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Netsanet, Senbere & Andamlak named on strong RunCzech field for world record attempts
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopia’s current world record holder in the women’s only division, Netsanet Gudeta headlines a strong field lined up for Saturday’s special…
Argentina President urges Messi to re-join boyhood Argentinian club
Addis Ababa, September 1, 2020 (FBC) -President of Argentina Alberto Fernandez has urged Lionel Messi to return to Argentina after he handed in a transfer request to leave Barcelona.…
Brazil footballer Ronaldinho released in Paraguay
Addis Ababa, August 25, 2020 (FBC) -Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho has been released from house arrest in Paraguay after his detention for holding a forged passport.
The World Cup winner…
Ronald Koeman named Barcelona head coach
Addis Ababa, August 19, 2020 (FBC) -Ronald Koeman has been named the new head coach of Barcelona two days after the club sacked Quique Setien.
The 57-year-old left his role as Netherlands…
Uganda’s Cheptegei breaks 5,000m world record
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2020 (FBC) -Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei produced an astonishing run in Monaco to break the 16-year-old 5,000m world record by almost two seconds.
The 23-year-old,…
Arsenal sign former Chelsea midfielder Willian on free transfer
Addis Ababa, August 14, 2020 (FBC) - Arsenal have signed Brazil midfielder Willian on a three-year deal after the 32-year-old's contract with Chelsea expired.
The Blues had offered the…
Kenenisa, Kipchoge duel as London Marathon organizers confirm race for Oct 4
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) - The long awaited duel between the world's two fastest marathoners, Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele and Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has been confirmed for…
The Ethiopian League is more lucrative than the GPL- Kennedy Ashia
Former Ghana youth forward Kennedy Ashia insists the Ethiopian topflight league is more lucrative than the Ghana Premier League despite the abundance of talents in the West African nation.…
Commission launches second phase of national stadium
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2020 (FBC) –Sport Commission yesterday launched the second phase construction of Ethiopia’s national stadium (Adey Abeba stadium).
Sport Commissioner, Elias Shikur…
2020 TOTAL Great Ethiopian Run International 10km postponed
Addis Ababa, July 28, 2020 (FBC) –Great Ethiopian Run has announced the postponement of the 2020 TOTAL Great Ethiopian Run International 10km race due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 20th…