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Oct
20
2022
By The African Mirror
Man United’s Greenwood granted bail after private hearing

Man United’s Greenwood granted bail after private hearing

SPORT
MANCHESTER United soccer player Mason Greenwood has been released on bail following a private hearing after he was charged with attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault. The 21-year-old was arrested in January after social media images and videos were posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence. Greenwood was granted bail at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court following a private hearing, having been remanded in custody after appearing at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Monday. The British Crown Prosecution Service on Saturday authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Greenwood with "attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour,…
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Sep
18
2021
By The African Mirror
Pandemic inflicts off-pitch losses on soccer giants Man Utd, Juventus

Pandemic inflicts off-pitch losses on soccer giants Man Utd, Juventus

SPORT
ABY JOSE KOILPARAMBIL and CHRIS PETERS ENGLAND’S Manchester United and Italy's Juventus, Cristiano Ronaldo's current and former teams, both suffered hefty financial losses for 2020-21 as the coronavirus crisis drained European soccer stadiums of fans. While Executive Vice Chairman Ed Woodward expressed confidence in United's recovery as Old Trafford hosts capacity crowds for the first time in almost 18 months, Juventus said it would also end its 2021-22 financial year, which will still be heavily affected by the pandemic, with a "significant loss". Woodward, who in April said he will step down at the end of the year, reflected on…
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Apr
20
2021
By The African Mirror
European soccer club shares jump after Super League announcement

European soccer club shares jump after Super League announcement

BUSINESS
GIANCARLO NAVACH and DANILO MASONI SHARES in English soccer team Manchester United and Italy's Juventus jumped on yesterday after they and 10 other top European clubs announced the formation of a breakaway Super League that could significantly boost revenue for the clubs' wealthy owners. Juventus' share price surged nearly 19% as shareholders cheered the move to set up a rival to UEFA's established Champions League, Europe's most prestigious club competition. Shares in Manchester United rose 9% after opening on the New York Stock Exchange. The Super League, financed by U.S. bank JP Morgan, heralds the prospect of bigger and more…
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Apr
20
2021
By The African Mirror
How world football’s civil war affects African stars

How world football’s civil war affects African stars

NEWS
WORLD football has been thrown into its deepest turmoil and faces life-altering challenges and war after 12 of the richest clubs around the globe announced a breakaway European Soccer League, worth over $6-billion. The development affects hundreds of current African football stars who play for top clubs in Europe. The future of thousands of prospects eyeing lucrative European contracts is also threatened.  The move has angered fans throughout Europe and the world, including at least one government. The British government pledged that it will do 'whatever it takes to protect the national game'.  In an unprecedented move, which is the…
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Apr
19
2021
By The African Mirror
Breakaway Super League threatens world football

Breakaway Super League threatens world football

SPORT
SIMON EVANS  TOP English and Italian clubs were strongly linked again to a breakaway European Superleague, a rival competition to UEFA's Champions League which could have massive ramifications for the game. UEFA is due to sign off on its own plans for an expanded and restructured Champions League on Monday but less than 24 hours before the meeting reports emerged of a new attempt at creating a rival competition involving the continent's top clubs. The board of Italy's Serie A league held an emergency meeting on the threatened Super League. Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan have been linked with…
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Aug
26
2020
By The African Mirror
I wanted to build a Manchester United dream team – Van Gaal

I wanted to build a Manchester United dream team – Van Gaal

SPORT
BOITUMELO RANTAO Louis Van Gaal has spoken out about how his attempts to build a Manchester United dream team, to reclaim their past glory, was thwarted. “I wanted Robert Lewandowski, but when this proved difficult I tried to get Gonzalo Higuain instead,   “Before I had arrived, I also spoke with the board about Neymar. If you are at United, you have to think big. He was also interesting for the club in terms of selling shirts, and I wanted to have quick wingers,” Van Gaal describes in the latest edition of Four Four Two, due out 26 August.  Van Gaal…
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