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No hugs as China football draws up coronavirus battle plan
World

No hugs as China football draws up coronavirus battle plan

The Chinese Super League (CSL) will be stripped of exuberant goal celebrations — and fans — as it attempts to…
Pandemic turns Egyptian soccer player into a street vendor
Egypt

Pandemic turns Egyptian soccer player into a street vendor

MANFALUT, Egypt (AP) — On a hot Saturday afternoon, Mahrous Mahmoud is busy as can be. The professional soccer player,…
Germany kicks off as Europe eases curbs but virus marches on
World

Germany kicks off as Europe eases curbs but virus marches on

German football champions Bayern Munich were set to play their first match in more than two months on Sunday as…
Beaches and football as Europe relaxes virus restrictions
World

Beaches and football as Europe relaxes virus restrictions

Beaches in France and Italy were open Saturday for the first weekend since the easing of coronavirus lockdowns while football…
FIFA cancels ‘The Best’ awards for 2020
World

FIFA cancels ‘The Best’ awards for 2020

Owing to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak that has paralyzed the global sports industry, FIFA has chosen to cancel ‘The Best’…
Mohamed Salah donates thousands of tons of food to his hometown
Egypt

Mohamed Salah donates thousands of tons of food to his hometown

Egypt’s iconic footballer Mohamed Salah donated thousands of tons of food and fresh meat to residents of his hometown Nagrig, Bassioun,…
Saudi takeover promises new dawn for Newcastle at a cost
Middle East

Saudi takeover promises new dawn for Newcastle at a cost

Newcastle United fans have long dreamed of ridding the club from owner Mike Ashley, but a potential £300 million (US$377…
Mohamed Salah among top 10 fastest players in the world: Le Figaro
Egypt

Mohamed Salah among top 10 fastest players in the world: Le Figaro

The French newspaper Le Figaro has chosen the Egyptian football superstar and Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah as one of the…
A month into lockdown, football forced to play waiting game
World

A month into lockdown, football forced to play waiting game

A month has now passed since the last football matches were played before packed stadiums in Europe, and the havoc…
Coronavirus: The weeks that rocked sport
World

Coronavirus: The weeks that rocked sport

As the coronavirus pandemic has put much of the globe in lockdown, sports has not been immune, indeed the deadly…
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