Football

Iran: U.S. blocking our fans from attending World Cup

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 hours ago

Iran is scheduled to play New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15 before facing Belgium at the same venue…

Ronaldo, Iwobi in spotlight as Super Eagles face Portugal in Leiria

Femi Fabunmi

4 hours ago

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Portugal’s Seleção das Quinas will trade tackles in the central Portugese town of Leiria on Wednesday…

World Cup 2026: FIFA President Infantino named in criminal complaint days to kick-off

Michael Adesina

7 hours ago

It also claimed that Infantino was “first and foremost” among those who allegedly attempted to block Platini’s candidacy.

Diogo Jota’s widow sends emotional message to Robertson ahead of World Cup

Michael Adesina

7 hours ago

According to her, Robertson would not be going to the World Cup alone because he would also be carrying Jota’s…

2026 World Cup: Mbappé confident of outshining Messi, Ronaldo

Femi Fabunmi

8 hours ago

France captain Kylian Mbappé believes he can score more goals than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2026 FIFA…

Olise hits hat-trick as France brush aside Northern Ireland

Kazeem Ugbodaga

22 hours ago

Michael Olise delivered a masterclass performance on Monday night, scoring a hat-trick as France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in an…

World Cup Shock: US bars CAF Referee of the Year Omar Artan from making history

Michael Adesina

24 hours ago

No official reason has been given by US immigration authorities for denying him entry, while FIFA had also not issued…

Int’l Friendly: Super Falcons thrash Senegal in Ikenne

Femi Fabunmi

1 day ago

The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the…

International Friendly: Centurion-to-be Iwobi excited ahead of 100th cap for Nigeria

Femi Fabunmi

1 day ago

Ace midfielder Alexander Iwobi has expressed immense gratitude to Nigeria and Nigerians at home and in the diaspora for the…

La liga: Perez wins re-election as Real Madrid president

Femi Fabunmi

1 day ago

Florentino Perez has been re-elected as president of Real Madrid after defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme in the club's presidential election…

World Cup security scare as nine injured in mass shooting near England camp

Michael Adesina

1 day ago

The shooting occurred around 4 a.m. on Saturday on Troost Avenue, Kansas City, just days before the England squad is…

Ex-Bafana coach: South Africa scared of big teams before World Cup

Michael Adesina

2 days ago

“I’m deeply disappointed — not just with the Nicaragua game, but with the whole approach. We played a team ranked…

International Friendly: Super Falcons opt for intensity against Senegal in second game

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

The Super Falcons have opted for a more intense approach to Monday’s second international friendly match against the Lionesses of…

2026 World Cup: FIFA on alert as extreme weather threatens fixtures

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

Some matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be delayed or temporarily stopped because of severe weather, especially thunderstorms.

Why I snubbed other clubsides for Brighton – Nigerian wonderkid, Yohanna

Femi Fabunmi

2 days ago

Brighton & Hove Albion's new signing, Zadok Yohanna, has explained why he chose the Premier League club despite interest from…

Portugal’s PSG quartet join squad ahead Super Eagles clash

Michael Adesina

3 days ago

Although they were not involved in Portugal’s friendly against Chile at the Estádio Nacional do Jamor, they are expected to…

EPL: Brighton splash £21.5m on Nigerian wonderkid Yohanna

Femi Fabunmi

3 days ago

The move represents a significant milestone for the Nigerian youngster, whose rise from a local academy to one of Europe's…

Guardiola reveals painful truth behind Barcelona’s Champions League failures

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 days ago

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cautioned against measuring Barcelona's progress solely by their ability to win the UEFA…

15 Iranian officials denied visas for 2026 World Cup

Paul Dada

3 days ago

This is not the first visa dispute. Similar issues arose ahead of the tournament draw in late 2025, when Iran…

2026 World Cup: Scaloni gives update on Messi fitness

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

. “It’s possible he’ll play a few minutes in the friendlies. We’ll see whether that’s tomorrow’s game or the other…

Tuchel worried as England face World Cup pitch scare

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

"I saw a photo from a journalist which made me a little bit worried and concerned," Tuchel said.

Read about ‘Trionda,’ the AI-powered 2026 World Cup official football

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 days ago

Trionda’s most mind-blowing feature is that it requires a charging station! A full 90-minute-charged ball runs for up to six…

Revealed: How Arne Slot’s remarks alienated Liverpool stars before sack

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

According to German newspaper Bild, Slot's relationship with some players became strained after a series of remarks directed at summer…

World Cup 2026: Fixtures, venues, kick-off times released

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

A total of 48 teams will compete in 104 matches across 16 host cities. The final is scheduled for July…

2026 World Cup: Burna Boy, Shakira to headline Mexico City opening ceremony

Michael Adesina

4 days ago

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy and Colombian pop superstar Shakira will headline a star-studded lineup of performers at the opening…

Breaking: Liverpool gamble on Premier League’s hottest coaching name

Kazeem Ugbodaga

5 days ago

Liverpool have officially named Andoni Iraola as their new head coach, entrusting the highly-rated Spaniard with the task of leading…

Scare for Rivers United as team contingent Involved in road accident

Femi Fabunmi

5 days ago

Rivers United added that further information about the team's travel plans and the Federation Cup fixture against Nasarawa United will…

Bassey highlights team Chemistry issues after Nigeria’s draw with Poland

Femi Fabunmi

5 days ago

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has expressed disappointment following Nigeria’s draw with Poland, insisting that the team did enough to…

FIFA introduces new water bottle rules for 2026 World Cup venues

Michael Adesina

5 days ago

“For the avoidance of doubt, reusable water bottles may not be brought into the stadium,” the revised code states.

FULL LIST: Ancelotti tops highest-paid coaches at 2026 World Cup

Michael Adesina

5 days ago

The former Real Madrid manager leads a list dominated by coaches from football's traditional powerhouses, according to salary figures released…

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