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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday said non-contact sporting activities have resumed in the state as part of the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, adding that his administration remains committed to reviving sporting infrastructure to create a conducive environment for talents.
Several Chelsea players have not returned for pre-season training after testing positive for COVID-19, according to reports in British media.
The reports did not name the players and Chelsea did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
Players who test positive have to self-isolate for 10 days and return a negative coronavirus test before they can take part in training.
Sheffield United, Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United were among the other English Premier League (EPL) clubs to report positive COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, the Times said.
Frank Lampard’s side, who finished fourth last season, kick off their campaign against Brighton on Sept 14.
Former Three Lions of England forward John Fashanu has warned Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka against making the same mistake he made way back in his active days where he snubbed the chance to play for Nigeria in favour of playing for England.
The news that Lionel Messi wants to leave FC Barcelona may have shocked the football world but his fellow Argentines back his decision.
Now they are excited by growing reports of a reunion with coach Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
One of Argentina’s top newspapers reported that Messi believes his time in Barcelona is over and has decided to move to Manchester.
