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Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry has announced he is leaving Sky Sports to focus on his “long-term ambition to become a football manager”. The 40-year-old was Belgium’s assistant coach during this summer’s World Cup, having taken…

France’s victorious World Cup players will all be awarded the Legion of Honour, the office of President Emmanuel Macron said Monday ahead of their evening visit to the Elysee Palace. No date has yet been set for the ceremony to hand…

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the repatriation of Nigerians stranded in Russia after the World Cup. Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, disclosed this on Monday. There have been reports of scores of Nigerians who…

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung has said that Chris Giwa remains the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president as declared by the Supreme Court judgment on April 27. Mr Dalung told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

The Russia 2018 FIFA world cup came to a befitting climax yesterday in Moscow as France emerged Champions of the world for the second time in their history. The French defeated Croatia who throughout the competition showed determination…

Six Paris metro stations were temporarily renamed in honour of France’s World Cup winning champions after their 4-2 rollercoaster victory against Croatia. Among the changes, station Victor Hugo became “Victor Hugo Lloris”, named…

Victorious France were set to return to a heroes’ welcome on Monday after winning the World Cup for the second time with a rollercoaster 4-2 victory over Croatia which set off chaotic celebrations at home. Teenager Kylian Mbappe…

Croatian media on Monday hailed their team as heroes after the small country’s historic success in reaching the World Cup final where France beat them 4-2. “Thank you, heroes! – You gave us everything!” read the Sportske Novosti…

Manny Pacquiao has called on Floyd Mayweather to come out of retirement for a rematch, saying “let’s do a second one” after powering to his first KO win in nine years. The fighting Philippines senator known as “Pac-Man” took on the…

A Turin hit by Cristiano Ronaldo fever awaits the striker on Monday as Juventus prepare to unveil the surprise signing, that after the end of the World Cup, puts all eyes on the Italian champions and Serie A. Juventus shirts…

A former Real Madrid President, Ramon Calderon, has described Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Juventus as a ‘historic error’. Ronaldo leaves Real Madrid as their all-time leading scorer with 451 goals in 438 games, nine years after…

FIFA will award the winners of the 2018 World Cup final France $38m in prize money while Croatia, the runners-up in Sunday’s showpiece at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium will receive $28m. Both amounts are a $3m increase on those awarded to…

Foreign visitors holding “fan ID” cards for the World Cup will be getting a visa-free entry to Russia for the rest of 2018, as announced by President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. Putin said Russia could be “proud” of its hosting of the…

Chelsea are in advanced talks with Juventus for Gonzalo Higuain and Daniele Rugani. Sportitalia says Chelsea have employed agent Fali Ramadani to broker the two signings. Higuain had the best season of his career under new Blues…

Cristiano Ronaldo has arrived in Turin, to complete the formalities of his £105m transfer to Juventus from Real Madrid. Although the deal was announced on July 10, Ronaldo will have his medical with the Serie A champions on Monday.…

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…