…Le Journal du Dimanche."I think Mbappé deserves it for having been the top scorer in the World Cup, the Champions League and the Spanish league.”PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!On the European club scene, Okocha pointed to Manchester City, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich as…
…dismissed Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo for fielding an ineligible player in the world cup qualifiers was that the mail which they used in sending the petition wasn’t the right one. DR Congo pipped Nigeria to book a place in the intercontinental playoff with a 4-3 win on penalties after both teams stayed locked at…
…take the prize home. In the year under review, Yamal won both the LaLiga title and the World Cup trophy. Mbappé, meanwhile, only finished as the top scorer in LaLiga, the UEFA Champions League and the World Cup. Ferré has now said winning trophies matters. He said: “Honestly, I think Kylian’s campaign is massive compar…
…fitness before making his pitch debut.' The 40-year-old, who was part of Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning squad, had ended his career in the summer of 2023 after sustaining a serious knee injury while in preseason training with Real Sociedad in Spain. Silva spent ten years at Manchester City between 2010 and 2020, where…
…from FIFA following claims that DR Congo fielded an ineligible player during the World Cup qualifiers, a development that contributed to Nigeria's failure to reach the 2026 tournament. This comes after reporting by The New York Times and Le Monde on allegations that FIFA's own legal officials determined DR Congo goalke…
…twice. He had previously considered retiring from international football after the 2026 World Cup but said Portugal Football Federation president Pedro Proença persuaded him to reconsider.
…knew that the Democratic Republic of Congo fielded an ineligible player in the 2026 World Cup qualifier game played against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, The New York Times has learnt. The match, which was held in November 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, was the final of the CAF play-offs for a spot in the intercontinental tour…
…Tuesday.” The Manchester City academy graduate won the Golden Ball at the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup and made his senior debut in a World Cup qualifier against Swaziland in 2015. His recall follows a strong start to the 2026/27 season, with 11 goals and two assists in nine appearances for Bursaspor, whom he joined as a fr…
…now won 10 consecutive matches since a surprise 0-0 draw with Cape Verde during the 2026 World Cup group stage. The reigning world champions also won the Nations League in 2023 and reached the final in 2021 and 2025.
…off for the Czechs as Spain racked up a 41st consecutive unbeaten game, including the World Cup final win over Argentina in July. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente made several changes in Oviedo from Tuesday’s win over Croatia, including handing debuts to full-back Ivan Fresneda and striker Roberto Fernandez. It was one of…
…17 caps for Switzerland's U21 side. He had also been an unused substitute during a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Slovenia in October 2025.Athekame shines on Swiss debutHis introduction to senior international football was nothing short of impressive. As seen on Flashscore, Athekame provided the cut-back from which Z…
…time would come that we may not be able to qualify for the Nations Cup talk less of the World Cup. 32 or so number countries qualify for the Nations Cup. If you cannot qualify for that how can you qualify for the World Cup that has 9 slots. But we still have the opportunity to salvage the situation. It was a very bad r…
…being negotiated to accommodate a prime-time audience in the United States. “Look at the World Cup just gone. Some of those matches, what time were they on at night from America? We are a global village now, so you have got to try and hopefully accommodate everybody. I know it is going to upset a lot of people, but the…
…trends in social media." Haaland, who plays for Manchester City, helped Norway reach the World Cup quarterfinals this summer in its first appearance in the tournament since 1998. Norway lost 2-1 to England.
…among students with learning difficulties. She represented Germany at the 2019 Women’s World Cup and made 16 appearances for the national team. She also played for clubs including Bayer Leverkusen, SGS Essen, Arsenal and Wolfsburg. 2. João Tomás — Portugal Former Portugal international striker João Tomás became a docto…
…33, is a former Super Eagles defender who represented Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Omeruo, 32, has also been a regular member of the national team and featured for Nigeria at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. The City Boy Movement is a political support group whose leadership…
…use of Haaland’s distinctive signs in its promotion of plane tickets during the football World Cup,” Haaland’s lawyer, Thomas Hagen, said in an email to AFP. Haaland, who plays for Manchester City, inspired Norway to reach the World Cup quarter-finals this summer, in their first appearance in football’s showpiece event…
…team. The Super Eagles won that year’s Africa Cup of Nations before making their World Cup debut in the United States. They subsequently reached the last 16, where they suffered a 2-1 extra-time defeat against eventual finalists Italy. Morocco have now reached the same ranking position after several years of progress o…
…named coach. Bayern Munich star Olise, who was one of the outstanding players at the World Cup in which France reached the semi-finals, came off the bench late on with the game in Brussels goalless, and set off from inside his own half to score the winner in the 88th minute. The win follows a 1-0 success away to Turkey…
…last scheduled assignment involving the Super Eagles came during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Benin in June 2024, though he was replaced before that match took place.Senegalese official Yaya Balde has been named as match commissioner, while Papa Bakary Gassama, a former FIFA referee from The Gamb…
'I have lost my peace and privacy' - World Cup breakout star and Cape Verde goalkeeper, Vozinha reveals the dark side of newfound fame Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has opened up about the downside of his sudden global fame following his remarkable performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 40-year-old shot-stopper b…
…issued a bold message to England ahead of the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-20 Women's World CupThe Falconets secured their place in the knockout stage after a dominant 10-1 thrashing of New Caledonia in Lodz on Sunday, September 13Kareem, who scored a hat-trick against New Caledonia, spoke to FIFA.com about Nigeria's prep…
…Champions League. – Balogun missing – But they were left reeling as United States World Cup star Folarin Balogun backed out of an agreed £40 million ($54 million) transfer to Everton on deadline day. That was just after Monaco had pulled out of a deal to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea, when they were banking on Balogun…
…in 50 matches for Chelsea last season and also featured for Ecuador at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the summer.Should Caicedo remain sidelined for the Arsenal fixture, Alonso has a limited pool of options to call upon. Valentino Barco, Romeo Lavia, Jordan Henderson and club captain Reece James are among those who could f…
…experience at the highest level, having won the Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup during his five-year spell with Liverpool. The move, however, remains at the contact and consideration stage, with no agreement yet confirmed. The post Chelsea eye shock move for free agent Wijnaldum afte…