FIFA unveils stellar line-up of FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Cities
16 cities to host matches of groundbreaking FIFA World Cup™ (FIFA.com); announcement made on live TV show from New York; FIFA World Cup 2026™ will be first edition to feature 48 teams and three host countries.
A significant milestone on the...
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Meet the officiating African referees
In the FIFA Women's World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand, 12 of the match officials hail from Africa. 11 are women. Their diversity is a testament to Africa's rising prominence in global football.
By Joel Omotto, bird story...
Stones gets Guardiola praise
John Stones has received words of praise from the Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after he netted twice in Sunday's Premier win against Crystal Palace.Stones' heroics City record a commanding 4-0 win over the Eagles at the Etihad Stadium...
Arteta says sack is risk you take being a manager
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has brushed aside questions about whether he is concerned about the sack after the club endured its worst start to a season since 1981.
Arsenal lost 2-1 at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, their third...
Barcelona refused to negotiate Messi transfer
Lionel Messi’s Father, Jorge and FC Barcelona President, Josep Maria Bartomeu met on Wednesday afternoon at the club's facilities to discuss the Argentine attacker's future.
The meeting lasted for less than two hours.
Barça through Bartomeu stated, as reported by Marca,...
Lampard rates Pulisic after Chelsea win
Frank Lampard believes United States international, Christian Pulisic can improve to the standard of Raheem Sterling, Sadio Mane and Mo Salah if he works hard and continues to improve. Lampard made the statement after Chelsea knocked out Leicester 1-0...
UEFA clear fans to attend Europa League final
Europe's football-governing body UEFA has announced that fans will be allowed to attend this season's Europa League final.The outbreak of the novel COVID-19 pandemoc has prevented fans from attending matches in the European competition this season but UEFA have...
Ighalo lauds Mata, De Gea for good form at Man Utd
Nigerian striker, Odion Ighalo has revealed that three players, Juan Mata, David de Gea and Sergio Romero have helped him settle quickly into life at Manchester United.Ighalo has hit the ground running at United has netting four goals in...
Solskjaer urges Greenwood to improve heading ability
Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged striker Mason Greenwood to improve his heading ability if he is to take up the revered number nine shirt of the club. Greenwood netted his first goal of the season for...
Zidane set for Madrid exit
Zinedine Zidane is reportedly set to leave his role as manager of Real Madrid at the end of the season.According to Spanish radio station, Onda Cero and also Marca, Zidane informed his players of his decision before their two-all...