…has picked Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the best forward at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. Walker believes Messi is by far ahead of the likes of England’s Harry Kane, France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland. Speaking during a session with talkSPORTS, Walker noted that people seem to write Messi…
Brazilian football legend and World Cup winner Ronaldinho has agreed a surprise deal with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC, more than a decade after bringing his illustrious playing career to an end. The 46-year-old, who retired after a brief spell with Brazilian side Fluminense in 2015, is set to be unveiled by Rave…
By Douglas Baye-Osagie As Nigerians watch the ongoing FIFA World Cup in hurt with the absence of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, a video has sparked discussion from one of the men who should be quietly easing himself out of the leadership system of Nigerian football. Amaju Pinnick, speaking recently on Arise TV on the affairs…
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke reacts to their World Cup defeat to Morocco.
The Scotland camp and pundits react after two penalty appeals were denied in the World Cup defeat against Morocco.
Turkey 0 Paraguay 1 M Galarza (2'2nd minute) M Almirón (red cardsent off 45+3'48th minute)
Elsewhere, Morocco continued Africa's strong showing at the tournament with a victory over Scotland
The 22-year-old dismissed claims that Nigeria's failure to qualify for the World Cup influenced his choice, stressing that South Africa had always been where his heart belonged
…Gernot Rohr, has lamented the team’s poor start in the qualifying series for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria have now failed to participate in two consecutive tournaments since their last appearance in 2018 in Russia. The three-time African champions are absent despite 10 countries representing the continent. After the qua…
…is currently a member of South Africa’s squad participating in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Okon played the full 90 minutes as South Africa fought to a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic on Thursday. In a video shared by Nigerian journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, the centre-bac…
At least two countries have qualified for the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. They are Mexico and the United States of America, USA. USA is the latest team to qualify for the last-32 after beating Australia 2-0 in a Group D tie Yesterday. An own goal from Cameron Burgess and a goal from Alex…
Haiti became the first team to be eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The island nation suffered a 3-0 thrashing in the hands of Brazil on Saturday morning. Cunha scored twice within 13 minutes for the Selecao, before Vinicius Junior slotted home his second goal of the World Cup. It was Haiti’s second consecutive defea…
…against Scotland. Neymar has been recovering from a calf injury he sustained before the World Cup started. The Santos forward missed Brazil’s first two games against Morocco and Haiti. Recall that Brazil played a 1-1 draw with Morocco and defeated Haiti 3-0 in the early hours of today. Speaking after Brazil defeated Ha…
Morocco captain, Achraf Hakimi, has become the most-capped African player in FIFA World Cup history. This comes after the defender reached a landmark of 12th tournament appearance for Morocco. The Paris Saint-Germain star entered the 2026 World Cup with 10 appearances. He moved to 11 after featuring in Morocco's 1-1 dr…
…scored in the final of Portugal's latest triumph and practically dragged Portugal to the World Cup once again, and yet, somehow, he is the problem? By the way, as Messi fans, why are you suddenly in love with Portugal? Shouldn't you stick with your GOAT, for whom FIFA blatantly rigged the 2022 World Cup with dubious pe…
…football and remain there talking about the 1983 Flying Eagles, Stationery Stores the World Cup and more. His best was at the University of Ibadan, representing Sultan Bello Hall. In him I found a decent man. "I deal with people based on their personal character," he said. "Tribalism, ethnicity, corruption and most vic…
…Cristiano Ronaldo from his starting XI as they prepare to face Uzbekistan in their next World Cup tie. Agbonlahor insisted that Ronaldo has passed his best, adding that he is not holding the ball up. This comes after the Al-Nassr forward suffered criticism for his display against DR Congo this week. “I don’t think he s…
…up (to the national team) who is working remotely.” Neymar working remotely at 2026 World Cup - Brazil president
The United States advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare following an impressive 2-0 win over Australia Friday, stoking the hopes of an already hyped host nation. The US join fellow tournament co-hosts Mexico as the first teams to progress, and could be assured top spot in Group D if Turkey fail…
Defending champions New Zealand beat Ireland by four runs to keep their ICC Women's T20 World Cup hopes alive in a thriller that went down to the final ball of the match.
United States of America 2 C Burgess (11'11th minute ogown goal) A Freeman (43'43rd minute) Australia 0
Here are the countries that could qualify for the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage is beginning to take shape, with several teams already establishing themselves as favourites to progress to the knockout rounds. Although the tournament's expanded format means teams must…
…has shortlisted at least three candidates to replace Roberto Martinez after the 2026 World Cup. According to talkSPORT, Martinez is set to step down from the role after the tournament. The Spaniard has been heavily linked with a reunion with captain Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Portugal is now…
…Johan Manzambi after his recent performance for Switzerland at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. Manzambi was impressive, scoring a brace as Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1. The 20-year-old had attracted interest from Manchester United and other clubs this summer transfer window. However, Muller wa…
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