Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts

Sunday, 20 November 2022

Qatar 2022: Wrong timing, wrong host

The FIFA 2022 World Cup tagged Qatar 2022 starts on the 20th of November and it might surprise you that the world isn’t talking about it much.

To put that in context, the World Cup is the most prestigious football tournament on the planet or like some sports pundits will call it “the Holy Grail” of all football competitions, as a matter of fact whatever year that a World Cup falls into, that year is tagged “The World Cup” because that is the significant thing that matters that year.

Thursday, 24 September 2020

Ndidi may be out for three months – Leicester City coach

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi may be out for as much as three months.

Monday, 11 March 2019

Zinedine Zidane set to return to Real Madrid

Real Madrid are set to reappoint Zinedine Zidane later this afternoon according to various Spanish media.

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Breaking: Manchester United sack Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Manchester United. This is coming after a poor performance against Liverpool.

Monday, 17 December 2018

#UCLDraw: Lyon to face Barcelona as Bayern face Liverpool

The Round of 16 fixtures for the Champions League has been drawn and the headline fixture is Manchester United's match up against Paris St. Germain.

Wednesday, 7 November 2018

Football legend, Ronaldinho has just £5 in his bank account, owing £1.75million.

A judge in Brazil has ordered that the international passport of Ronaldinho be seized in a bid to ensure he doesn’t flee the country after it was gathered that he has just £5 in his bank account despite owing a massive £1.75million.

Wednesday, 31 October 2018

FIFA bans former Ghana FA President Kwesi Nyantakyi for life

Ex- Ghana Football Association president Kwesi Nyantakyi has been banned from sport for life for breaking bribery and corruption rules. He also broke conflict of interest rules.

Tuesday, 30 October 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the most followed person on Instagram

Five-time world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo became the most followed person on Instagram on Monday. The Juventus forward surpassed American actress and pop star Selena Gomez, who has held the title since 2016.

Wednesday, 26 September 2018

Paul Pogba will no longer be Man United vice-captain - Jose Mourinho


Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that Paul Pogba will no longer be Manchester United's vice-captain.

English FA finalise deal to sell Wembley stadium

The Football Association has agreed to sell Wembley to Shahid Khan the owner of Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars for £600m. The Pakistani-American businessman has been in talks to buy the national stadium since April, and an outline deal has now been agreed.

Friday, 21 September 2018

I lost interest in football while at Arsenal - Theo Walcot

In a candid interview with Alex Scott, Everton's Theo Walcott admitted he fell out of love with football while he was at Arsenal.

Sergio Aguero signs contract extension with Man City

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has signed a one-year contract extension to remain at the club until 2021.

Tuesday, 18 September 2018

We now play like a team since Ronaldo left - Real Madrid's Gareth Bale says

Gareth Bale believes Real Madrid can be even better in their quest for a 14th European crown despite the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo. 

I am on the same level as Messi and Cristiano - Antoine Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann has said that he is on the same level as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as he set his sights on winning the Ballon d’Or. 

Friday, 14 September 2018

FIFA planning on changing Transfer Rules

FIFA is planning to make changes to the international transfers rules that would limit player loans and create a clearing house to handle agents fees.

Wednesday, 12 September 2018

Mark Knight's cartoon of Serena Williams US Open rant sparks outraged

A Mark Knight cartoon depicting Serena Williams has sparked outrage on Twitter after it was compared with racist illustrations of the Jim Crow character and images of black people in the Sambo books from the early 20th century. 

Monday, 10 September 2018

Gernot Rohr names 18 man squad to face Liberia

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has named 18 players for Tuesday’s friendly match against Liberia in Monrovia. 

Friday, 7 September 2018

Neymar named permanent captain of Brazil national team

Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has been named the permanent captain of Brazil by coach Tite. The head coach scrapped his rotation policy which saw Thiago Silva, Miranda and Marcelo wear the armband during the World Cup in the summer.

Wednesday, 5 September 2018

The Nigerian Football Federation ban Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf

The Nigerian Football Federation ethics committiee has banned Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf for one year from all football activities after finding him culpable following a video footage broadcast which showed him accepting money, in return for favour, from undercover reporters posing as football agents.

Tuesday, 4 September 2018

I never thought of leaving Arsenal - Lacazette

Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette has said he is happy at Arsenal despite speculation he might be loaned out before the international window closed last week.