were to end before the competition began in twelve different cities across Europe.

According to a statement released by UEFA. “The health of all those involved in the game is the priority, as well as to avoid placing any unnecessary pressure on national public services involved in staging matches.


“The move will help all domestic competitions, currently on hold due to the Covid-19 emergency, to be completed.
“All UEFA competitions and matches (including friendlies) for clubs and national teams for both men and women have been put on hold until further notice.
https://www.sportelo.com.ng/euro-2020-postponed-to-summer-of-2021/