…immigration policies, which saw some fans face visa issues. At the FIFA Club World Cup championship at the same New Jersey stadium last year, winners Chelsea were left confused when Trump stayed on the podium while they danced after he handed them the trophy. Trump later claimed he had been allowed to keep the trophy i…

…Africa in 2010. By claiming the 2026 crown while remaining the reigning women’s world champions, Spain achieved a feat no other nation has managed since the inception of the two FIFA World Cup competitions. The historic double further highlights Spain’s recent dominance in international football. In addition to holding…

…they overcame Argentina 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Sunday. The European champions had created the best opportunities against the 2022 champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent off just before the game went into extra-time. Torres was the hero for Spain when he collec…

…received the adidas Golden Ball following Spain's 1-0 extra-time victory over defending champions Argentina in the final, completing a remarkable tournament that firmly established him as one of the world's finest midfielders.Rodri with the Golden Ball award after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and A…

…the biggest winners after La Roja defeated Argentina to lift the trophy.The European champions edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday's final at the New York/New Jersey Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal to seal Spain's second World Cup title. Spain's Pau Cubarsi, Rodri an…

…Project. According to the Commissioner, the Ovu Lake Golf Resort will feature an 18-hole championship golf course, a luxury hotel with over 100 rooms, a 600-seat conference centre, boat regatta, beautifully landscaped gardens, club houses, children’s playgrounds, lawn tennis, and basketball courts, alongside other worl…

…but said those errors are part of football rather than evidence of bias. He recalled a Champions League match involving Barcelona and Bayern Munich where Lionel Messi was denied what later appeared to be a legitimate penalty. “In hindsight it probably was a penalty – we probably did get it wrong but we called it honest…

…triggering mixed reactions among his followersThe final is a showdown between European champions Spain and defending world champions Argentina and will be played on July 19, at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New JerseyFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A man from Si…

…the World Cup in 1966 and comes despite their painful semi-final defeat to defending champions Argentina. Rice backs England’s progress Speaking after the victory, Rice praised the quality of the squad and insisted England are edging closer to ending their long wait for major international silverware. “This is the best…

…midfielder, Rodri, could become the 10th player to win the World Cup, Ballon d’Or and Champions League. Rodri is set to captain the European champions for the final of this year’s World Cup. The 31-year-old has already won the Ballon d’Or and Champions League with Manchester City. However, he could now join an exclusiv…

…developed in Manchester City’s academy, he only found his feet after dropping into the Championship with Middlesbrough before Villa snapped him up on February 1, 2024. Under Unai Emery, the midfielder blossomed, netting 21 goals in 85 league outings and playing a part in Villa’s Europa League triumph last season. He ha…

…was different as it was in the winter.” For Sunday’s final between Spain and defending champions Argentina, Small expects the company to be handling approximately 8.5 million betting tickets for their 250 bookmaking clients round the world. Sportradar is a global sports technology company that says it creates immersive…

Former Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, on Friday appeared to have rubbished reports that his client has agreed to join Besiktas. Reports had earlier emerged that Salah had agreed terms with the Turkish Super Lig side. Reacting to the development, Abbas Issa insisted that there is still no deci…

…FIFA is set to break with football tradition and present World Cup winners' rings to the champions of Sunday's final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium.The American-style hardware will be handed over in a ceremony attended by US President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to present the World Cup trophy itself…

…wrote on X.Iheanacho joins Bursaspor after failing to reach an agreement with Scottish champions Celtic over a new contract. The 29-year-old enjoyed a productive spell with the Hoops, helping the Glasgow club secure a domestic double during the 2025/26 campaign.Watch the video below Kelechi Iheanacho to Bursaspor from…

…the same: I want to win everything that is possible in this country, also let's say the Champions League. I'm ready to go for it." Since joining Liverpool, Szoboszlai has made 147 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions, scoring 28 times. The Hungary international was a key member of Liverpool's title-winning…

…led by Lionel Messi, will face Spain in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final as the defending champions bid to become only the third nation to retain the trophy, after Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962). The post Barcelona explains how Messi’s iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal happened appeared first on Vangua…

Celtic are struggling to compete with English Championship clubs in the transfer market and deal with agents, according to minutes of a meeting between board members and supporters.

…to sit deep and absorb pressureThe tactic drew comparisons to Sir Alex Ferguson's 2009 Champions League defeat to Barcelona at WembleyFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering football and sports in Nigeria and Africa.Atlanta, U…

…Atlanta, Tuchel insisted he remains committed to leading England into the home European Championship. “We keep on going with the contract until the home Euros,” he said. “I’m looking forward to that even though right now it’s difficult to look that far ahead. “Of course, it’s a semi-final; a lot of big football nations…

…in Atlanta. But England then invited wave after wave of late pressure from the defending champions and goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez secured a famous 2-1 victory. Tuchel said his team had become “too passive” after taking the lead at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. “We’re disappointed, we were so close but…

…he was “gutted” for England and their fans after his team were beaten 2-1 by defending champions Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday. Anthony Gordon’s strike had put the Three Lions on the cusp of a first men’s World Cup final since they lifted the 1966 trophy but Lionel Messi inspired a dramatic turnar…

…following their stunning comeback win against England on Wednesday night. The defending champions looked to be heading out after Anthony Gordon’s opening goal in the second half. But Albiceleste, inspired by their talisman Lionel Messi, fought back to win the game. Messi rolled a pass into Enzo Fernandez to smash in th…

…mounted a late comeback as Messi’s creativity proved decisive, helping the defending champions overturn the deficit and secure a place in Sunday’s final against Spain. England’s lead slips away The Three Lions took the lead in the 55th minute when Gordon found the back of the net after England had matched Argentina thr…

…the World Cup trophy, while several others have come agonisingly close. With defending champions Argentina edging England 2-1 to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, Lionel Messi’s side now stand one win away from joining football’s most exclusive club. Victory over Spain on Sunday would make Argentina only the third n…