By Amaechi Agbo England's devastating 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinal was heavily blamed on a series of negative tactical adjustments by manager Thomas Tuchel. After taking a deserved 1-0 lead via Anthony Gordon in the 55th minute, England unraveled due to a complete shif... Read more...
By Agency Report Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see. Arguably the greatest player the world has seen faces a 40-year-old goalkeeper who was a complete unknown three weeks ago. It encapsulates one of the be... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo with Agency Report Lionel Messi became the World Cup's all-time record goalscorer as his double against Austria sent holders Argentina into the last 32. The forward, who turns 39 on Wednesday, got his 17th and 18th goals at tournaments to move two clear of Germany striker Mir... Read more...
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07/10/2023,
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By Our Correspondent Super Eagles striker and Napoli of Italy hitman, Victor Osimhen has been listed among the last 12 players for the 2023 Balon d'Or Award. Conversely, her compatriot, Asisat Oshoala, current Africa Women's Footballer of the Year holder, could not make it in the last 12 pla... Read more...
By Amaechi Agbo Super Eagles striker, Odion Jude Ighlo has left Saudi Arabia Pro League Champions, Al Hilal after the club refused to renew his contract which ends in June. Ighlo was instrumental in Hilal winning the league this season as he scored 43 goals and 7 assists in 59 games for them.... Read more...
By Agency Report French Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain has slammed a two-week suspension on its attacker and World Cup winner, Lionel Messi for embarking on on a trip to Saudi Arabia without authorisation The Ligue 1 leaders handed Messi a club ban and a fine after the star made a mi... Read more...
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28/02/2023,
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By Agency Report Austria captain David Alaba says it was a team decision for him to vote for Lionel Messi over his own Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema as men's player of the year at the Best FIFA Awards. Defender Alaba, 30, received abuse on social media for not choosing Benzema with fan... Read more...
By Agency Report The Central Bank of Argentina is reportedly considering immortalizing their football superstar, Lionel Messi using his image on the country's 1000 peso bank note. Argentina's Central Bank 'is plotting to put Lionel Messi's face on a 1,000 peso BANK NOTE' to mark the nation's... Read more...
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01/10/2021,
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By Agency Report Brazil legend Pele has been released from hospital after undergoing surgery for a colon tumour. The 80-year-old had the operation at Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo on 4 September. Pele, the only player to win the World Cup three times, left the intensive care unit 1... Read more...
Lionel Messi scored his first Paris St-Germain goal in stunning fashion as they beat Manchester City in an enthralling Champions League group game. Messi, making his fourth appearance for PSG since leaving Barcelona, ran from the halfway line before playing a one-two with Kylian Mbappe and l... Read more...