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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

by Kunle Fayiga

9 December 2024

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...

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

by Victor Gbogidi

2 December 2024

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...

Nations League Draw: Spain gets the Netherlands; France to face Germany in last eight

by Ibikunle Salako

22 November 2024

The draw for the knockout phase and play-offs in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League provided enticing match-ups as some of Europe’s heavyweights will lock horns, Afrosport reports. The quarter-finals draw will see a tough test for Nations League holders and Euro 2024 champions Spain, as La Roja has been pitted against the Netherlands in a battle between two of last year’s semifinalists. The other games in...

Bayern’s Joao Palhinha sidelined for several weeks with muscle injury

by Kunle Fayiga

20 November 2024

Bayern Munich have announced that midfielder Joao Palhinha will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering an adductor injury while on international duty, Afrosport reports The former Fulham midfielder sustained the injury while training with Portugal, forcing him to withdraw from the squad and miss both of their UEFA Nations League fixtures against Poland and Croatia. "FC Bayern’s medical department has confirmed that Joao Palhinha suffered...

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

Ex-Manchester United winger Nani retires from professional football

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

Nations League Draw: Spain gets the Netherlands; France to face Germany in last eight

Bayern’s Joao Palhinha sidelined for several weeks with muscle injury

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