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Messi hints at retirement from international football

Messi hints at retirement from international football

Argentina captain Lionel Messi has hinted at the possibility of Sunday’s final being his last appearance for his country. Messi guided the Albiceleste to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Croatia in Tuesday's semifinal at the Lusail Stadium. The talisman scored Argentina’s first goal from a spot-kick before teeing up Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez for his second and Argentina’s third of the match. The Paris Saint-Germain...

Celtics secure overtime win in rivalry clash against Lakers

Celtics secure overtime win in rivalry clash against Lakers

The two most successful franchises in NBA history, with seventeen championships apiece, rekindled an age-old rivalry earlier today at the Crypto Arena. The Boston Celtics bounced back from back-to-back losses to secure a 122-118 win in overtime over the Los Angeles Lakers, handing their eternal rivals their fourth loss in five games. Jason Tatum continued his MVP-esque performance this season with 44 points, nine rebounds, six...

Morocco FA mobilise 13,000 free tickets for World Cup semi-final

Morocco FA mobilise 13,000 free tickets for World Cup semi-final

In an effort to garner as much support as possible for their historic World Cup semi-final match against France, the Moroccan Football Federation FRMF has decided to provide 13,000 free tickets to supporters ready to cheer the Atlas Lions. Following suit, the country's national airline, Royal Air Maroc, has decided to allow 30 flights to Qatar at reduced rates as a means of showing support for...

Pistons star Cuningham set for season-ending surgery

Hakeem Olajuwon award among new trophies unveiled by NBA

The National Basketball Association has unveiled six new trophy to be awarded at the end of the season during the Kia Performance Award presentation. The six newly designed awards were named after NBA legends that have excelled in the league and have helped to set the standards for excellence in times past. One of the most noticeable awards is the Hakeem Olajuwon trophy which will be...

Pistons star Cuningham set for season-ending surgery

Pistons star Cuningham set for season-ending surgery

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cuningham is set for surgery that puts an end to his 2022-2023 NBA season. The 21-year-old has been battling soreness in his left shin, and it has been revealed that the injury requires surgery. Cuningham has not played for the Pistons since their defeat to the Boston Celtics in early November and has missed their last 17 games. The number 1 pick...