…allegation on Monday, July 20, 2026.The post suggesting the claim struck a chord among football fans watching the final.Fireworks explode above the stadium during the closing ceremony of the 2026 World Cup final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. Photo by: ANGELA WEISS / AFPImagesSpai…
…changing mind on taking charge of England Pep Guardiola has held talks with the Italian Football Federation over the possibility of becoming Italy's next head coach following his departure from Manchester City, according to reports in Italy.Guardiola, who left City in May after a trophy-laden 10-year spell that include…
…entire 2026 World Cup without losing a match, surpassing a long-standing international football recordThe record Spain broke had been held by Italy, whose unbeaten run of 37 games stood as one of football's most celebrated streaksArgentina, despite losing the final, still hold a separate World Cup advantage over Spain…
…the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy, an officially authorised replica that the Spanish Football Federation can keep permanently to commemorate its triumph, per NDTV Sports.Why FIFA keeps the original trophyThe current FIFA World Cup trophy, introduced in 1974, is made of 18-carat gold and stands 36 centimetres tall.Unli…
…The midfielder rose to prominence after playing a key role in Edo Queens' Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) title-winning campaign in 2024.Her outstanding performances during that season earned her the NWFL Most Valuable Player award. by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 10:20 AM | Share this Story
…win UEFA Euro and FIFA World Cup Spain superstar Lamine Yamal has etched his name into football history after becoming the first player under the age of 20 to win both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. The Barcelona star ,19, achieved the milestone following Spain's dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory…
Spain have become the first nation in football history to simultaneously hold the FIFA Men’s World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup titles. FIFA announced the milestone in a post on its official X handle on Sunday following Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York. Celebrating the a…
…after winning the adidas Golden Boot with 10 goals.The Real Madrid star became the first footballer to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots and also surpassed Lionel Messi as the competition's all-time leading goalscorer.
…units seen at a World Cup. At 19 years and 178 days, Cubarsí became the youngest footballer ever to win the Young Player Award since FIFA introduced the honour at the 2006 World Cup.His rise has been remarkable. Having made his Spain debut in 2024, Cubarsí had already become the nation's youngest defender before cement…
…goal and assist tally. The Golden Boot race highlighted the dominance of some of world football’s biggest names, with Mbappé once again proving his status as one of the game’s most prolific attackers and Messi continuing to produce at the highest level on the global stage. See 2026 FIFA World Cup top scorers below: Kyl…
…Sports ManagementShooting Stars announced it would pursue the matter through official football regulatory channelsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Shooting Stars Sports Club (SSC) has officially declared winger Ayodele Ismail absent without leave (AWOL), confirming in a formal statement that the pl…
…with authorities yet to announce an official cause of deathBafana Bafana teammates and football officials have paid emotional tributes to the late midfielderFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A new media report has offered fresh insight into the final hours of South Africa international Jayden Adams…
…The former official explained that referees are selected from different countries and football confederations and operate independently throughout the tournament. Darren Cann – Getty image “We were independent, and we made our own decisions. I can assure you this has not changed.” He added that referees remain isolated…
…Argentina and Spain, a man, Amadu Raheem Komba Gbandeh, who gained internet fame for his football predicting skills, has shared his predictionIn a recent Facebook post, Gbandeh, who had accurately forecasted 36 football matches, gave his pre-match analysis and outcome prediction, triggering mixed reactions among his fo…
…two subsequent finals, further cementing his status as one of the country's greatest footballers.The Real Madrid forward has captained France since 2023 under head coach Didier Deschamps and also became his country's all-time leading goalscorer during the 2026 World Cup, overtaking Olivier Giroud. Despite entering the…
…think we need to keep going. I do think it’s close. It’s a game of small margins. It’s football and the other night we lost on margins and in the boxes.”
…However, he could now join an exclusive list of players who have won all three trophies. Footballers who have already achieved this in their careers include: 1. Ousmane Dembélé 2. Zinedine Zidane 3. Lionel Messi 4. Bobby Charlton 5. Ronaldinho 6. Kaká 7. Rivaldo 8. Gerd Müller 9. Franz Beckenbauer 10. Paolo Ross…
…the tournament have drawn considerable attention to his development as one of European football's most exciting attacking talents, with his ability to create chances proving central to France's campaign at the 2026 edition of the competition held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Mbappe breaks Messi's recordLegi…
Akin Maxwell has been appointed the new Sporting Director of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Doma United. Maxwell previously served as the Chairman of Osun United. He has also worked with NPFL side Shooting Stars. Maxwell’s track record is expected to help the Savannah Tigers on their return to the NPFL. Th…
…Nigerian international, the club said: "Our club has reached an agreement with Nigerian footballer Kelechi Iheanacho as part of its squad planning efforts for the new season. "Born on October 3, 1996, and playing as a striker, Iheanacho has worn the jerseys of Manchester City, Leicester City, Sevilla, and Celtic throug…
…number of matches for a 48-team tournament, a betting expert told AFP. Although many football fans were sceptical about the increase in the number of teams from 32 to 48, it appears punters have welcomed it. “We’ve seen an 80% increase in the ticket volume,” Darren Small, senior vice president of Managed Trading Servic…
…following the semi-final defeat, reports indicate Tuchel retains the full backing of the Football Association and is expected to remain in charge through to Euro 2028.
…attended the school with four of my other siblings. My primary school days started with football before morning assembly daily until my Mum flogged the hell out of me in front of my class teacher and mates in primary 3B … Then break period with Samco products and snacks … Then inter-house sports with Ambe, Lana, Olokun…
…the twist of fate that has brought the two of them to the biggest match in world football as nothing short of extraordinary.Messi speaks about viral photoSpeaking at a FIFA event ahead of the 2026 World Cup final, Messi said:From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.“It's incredible that we're h…
Former Argentina teammate Pablo Zabaleta identified the quality that sets Lionel Messi apart from every other playerZabaleta, who played alongside Messi for a decade in the national team, made the remarks in a statement to FIFAMessi, 39, has guided Argentina to a second straight World Cup final and could win a record-e…