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Blatter will fly to Moscow for World Cup

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter will fly to Moscow on Tuesday, his spokesman told Reuters.

Saudi football team lands safely after engine fault

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation said on Monday its national football team landed safely in the Russian city of Rostov.

Lukaku grabs brace as Belgium pounce Panama 3-0

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium proved too good for World Cup debutants Panama in the opening match in England's…

VAR helps Sweden beat South Korea 1-0

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Sweden marked their first appearance in the World Cup for 12 years by beating South Korea thanks to a penalty…

Argentina’s draw against Iceland a disgrace – Maradona

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Argentina legend Diego Maradona says the team's draw with Iceland was a "disgrace" and warned manager Jorge Sampaoli "he can't…

Switzerland hold Brazil in another upset at Russia 2018

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Switzerland held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in another upset at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia on Sunday.

Kolarov’s stunning free-kick gives Serbia victory over Costa Rica

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Aleksandar Kolarov scored a spectacular free-kick to give Serbia a deserved victory in their opening World Cup Group E match…

Maradona apologises for smoking cigar in Russia

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Diego Maradona has apologised for violating ongoing FIFA World Cup non-smoking rules after puffing a cigar during Argentina’s 1-1 draw…

World Cup: Mixed reactions trail Nigeria’s loss to Croatia

Lanre Babalola

8 years ago

Football fans in Owerri, the Imo capital, have continued to react to the defeat of the Super Eagles at the…

Super Eagles’ performance disappointing – Peter Odemwingie

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Former Nigeria forward, Peter Odemwingie has said the performance of the Super Eagles against Croatia was disappointing and poor.

Wasteful Peru lose 1-0 to Denmark

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Denmark began their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought victory against a Peru side that had earlier missed a penalty.

France beat Australia 2-1 to stay on course

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

France have beaten Australia 2-1 on Saturday to begin their World Cup campaign on a good note.

World Cup: Tournament boosting profits – Businessmen

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

Some businessmen on Friday in Lagos said that the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is driving their business…

Portugal, Spain good to go – Onigbinde

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

Coach Akinade Onigbinde of FRSC FC of Abujasays Portugal and Spain are teams to watch in the ongoing FIFA World…

Russia 2018: Fans urge Eagles to redeem Africa’s image

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

As the Super Eagles face Croatia on Saturday in their group D opener, football fans in Ebonyi have urged the…

Praises galore for Ronaldo

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

Some football enthusiasts on Friday said that Cristiano Ronaldo had set a very high standard at the Russia FIFA World…

No hiding place for Croatia as Super Eagles set to soar

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

There is no more hiding place as Nigeria's Super Eagles set to soar over their Croatia counterpart in their first…

Iran beat Morocco 1-0 after Bouhaddouz’s calamitous own goal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

8 years ago

Aziz Bouhaddouz scored a calamitous own goal deep into second-half stoppage time as Morocco slipped to a 1-0 defeat to…

Russia 2018: Putin says he can’t wish Saudi Arabia success today

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday joked he could not wish Saudi Arabia success in the opening match of the…

Russia 2018: Video review system makes debut

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

If the strongest advocates of Video Assistant Referees are to be believed, World Cup football will never be the same…

Russia 2018: Salah set for injury comeback

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has recovered from a shoulder injury and will play in their World Cup opener against Uruguay,…

Russia 2018: Sweden will enjoy less pressure without me – Zlatan

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Sweden’s former striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, said on Thursday that the country’s team to the World Cup in Russia would enjoy…

Mourinho backs England to shine at Russia 2018

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has backed England to shine at the World Cup due to the depth of experience…

Ondo Oil Commission plans to nurture swimmers

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

The Ondo State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (OSOPADEC), says plans are underway to ensure that talented swimmers from the…

Egypt will ‘oblige’ FIFA to broadcast World Cup games

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Egypt has said it will “oblige” FIFA to allow it to broadcast 22 matches of the 2018 World Cup which…

Check out Super Eagles traditional wear designer

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Esimaje Awani, the designer of the Super Eagles traditional wear that cemented their ‘best fashion team’ award, has been found…

Morocco loses bid to host 2026 World Cup

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

North African nation Morocco on Wednesday in Moscow failed in its bid to host the FIFA World Cup, losing the…

Spain coach Lopetegui sacked on eve of World Cup

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

Spainish Coach Julen Lopetegui was sensationally sacked on Wednesday, two days before the country’s opening World Cup match against Portugal.

Russia 2018: Putin thanks FIFA for keeping politics out of sport

Adekunle Dada

8 years ago

President Vladimir Putin of Russia on Wednesday, thanked FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the football community, for keeping politics out…

School sports: Dalung attributes poor sports performance to neglect

PM NEWS Live

8 years ago

The Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, on Tuesday, attributed Nigeria’s poor performance in sports to neglect of school…

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