Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo said that his long-time rivalry with World Cup winner Lionel Messi is over. The 37-year-old, who returned to the Portuguese national team, said himself and the Inter Miami star both changed the ‘history of the game, having been at the top of the game together for a very long time. “I don't see things like that, the rivalry is over, the...
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is expected to be named Brazil head coach ahead of next summer’s Copa America in the United States of America. President of Brazil Football Confederation, Ednaldo Rodrigues confirmed that Fluminese manager Fernando Diniz would take charge of the team before Ancelotti’s arrival in summer 2024. “His (Diniz) game plan is almost similar to that of the coach that will take over...
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe believes he deserves to win the 2023 Ballon d'Or award. The 24-year-old Frenchman was in top form during the 2022-23 season, scoring 29 goals in 34 appearances to finish as the Ligue 1 top scorer and player of the season. He scored a total of 41 goals in 43 games in all club competitions. Mbappe also scored eight goals during the...
Nigeria U20 head coach Ladan Bosso has dedicated his team's 2-0 victory against Argentina in round 16 of the FIFA U-20 World Cup to newly-elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Two second-half goals from Ibrahim Beji Muhammad and Rilwanu Haliru Sarki powered the Flying Eagles into the quarter-final of the tournament. The result marked Nigeria's first win against Argentina in the age-grade tournament after they lost to...
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria soared into the quarter-final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a famous 2-0 triumph over host country, Argentina. Second-half goals from Ibrahim Beji Muhammad and Rilwanu Haliru Sarki were enough in the round of 16 match in San Juan. Ladan Bosso's tactical approach and experience in the competition made the difference in the encounter as Nigeria resisted the constant attacking...
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