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Coronavirus Times: A Nicaraguan Dilemma

Coronavirus Times: A Nicaraguan Dilemma

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has not been seen in public for a few weeks, circulating rumors about his health. However, football operations resume normally according to his wishes, despite many players are expressing concern over the covid-19 threat.

Coronavirus Times: Nicaragua showcases football, while hiding pandemic truth

Coronavirus Times: Nicaragua showcases football, while hiding pandemic truth

After last week’s protests in Nicaragua, match-day 12 has went as planned with two big games. Outside the pitch, Paraguayan striker Fernando Insaurralde took action and terminated his contract with Juventus Managua, becoming the first player to take action against the league.

Coronavirus Times: Nicaragua carries on, ignoring player protests

Coronavirus Times: Nicaragua carries on, ignoring player protests

Nicaraguan football is gaining more attention and popularity as the local league plays on during the coronavirus pandemic. As it turns out, the players aren’t especially thrilled with the idea, but President Ortega insists the show must go on.

Coronavirus Times: An Australian U-turn, a goal-fest in Nicaragua

Coronavirus Times: An Australian U-turn, a goal-fest in Nicaragua

The Australian A-League has decided to backtrack from their previous decision to speed-up the league, and an announcement tomorrow of the imminent shut-down is expected. Only one match took place today. On the other side of the globe, Nicaraguan football is going strong, producing a goal-fest in the Managua derby.