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Super Eagles Star, Ahmed Musa, who was arguably Nigeria’s best player at the just concluded Russia 2018 World Cup has been shortlisted for the Goal of the Tournament Award by FIFA. A total of 169 goals were scored at the 2018 World…

Finally! After the heartache and disappointment from the Nigerian crowd! Someone to put our minds at rest! Pogba danced Shaku Shaku on French National TV as he celebrates the newest feat in his career -  Winning the world's most…

France has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, defeating Croatia 4-2 Mario Mandzukic scored an own-goal to open scoring, with referee Nestor Pitana awarding a penalty to Les Blues after a confirmation from the  the Video Assistant Referee…

Former Brazil star Kaka has hailed Kylian Mbappe for his maturity and says fans of the global game are “blessed” to see the France teenager at the World Cup. Mbappe, 19, has impressed throughout the showpiece tournament in Russia,…

Five teenage footballers drowned in a river in southeast Bangladesh moments after they played a friendly match between supporters of Argentina and Brazil, police said Sunday. Police recovered the bodies from the Matamuhuri river at…

Former Chelsea striker, Didier Drogba, has tipped France forward, Kylian Mbappe, to win the Ballon D’Or award. He said the young talent could take home the coveted prize if he maintained his fine form. The 19-year-old is one of…

Super Eagles of Nigeria will earn a total sum of $8 million as one of the 16 teams that never advanced beyond the group stage at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. However, it would have been more had they held on against Argentina with…

Germany’s Angelique Kerber shattered Serena Williams’s dreams of an eighth Wimbledon title and record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles trophy with a 6-3, 6-3 win in the final on Saturday. It was Kerber’s…

The Red Devils have slain all three lions of England in their third place World Cup tie in Saint Petersburg on Saturday. They grabbed two goals courtesy Eden Hazard and Thomas Meunier. It therefore seals this World Cup as the best ever…

Novak Djokovic will face Kevin Anderson in his fifth Wimbledon final after the three-time champion beat world number one Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (11/9), 3-6, 10-8 on Saturday. Djokovic led by two sets to one when play was halted…

Chelsea have confirmed that Maurizio Sarri will be their new manager next season, as he signed a three year deal with the London outfit. The Italian has signed with the Stamford Bridge side and will replace Antonio Conte, who was…

Croatia will have more than enough energy to take on France in the World Cup final on Sunday despite being taken to extra time in all three of their World Cup knockout matches, midfielder Ivan Rakitic said. The Croats needed…

France centre forward Olivier Giroud has failed to score at the World Cup in Russia but is still a vital cog in their plans for Sunday’s final against Croatia in Moscow. While a goal in Sunday’s final will be high priority for the…

A combination of strict asylum policy for migrants  and  excruciating  hardship have forced a number of Nigerians trafficked to Russia  as Super Eagles fans  to storm the Nigerian Embassy in Moscow to seek help to return home. Our…

Despite winning the FA Cup final against Manchester United in his last match in charge of Chelsea, Antonio Conte’s sacking on Friday was the inevitable result of a stormy season at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea finished fifth in the…

Public office holders in Croatia are basking in the Euphoria of the country's qualification to the finals of the World Cup in Russia. The FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia has been full of surprises and unexpected twists. The most…

Chelsea’s midfielder Eden Hazard has reportedly agreed a move to join La Liga champions, Barcelona. The Belgium international has two years remaining on his current contract at the West London club and has not yet committed to a new…

Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, says Amaju Pinnick is the legitimate president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Infantino disclosed this to TheCable on Friday while fielding questions from journalists during a press…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino celebrated what he described as the “best World Cup” ever on Friday, thanks to the quality of football and organisation in Russia. “I was saying this would be the best World Cup ever, today I can say it…

Real Madrid are preparing to submit a £150million transfer offer for Eden Hazard. Hazard has just two years left on his current deal at the Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are desperate for Hazard to stay at the club and are on the verge…

FIFA has announced that Nestor Pitana of Argentina will referee the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia on Sunday. Pitana has already refereed four games, including the tournament opener between host nation Russia and…

Barcelona star, Lionel Messi could possibly break three records in the game of football following forward, Cristiano Ronaldo’s move from Real Madrid to Juventus this summer. Ronaldo ended his Los Blancos’s career this week when his…

First, the numbers. In the past three seasons, N’Golo Kante has played 129 club matches for Chelsea and Leicester City, scoring four goals and providing seven assists. In roughly the same time frame, he has played 29 matches for France,…

Here is the full breakdown of Cristiano Ronaldo’s wages at his new club, Juventus. The Real Madrid legend joined Juventus, in what has been a shock move to many, as he was expected to retire with the Spanish giants. It has been…