Diego Maradona dead: Football legend dies of a heart attack just two weeks after hospital release

Diego Maradona has died from a heart attack less than a month after turning 60. The Argentinian football legend died at home, his lawyer said, just three weeks after having surgery on a blood clot in his brain. Maradona won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986, having knocked England out of the tournament in … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo tests NEGATIVE for coronavirus and can return to Serie A action for Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo finally tests NEGATIVE for coronavirus 19 days after being infected on international duty with Portugal… and Juventus star CAN return for trip to Spezia this weekend Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo tested negative for coronavirus on Friday   The Portuguese forward has been self-isolating for the last 19 days with the virus Ronaldo has missed … Read more

Coronvirus Italy: Stadiums shut down AGAIN with covid-19 cases on the rise

Italy shuts its stadiums AGAIN with coronavirus cases on the rise as Government revoke the rule allowing 1,000 supporters into Serie A games just a month after reopening the doors Italy is closing stadiums again after small number of fans were allowed to return A new Government rule that will come into effect on Monday … Read more

Italian referee Daniele De Santis and his girlfriend Eleonora Manta stabbed to death at their home

Italian football referee Daniele De Santis and his model girlfriend are stabbed to death at their home as police launch murder investigation after suspect flees the scene with a backpack Daniele De Santis and his girlfriend Eleonora Manta were killed on Monday The couple were murdered at their home on Monday in Leece De Santis … Read more

TV commentary riddled with racial bias: Alarming results from research across Europe’s top leagues

The PFA have urged commentators to address their racial bias after a study revealed differences in how they describe players with different skin tones. Findings revealed on Tuesday, following the first study of its kind in football, showed that ‘deep-rooted racial stereotypes’ are promoted in commentary by: Players with lighter skin tones receiving significantly more … Read more

Politicians have no right to step in and prevent Serie A from restarting, says Lazio chief Igli Tare

‘The government can’t stop football’: Italy’s politicians have no right to step in and prevent Serie A from restarting, says Lazio chief Igli Tare… as he claims players ‘celebrated’ when told they could start training again Italy’s government has allowed football clubs to return to their training grounds  It came after the likes of Sassuolo … Read more

Champions League qualification ‘will be decided on sporting merit’ if season can’t be finished

UEFA have decided that if top European leagues are unable to finish their current campaigns due to the coronavirus crisis then next season’s European places will be chosen on ‘sporting merit’. A statement from Europe’s governing body read: ‘The ideal scenario, should the pandemic situation permit it, is to have the currently suspended domestic competitions completed … Read more