Goal Baller: April 2020

Thursday, 30 April 2020

Tennis Coming Back Slowly With Exhibition Matches

By BY CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KRdtbs

Rapinoe Offers to Be Biden's Running Mate

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KQWp56

Will New N.C.A.A. Rules Really Keep Agents and Boosters at Bay?

By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3d70Vse

‘If it wasn’t for Steven Gerrard’s slip, Brendan Rodgers would probably be managing Real Madrid or Barcelona’ – Tim Sherwood

As Premier League Weighs Saudi Bid for Newcastle, It Criticized Kingdom

By BY TARIQ PANJA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2yVXPZs

As Premier League Weighs Saudi Bid for Newcastle, It Criticized Kingdom

By Tariq Panja from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2yVXPZs

The Latest: Track Meet in Lausanne May Be Pushed Back

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2yU6887

Adrian Durham explains why Premier League should NOT be voided – ‘Coronavirus will still be here when you want a new season to start!’

Footballers are SCARED about returning to action amid threat of coronavirus as Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A plan for resumption

Adrian Durham explains why Premier League should NOT be voided – ‘Coronavirus will still be here when you want a new season to start!’

Footballers are SCARED about returning to action amid threat of coronavirus as Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A plan for resumption

Harry Kane recovers from hamstring injury but Jose Mourinho admits Tottenham striker may not be match fit

Done deals for 2020 summer transfer window: Ziyech to Chelsea, Man City’s Walker replacement and other signings already completed

Harry Kane recovers from hamstring injury but Jose Mourinho admits Tottenham striker may not be match fit

Hublot at 40

By Melanie Abrams from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/3f3fzCT

Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle: ‘Outstanding’ former Tottenham manager is ‘perfect’ Magpies boss, says Jason Cundy

Coronavirus can affect calendar for years, could impact 2022 World Cup - UEFA official

Gab Marcotti explains why Premier League clubs are hesitant to resume the season. Mark Ogden and Gab Marcotti react to reports of Premier League players not wanting to play during a pandemic. Montreal Impact manager Thierry Henry speaks about MLS returning and the struggles of living in lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic could affect football's international calendar for "two to three years" and potentially affect the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a member of UEFA's executive committee has said. The virus, which has infected over 3.13 million people globally causing more than 218,000 deaths, has wreaked havoc on the football schedule with Euro 2020 postponed to 2021 and national leagues and continental club competitions on hold. - Stream new episodes of ESPN FC Monday-Friday on ESPN+ - Stream...

from ESPN FC - World Cup News https://ift.tt/3bTppFw

‘I want to win a title with Tottenham before I die!’ – Mauricio Pochettino admits he’s dreaming of Spurs return

EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United Women forward Lauren James being tracked by European champions Lyon

Wednesday, 29 April 2020

Your Thursday Briefing

By Victoria Shannon from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/3bT8jaO

Maggie Haney, Elite Gymnastics Coach, Is Suspended for 8 Years

By BY DANIELLE ALLENTUCK from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3d1e2eJ

Goal-Scoring Opportunities

By Deb Amlen from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2yQt2NH

Coronavirus Briefing: What Happened Today

By Patrick J. Lyons from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2xhiE0W

FIFPro Lauds Growth of Women's Game but Calls for Protection

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3d3uI5p

Watford clinch deal to sign Le Havre midfielder Pape Gueye on pre-contract agreement

An Ironman Sale Is Pending Amid Coronavirus. Can Its Racing Mojo Endure?

By BY MATTHEW FUTTERMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3bP5g3g

Watford clinch deal to sign Le Havre midfielder Pape Gueye on pre-contract agreement

The Latest: Path to Resuming Soccer Season in Italy Narrow

By The Associated Press from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3bLv00w

Sports Must First Resume Safely at Lower Levels, WHO Expert Says

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Si1KXf

Tanguy Ndombele nearing Tottenham exit due to Jose Mourinho relationship as Spurs plan summer exodus

Soccer: Sweden Boss Andersson Rediscovers His Roots Amid Coronavirus Hiatus

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2xhb1Yn

ADO Den Haag chief praises Alan Pardew after exit and tips former West Ham and Newcastle boss for Premier League return

Paris Saint-Germain confirm they will play remaining Champions League games abroad after sport is banned in France until September

Paulo Dybala: Juventus forward tests positive for coronavirus for FOURTH time in six weeks

Danny Mills questions rushing football back as a morale booster for the public – ‘EastEnders and Coronation Street would get bigger audiences!’

