…City midfielder made 122 line-breaking passes across his eight appearances at the tournament, the highest figure recorded since Xabi Alonso at the 2010 World Cup. Having already won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, the Champions League, the Euros, and now the World Cup, he joins an exclusive group of only four male players to…
…City’s Erling Haaland to join him for a holiday. After representing Brazil in the 2026 tournament, Vini is currently enjoying his off-season in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro before he begins pre-season training with Real Madrid. "We are waiting for you, @erling," Vinicius captioned the post One of the images depicted…
…disappointing qualification campaign, extending their absence from football's biggest tournament after also missing the 2018 and 2022 editions.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The failure prompted the federation to begin searching for a new coach capable of rebuilding the national team…
…a tougher challenge against Australia in their second match of the men’s 3×3 basketball tournament. Vanguard News The post Commonwealth Games 2026: Nigeria defeat Cayman Islands in men’s 3×3 basketball opener appeared first on Vanguard News.
…Cup of Nations is set to provide several opportunities for records to be broken as the tournament returns to Morocco with a historic expansion to 16 teams. According to the Confederation of African Football, CAF, the 14th edition could see new milestones established in areas ranging from tournament appearances and titl…
…its latest global market value update, which reflects players’ performances during the tournament and throughout the season. Even though he missed the competition, Osimhen retained his valuation of €75 million, keeping him among the top 55 most valuable players in the world. He is the sole player currently active in th…
…challenge of rebuilding confidence in a national team that has struggled in recent major tournaments.
…allegiances to Australia in May just before the Socceroos announced their squad for the tournament. Volpato has played at Serie A side Sassuolo since 2023, and he made 24 league appearances for the club as they finished 11th last season. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 9:38 AM | Share this Story
…Tabitha plays for Lyon and Temwa for Kansas City Current. There have been 13 WAFCON tournaments from 1998 and, apart from Nigeria, only Equatorial Guinea twice and South Africa once have been crowned champions. Equatorial Guinea failed to qualify this time, while South Africa are the top seeds in Group B, where they wi…
…his squad, fine-tune tactics and build cohesion ahead of Nigeria’s opening match at the tournament. The victory will boost the confidence of the Super Falcons as they pursue a record 11th WAFCON title. Nigeria will now shift attention to the group stage of the delayed 2026 WAFCON, aiming to reclaim the continental crow…
…even when part of ‘super-teams’.” Reflecting on performances in the World Cup and other tournaments, Diaz commented: “Kylian Mbappe is the best goalscorer in the world, the one with the best ability to finish. However, both soccer and basketball require the development of a cohesive unit that performs effectively toget…
…the 25-year-old centre-back had been managing the problem for several weeks before the tournament but aggravated the injury during France’s semi-final defeat to Spain, where he was forced off after just 30 minutes. Following his return to London, Saliba underwent further assessment by a specialist, with Arsenal confirm…
…commended the 10 African nations that represented the continent at the expanded 48-team tournament. During the tournament, nine African teams progressed from the group stage to the Round of 32, the highest qualification rate for African teams in FIFA World Cup history. The African representatives at the tournament were…
…confrontations, per GiveMeSport.Olmo, one of Spain's standout performers throughout the tournament, was caught up in the incident involving Ayala as celebrations and disappointment unfolded on the pitch.Lionel Messi releases emotional statement Legit.ng previously reported that Lionel Messi released an emotional statem…
…Faso hosted the AFCON in 1998 and Mali in 2002. Niger has never hosted the biennial tournament. Mali has five CAF-approved stadiums, while Burkina Faso secured approval in 2025 for the main stadium in Ouagadougou. Niger, meanwhile, is continuing to bring its General Seyni Kountche Stadium —- which has been barred from…
…Hefeng. Abiodun and Gift will complete coach Justine Madugu's 25-player squad for the tournament. File: Gift Monday The 10-time African champions have continued preparations at the La Noria Club in Casablanca ahead of their departure to Morocco's administrative capital, Rabat, where they will play their Group C matches…
…more united than before. With the chemistry we’ve built and the exposure to world-class tournaments, I believe we can bring home medals,” Alogba affirmed. As Lagos prepares to host the fencing world, Team Nigeria’s hopes are high, their spirits unshaken. For Thomas, Aninyei, and their teammates, the championships repre…
…was promoted to the Premier League in 2010. Taylor refereed at four major international tournaments, specifically the 2022 and 2026 World Cups, and the 2020 and 2024 European Championships, taking charge of 163 international matches in total. His final match was a World Cup round of 16 tie between Portugal and Spain ea…
…clubs so passionately that match days completely affect their mood.Even outside major tournaments, football conversations never stop. There's always a new transfer rumor, a rivalry match, or a debate about who should win the league. Fans stay engaged all year as football always gives them something to chat about.Online…
…19 to 27, 2026, with organisers describing preparations as being in full swing. The tournament, organised by the Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association in collaboration with Ikoyi Club 1938, will build on nearly three decades of tradition while aiming to set new standards in organisation, competition and stakeholder…
…recognised a World Cup 2026 squad as the most defensively disciplined side in the tournament's historyThe country conceded the fewest goals than any team in any previous World Cup edition, which made the defensive achievement even more remarkableA young man on X responded to FIFA's announcement, pointing out the extra…
…the post spread rapidly across platforms, no official statement from FIFA or the tournament's host organising committee addressed the fireworks allegation at the time the claim began circulating. Quinn's post does not include photographic or video evidence to support the assertion, though its reach suggests many users…
…Fushimi has died at the age of 50 after crashing during a race at the Matsusaka Keirin tournament in Mie Prefecture.Fushimi sustained fatal injuries on Saturday after losing control while attempting to move through the field during the race. According to the Japan Keirin Autorace Foundation (JKA), he swerved to avoid r…
…Final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Photo by: Al Bello.ImagesSpain's run through the tournament in North America, which ended with a World Cup title, pushed them one game beyond that mark.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.According to ESPN, La Roja's unbeaten sequence encompassed the f…
…it is never awarded permanently to any nation, regardless of how many times they win the tournament.FIFA adopted this policy largely because of what happened to the Jules Rimet Trophy.Brazil was allowed to keep the original trophy after winning the World Cup for a third time in 1970. However, it was stolen from the Bra…