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Argentina football legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, admitting that the decision “hurt” him but acknowledging that “the time has come”. The 39-year-old, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in 2022, leaves the national team as its all-time leading scorer and most-capped player. He has scored 125 goals in 207 appearances for … [Read more…]
…NSC: “It’s going to be the biggest, highest-sponsored festival” …Ekweremadu Jr.: “We’re hosting to win, set records” Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and the National Sports Commission, NSC, have unveiled the official mascot for the 2026 National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games,” assuring that the state would deliver a competition that meets international … [Read more…]
Hull City produced a stunning upset on Saturday as they defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium in their opening Premier League fixture of the 2026/27 season. The newly promoted side secured all three points through first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy, leaving United with a disappointing start to the new campaign. … [Read more…]
Arsenal have confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026/27 English Premier League season, with new signings Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier assigned shirt numbers. The club announced the numbers on its website on Tuesday, following changes to the squad ahead of the new campaign. “Ahead of the 2026/27 season, we have seen some … [Read more…]
Zinedine Zidane has been appointed as France’s new head coach, replacing Didier Deschamps at the helm of the team he led to glory as arguably their greatest ever player. The French football federation president, Philippe Diallo, announced Zidane’s appointment at the FFF headquarters in Paris on Tuesday, saying he has been given a four-year … [Read more…]
Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has admitted that it breaks his heart after losing the World Cup final to Spain on Sunday. Scaloni, who also apologized over the outcome of the match, was speaking about his future with the Albiceleste. The 48-year-old was appointed manager after Argentina crashed out of the 2018 World Cup in the … [Read more…]
Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final not only secured football’s biggest prize but also earned the country’s football federation a record-breaking financial reward. FIFA has confirmed that the champions will receive $51 million in prize money, while runners-up Argentina will take home $34 million, as part of the governing body’s … [Read more…]
Argentina sealed a dramatic semifinal fightback against England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with two goals in the final five minutes to clinch a 2-1 win and book a World Cup final clash with Spain on Sunday. The reigning world champions, who won their third title in Qatar four years ago, looked set to be eliminated with England leading well into the … [Read more…]
Spain booked their place in the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 2-0 in the first semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Luis de la Fuente’s side controlled much of the contest and took the lead in the first half after Lucas Digne brought down Lamine Yamal inside the penalty … [Read more…]
Spain on Friday qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup following a 2-1 win over Belgium in a game played at the Los Angeles Stadium. Luis de la Fuente’s men opened the scoring in the quarter-final encounter through Fabián Ruiz in the 30th minute. Dani Olmo’s effort was parried away by Thibaut Courtois, but it … [Read more…]
Morocco defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup on Monday after a thrilling battle in Monterrey finished 1-1 after extra-time. Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made the crucial save to block the Netherlands’ fifth penalty from Crysencio Summerville before striker Ismael Saibari stepped up to blast … [Read more…]
Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s joint-top all-time scorer with a hat-trick as reigning champions Argentina began their defence with a statement victory over Algeria. Making his 200th appearance for his country, Messi scored his first treble at a World Cup. And it created a piece of history, as the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner took … [Read more…]