France’s Stephanie Frappart will be the first woman to referee a men’s Champions League match after being appointed to oversee Juventus’ clash with Dynamo Kyiv.
Archive | November 2020
Argentina teams Boca Juniors and Newell’s Old Boys pay tribute to Maradona….
Boca Juniors and Newell’s Old Boys paid their respects to the late Diego Maradona before their game in the aptly named Copa Diego Armando Maradona at the Bombonera on Sunday.
Female footballer refuses to observe minute’s silence for Maradona….
Tributes have been paid to the late Diego Maradona at sporting events across the world over the weekend after the Argentine legend’s death mid-week.
Messi pays tribute to Maradona as Barcelona thrash Osasuna….
Lionel Messi paid tribute to the late Diego Maradona after scoring in Barcelona’s 4-0 La Liga win over Osasuna on Sunday.
Romain Grosjean survives after huge crash and fire….
Romain Grosjean is being treated in hospital for burns after a terrifying, fiery accident at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Former Senegal international Papa Bouba Diop passes on….
Maradona’s doctor investigated for manslaughter….
Argentine prosecutors are investigating Diego Maradona’s doctor for possible manslaughter following the footballing legend’s death four days ago.
English Premier League Results….
Sunday 29 November 2020:
Southampton 2:3 Manchester United
Chelsea 0:0 Tottenham
Arsenal 1:2 Wolves
Algeria Football Federation President tests positive for coronavirus….
The Algerian governing body announced on Friday that the president of the Algerian Football Federation Kheireddine Zetchi has tested positive for covid-19.
Juventus and Benevento halt game to pay tribute to Maradona….
Play was stopped in the 10th minute of the Serie A clash between Benevento and Juventus as players and coaching staff from both teams paid tribute to Diego Maradona.
Ibrahimovic to return for Sweden duty….
World governing body FIFA confirmed the six pots of teams on Friday, based on its new list of world rankings, ahead of the December 7 draw in Zurich.
Nigeria’s Junior Ajayi wins African Champions League with Al Ahly….
Nigeria international Junior Ajayi has won the African Champions League with Egyptian side Al Ahly.
Eden Hazard injured again as Alaves beat Real Madrid….
Eden Hazard suffered another injury setback as Real Madrid were beaten 2-1 at home by Alaves in La Liga.
English Premier League Results….
Saturday 29 November, 2020:
Brighton 1:1 Liverpool
Manchester City 5:0 Burnley
Everton 0:1 Leeds
West Brom 1:0 Sheffield United
Lewandowski is the first winner of the AS / WFS Player of the Year….
Robert Lewandowski was full of appreciation for AS and the World Football Summit (WFS) having received his award for Player of the Year 2020.
Diego Maradona laid to rest….
Football legend Diego Maradona has been buried in a private ceremony after a day of emotional scenes in the Argentine capital Buenos Aires.
Memories: Argentina vs Nigeria, Maradona’s last international game….
The 1994 World Cup was hosted by the United States of America. Argentina, Greece, Nigeria and Bulgaria were in Group D. Nigeria went ahead to top the group dubbed Group of Death.
Diego Maradona dies aged 60….
Football legend Diego Maradona, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 60.
Wilfried Zaha tests positive for coronavirus….
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has tested positive for coronavirus and is self-isolating, the club has confirmed.
English Premier League Results….
Sunday 22 November, 2020:
Fulham 2:3 Everton
Sheffield United 0:1 West Ham
Leeds 0:0 Arsenal
Liverpool 3:0 Leicester
Monday 23 November, 2020:
Burnley 1:0 Crystal Palace
Wolves 1:1 Southampton
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