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Super Eagles second-choice goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa was caught on camera asking Lionel Messi his number 10 jersey just after Nigeria crashed out of the World Cup tournament folowing their 2 - 1 defeat to Argentina. In the video…

Italian giant, AC Milan have been banned by UEFA from competing in the Champions League and Europa League for the 2018-19 season after breaching Financial Fair Play rules. UEFA announced the shocking decision on Tuesday, citing that…

Holders Germany were dumped out of the World Cup after a late 2-0 defeat by South Korea, with VAR again playing a part. The Germans lost their opening game to Mexico before a late win 2-1 against Sweden on Saturday, but they could…

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has explained why he delayed in making substitutions during Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Argentina in the 2018 World Cup fixture on Tuesday evening. Messi had put his side ahead with a 14-minute strike.…

The whole of Nigeria was let down when Super Eagles lost to Argentina 2-1 in an intense match up last night. With the game tied at 1-1, Nigeria players surrounded the referee when it appeared that Marcos Rojo handballed the ball in…

Chioma Omeruo, wife of Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, slammed former Nigerian captain, Jay Jay Okocha for expressing his disappointment at her husband’s performance in the Super Eagles loss to Argentina. Okocha during his…

Super Eagles's Odion Ighalo, says he takes full repsonsibilities for the team's loss at yesterday's match against Argentina. The Nigerian team crashed out of the world cup after they failed to beat the Argentinian team. Ighalo…

Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel has revealed the main reason why he shunned Manchester United for Chelsea 10 years ago. The Tiajin Teda captain and mid fielder who is hoping to lead the Eagles to better outing at the ongoing…

Egyptian commentator Abdel Rahim Mohamed has reportedly died from a heart attack after Egypt crashed out of the 2018 FIFA World Cup following 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia on Monday. Abdel Rahim Mohamed was reported to have become…

Former World Cup champion Diego Maradona has been reportedly hospitalised in Saint Petersburg after Argentina’s 2-1 victory against Nigeria. Maradona had been present for all three of Argentina’s group games and was once again an…

Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi said last night Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakin accepted that the ball struck the hand of Argentina’s defender Marcus Rojo in the 82nd minute, but refused to award a penalty. The penalty, if awarded…

Nigeria is out of the 2018 World Cup, after losing 2-1 to Argentina on Tuesday night in Saint Petersburg. The Super Eagles needed to avoid defeat to qualify for the round of 16, but were unable to hold on at 1-1, after Victor Moses’…

The Argentines have defeated Nigeria to clinch the second spot in the group stage. Marcos Rojo scored the second goal for the Argentines, while Lionel Messi scored the first in the 14th minute. Moses scored a penalty kick for the…

Just after Nigeria’s Super Eagles got a major endorsement from a pig to reach the semi-finals in the worldcup competition ongoing in Russia, Achilles the pyschic cat has also endorsed the team to win in today’s match against Argentina.…

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, says his love for Lionel Messi does not mean his side will allow Argentina win their all-important last Group D match on Tuesday. Rohr while addressing the media at the pre-match press conference in…

Spain's La Liga announced on Monday it had sold its 2019-2022 television rights for €1.14 billion (US$1.33b) per season. The four bids accepted for the Spanish market total €3.4 billion, an average of €1.14 billion for each of the…

Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has claimed Lionel Messi 'stole' the Golden Ball award from him at the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in the Netherlands. While speaking in an interview with The Guardian ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Group…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria could face France or Denmark if they make it to the next round at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. Nigeria are no strangers to the two countries at the World Cup. Denmark beat the Super Eagles 4-1 at the…

Lionel Messi has revealed that the thought of Argentina losing to Nigeria in Tuesday’s decisive group D clash of the FIFA World Cup going on in Russia is not possible, because he has not given up on his dream of winning the biggest trophy…

It is a strange world we inhabit when the struggles of Lionel Messi, a footballer who has brought so much joy to so many people, are greeted with glee by some and triumphalism by others. Why would seeing Messi brought low make you happy?…

Knowing he is not certain to play in any future tournaments, the Manchester United midfielder is desperate to win the trophy this summer. Paul Pogba wants to help France win the 2018 World Cup as he is “realistic” over the…

England’s Harry Kane rocketed to the top of the 2018 World Cup goalscoring charts on Sunday, netting a hat-trick against Panama to overtake Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku. Kane — who now has five goals in two matches — scored…

Nigeria vs Argentina : Leicester City striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has told Super Eagles handler, Gernot Rohr to employ a 3-5-2 formation when they face Argentina in their crucial World Cup match on Tuesday. The forward was one of…

CSKA Moscow are under heavy pressure from their fans  to re-sign the man of the moment Ahmed Musa this summer. The Nigeria winger, who has been earning rave reviews for his two classy finish in the Super Eagles’ 2-0 defeat of boastful…