Football

Messi picks Brazil, France, England as Qatar World Cup favourites

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The 35-year-old Paris St-Germain (PSG) forward will again shoulder Argentina’s hopes in Qatar as they bid to deliver the South…

Qatar World Cup: FIFA begs for Russia, Ukraine ceasefire

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

As an alternative, he proposed some humanitarian corridors “or anything that could lead to the resumption of dialogue as the…

Ronaldo believes Glazers ‘don’t care’ about Manchester United

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo believes that the Manchester United owners "don't care about the club" and feels the fans "should know the…

Ronaldo not bothered by criticism, focuses on World Cup glory

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo said his "absolute focus" will be on Portugal at the World Cup amid the furore of his scathing…

Kimpembe out of France squad for World Cup

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Presnel Kimpembe has been replaced in France's World Cup squad by the uncapped Axel Disasi, despite returning from injury for…

Borussia Dortmund says Bellingham sale inevitable

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Jude Bellingham can leave Borussia Dortmund if Europe's big names come calling as the German club cannot "afford to fight…

Ronaldo: Man Utd “betrayed” me, Rooney jealous of my career

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested Wayne Rooney's criticism of his behaviour at Manchester United is rooted in jealousy.

Ronaldo: How Sir Alex Ferguson made me rejoin Manchester United

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed Alex Ferguson convinced him to re-join Manchester United, but the legendary former manager knows there has been…

ASFAR demolish Mamelodi Sundowns to win CAF Women’s Champions League trophy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

After the sent-off, Jraidi got herself a hat-trick, one of which came from the penalty spot to tear Sundowns apart.

Garnacho’s last-gasp wins it for Manchester United at Fulham

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

It was a superb work from Christian Eriksen, who played a vital role in the build-up. He squared the ball…

Galtier admits to being worried about fielding Messi, Neymar, Mbappe

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Christophe Galtier admitted he was concerned about fielding Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe in Paris Saint-Germain's final match before…

Guardiola ‘did a lot of harm’ in Barcelona – Messi

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Guardiola led Barca to 14 major trophies during an incredible four-year spell with the club between 2008 and 2012, including…

Ronaldo out of Man Utd’s final game before World Cup

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Manchester United's matchday squad for Sunday's Premier League trip to Fulham

Lewandowski dreams of Messi’s return to Barcelona

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Robert Lewandowski says "it would be a dream to play" with Lionel Messi amid speculation the Argentina star could return…

Messi ‘always has his home’ in Barcelona – Laporta

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reiterated Lionel Messi "always has his home" at the club.

Bayelsa Queens finish third after beating Simba Queens in CAF Champions League

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The two clubs resumed the contest with an end-to-end battle until Juliet Sunday eventually broke the deadlock off a cross…

Qatar 2022: Off-season football fiesta of controversies, innovation

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Recently, former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, under whose reign Qatar secured the World Cup hosting right, said awarding the 2022…

Darwin Nunez brace helps Liverpool sign off for World Cup with victory

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Uruguay international Darwin Nunez’s parting gift to Liverpool before his departure to the World Cup was two goals and a…

Guardiola admits ‘the best team won’ as Toney dents Man City title hopes

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Pep Guardiola acknowledged Brentford were worthy victors after Ivan Toney's double condemned Manchester City to a damaging Premier League defeat…

Napoli extend Serie A lead with 11th win in a row

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Napoli saw off a late comeback from Udinese to seal an 11th consecutive Serie A victory, the first time they…

Toney overshadows Haaland as Man City bow to Brentford at Etihad

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Ivan Toney responded to his World Cup omission by scoring both goals as Brentford claimed a stunning 2-1 win at…

Premier League giants lurk as Depay demands Barca exit

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Memphis Depay has told Barcelona he wants to leave the Spanish giants on a free transfer after the World Cup.

Son named in South Korea’s World Cup squad despite fractured eye socket

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Son Heung-min has been included in South Korea's 26-man squad for the World Cup despite the Tottenham forward's injury.

Fati in, Thiago, De Gea overlooked for Spain’s World Cup squad (Full list)

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Spain included FC Barcelona’s Ansu Fati but left out Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea…

We’ll check on injured Mane in 10 days, Bayern Munich coach says

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Mane was named in Senegal’s squad for the World Cup starting on Nov. 20 in spite of suffering an injury…

Ten Hag claims Argentina inclusion not ‘right step’ for Garnacho

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Erik ten Hag says Alejandro Garnacho's potential inclusion in Argentina's Qatar 2022 World Cup squad would not be "the right…

Sadio Mane joins squad for Qatar World Cup

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

He suffered a right fibula injury in Bayern Munich's 6-1 win over Werder Bremen last weekend and will miss this…

Sweet revenge: Man. United thrash Villa in six-goal thriller in Carabao Cup

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

After a barren first half, Villa took the lead on 48th minute. Ollie Watkins raced on to a ball forwards…

Tammy Abraham, Tomori miss out as England unveils World Cup squad

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Chelsea's Conor Gallagher is the other surprise inclusion in the 26-man group, with in-form Newcastle striker Callum Wilson and Arsenal…

Simeone challenges Atletico to turn season around after World Cup

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Diego Simeone urged Atletico Madrid to return after the World Cup with the intention of turning around their faltering season…

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