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UNESCO mourns football legend Pelé’s death
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has mourned the Brazilian football legend Pele, who died at 82. Pelé, who many regard as the greatest player of all…
How Pele forced a ceasefire during Nigeria-Biafra war
Pelé, the world king of soccer who died Thursday after a protracted illness and several death rumours, once forced a ceasefire during the Nigeria civil war between 1967 and 1970. The legend whose…
Pele: Neymar, Mbappe, Ronaldo, Biden, others pay tribute
King” Pele “changed everything”, says Brazil forward Neymar as tributes pour in for the late footballing legend. Arguably the greatest player ever, Pele died at the age of 82 on Thursday and…
‘The World Will Never Forget Him’ – Buhari Mourns Pele
President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned Brazil football legend Pele, describing him as one whom the world will never forget for his contributions to the game. Pele died on Thursday at…
Brazil icon Pele dies aged 82 after long battle with cancer
Brazil legend Pele has passed away…
World Cup star Cody Gakpo joins Liverpool in record deal
Liverpool have completed the signing of sensational youngster Cody Gakpo in a record permanent deal from Dutch outfit, PSV Eindhoven, the club announced Wednesday night. “Liverpool Football…
Lionel Messi’s Qatar hotel room to be converted into museum
Qatar University has announced they will turn the room where Argentina football star Lionel Messi lodged in during the 2022 World Cup into a mini museum. State-run Qatari news agency, Qatar News…
Djokovic Back In Australia A Year After Being Deported
Former world No 1 Novak Djokovic arrived in Australia on Tuesday almost one year after he was deported for refusing to be vaccinated against Covid-19,… Former world No 1 Novak Djokovic…
Saudi Arabian club, Al-Nassr prepare offer for Kante
Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kante has emerged as a potential transfer target for Saudi Arabian club, Al-Nassr. Kante is set to become a free agent next summer and rumours are rife that he will not…
Ten Hag delivers fresh demand to Man Utd bosses after Ronaldo departure
Erik ten Hag has told the Manchester United board he needs a striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in the January transfer window, but the signing must be the right player. United are…
Arsenal extend lead after thrashing West Ham
Arsenal extended lead at the top of the English Premier League on Boxing Day after thrashing West Ham 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. The gunners have now opened seven points gap at the top as the…
Why I kept my family from social media – Osimhen
Nigerian football player Victor James Osimhen has explained why he chose to keep his personal life and family away from the prying eyes of social media. Speaking in an interview with an Italian…
Lingard hits out at Manchester United over ‘false promises’
Jesse Lingard accused Manchester United of making “false promises” to him during his final months at the club ahead of his first return to Old Trafford with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. Lingard…
In Argentina, Fans Line Up For Messi Tattoos
Fans of the Argentine team that claimed football’s ultimate prize in Qatar this month are lining up in Buenos Aires for tattoos of victorious captain Lionel Messi and the World Cup trophy. “For the…
Georgina surprises Ronaldo with Rolls-Royce Ghost worth £250,000
Georgina Rodriguez has treated her lover Cristiano Ronaldo to a lavish Christmas gift this year, buying him a Rolls-Royce. According to reports, the Rolls-Royce could have cost over £250k. To make the…
Newcastle Fans In Dreamland As Magpies Climb To 2nd After Demolishing Leicester
Newcastle coach Eddie Howe admitted fans will be dreaming of an unexpected Premier League title challenge after his side’s 3-0 win at Leicester on Monday. Howe’s side climbed to second place thanks…
I made mistake in World Cup final – Referee, Marciniak admits
Szymon Marciniak, the referee who took charge of the 2022 World Cup final, has admitted he made a mistake during the game between Argentina and France. Marciniak became the first official from…
‘Seize Title Chance’ – Arteta Charges Arsenal Stars As Premier League Returns
Mikel Arteta has urged leaders Arsenal to carry on from where they left off by winning their first Premier League title since 2004 when English football’s top-flight resumes after the World Cup break.…
Ten Hag confirms contract extensions for Rashford, Shaw, Dalot, Fred
Manchester United have triggered one-year extension clauses in the contracts of Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot, and Fred, Erik ten Hag has confirmed. With United three points adrift of the Premier…
Pogba’s brother Mathias released from prison
Paul Pogba’s brother Mathias has been released from prison. Lawyer Yassine Bouzrou confirmed to BFMTV his client left Maison d’arret de Villepinte on Friday after his request for bail was accepted by…
Cristiano Ronaldo to sign seven-year contract with new club
Cristiano Ronaldo will commit to a seven-year…
France launch official complaint against Emi Martinez
The French FA has launched an official complaint after World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez taunted beaten France hero Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the World Cup…
PSG unsure about Messi’s world cup trophy request
The owners of Paris Saint-Germain are unsure about Lionel Messi’s request to show off the World Cup trophy at the next home match. Goal reported that Messi asked the club to let him hold the…
FIFA investigating Salt Bae’s access to World Cup final celebrations
FIFA is investigating how celebrity chef Salt Bae gained “undue access” to Argentina’s on-pitch celebrations after the World Cup final. Salt Bae, the Turkish chef and social media presence…