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The veteran forward believes it is the right time to call time on his football career. Former Real Madrid and Tottenham player Gareth Bale announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33. After more than a decade at the top of the sport, the former Wales international…

The Portuguese international was unveiled as an Al-Nassr player on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that many clubs, including those from Europe, tried to sign him before Al-Nassr signed him on a record contract. After his contract with Manchester United was terminated, Ronaldo became a free agent. Despite rumours that…

The club confirmed the news via their official social media page. Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have confirmed the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer after his exit from Manchester United. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner became a free agent after his contract with Manchester United was terminated, following…

The football icon passed away at 82 on Thursday, December 2022. President of the United States of America, Joe Biden has paid tribute to Brazil’s footballing legend Pelé who passed away yesterday. It has been tribute after tribute from the football world for the icon whose death was annouced yesterday,…

The former Manchester United man has been without a club since November. Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez has gifted him a Rolls-Royce on Christmas day, while also giving a glimpse of how the special looks like in their household. In the video posted on her official Instagram page, Georgina gave…

The former striker has added yet another feather to his cap. Former Nigerian International Obafemi Martins has just graduated from Havard University’s online based school HavardX. Obafemi graduated from HavardX with a certificate in Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets after earning a weighted grade summary of 98%. The ex-Super Eagles front…

Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to Portugal’s exit from the 2022 World Cup following a quarterfinal defeat to Morocco which left him in tears. The 37-year-old Portuguese football star who did not speak to the press in the mixed zone, whilst other teammates such as Pepe and Bruno Fernandes slammed the Argentine referee after the match…

The question remains: is it time for Africa to shine? Morocco has knocked out Portugal from the ongoing 2022 FIFA World Cup, after a crunch quarter-final encounter. The fairytale continues for Moroccans and the whole of Africa as they continue to exceed expectations at the tournament. With the game approaching…

The Belgian decided after an underwhelming World Cup campaign. Real Madrid and Belgium superstar, Eden Hazard has announced he has retired from international football following Belgium’s premature exit from the World Cup in Qatar. His decision to call time on his international career was taken after the nation’s elimination from…

The great Brazilian striker has been placed on end-of-life care. Football legend Pele has reportedly been moved to palliative care in a hospital as the Brazilian is no longer responding to chemotherapy. According to reports, Pele was re-admitted on Tuesday at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo, where it…

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is without a club since his contract was mutually terminated by Manchester United. Former Manchester United stirker, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly close to agreeing a mega deal with Saudi league side, Al-Nassr. According to reports, the 37-year-old, if he signs, will earn a grand total…

Super Eagles midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali says he will return to action in three weeks. Nwakali sustained an injury in his Spanish Segunda Division club, SD Ponferradina’s 1-0 defeat to Malaga last weekend. The 24-year-old was replaced by Ghana midfielder Sabit Abdulahi at 57 minutes. SD Ponferradina later announced that the…

Former Liverpool forward, Ryan Babel, wants PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo to join the Reds ahead of Arsenal and Manchester United. Gakpo has been linked with Arsenal, Man United and Liverpool in the past few days. But Babel believes the Netherlands international needs to put many factors into consideration when deciding…

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has heaped on Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison. According to him, Richarlison truly comes on his own in international football. The Brazilian joined Antonio Conte’s side from Everton for a sizable €58 million fee in the summer transfer window. The Brazilian forward has struggled to make an…

The long wait for a World Cup goal is over for the prolific Polish striker. Robert Lewandowski has finally scored a World Cup goal as Poland defeat a lurking Saudi Arabia to go top of Group C at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It was a spectacular game of football…

Qatar became the first World Cup host country to get eliminated after its first two games following a loss to Senegal on Friday November 25. The tournament hosts slipped to a second successive defeat in Group A on Friday, losing 3-1 to Senegal. That loss came after they were beaten…

The Portuguese star has wished the Red Devils all the best for the remainder of the season. Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United by mutual agreement with immediate effect following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan. United released a statement on Tuesday evening announcing that they have reached a…

No one saw that coming! Argentina’s 36-game unbeaten streak comes to an end as they suffer defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. La Albiceleste were defeated 2-1 by the Arabians in what was a stunning display and spectacular performance…

It was a spectacular evening for the Three Lions. England began their 2022 FIFA World Cup campaign with a bang as they trash Iran 6-2 in the opening group-stage match of group B. Despite enduring a roller-coaster ride before the World Cup, the Three Lions were determined to make a…

Ballon d’Or winner, Karim Benzema will not be playing for France in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after tearing a muscle in his left thigh. The French Football Federation said 34-year-old Benzema suffered an injury in training earlier on Saturday, November 19, and would require a three-week recovery period. Coach Didier Deschamps in…