LAGOS MAY 1ST (NEWSRANGERS)- – Michel d’Hooghe, chief doctor of world soccer governing body, FIFA, has warned against the return of football anytime soon due to the continuous threat of COVID-19. D’Hooghe, who doubles as chairman of FIFA’s medical committee, gave the warning during an interview with BBC saying governing bodies should rather prepare for…
LAGOS APRIL 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-World football governing body FIFA has been hit by a fresh World Cup bribery scandal over the hosting rights for the Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022 World Cups. Court documents allege Trinidad and Tobago’s Jack Warner received $5million to back Russia — who beat England to host the 2018 World Cup. United…
LAGOS APRIL 4TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Football in England has been suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Premier League, EFL, FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have all been suspended – with matches only set to resume when it is safe to do according to the latest government guidance. The Premier League had…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 18TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Brazil have clinched their fourth Under-17 World Cup trophy in thrilling and controversial circumstances against Mexico. World Cup hosts Brazil triumphed 2-1 thanks to Lazaro Vinicius Marques’ 93rd-minute winner on Sunday at the Bezerrao. Mexico – winners of the showpiece tournament in 2005 and 2011 – looked on track to add a…