English Premier League Results – 23 June, 2020
Leicester 0:0 Brighton
Tottenham 2:0 West Ham
Nigeria’s Bright Enobakhare joins AEK Athens….
Nigerian striker Bright Enobakhare has moved to Greek side AEK Athens from English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers on a free transfer. Enobakhare had been on the books at Molineux for six years, but much of his playing time had been on loan at Kilmarnock, Coventry City and Wigan.
Japan withdraws bid for Women’s World Cup….
The Japanese Football Association (JFA) has withdrawn its 2023 Women’s World Cup bid, three days before a Fifa vote to determine the hosts. The two candidates left are Colombia and a joint Australia and New Zealand bid, which the JFA will now support in Thursday’s vote.
Carlo Ancelotti accused of tax fraud by Madrid prosecutors….
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has been accused by prosecutors in Spain of not paying 1m euros in taxes. The charge relates to tax due for image rights earnings during the Italian’s time as Real Madrid boss in 2014-15.
Guardiola says Phil Foden is natural replacement for David Silva….
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says having Phil Foden in his squad means he does not need to buy a replacement for David Silva this summer. Spanish playmaker Silva, 34, will leave City at the end of the season after a stellar decade at the club.
Orlando Pride withdraws from tournament after six positive tests….
Orlando Pride have withdrawn from the NWSL Challenge Cup after six of their players tested positive for Covid-19. Pride, whose squad includes six-time world player of the year Marta and a host of US internationals, were due to compete in the nine-team tournament, starting on 27 July in Utah.
Burnley ashamed by banner flown above Etihad Stadium….
Burnley are “ashamed and embarrassed” by a banner reading ‘White Lives Matter Burnley’ that was towed by an aeroplane over Etihad Stadium during Monday’s match against Manchester City. The aircraft circled over the stadium just after kick-off in City’s 5-0 win. Burnley and City players and staff had taken a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement moments earlier. “Fans like that don’t deserve to be around football,” Clarets skipper Ben Mee said.
Ronaldo scores in Juventus away win….
Cristiano Ronaldo scored as Juventus resumed their Serie A title defence with victory at mid-table Bologna. Juve, who have won the past eight titles, are four points clear of Lazio, who visit Atalanta on Wednesday. Ronaldo gave Juve the lead with a penalty after Matthijs de Ligt was fouled by Stefano Denswil.
English Premier League Result….
English Premier League Result – 22 June, 2020
Manchester City 5:0 Burnley
Saudi FA writes to major sports bodies after WTO report….
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) has written to major sports bodies acknowledging it has a “responsibility” to help fight broadcasting piracy. In what could be a highly significant attempt to reassure its critics and break the deadlock over the country’s controversial takeover of Newcastle United, the governing body insists it “understands the need to protect and respect intellectual property rights”.
Real Betis sack coach Rubi….
Spanish top-flight side Real Betis have sacked coach Joan Francesc “Rubi” Ferrer just three matches into the resumption of La Liga.
Lukaku scores as Inter return to action….
Romelu Lukaku scored his 18th league goal of the season as Inter Milan marked their return to Serie A action with a 2-1 win against Sampdoria.
Real Madrid go top of Spanish LaLiga….
Real Madrid went to the top of La Liga thanks to a hard-fought victory at Real Sociedad. Zinedine Zidane’s side are level on points with Barca, who drew 0-0 with Sevilla on Friday, but go top because of their superior head-to-head record.
English Premier League Results….
English Premier League Results – 21 June, 2020
Newcastle 3:0 Sheffield United
Aston Villa 1:2 Chelsea
Everton 0:0 Liverpool
German Bundesliga Results….
German Bundesliga Results – 20 June, 2020
Bayern Munich 3:1 Freiburg
RB Leipzig 0:2 Borussia Dortmund
Koln 1:1 Frankfurt
Mainz 3:1 Werder Bremen
Shalke 1:4 Wolfsburg
Dusseldorf 1:1 Augsburg
Hertha Berlin 2:0 Bayer Leverkusen
Paderborn 1:3 Borussia Monchengladbach
Hoffenheim 4:0 Union Berlin
English Premier League Results….
English Premier League Results – 20 June, 2020
Watford 1:1 Leicester
Brighton 2:1 Arsenal
West Ham 0:2 Wolves
Bournemouth 0:2 Crystal Palace
Arsenal keeper carried off during Brighton game….
Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno was carried off on a stretcher with what looked like a serious knee injury during his side’s game at Brighton.
Klopp feared coronavirus could deny Liverpool title….
Jurgen Klopp feared his Liverpool side would be denied the chance of winning the Premier League title when there were calls for the season to be voided because of the coronavirus pandemic. Play was halted in March with the Reds needing two wins from nine games to win a first top-flight title in 30 years.
Guardiola says Leroy Sane wants to leave Man City….
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Leroy Sane wants to leave Manchester City, says manager Pep Guardiola. City have been trying to persuade the 24-year-old Germany winger to sign an extension to his contract, which expires in 2021. But Sane, who has been linked with Bayern Munich for the past 12 months, has rejected several offers.
Neymar ordered to pay Barcelona 6.7m euros….
Paris St-Germain forward Neymar must pay 6.7m euros to former club Barcelona, a Spanish court has ruled. The Brazil international claimed he was owed 43.6m euros in loyalty bonuses by Barcelona, who he left in August 2017. A judge ruled in favour of the La Liga side but 28-year-old Neymar, who filed the lawsuit shortly after the transfer, can appeal against the decision.
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