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Women’s world Cup: Facts & figures behind a record-breaking group stage

Women’s world Cup: Facts & figures behind a record-breaking group stage

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup began with all the necessary buzz, seeing as it is the biggest edition of the Mundial yet, and after 126 goals scored from 48 matches across eight groups in the first phase, the tournament has taken much-needed shape. From tournament debutants to unexpectedly shocking results that left the whole world stupefied to record breakers like Nigeria, Morocco, and South Africa—who...

Mikayil Ngor Faye: Who is the Senegal defender who joined Barcelona?

Mikayil Ngor Faye: Who is the Senegal defender who joined Barcelona?

Barcelona confirmed the signing of Senegal's 18-year-old star Mikayil Ngor Faye from Croatian club NK Kustosija to their youth team on June 19. He was part of the Senegal team for the 2019 FFIA U-17 World Cup in Poland where the Young Teranga Lions reached the round of 16. He played in the Croatian top-flight last season with a goal to his name in 13 games,...

Brazil Government escalates Vinicius abuse, summon Spanish ambassador

Brazil Government escalates Vinicius abuse, summon Spanish ambassador

Following Vinicius Junior’s recent racial abuse at the hands of Valencia fans, the President of the Foreign Relations and National Defense Committee of the Lower House of Brazil’s Congress announced on Wednesday during a pre-scheduled session that they will be inviting Spain's ambassador to the country for a hearing. The Committee, led by Congressman Paulo Barbosa, revealed to the House, which included Brazil’s Foreign Minister, that...

Brazil to face Guinea in Spain as part of anti-racism fight

Brazil to face Guinea in Spain as part of anti-racism fight

Brazil have announced plans to play Guinea in an international friendly match on June 17 in the Spanish city of Barcelona. Guinea will be expected to make the trip to Spain after facing Egypt in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in the Moroccan city of Marrakech on June 14. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is set to use the match to combat racism, with...