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Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up by two spots in FIFA’s ranking for September to place 29th after more than six months of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the ranking placed on the world football governing body’s website on Thursday, Nigeria garnered 1493 points during the period under review without playing any match. […]
Arch-rivals, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have failed to make the final shortlist for UEFA’s positional awards next month. The awards will recognise the top performers in each at the 2019-20 Champions League campaign, and both Messi and Ronaldo missed out on the final shortlist due to their devastating Champions League campaign. It is the […]
Nigerian footballer, John Mikel Obi gave his daughters the best birthday experience they will ever get as he and his partner, Olga, have celebrated them in style. The twins who turned five recently had a luxurious birthday organized in their honour and photos and videos captured the moment patrons of the party were enjoying themselves. […]
Paul Pogba has returned to training with Manchester United after recovering from the coronavirus. The 27-year-old midfielder tested positive for Covid-19 last month but reported back to United’s Carrington training ground ahead of their friendly against Aston Villa on Saturday. Both Pogba and his wife, Maria Zulay, were positive for the virus but she revealed […]
Williams looked supreme in the first set as a US Open final rematch against Naomi Osaka beckoned but Azarenka Serena Williams’ quest for a historic 24th Grand Slam singles title came to a stunning end against old foe Victoria Azarenka in the semi-finals of the US Open in the early hours of Friday morning. The […]
Lionel Messi beats Cristiano Ronaldo to be the highest-rated player in FIFA 21 Barcelona striker, Lionel Messi has been unveiled as the highest-rated player in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team ahead of the game’s release date in October The 33-year-old Argentine superstar was awarded a 93 rating ahead of his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski. […]
Lionel Messi returned to Barcelona training on Monday for the first time since trying to leave the club. Unlike Monday, when the 33-year-old Argentine superstar had to train alone under La Liga’s coronavirus protocol, he joined up with the rest of the squad in the session taken by new coach Ronald Koeman. A club statement […]
Cristiano Ronaldo is famous for the winning mentality that made him one of the best footballers of the 21st century. Ronaldo’s comments come after his latest goals at Sweden’s Friends Arena, becoming the second-highest goalscorer in international football. Prior to the match on Tuesday, there was some speculation whether Portugal was ready to perform without […]
Spanish La Liga president, Javier Tebas, has insisted that the Spanish league is not fighting with Lionel Messi after the superstar announced his intention to remain at Barcelona weeks after he revealed he wanted to leave the club. 33 year old Messi’s future at Camp Nou has been the subject of much speculation since his […]
IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has blasted heavyweight rival, Tyson Fury, saying it took him so long to fight for a world title. According to Joshua, he is not scared of the unbeaten Fury as his rival’s ”career could be approaching its end.” Fury turned professional in December 2008 and won his […]
Barcelona star, Luis Suarez agrees to join Juventus after being snubbed by new coach Ronald Koeman Uruguay and Barcelona star, Luis Suarez, has agreed to join Juventus in a stunning move after new Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman informed him he has no plans for him this season. Reports from Barcelona on Sunday, September 6 say […]
WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, has said he should not be mentioned in the same category as Tyson Fury because he achieved so much in a shorter time frame compared to Fury. Both heavyweight boxers have agreed financial terms on a two-fight deal, due to take place next year but Joshua, 30 […]
Manchester United have signed midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax Amsterdam with the Dutch international signing a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but British media reported that United paid an initial fee of 35 million pounds ($46.60 million) to sign the 23-year-old. […]
Lionel Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, has hinted at a compromise being reached at Barcelona which allows his son to remain at Camp Nou until the summer of 2021. The Argentine forward’s representatives arrived in Catalunya on Wednesday for showdown talks with the Blaugrana board. Jorge Messi told reporters upon touching down that he did […]
“There is no more gender difference, the CBF is treating men and women equally,” CBF chief Rogerio Caboclo said in a statement here The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday that its men’s and women’s national football teams will receive equal pay and prize money. “The CBF has equalled the prize money and allowances […]
