…the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. According to findings published by Globo (via Yahoo Sports), Lionel Messi possesses maternal ancestry that could have allowed him to represent Brazil. Santini’s research indicates that one of the 39-year-old’s maternal great-grandparents was born in Ribeirão Preto, located in the inte…
…as someone devoted to helping others, highlighting his work coaching his children's sports teams and volunteering with athletes at their local high school.It said he was "deeply loved by the players who saw him as a mentor, role model, and friend" and praised his "dedication to serving others". Devey spent seven season…
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has identified Chelsea winger Pedro Neto as a key transfer target this summerThe move comes as City face uncertainty over Rodri, who is reportedly keen on a transfer to Real MadridChelsea signed Neto for £54m last year, meaning any deal could cost City a significant outlayFind it fa…
…honours.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.According to Sports Illustrated, the 70th edition of the prestigious award ceremony is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, in London.Kane and Mbappe slip backKane arrived at the World Cup as one of the frontrunners, having scored 61 goals in…
…James has repeatedly criticized Trump, accusing him in a 2018 CNN interview of using sports to deepen divisions in America. “We’re in a position right now in America where this race thing has taken over because I believe our president is kind of trying to divide us,” James said at the time. Their dispute dates back to…
…route and avoid the courts by talking to some stakeholders and people in the National Sports Commission. The so-called amendments made at the Extraordinary Assembly in Bayelsa were cosmetic. If anything, it shows that they still don’t want to provide a level-playing field. There is no verifiable change.” We asked if it…
Nigerian marathon runner, sports tourism promoter and founder of FogAdventures, Mrs Dayo Akinbode, shares with BIODUN BUSARI, the highlights of her corporate job, marathon experiences and other life lessons How was your childhood? I’m the first child and only daughter. I know how first daughters are always very energet…
…a 460-million-euro fine for favoring Google’s own shopping, hotel, transport and sports services in search results, and a 430-million-euro fine over restrictions that stopped app developers from steering users toward cheaper offers outside the Google Play store. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer had already critic…
People Man Warns Corps Members to Think Twice Before Doing NYSC in Lagos: "You Will Cry" Published 24 Jul 2026 at 11:27 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details below...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of experience. S…
…also holding Nigerian citizenship. Her prosecutors claimed that she obtained Nigerian passports for herself and her child in Lagos before securing a South African visa and re-entering the country through Mozambique. However, her legal team rejected the allegations, insisting she was born in South Africa and had no sign…
…and National Diaspora Merit Awards for outstanding contributions in science, healthcare, sports and humanitarian service. Looking ahead, she announced plans to establish a Diaspora Investment Fund and a National Diaspora Health Corps aimed at engaging 1,000 diaspora health professionals annually. Expressing appreciatio…
…to be appointed as the new head coach of the Italy men's national team, according to Fox SportsPirlo's expected appointment comes after Italy missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting the national team under serious scrutinyThe former midfielder is set to replace his ex-AC Milan teammate Gennaro Gattuso in the rol…
The latest Henley Passport Index 2026 has revealed Africa’s 10 most powerful passports, ranking countries based on the number of destinations their citizens can visit without obtaining a visa in advance. The annual ranking assesses 199 passports against 227 travel destinations using data from the International Air Tran…
…Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports. However, when the victims arrived Nigeria, their passports and other travel documents are seized. The first few days after their arrival, the victims are usually accommodated in a hotel. However, after about three days, they get moved to a rented apartment in Ikorodu, where they are det…
…impressive medal-winning start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The National Sports Commission had announced cash rewards for medallists before the team's strong outing, led by Esther Nworgu, who won Nigeria's first gold medal of the Games. In photos and clips from the live event on Friday, the participants w…
…"We found that Google harms businesses offering similar services, such as shopping or sports, by not granting them the same level of prominence on Google Search. We also found that Google has restricted app developers from offering cheaper offers to customers in the Google Play app store." The Commission fined the comp…
…I am an athlete who practices sailing, rowing and cycling. The clothes I'm wearing are sportswear," T-24 quoted him as saying. Cicekli has since become the centre of a campaign pressing for his return to office. A petition campaign to try and get him reinstated has gathered more than 10,000 signatures, with supporters…
…creators with restrictive, less lucrative agreements.FaZe Clan still operates as an esports organisation under GameSquare ownership.Why did everyone leave FaZe?The downfall of FaZe Clan culminated on Christmas Day in 2025. Five prominent creators announced their departures simultaneously. These included FaZe Adapt, Sta…
Meridianbet has become the official sports betting sponsor of UFC Fight Night Belgrade, securing exclusive betting rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first event in Serbia. According to a statement on Thursday, the event, scheduled for August 1 at the Belgrade Arena, marks UFC’s debut in the Balkan nation…
…MD praised the 2026 graduating class for distinguishing itself in academics, leadership, sports and other co-curricular activities. She noted that one of the graduates, Eze Somtobena, recorded an aggregate score of 362 in the 2026 UTME, while 15 others scored between 353 and 321. “Today, we proudly celebrate the gradua…
…a nine-hole golf course, a 1,500-capacity banquet hall, luxury villas, and world-class sports complexes. “For us as tour operators, this presents another significant opportunity – a new destination to packa
People Construction Worker Posts Chilling Video of What Was Found Underground, People React: "Nawa" Published 23 Jul 2026 at 11:11 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of exp…
People Jayden Adams: Worried Man Reacts to Designated Burial Place of Late Footballer, Asks Question Published 23 Jul 2026 at 11:47 PM by Ankrah Shalom 1 min read Details soon...Authors: Ankrah Shalom (Human-Interest editor) Shalom Ankrah is a journalist and a Human Interest Editor at Legit.ng with over six years of ex…
…in December that killed two of his close friends. Fury, in a recent interview with Sky Sports, said he is prepared to face “somebody else” later this year. But Hearn insisted Fury was more likely to pull out given his record. “Look at history,” Hearn told Sky Sports. “Check the facts, check the resume. If you really wa…
…advantages. For instance, Temara only wears custom-made clothes and shoes but excels at sports and often receives compliments on her long legs.Temara was bullied throughout her school years for being taller and bigger than her peers and life was a misery in many ways. She said:Being the tallest one in school was challe…