Football

Wenger: Messi’s World Cup performances show evolution of sport

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Lionel Messi's stunning performances at the 2022 World Cup "show the evolution of modern sport", according to former Arsenal manager…

FIFA accused of risking players’ welfare

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"Despite an understanding, FIFPRO reached with FIFA last week that a joint negotiation of the international match calendar would take…

Messi back to his best after ‘walking around’ in World Cup – Capello

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Fabio Capello praised the performances of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe for Argentina and France in their respective World Cup…

France thrash gallant Morocco to set up cracking World Cup final with Argentina

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The defending champions opened scoring in just five minutes into the match. Theo Hernandez was in the right place at the…

France takes lead against Morocco (video)

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

France lead Morocco 1-0 in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals and are on course to meet Argentina in Sunday's final.

Pablo Mari returns to Monza training after stabbing

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Pablo Mari has returned to training with Monza less than two months after being hospitalized following a stabbing attack.

Peter Obi sends message to Morocco as France replace Upamecano, Rabiot

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Juventus midfielder Rabiot was out of the squad entirely, remaining at the team's base, but Upamecano took a place among…

Messi reacts after guiding Argentina to World Cup final

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Lionel Messi hailed Argentina’s resilience after his majestic display against Croatia ensured a World Cup that began with defeat to…

Messi-inspired Argentina thrash Croatia to reach World Cup final

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Messi opened scoring from the penalty spot on 34th minute. He put the ball into the top right corner past…

Mbappe shuns Messi, labels Ronaldo as ‘greatest of all time’

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Kylian Mbappe, despite being a teammate of Lionel Messi at PSG, labeled Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest of all time.

Everything went to hell against Morocco – Luis Enrique

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Luis Enrique acknowledged Spain's failings at the World Cup against Morocco in which "everything went to hell" as La Roja…

Buhari to Morocco: You have made Africa proud for making history at World Cup

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

President Buhari, in a statement by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, said Morocco has made the entire continent proud with their…

Ronaldo: The biggest dream of my career is over

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo accepts his "most ambitious dream" of winning the World Cup with Portugal is over but has held off…

Why Kane missed decisive penalty against France – Alan Shearer

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Alan Shearer believes Harry Kane was "weighed down" by the presence of his Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris as his late…

FIRS FC win CBN Financial Institutions football competition

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Emefiele said CBN’s commitment to making positive contributions to the promotion and development of football remained the major reason for…

Giroud heads France into semi-finals as England crash out

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Giroud won it for France 12 minute to duration. He burst into the box to get on the end of…

What Neymar did when Perisic’s son consoled him after loss to Croatia

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

After the loss, Brazilian superstar Neymar was left stunned and in tears on the pitch. but the young son of…

Neymar unsure of playing for Brazil again

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Neymar might have played his final match for Brazil, with the Selecao's joint-record goalscorer suggesting he may not return to…

Messi: Maradona ‘pushing us from heaven’

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

"We feared before the game because we knew about this referee and FIFA should review that," Messi said.

Tite steps down as Brazil’s coach after World Cup debacle

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Croatia had pulled an upset on Friday, knocking World Cup favourite, Brazil out of the tournament 4-2 on penalties.

Argentina land in World Cup Semi-finals, send Netherlands home

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Argentina's goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez was the hero of the penalty shootout as he saved two penalties from Virgil van Dijk…

Croatia dump Brazil out of World Cup, hit Semi-finals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The match ended goalless on duration time, which necessitated an extra-time. It was 1-1 on extra time, with penalty shootout…

What will Morocco’s heroics in Qatar mean for Africa at the next World Cup?

PM NEWS Live

3 years ago

Although you get the distinct feeling that if it isn’t Nigeria that ends up going all the way in the…

2022 World Cup: An uncanny trend in the knock-out stages everyone must know

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

In the first knock-out match that was played between Netherlands and the United States, Netherlands, whose first letter N precedes…

Four former champions, Wannabes, battle in World Cup Quarter-finals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The fixtures are all set. Croatia will face Brazil, Morocco will tackle Portugal, Netherlands will battle Argentina and England will…

Spain sacks Luis Enrique

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Spain has parted company with manager Luis Enrique after they exited the World Cup on Tuesday following a shock penalty…

Davido to perform at World Cup closing ceremony

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

His scheduled appearance and performance was confirmed by Stephen Hung, a businessman from Hong Kong, via his verified Instagram page.

Ramos hits hat-trick as rampant Portugal crush Switzerland to reach quarter-finals

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Gonçalo Ramos was the hero of the Portuguese side, grabbing a hat-trick in the annihilation of Switzerland.

Morocco hit quarter-finals, dump out Spain on penalties

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The game ended goalless on duration time which necessitated an extra-time. There was no goal after extra-time, as the winner…

Southgate challenges England squad to make history against France

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Gareth Southgate has pushed the England squad ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against France, challenging his side to create…

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