Novak Djokovic: Having Covid Gave Tennis Star Vaccine Exemption – Lawyers Published

Tennis star Novak Djokovic had a vaccine exemption to enter Australia after a Covid infection on 16 December, his lawyers say in court documents. Djokovic was denied entry to Australia after landing in Melbourne this week to play in the Australian Open. The world’s top ranked tennis player is currently in an immigration detention centre […]

Tripper Signing A Bargain, But What Does It Mean For Newcastle?

“I’m delighted to be joining this fantastic club, I really enjoyed my time in Madrid, but when I became aware of interest from Newcastle United, and having worked with Eddie Howe before, I knew this was where I wanted to be.”   Newcastle United have completed the signing of Kieran Trippier from Athletico Madrid in a […]

Novak Djokovic Visa: Australia Says Tennis Star Not Being Held Captive

Novak Djokovic is not being held captive in Australia, a top official says, as the men’s world number one tennis player faces deportation over Covid vaccination rules. The Serb star remains in immigration detention in Melbourne after being denied entry on Wednesday. A court challenge is due on Monday, a week before the Australian Open […]

Novak Djokovic Denied Entry Into Australia After Initial COVID-19 Medical Exemption

Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia and had his visa canceled after arriving in Melbourne late Wednesday to defend his title at the season-opening tennis major. The Australian Border Force issued a statement early Thursday local time saying Djokovic failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet entry requirements and “his visa has been subsequently […]

Djokovic’s Australian Open Vaccine Exemption Ignites Backlash

Australians have reacted angrily to news that tennis player Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open, after he was exempted from vaccination rules. All players and staff at the tournament must be vaccinated or have an exemption granted by an expert independent panel. Organisers said the defending champion had not been given special treatment. […]

Vieira Has Challenged Michael Olise To Step Up For Palace In The Absence Of Zaha

Patrick Vieira says Michael Olise has the opportunity to have a big second half of the season after again impressing off the bench against West Ham.  The attacking midfielder, signed from Reading over the summer and eased into Premier League football, was sent on with Palace 3-0 down at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening before […]

Arsenal Close To Signing Isak From Real Sociedad

Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Swede striker Alexander Isak after Real Sociedad banned him from joining Barcelona. According to El Nacional Isak will replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this month following an impressive spell in Spain.  The 22-year-old joined Sociedad from Borussia Dortmund in 2019 and has gone on to score 38 goals in 101 games […]

Liverpool Manager Klopp to Miss Chelsea Game After Suspected Positive Covid Test

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has returned  with a suspected positive test for Covid-19 and will miss Sunday’s Premier League game against Chelsea. The 54-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and is isolating, so his assistant Pep Lijnders will take charge for the visit to Stamford Bridge. On Friday Klopp said three players had tested positive for […]

Tuchel Frustrated After Romelu Lukaku’s Interview

Chelsea’s manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated frustration after an interview of striker Romelu Lukaku published on Thursday where the striker said he wants to go back to Milan.  Tuchel acknowledged that he did not approve of Romelu Lukaku publicly stating that he was ‘not happy with the situation at Chelsea. Lukaku generated headlines when the […]