ARGENTINA and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine’s Athlete of the Year. Messi joined Miami in […]
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Paris St Germain close on Ligue 1 title with 3-1 win at Troyes
PARIS St Germain moved a step closer to retaining the Ligue 1 title with a 3-1 win at second-bottom Troyes […]
Flying Eagles to know World Cup group phase opponents Friday
THE official draw which will reveal group phase teams at the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup will hold on Friday […]
Argentina top FIFA rankings after six-year wait
WORLD Cup winners, Argentina have returned to the top of the FIFA World Rankings for the first time in six […]
Messi statue to stand alongside those of Maradona, Pele at CONMEBOL museum
LIONEL Messi’s statue will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pele at the South American federation’s museum. […]
PSG ‘not a team’ yet, says Lahm
FORMER Germany captain Philipp Lahm has alleged that Paris Saint-Germain was “not a team” yet, but more like “a luxury […]
“Messi, we’re waiting for you” threat left behind after attack on family business
TWO people on motorcycles shot at a supermarket belonging to the family of Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, in […]
Doors are always open for possible Messi return to Barca, Xavi says
FC Barcelona coach Xavi will welcome former teammate and World Cup winner Lionel Messi back with open arms in the case […]
‘I don’t think so’: Messi’s father rules out son’s return to Barca
LIONEL Messi’s father and representative Jorge Messi said on Thursday it is unlikely his son will return to play for […]
Neymar hints at playing at 2026 World Cup
NEYMAR has hinted he may yet play at the 2026 World Cup, revealing that the “very big dream” still burns […]
Mbappe returns to training ahead of Bayern Champions League tie
PARIS Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has made a faster-than-expected return to training ahead of the round of 16 Champions League […]
FIFA’s best player award: Messi, Mbappe, Benzema nominated
WORLD Cup winner Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema were announced Friday as the three finalists for FIFA’s The […]
PSG in talks with Messi over renewing contract
PARIS Saint-Germain’s football advisor Luis Campos says he will be “delighted” if Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi agrees to extend his […]
Ronaldo starts with a win after lucrative Saudi move
CRISTIANO Ronaldo made a winning start to life in the Saudi Pro League as he led Al Nassr to a […]
Cristiano Ronaldo earns more in a Year than Kylian Mbappé, Mohamed Salah, Erling Haland combined
FOOTBALLERS’ earnings have always been a source of fascination, with the best players receiving jaw-dropping salaries and making tens of […]
Messi scores in first SG game since World Cup win
LIONEL Messi scored in his first game for Paris St-Germain since winning the World Cup with Argentina as the Ligue […]
Messi set for first PSG appearance after Qatar
LIONEL Messi is expected to make his first appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since his World Cup triumph in a Ligue […]
World cup winner Messi to return to PSG in January
WORLD Cup winner Lionel Messi is set to return to work at Paris Saint-Germain next week, his club coach Christophe […]
Qatar 2022 World Cup: An Ode To The Beautiful Game
By Kazeem Akintunde THE curtain has finally drawn on Qatar 2022 World Cup with Argentina beating the defending Champion, France, […]
Argentina win incredible World Cup final match after penalty kicks shootout
ARGENTINA won their third FIFA World Cup in an extraordinary final match on Sunday in Lusail as they beat France […]
Entire France Squad Trains On World Cup Final Eve Despite Virus
THE whole France squad attended a training session on the eve of Sunday’s World Cup final against Argentina after a […]
Messi, Mbappe Chase Golden Boot, Ball
WITH 62 games now done and dusted, just two matches are yet to be played at the World Cup in […]
Final will be last World Cup game for Argentina – Messi
ARGENTINA captain Lionel Messi says Sunday’s final will be the last World Cup game of his career. The 35-year-old forward […]
Messi, Alvarez fire Argentina to World Cup final
A dazzling performance from Lionel Messi led Argentina to their sixth World Cup final with victory over Croatia at Lusail […]
Brazil’s Ronaldo tips France for World Cup Glory
FORMER Brazil star Ronaldo says he cannot get behind his country’s great sporting rivals Argentina at the World Cup and […]
World Cup braces for quarter-finals as Argentina face the Netherlands
BRAZIL were gearing up for a showdown with Croatia while Argentina prepared to face the Netherlands as anticipation mounted on […]
Argentina outclass Poland to advance, in spite of Messi’s penalty kick miss
LIONEL Messi missed a first half penalty kick but Argentina’s Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored in a 2-0 […]
Messi dethrones Maradona after record 22nd World Cup game for Argentina
LIONEL Messi erased Diego Maradona’s record FIFA World Cup appearances for Argentina with a 22nd match at the global football […]
Saudi beat Argentina! Messi still tipped for golden boot, data reveals
NEW data reveals that Lionel Messi is among the players most likely to win the Golden Boot at the World Cup, […]
Saudi Arabia declare public holiday after shock World Cup win over Argentina
SAUDI Arabia declared a public holiday on Tuesday for Wednesday, following their team’s shock win over Argentina at the Qatar […]
Qatar 2022: Saudi Arabia Shock Argentina 2-1 in group C opener
TITLE co-favourites Argentina suffered a huge shock in their World Cup opening match when they were defeated 2-1 by Saudi […]
Argentines forsake buying homes to see Messi play in Qatar World Cup
EMILIANO Matrangolo, a Business Administration graduate in Buenos Aires, is putting everything on the line for the chance to travel […]
Gombe NNPP gubernatorial candidate cautions youths against violence, bitterness
GOVERNORSHIP candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Gombe State, Mr Khamisu Mailantarki, on Saturday advised youths to […]
Messi on World Cup mission in “Last Dance” for Argentina
LIONEL Messi has won nearly 40 trophies for club and country in an illustrious career, but the Argentine forward’s glittering […]
Benzema wins his first Ballon d’Or after stunning 44-goal season
KARIM Benzema has been rewarded for his career-best 2021/2022 season with his first Ballon d’Or in a ceremony at the […]
Transfer latest: Bellingham, Messi, Luiz, Silva, Gundogan, Oblak, Kulusevski
CHELSEA have joined the race to sign England and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham – the price for the 19-year-old is set to […]