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Nations League: Ronaldo honoured by Hojlund’s imitation of iconic goal celebration

Nations League: Ronaldo honoured by Hojlund’s imitation of iconic goal celebration

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo says he was honoured by Rasmus Hojlund imitating his iconic 'siu' goal celebration during the UEFA Nations League quarter-final first leg with Denmark, Afrosport reports. Hojlund scored the only goal at Parken as the Danes got the early advantage over a star-studded Portuguese side. In celebrating the goal, Hojlund imitated Ronaldo's trademark celebration with the 40-year-old watching from distance. Some fans of...

FIFA officially appoints Morocco, Spain & Portugal as 2030 World Cup hosts; Saudi Arabia gets 2034

FIFA officially appoints Morocco, Spain & Portugal as 2030 World Cup hosts; Saudi Arabia gets 2034

World football governing body, FIFA, on Wednesday confirmed Morocco, Portugal and Spain as joint hosts of the 2030 World Cup, while Saudi Arabia has been selected to host the 2034 World Cup, Afrosport reports. All 211 FIFA Member Associations were virtually present at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress to appoint the host nations of the two Mundial. An agreement was, however, reached that three centenary celebration matches...

Ex-Manchester United winger Nani retires from professional football

Ex-Manchester United winger Nani retires from professional football

Former Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani has call time on his professional football career after 19 years, Afrosport reports. The 38-year-old of Cape Verdean heritage started his career with Sporting Lisbon in 2005 before moving to Manchester United two years later where he won four Premier League titles, two EFL Cups and one Champions League title during a eight-year spell. Nani had a nomadic career...

View of the Mohammed VI Grand Theatre in Rabat, Morocco

Morocco, Spain and Portugal jostle to host 2030 World Cup draw

2030 World Cup co-hosts Morocco, Spain, and Portugal are all vying to host the 2030 World Cup draw, Afrosport reports. According to a report from the world football governing body, FIFA, the three nations have all signified their interest in hosting the draw. The trio have each submitted their proposed venues to FIFA, with the 2030 World Cup draw expected to be held after the 2026...