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Eden Hazard retires from International football at 31
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…
Read More »Brazil icon Pele moved to end-of-life care in hospital after no longer responding to chemotherapy
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…
Read More »Ronaldo close to agreeing a deal worth €200m per year with Saudi Arabian club.
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…
Read More »Spain: Injured Nwakali vows to return in three weeks
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…
Read More »World Cup: Neville reacts to Richarlison being picked over Jesus in Brazil attack
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…
Read More »EPL: Babel tells Cody Gakpo club to join between Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd
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…
Read More »2022 FIFA World Cup: Lewandowski scores his first ever World Cup goal as Poland defeat Saudi Arabia 2-0
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…
Read More »Qatar makes history as earliest host country to get eliminated in the World Cup
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…
Read More »Manchester United terminate Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract by mutual agreement
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…
Read More »2022 FIFA World Cup: Saudi Arabia stun Argentina to end their 36-game unbeaten run
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…
Read More »2022 FIFA World Cup: Bukayo Saka scores as England trash Iran 6-2
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…
Read More »Karim Benzema ruled out of 2022 World Cup over injury
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…
Read More »Messi and Ronaldo square up in iconic chess photo
Two of the world’s undisputed biggest names in football, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi lit up social media a day before the first kickoff at the FIFA World Cup 2022, with their iconic first joint promotion photo. Both players were involved in the latest advertising campaign for fashion brand Louis Vuitton and were photographed…
Read More »World Cup fans can survive without beer for three hours – FIFA President speaks after Qatar banned beer sales around stadiums
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has insisted that they are ”200 percent in control” of the World Cup after Qatar banned the sale of beer at stadiums in the country 48 hours before the competition’s opening match. The sale of alcohol is strictly controlled in Qatar, which is a Muslim country, but was set…
Read More »Manchester United have removed a mural containing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Image from Old Trafford
The Portuguese star could be on his way out of Manchester United after a bombshell interview of him criticising the club. Workers have been spotted ripping off a mural featuring Portuguese Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo from the side of Old Trafford, sparking further speculations about the future of the player. In…
Read More »FIFA World Cup 2022: Sadio Mane could miss the World Cup after suffering a knee injury while playing for Bayern Munich
The Senegalese star player could be miss the upcoming World Cup set to take place in two weeks. Senegalese star man, Sadio Mane could miss the World Cup after he suffered a knee injury during Bayern Munich’s encounter with Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga. Sadio Mane limped off with…
Read More »Europa League knockout play-off draw: Manchester United to face Barcelona in the round of 32
The draws for the next round of the competition were carried out today. Manchester United will face former arch-rivals Barcelona in the knockout play-off round of the UEFA Europa League. The group stages of the Europa League competition were completed on Thursday, the 3rd of November, while the group stages…
Read More »Update On Arsenal Player Stabbed In Knife Attack In Italy
Pablo Mari, the on-loan Arsenal player stabbed in an Italian supermarket is doing well. This comes after he underwent successful surgery on Friday. He was stabbed during a deadly knife attack in an Italian supermarket, his Serie A club Monza said. Monza confirmed to AFP that “everything is OK” with…
Read More »Bayern Munich legend Franck Ribery retires from international football
Former France and Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Franck Ribery on Friday, October 21, retired from international football at the age of 39. The 39-year-old, who has had a persistent knee injury that kept him out of action for Serie A club Salernitana, also terminated his contract with the Italian club. Announcing his retirement, Ribery…
Read More »“Well Deserved”-Karim Benzema crowned Ballon d’Or winner after a successful season with Real Madrid.
The French player has been the favourite to win the prestigious award after a stellar campaign with Madrid. Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema has been named Ballon d’Or winner for 2022, after enjoying an incredible year with the club. The France International was influential as Madrid won both the Champions…
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