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Alois Bunjira Special Correspondent I RECEIVED the news about Sakunda’s withdrawal from the Rufaro Stadium renovations project with sadness and disappointment. Here was a project which every football fan was…
At night, all blood is black
Gail Collins In “At Night All Blood is Black”, David Diop gives a merciless, yet poignant insight into the experience of West Africans who served, died or had their lives…
Man Utd to take appropriate steps
MANCHERSTER — Manchester United said yesterday the club have “initiated appropriate steps” following an explosive interview by Cristiano Ronaldo that left his future at Old Trafford in doubt. The five-time…
Right backs, left backs are Brazil’s weak spots at World Cup
SAO PAULO. — When Brazil coach Tite uttered the name of veteran Dani Alves in his call for the football World Cup squad, reactions around the country spanned from anger…
Five soccer players with the hottest fashion game
We are one day away from experiencing the 2020 Fifa Soccer World Cup happening in Qatar from November 20 to December 18. A total of 32 teams from five confederations…
Hammer blow for Senegal as Sadio Mane is ruled out of World Cup
LONDON. — Senegal forward Sadio Mane has undergone surgery on a knee injury he sustained playing for Bayern Munich and will miss the World Cup. The Senegal FA have confirmed…
After criticism, smooth World Cup seen as crucial to Qatar
DOHA. — After a bumpy road to the football World Cup marked by criticism of its human rights record, Qatar has much riding on the tournament passing off smoothly if…
Unfancied Qatar and Ecuador eye best chance for early points
DOHA. — Football World Cup debutants Qatar and South America’s lowest-qualifying nation Ecuador both know tomorrow’s opener is their best chance for a win in Group A before facing much…
Ronaldo interview reveals failure to accept his own decline
LONDON — “Sorry, I am not that kind of player,” says Cristiano Ronaldo at one point during his interview with Piers Morgan. He says it with pride and his admirers…
Arsenal promotes Edu
LONDON — Edu Gaspar has signed a new deal with Arsenal that sees him become the club’s first sporting director. The Gunners say the Brazilian’s promotion “sees him assume over-arching…