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The Federal Government has approved the installation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology and an anti-doping laboratory at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja as part of a major upgrade of sports facilities nationwide.The announcement was made on Wednesday by the National Sports Commission through its official 𝕏 account, describing the project as the first phase of a broad sports infrastructure revitalisation programme aimed at bringing facilities up to international standards.According to the commission, the Abuja stadium upgrade will extend beyond the introduction of VAR and anti-doping facilities. The project will also feature rehabilitation of tracks and floodlights, renovation of media and athlete sections, and the development of a High Performance Centre along...

A massive tribute to football icon Lionel Messi is about to be dismantled just months after its grand unveiling. Government engineers in India have declared the giant monument structurally unsound, warning that it poses an immediate danger to the public.The 21-meter (70-foot) golden statue, located in the Lake Town area of Kolkata, was erected to celebrate the Argentina superstar’s recent tour. However, West Bengal state engineers recently inspected the towering structure and discovered it was visibly swaying in the wind.Because the monument looms directly over an incredibly busy main road, emergency teams had to scramble up the sculpture on Wednesday, using heavy-duty ropes around its shoulders as a temporary measure to keep it steady.Local lawmakers have confirmed that th...

Mikel Arteta is “fully convinced” Arsenal can be crowned champions of Europe for the first time this weekend, capitalising on the immense momentum of ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.The Gunners are set to face reigning European kings Paris Saint-Germain in Saturday’s highly anticipated Champions League final in Budapest. The historic clash comes just days after Arsenal wrapped up their first domestic league title since the legendary 2004 "Invincibles" era.A star-studded PSG side, who ruthlessly thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in last season’s final, enter the match as the heavy favorites to lift the European Cup once again. However, Arteta firmly believes the massive psychological boost and confidence gained from conquering England will inspire his side to upset t...

West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes is reportedly keen on joining Manchester United ahead of other interested clubs during the summer transfer window.Fernandes is expected to leave the Hammers following their relegation from the Premier League. The 21-year-old enjoyed an impressive campaign after arriving from Southampton and has since drawn attention from several top European sides, including Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid.According to the i Paper via Metro UK, the Portuguese midfielder has identified the Red Devils as his preferred destination this summer. The report also stated that a move for Fernandes is expected to be pursued in the coming weeks.