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Netherlands players dismiss style of play criticism

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Netherlands players shrugged off criticism about their style of play from supporters after seeing off the United States 3-1 to…

Kane fit, ready to fire for England in Senegal clash

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Harry Kane feels "as match fit as I'm ever going to feel" as he prepares to lead England against Senegal…

Netherlands boss Van Gaal backs his side to ‘become world champions’

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Louis van Gaal knows there is a long way to go, but declared the Netherlands can become world champions in…

Netherlands hit World Cup quarter-finals after thrashing USA

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The Netherlands made it 3-1 o 81st minute. Denzel Dumfries met a perfect cross from Daley Blind deep inside the…

Football legend Pele receiving ‘end-of-life’ care

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Pele - whose full name is Edson Arantes do Nascimento - is regarded by many as the greatest footballer of…

Ronaldo denies reports he swore at Portugal coach over substitution

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Portuguese media said the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus player, who left the English club last month, appeared…

Cameroon shock Brazil, but crash out of World Cup

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Jerome Ngom Mbekeli sent a superb cross into the box. Aboubakar latched on to it and from close range planted…

NSF: Delta harvests 4 gold medals in Table Tennis

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The state also won two gold medals in the team events for both men and women in the able-body category.

Ghana, Uruguay crash out of World Cup, as Korea join Portugal in knockout stage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Despite the win, Uruguay also crashed out as South Korea beat Portugal 2-1 in the other match to go through…

Enrique would have ‘had a heart-attack’ if he knew Spain were briefly heading out

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Luis Enrique reckons he would have "had a heart-attack" if he knew Spain were briefly heading out of the World…

Grealish expresses ‘regret’ over Almiron comments

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Jack Grealish expressed remorse for his disparaging comments about Miguel Almiron, admitting "that was one thing I regret".

Japan shock Spain to finish as Group winner

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Three minutes later, Japan made it 2-1 and held on till the end. Kaoru Mitoma passed the ball to the…

Roberto Martinez steps down as Belgium Head Coach

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Roberto Martinez confirmed he has taken charge of Belgium for the final time following their World Cup exit, but he…

Messi: I don’t have to ask for forgiveness from Mexicans

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Lionel Messi said he did not disrespect Mexico during post-match celebrations following Argentina's World Cup victory last week after incurring…

End of an era: Belgium’s golden generation crash out of World Cup

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Belgium, second ranked team in the world and the third best side in the last world cup, paraded a squad…

200 golfers in Abuja for 2022 CBN Governor’s Golf tourney

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

The CBN spokesperson said that the bank remained devoted to the promotion and development of sports in the country with…

Luis Suarez refuses to apologise to Ghana over 2010 handball

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Luis Suarez feels no need to apologize for his handball against Ghana 12 years ago, as he hopes to propel…

Kano Pillars appoint Evans Ogenyi as new technical adviser

Isa Isawade

3 years ago

Unveiling the coach on Thursday at the Kano State Sports Commission's office, the Club’s acting Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, explained…

Martino confirms Mexico departure after ‘huge failure’ at World Cup

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Tata Martino accepted responsibility for Mexico's "huge failure" at the World Cup and confirmed his contract had now expired with…

Szczesny made penalty bet with Messi during Argentina clash against Poland

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Wojciech Szczesny made a bet with Lionel Messi during Poland's World Cup clash against Argentina

Argentina outclass Poland to advance, in spite of Messi’s penalty kick miss

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Lionel Messi missed a first half penalty kick but Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored in a 2-0…

Pele in stable condition after admission to hospital

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Pele’s daughter Kely Nascimento had said on Instagram that there was “no surprise or emergency” regarding Pele’s condition.

Tunisia claim famous win against France but crash out of World Cup

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Wahbi Khazri scored on 58th minute to give Tunisia all three points, but Australia qualified ahead of them having defeated…

Breaking: Football legend Pele rushed to hospital

Ayorinde Oluokun

3 years ago

Pele, currently undergoing treatment for metastatic cancer, went into the Albert Einstein hospital on Tuesday in what was an unscheduled…

Ronaldo close to signing with Saudi club Al-Nassr

Nimot Sulaimon

3 years ago

Ronaldo has been without a club since leaving Manchester United last week following a TV interview where he heavily criticized…

Senegal send Ecuador out of World Cup, reach knockout stage

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

Senegal qualified with six points and second in the group after Netherlands, who beat Qatar 2-0 to amass seven points.

Bruno Fernandes uninterested by Ronaldo goal debate

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Bruno Fernandes claimed "I don't really think it matters" after being credited the opening goal in a 2-0 win over…

Casemiro’s late strike against Switzerland sends Brazil to Round of 16

Kazeem Ugbodaga

3 years ago

The first half ended goalless and the match was also heading for a draw in the second half when Casemiro…

Ghana shock South Korea ahead of revenge mission against Uruguay

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Mohammed Kudus ended South Korea's valiant turnaround attempt as Ghana won 3-2 on Monday to tee up an engrossing World…

Cameroon come from two goals down to deny Serbia victory

Michael Adesina

3 years ago

Cameroon hit back from two goals down to secure a 3-3 draw with Serbia that preserves both sides' chances of…

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