Odion Ighalo’s children pictured in the new Manchester United jerseys (Photos) Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker for English Premier League club, Manchester United, Odion Igalo’s children have shown support for their father’s football career. The three siblings, Samuel, Bernice, and Daniel Ighalo were pictured posing together in Manchester United’s new jerseys for […]
LaLiga released a statement on Sunday confirming that Lionel Messi’s €700million release clause at Barcelona is still active and any interested clubs must pay the massive fee. The Barcelona captain shocked the football world last week when he informed the club via fix last week that he wanted to leave the Spanish giants this summer […]
Chelsea has announced the signing of former Nice defender Malang Sarr. The 21-year-old center-back becomes Frank Lampard’s fourth signing of the summer, following deals for Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech, Leipzig striker Timo Werner and Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell. Sarr arrives at Stamford Bridge on a free transfer after allowing his Nice contract to run down […]
Former Manchester United and England striker, Wayne Rooney has revealed he would love to see Lionel Messi in the Premier League, admitting the Barcelona legend will win another Ballon d’or award if he joined Manchester City or Manchester United. Messi, this week told his club he wants to leave the club and has been linked […]
Former Côte d’Ivoire captain Didier Drogba’s hopes of becoming president of his country’s football federation were dealt a serious blow after he was informed that he was ineligible to contest in elections set for September 5. According to the Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) Electoral Commission, Drogba failed to meet a number of conditions in […]
Lionel Messi has reportedly been in touch with his former coach, Pep Guardiola over a possible switch from Barcelona to Manchester City this summer. City is among the contenders to sign the 33-year-old after he allegedly handed in a formal transfer request on Tuesday. Messi Makes Contact With Guardiola Over Man City Move. The Argentine […]
At least eight clubs are in a position to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona, according to Diario Ole. They are Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain. Messi sent shock waves around the world of football on Tuesday, when it emerged that he had informed Barca to terminate […]
Barcelona star, Lionel Messi has demanded to leave Barcelona, and according to Marcelo Bechler, the Argentine has chosen Manchester City as his preferred destination. Rumours of Messi’s unhappiness have been swirling since Bayern Munich humiliated Barcelona 8-2 in the Champions League quarter-final earlier in August, ending a season that saw the club fail to win […]
Napoli began pre-season training on Monday with Victor Osimhen scoring his first goal in front of excited Gil Azzurri faithful at the Patini stadium. The former Lille striker, who became Napoli’s most expensive transfer in an 80 million Euro deal, found the net for the first time in a Napoli jersey, tapping in a Kevin […]
Football star, Neymar, was left in tears after his club side Paris St Germain, suffered a 1-0 Champions League final loss to Bayern Munich in Lisbon on Sunday night, August 23. Neymar, who was consoled in the dugout by sporting director Leonardo at full-time, had one of the outstanding opportunities in the opening period of […]
‘The Body Snatcher’ knocked Povetkin to the canvas twice in the fourth round as he looked to secure a victory that would have seen him earn a world title fight against either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder. But Povetkin, 41, responded brilliantly in the next round and knocked Whyte out with a brutal uppercut. Povetkin, […]
Bayern Munich has won the UEFA champions league. The German champions beat PSG 1-0 on Sunday night, August 23 to crown a superb season that has seen them excel in all competitions they have played. PSG who fought superbly throughout the contest lost the match after Bayern player Kingsley Coman scored a header shortly before […]
Manchester United, captain Harry Maguire ‘arrested on Greek island of Mykonos for attacking police Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire has been arrested on the Greek island of Mykonos for allegedly attacking police following a fight outside a bar. The 27-year-old center-half who is in Mykonos on holiday with his girlfriend Fern Hawkins was involved in […]
Barcelona has named Ramon Planes as their new sporting director following the dismissal of Eric Abidal. Abidal was let go on Tuesday, a day after informing head coach Quique Setien that he would not keep his job following the 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals on Friday. Planes were appointed as […]
The Brazilian forward moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 in a £198million deal, but is being linked with a return to the Nou Camp with two bids already rejected by PSG in 2019. Last week, there were reports that Barca could make another attempt to re-sign the 28-year-old following their’s 8-2 Champions League defeat to […]
