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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...

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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...

Inigo Martinez: Yamal is not irreplaceable at Barcelona

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s wonderkid wins 2024 Golden Boy award

by Ibikunle Salako

27 November 2024

Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal has won the 2024 Golden Boy award for his exceptional performances, Afrosport reports. Italian newspaper Tuttosport, founders of the award, announced Yamal as the winner on Wednesday, with the La Masia graduate making history as its youngest recipient at just 17 years and four months. ⭐ 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 ⭐ pic.twitter.com/Sf3cQp8W4E — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 27, 2024 The Golden...

Euro 2024: Bellingham devastated by ‘cruel’ England final defeat

Bellingham narrates scapegoat feeling after Euro 2024 final loss

by Kunle Fayiga

27 November 2024

Jude Bellingham says he has a smile on his face again after feeling like the scapegoat due to England's failure to win the Euro 2024 Championship, Afrosport reports. The 21-year-old scored two goals and provided an assist during the tournament in Germany but his efforts were not enough as the Three Lions fell 2-1 to Spain in the final. Bellingham has been singled out in some...

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...

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

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

Lamine Yamal: Barcelona’s wonderkid wins 2024 Golden Boy award

Bellingham narrates scapegoat feeling after Euro 2024 final loss

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

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