Reports: League Officials Speak With White House Task Force

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cYI1UI

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Chelsea: Why striker should follow Robin van Persie’s lead and quit for a Premier League rival

Simon Jordan calls for Premier League season to be SCRAPPED as he issues ‘corporate manslaughter’ warning

FIFA Says 2006 World Cup Fraud Trial Expiry 'Worrying' for Swiss Justice System

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2xmdTDw

Tuesday, 28 April 2020

Some Sports May Have to Skip This Year, Fauci Says

By BY JAMES WAGNER AND KEN BELSON from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/3cXKXRe

Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Seeks to Reopen Meat Plants, Concerning Labor Unions

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35e6x17

Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons

By BY VICTOR MATHER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Yd0wjQ

Cooperstown: Wait Till Next Year?

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2VM5oeg

Argentina and France Scrap Soccer Seasons

By Victor Mather from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Yd0wjQ

Danny Murphy hits out at ‘stupid’ Everton forward Moise Kean for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules, but says Toffees sacking him would be ‘too far’

UEFA Gives European Leagues May 25 Deadline for Restart Plans

By Reuters from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Wjq0d5

Coronavirus Diplomacy: How China’s Red Cross Serves Its Communist Party

By Javier C. Hernández and Sui-Lee Wee from NYT World https://ift.tt/2xj1vUO

When will Premier League season resume? What we know about 2019/20 campaign as government make statement

UEFA give Premier League May 25 deadline to submit plans for restarting season amid coronavirus pandemic

Premier League referee Kevin Friend delivers verdict on VAR and the ‘pressure’ of working at Stockley Park on matchdays

Man City could hire Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League winner Xabi Alonso as Pep Guardiola’s assistant following Mikel Arteta’s departure to Arsenal

Wojciech Szczesny says Arsene Wenger was not happy with White Hart Lane selfie after Arsenal beat Tottenham, reveals he was find for smoking in showers

When will Premier League season resume? What we know about 2019/20 campaign as government make statement

UEFA give Premier League May 25 deadline to submit plans for restarting season amid coronavirus pandemic

Premier League referee Kevin Friend delivers verdict on VAR and the ‘pressure’ of working at Stockley Park on matchdays

Man City could hire Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League winner Xabi Alonso as Pep Guardiola’s assistant following Mikel Arteta’s departure to Arsenal

Wojciech Szczesny says Arsene Wenger was not happy with White Hart Lane selfie after Arsenal beat Tottenham, reveals he was find for smoking in showers

David Beckham is the Man United and Real Madrid wizard Ronaldo thanked, Cantona called a ‘worthy heir’ and Zidane called ‘world class’

Michael Robinson: Former Liverpool, Brighton and Ireland forward dies, aged 61

Michael Robinson, the former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland forward, has died at the age of 61.

A statement published on Robinson’s verified Twitter account on Tuesday confirmed the news, reading: “With tremendous sadness we tell you about Michael’s passing.

Con tremenda tristeza os comunicamos el fallecimiento de Michael. Nos deja un gran vacío, pero también innumerables recuerdos, llenos del mismo amor que le habéis demostrado. Os estaremos eternamente agradecidos por haber hecho a este hombre TAN FELIZ, nunca caminó solo. Gracias

— Michael Robinson (@michaelrobinson) April 28, 2020

“It leaves us with a great emptiness, but also countless memories, filled with the same love that you have shown for him.

“We will be eternally grateful to you for making this man SO HAPPY, he never walked alone. Thank you.”

Robinson, who the European Cup, Division One title and the League Cup in 1984 in his first – and only – full season with Liverpool, revealed in December 2018 he had been diagnosed with a malignant melanoma.

During a career which started with Preston, Robinson also played for Brighton, Manchester City, QPR and Osasuna. He scored four goals in 24 appearances for the Republic of Ireland.

After his spell with Osasuna, Robinson remained in Spain, going on to develop a formidable career as a broadcaster.