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Adebayor: A football enigma from Togo to the world

Adebayor: A football enigma from Togo to the world

Togo is a small West African country home to approximately 8.5 million people that doesn't make much headlines compared to bigger West African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal. However, one person that put the country in the global spotlight is Emmanuel Adebayor, who has called time on an illustrious football career that spanned 23 years. The 39-year-old was born in the Togolese capital...

Ramadan: Everton’s Doucoure putting religion first before work

Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure believes playing football will not be a challenge for him to fast in the Islamic month of Ramadan that starts on Thursday. Doucoure has been a regular fixture in the Toffees' midfield and he scored a goal for Sean Dyce's men in their 2-2 Premier League draw against Chelsea, just before the international break. The 30-year-old Mali international admitted it is difficult...

Togo all-time scorer Adebayor announces retirement

Togo all-time scorer Adebayor announces retirement

Former Arsenal and Togo forward Emmanuel Adebayor has announced his retirement from football. The 39-year-old had an illustrious career that began at French Ligue 1 club Metz in 2001 and went on to play for 10 further clubs that included Monaco, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace. Adebayor's most prolific spells came at Arsenal and Spurs were he scored a combined 104 goals...

Ramadan: Premier League players allowed to break fast during games

Ramadan: Premier League players allowed to break fast during games

Players across leagues in England will be permitted to break their fast in evening matches during the Holy month of Ramadan. Match officials have been directed to give room for a natural pause in play and to let players break their fast by taking liquids, energy gels or supplements. They are also obliged to identify players who may need to break their fast during the games,...