Tag: world cup
Black Stars ‘counted cash’ before Portugal tie – Appiah
Former Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has lifted the lid on his side’s torrid World Cup campaign, revealing that players were…
2022 World Cup will not take place in Qatar – FIFA
Qatar will not host the World Cup in 2022, according to Theo Zwanziger, the German member on the executive committee…
World’s top coaches reject the Russia 2018 World Cup boycott
Coaches from some of the world’s top teams have played down chances of a sporting boycott of Vladimir Putin’s showpiece…
NFF Mourns Ntiero
General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Barrister Musa Amadu has expressed deep shock over the death on Wednesday of…
Pele: Messi Can Win World Cup
Brazil icon Pele has stressed that Lionel Messi still has a shot at winning a World Cup and added that…
Argentina dish out friendly revenge on Germany
Argentina spoiled the party for world champions Germany by hammering the hosts 4-2 in an international friendly in Duesseldorf on…
Howard takes break from national team duties
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard announced Thursday that he will be taking a one-year break from international duty with the United…
FIFA urges Russia to cut two World Cup host cities
Russia’s Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said Tuesday that world football’s ruling body FIFA has recommended reducing the number of 2018…
Falconets thrash New Zealand to reach semis
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala and Uchechi Sunday both scored twice to send the Super Falconets into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World…
Wenger reveals Ozil, Podolski, Mertesacker will miss start of season
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has said his World Cup winning players will miss the start of the season. The trio…
Loew to stay on as Germany coach
Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Wednesday that he never considered leaving his post after winning the World Cup title…
Brazil appoints Dunga as Scolari successor
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Tuesday appointed Dunga as coach, replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari, whose contract was not renewed…
Ronaldo ready to rumble after World Cup flop
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, putting a miserable World Cup behind him, on Tuesday declared himself fit and ready to go…
Brazil tried but we’re slipping – Neymar
Sifting through the ruins of Brazil’s World Cup campaign, star player Neymar says his team strove hard for glory, but…
‘Messi Not Good For Golden Ball Award’
Argentina icon Diego Maradona feels Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the Golden Ball following his performances at the…