Argentine football legend Lionel Messi claimed his record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or award on Monday, showcasing his immense skill and pivotal role in leading Argentina to a glorious 2022 World Cup triumph. The prestigious individual accolade was bestowed on the 36-year-old maestro, recognizing his exceptional World Cup performance that brought success to his country. Outperforming prolific…
Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana, has stepped forward in defence of his teammate, Alejandro Garnacho, following a social media post made by the teenage footballer. Garnacho shared a celebratory image featuring Onana and other teammates following the goalkeeper’s late penalty save during their recent 1-0 victory over FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League on…
In the most recent FIFA rankings, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have managed to retain their 40th position in the world. The rankings, released by the international football governing body, FIFA, also maintain Nigeria’s position as the sixth-best team on the African continent. The top five African teams continue to be Morocco (ranked 13th globally),…
Real Madrid’s manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has broken his silence regarding the news confirming his deal with the Brazilian national team. During an interview with Rai Radio 1, the Italian manager discussed the possibility of taking over the Brazilian national team at the end of the current season. While Ancelotti expressed his comfort at Real Madrid,…
After a failed attempt to take over Manchester United, Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim is now reportedly setting his sights on purchasing another Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur. The wealthy Qatari investor had initially made a £5 billion bid to acquire a 100% stake in Manchester United. However, negotiations with the Glazer family, who bought the…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the draw for the highly anticipated 2023 African Cup of Nations, scheduled to be hosted in Cote d’Ivoire. The draw took place in Abidjan and saw the 24 participating teams divided into six groups, marking a significant step toward the commencement of the tournament in January…
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has made the decision to postpone all scheduled matches in Israel due to the ongoing conflict in the country. In an official statement, UEFA addressed the security situation in Israel and announced the postponement of upcoming matches. New dates for these fixtures will be confirmed at a later…
Tottenham Hotspur surged to the summit of the Premier League table after overcoming a challenging match against Luton Town, finishing 1-0 in their favour on Saturday. The game took an intriguing turn just before halftime when Yves Bissouma of Tottenham was shown a red card for his second booking, which was for simulation in the…
Manchester City’s undefeated streak in the Premier League this season came to an end with a 2-1 defeat against Wolverhampton on Saturday. Ruben Dias unintentionally scored an own goal, and Wolves’ Hwang Hee-chan netted a goal, snapping City’s six-game winning streak at the start of the Premier League season. Julian Alvarez managed to score a…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the host nation for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the continent’s most prestigious football competition. Morocco has been selected as the host country for the 2025 edition of the tournament. This announcement comes on the heels of Cote d’Ivoire hosting the 2023 edition. Notably,…
