Russian football player Innokenty Samokhvalov tragically dies at the age of 22

Russian football player Innokenty Samokhvalov tragically dies at the age of 22 after Lokomotiv Moscow youngster’s heart failed while he was training alone amid the coronavirus quarantine Lokomotiv Moscow youth player Innokenty Samokhvalov has died aged 22 Samokhvalov suffered a suspected heart failure during a solo training session  Samokhvalov was playing for Lokomotiv’s reserve team Kazanka … Read more

Footballers fear wage deferrals may be used as bargaining tool in forthcoming transfer negotiations 

Footballers fear wage deferrals may be used as bargaining tool in forthcoming transfer negotiations Footballers are being asked to agree to wage deferrals due to Covid-19 There is concern among footballers that clubs will use money owed as leverage  Players eyeing departures are worried that bosses will use money against them By Sami Mokbel for … Read more

Southampton legend Francis Benali to run a marathon in his BACK GARDEN to raise money for charity

Southampton legend Francis Benali to run a marathon in his BACK GARDEN this weekend amid the coronavirus lockdown to raise money for charities and the NHS after being inspired by heroic Captain Tom Moore Francis Benali has forged a reputation for extreme fundraising challenges  He will continue that by running a marathon in his back … Read more

No sweat! Umpires to be allowed to refuse to take bowlers’ caps and sweaters when cricket returns

No sweat! Umpires to be allowed to refuse to take bowlers’ caps and sweaters when cricket returns Officials have flagged up concerns about holding personal items due to Covid-19 Bowlers will be asked to throw clothing and other items over the boundary  Umpires will not be instructed to wear gloves — medical or otherwise Learn … Read more

Manchester United to make moves to protect players’ mental health if lockdown continues

Manchester United to make moves to protect players’ mental health if lockdown continues as club doctor reveals stars have suffered unusual injuries including cooking related issues… and one squad member was even bitten by his dog! Manchester United are prepared to take steps to protect players’ mental health Club will give players access to resources … Read more

Arsenal have slipped further away from England’s elite two years on from Arsene Wenger’s departure

The announcement itself could scarcely have been more understated. At 10am on this day precisely two years ago, Arsenal‘s official Twitter feed posted a link and the two simple words: ‘Merci Arsène’. Beneath what could be described as a stock photograph of the Frenchman, fans read a statement from their manager of 22 years saying … Read more