Ronaldo on Messi: ‘I never saw him as a rival’
Cristiano Ronaldo said he has always got on well with Lionel Messi and never saw him as a rival after scoring twice in Juventus’ 3-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday. Ronaldo, 35, scored two penalties as the Italian champions ended Barca’s 38-game unbeaten run at home in Europe to reach the […]
Voters in Guan District to participate in presidential election and not parliamentary – EC
The Electoral Commission announces that voting in the Guan District of the Buem Constituency will take place as scheduled from 7:00am to 5:00pm. A statement issued by the EC said eligible voters in the Guan District will vote only in the Presidential Election but not in the Parliamentary Election. This the EC explained is as […]
Over 17 million Ghanaians to vote today
Over 17 million Ghanaians will head to the polls today, Monday, December 7, 2020, to decide whether the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will be Ghana’s President for another four years or not. President Akufo-Addo is facing keen competition from the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Presidential Candidate, John Dramani […]
Napoli’s stadium renamed after Diego Maradona
Italian side Napoli’s San Paolo stadium has been officially renamed the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium after the late Argentina midfielder who led them to their only two Serie A titles and the UEFA Cup, the city’s council said on Friday. Maradona died last week after suffering a heart attack at his home in the suburbs […]
GCPP presidentential candidate, Henry Lartey in near fatal accident
The Presidential candidate of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Henry Herbert Lartey, and his driver escaped unhurt when his Toyota Prado car with registration number VD 337-20 veered off its lane and crashed into a Burkina Faso bound truck at Kontoso in the Upper East Region early Wednesday, December 2. Mr Lartey was in […]
PSG dent Man United’s UCL qualification hopes
Manchester United will have to wait until their final group game to qualify for the Champions League knockout stages after losing 3-1 to Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford. Two goals from Neymar and a Marquinhos strike sealed United’s fate while Fred was sent off for a second booking. After an open start to the game, […]
UCL stats: Ronaldo hits 750, beats Messi’s 70; Giroud oldest since Puskas
Oh, what fun the Champions League can be when it is in the mood. In Group A, Bayern Munich (already comfortably through) drew Atletico Madrid 1-1. Shakhtar Donetsk blew Group B wide open by doing the double over Real Madrid, beating them 2-0. They are both on seven points now. Group leaders Borussia Monchengladbach are […]
Barca’s Messi fined over Maradona tribute
Lionel Messi and Barcelona have been fined a combined €780 after the player was shown a yellow card for lifting his shirt to pay tribute to the late Diego Maradona following his goal in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Osasuna. Messi, who was fined €600 while his club were fined €180, paid homage to Maradona by […]
Messi yellow card for Maradona tribute should be overturned, says Barca Boss
The Argentine superstar was booked by referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz after his shirt tribute to the legendary No.10 Lionel Messi should have the yellow card he was shown for his on-pitch tribute to Diego Maradona rescinded, according to Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman. Former Barca and Argentina great Maradona died last week at the age of 60 and […]
2020/21 CAF Champions League: Kotoko to host Nouadhibou behind closed doors
Asante Kotoko will have their CAF Champions League preliminary round 2nd leg fixture against FC Nouadhibou go ahead without fans. The Porcupine Warriors host the Mauritanian champions at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. The first leg ended 1-1 in Mauritania last Sunday. Asante Kotoko’s request to the Government of Ghana to allow fans at […]
Tema East: I have no hand in Ashai Odamtten’s arrest – Titus Glover
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tema East constituency, Titus Glover has debunked claims that he is behind the arrest of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Isaac Ashai Odamtten. The NDC’s parliamentary candidate was picked up by the police for failing to meet a bail condition he was given by an Accra […]
OFFICIAL: Kosta Papic named new Hearts of Oak Head Coach
Veteran Serbian trainer Kosta Papic has been named Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak. The 60-year-old replaces Edward Odoom, who has been in charge since December 2019. Papic returns to Hearts of Oak’s after leading them to the 2009 Ghana Premier League title. Papic will be assisted by Asare Bediako, while Odoom is set […]
Edinson Cavani: Man Utd forward’s Instagram post to be looked into by FA
The Football Association will look into a deleted social media post by Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani which contained a Spanish phrase that is offensive in some contexts. Cavani sent the message after scoring the injury-time winner in United’s 3-2 comeback win at Southampton on Sunday. It is understood the 32-year-old says he meant the phrase […]
Southampton 2-3 Man Utd: Edinson Cavani shows he has hunger and quality to make huge impact
Edinson Cavani faced familiar questions when he signed for Manchester United on transfer deadline day in October after months in limbo following his departure from Paris St-Germain. Was the 33-year-old Uruguayan, with a stellar career behind him for clubs and country, still hungry enough and good enough to make an impact on his belated arrival in the […]
